Duration of Kerala Trip: 9 Night/ 10 Days
(Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey)
Day 1: Kochi Arrival at Kochi
(Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative
and transfer to your hotel.
Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat.
A few interesting
sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da
Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion
Bungalow etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an array of
restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists. The
Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the
principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD
1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels
the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled
out of the sea.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day
2: Kochi to Munnar ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr ) Proceed to
Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high
mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
In the evening
you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the Raja Malai - a
top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Other
important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project (you can also
enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens spread like a green
carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Munnar is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani &
Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea
plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities
make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the
forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes
the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2007 AD.
Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers
over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Enjoy
boating in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel.
In the
morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic
beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying
clouds passing by.
Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -
Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill
station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in
South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes,
and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic
flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This
flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom
next in 2007 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India -
Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar Morning,
after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National
Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of
the day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day
4:Munnar - Periyar ( By Road 110 km in 3 hr. ) Morning,
proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
On arrival
check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of
wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for
boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar Morning, after breakfast boating
through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species
of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like
cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to
the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant
spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 6: Periyar -
Kumarakom ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr. ) Early morning proceed
to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand
Lake.
The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are
found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals
and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian
Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system teeming
with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together and are still
used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is
navigable.
Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style
and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched
houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the
countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in
the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the
fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the
backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at
Houseboat. Day 7: House Boat Cruise Today also you will be
cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the
Houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey 
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey.
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir
products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial
of Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad"
in Alappuzha is one of few places in the world where farming is done below
sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice
Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea
and the hills.
Check in at the resort. This resort is one of
the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively villages and
backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.
Day 9: Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the
evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight at
Kochi.
Day 10:Departure:
Breakfast at
hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station
according to the timings of flight/train.
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