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Destinations
Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppy - Cochin
Detailed
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cochin
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the airport /
railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Proceed for a 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 : Cochin 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 2006 AD. Munnar also has the
highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m.
Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 3 : Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting of tea plantations, Anamudi,
Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal,
Pothamedu, Attukal etc.
Rest of the day will be at leisure.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar (THEKKADY)
By Road
110 km in 3 hr
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
Check in at hotel on arrival. 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 will be 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.
Stay the night 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 will be 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 will be 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 will be at Kochi.
Day 10 : Departure
Breakfast will be at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to
airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.
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