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DISCOVER KERALA

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam – Cochin
08 Nights/ 09 Days

Day 01 : Cochin (Arrival)

On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, Kerala you will be met and transferred to the Hotel.
Afternoon we go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar (Approx. 140 Kms./ 04 hrs.)

Morning after breakfast, check - out from the hotel & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03 : Munnar

Morning after breakfast sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc… Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady (Approx. 110 Kms./ 03 hrs.)

Morning after breakfast, check - out from the Hotel & proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/ Thekkady and check in at the Hotel/Resort. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom (Approx. 145 Kms./04 hrs.)

After morning breakfast, Proceed to Kumarakom. Check into a resort at the bank of the Vembanand Lake where you will forget everything except enjoyment of life. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the resort.

Day 06: Kumarakom – Alleppey – Houseboat (Approx. 40 Kms./ 01 Hrs.)

Morning after breakfast enjoy the magic of Kerala Backwaters by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the Backwaters. Spend the next 22 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the Backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset. Overnight stay at Houseboat.

Day 07 : Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam (Approx. 180 Kms. / 03 ½ hrs.)

Morning after breakfast proceed to Kovalam. Full day at leisure at Beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 08: Kovalam

After breakfast proceed for a sight seeing of Thiruvananthapuram covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach. Overnight stay at the Hotel.