Day 1: Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour
of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall
murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart
of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest
European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557
by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing
nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon
Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval
Command of India.
Day 2: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom,
cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive
Periyar and check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the
peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations
Day 3 : Periyar - Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. Afternoon
drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and check-in
at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar
is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Day 5: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater
resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature
at its best.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through
many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country
boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you
will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom
and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters,
sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional
ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you
by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise
on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught
fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day 7: Alleppey - Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to
Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient
temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city
of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious
blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri
Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools
of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful walks.
Day 8: Trivandrum - Excursion
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian
mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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