Exotic Kerala

 

Package Code : DP012

Package Name : Exotic Kerala

Package Days : 9 Days / 8 Nights

Tour Itinerary : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppy - Trivandrum - Kovalam

 

* This is a sample itinerary. We will custom make the trip as per your requirement.

Day

Travel Plan

1

Cochin

On Arrival, direct transfer to the hotel.

Half day sightseeing of Cochin including Asia's best preserved Synagogue, The Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India the St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried.

A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets introduced by Chinese traders which is still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing.

Overnight Cochin hotel

2

Munnar

Morning leave for Munnar On arrival check into hotel.

Once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India, Munnar is located at the confluence of 03 rivers as the very name signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns make Munnar a popular hill resort in South India.

Evening leisure time.

Overnight Munnar hotel.

3

Munnar

After breakfast Sightseeing of Munnar visiting the tea plantations, The Eravikulam National park home of the endangered Nilgiri Thar, followed by visit to the Mattupetty dam, the Indo Swiss Dairy Farm, The Kundala Lake and other scenic spots.

Overnight stay at Munnar hotel

4

Thekkady

After breakfast leavefor Thekkady. It has one of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty.

On arrival check into Hotel.

Evening Boat ride in Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. (Wildlife viewing is always dependent on one's good fortune).

Overnight Thekkady hotel

5

Kumarakom

After breakfast leave for Kumarakom.

Arrive and check into hotel.

Day at leisure.

Overnight stay at kumarakom

6

Alleppey

After breakfast free till noon.

At 12 noon check out from Hotel and board your exclusive ethnic houseboat for overnight cruise to Alleppey.

This cruise is designed to give one a fascinating insight into the life of Kerala Backwater Villages. As your boat glides along the backwaters one can see the daily life in the backwater villages on narrow strips of land, fisherman fishing, children swimming & playing in the water, women doing their daily chores, mobile shops in tiny canoes, the Cultivation of paddy and its harvesting (during harvest season) huge country barges ferrying the coconuts, rice, coir etc., people traveling to the mainland for work and numerous small market places, tiny temples & churches etc.

Overnight Houseboat.

7

Alleppey - Trivandrum

After breakfast continue the cruise. Arrive Alleppey Jetty Met and proceed to Kovalam enroute visiting the Padmanabha Swamy Temple, The Museum and Art Gallery at Trivandrum and then continue to Kovalam.

On arrival check into hotel. Overnight Kovalam

8

Kovalam (Beach)

Day at leisure at Kovalam Beach.

Overnight Kovalam.

9

Trivandrum

After breakfast, the tour ends


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