Duration:
9 nights / 10 days
Destinations Covered: Kochi
- Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kochi
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.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar
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.
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 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 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
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
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 Alleppey.
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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