Most
of the Guests who visit Kerala prefer a Tea garden
hill station visit followed by a wild life destination
and backwaters. If you want to enjoy Kerala, then
take this tour, it won’t disappoint you!
Day
1 - Cochin
Arrive
at Cochin where our representative will meet you
at the Airport to extend a warm welcome to Kerala
– sometimes referred to as the Florida of
India. Direct Transfer to the Hotel & relax.
Later
board a boat to see the backwaters and canals
of Cochin. See the Dutch connection in Cochin
– the Dutch Palace. Make a brief stopover
at India’s only Jewish synagogue at Mattancherry.See
the historic St. Francis Church. Get photographed
in front of it. & then proceed to have wonderful
picture-postcard views of Chinese fishing nets
at Fort Cochin.
In
the evening, visit a superb private establishment
in downtown Cochin to enjoy Kathakali –
the exotic and universally popular performing
art of Kerala. ‘Mudra & Make-up’
demonstration follows the performance. Ask the
knowledgeable host questions about this magnificent
art. The two hours pass too soon.
Back
to your hotel. Enjoy a Kerala dinner with seafood
specialties. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day
2 – Munnar the Tea Garden Hill Station
After
breakfast, we proceed to Munnar – a beautiful
hill station on the Western Ghats at about 1600
meters above sea level. Reach Munnar by afternoon.
Check into your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon, shopping
for tea & spices from the busy markets of
Munnar Town. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day
3 - Eravikulam National Park
After
breakfast, get ready for a full day sightseeing
trip of Munnar. *Visit the Mattuppetti Dam and
enjoy a boat ride. Later proceed to the Eravikulam
National Park – home of the endangered mountain
goat species called the Nilgiri Tahr. You may
spot a herd descent to the valley in front of
you all the way through the thick tea garden plantations.
Later visit the Tea Museum. Back to your resort.
Enjoy overnight stay.
Day
4 – Periyar to Enjoy Boating
After
breakfast, we drive to Periyar, hometown of the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On your way to Munnar,
travel through spectacularly beautiful scenic
splendours. The Munnar-Thekkady route is considered
among the best tourist circuits in India.
On
arrival at Thekkady, check into the Periyar Jungle
Resort. There is time for relaxation. Later we
take you to enjoy a rather unusual way of exploring
a wild reserve – aboard a boat. The picturesque
Periyar Lake is a beautiful setting. Your boat
ride affords views of elephant herds and bison.
If you are lucky enough you can spot more exotic
animals. Don’t forget to take your binoculars!
Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
Day
5 - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
After
breakfast, go on trekking trails that’ll
take you closer to the majestic nature in this
area – an exciting experience. Later, visit
a cardamom-curing centre to get a feel of spice
industry based here. At last if time permits have
an Elephant Safari too! Enjoy dinner and overnight
stay at your resort.
Day
6 - See Real Village life & Enjoy Night in
the backwaters
After
breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom for a memorable
day & night houseboat cruise, which will eventually
take us to Alleppey. Reach Kumarakom by noon &
directly check into the Houseboat.
See some of the most spectacular backwater scenery
in the world. Enjoy the excellent amenities of
your boat. Feel enchanted by the waterways and
the charming views.
We
continue our journey to Alleppey .In the night,
the boat drops anchor in the backwaters, signalling
the beginning of an once-in-a-lifetime experience
for you. Enjoy the fabulous sensations of mysterious
night sounds. Enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight
stay on board.
Day
7 - Cochin
After
breakfast, check out of your Houseboat to begin
the journey back to Cochin. Arrive at Cochin and
proceed to the Airport to catch the Flight.
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