Taste Of Kerala !!
Route : Cochin Munnar Periyar Kumarakom Alleppey Cochin
8 Days 7 Nights
Overview
Taste Of Kerala !!
Location Map
Itinerary
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1Day 1 : ARRIVE COCHIN
Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel Overnight stay at the hotel
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2Day 2 : COCHIN
Breakfast at hotel Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin, visiting the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, 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. Evening visit at Kalari center Kalari center enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish costumes & exotic makeup & masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight stay at the hotel
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3Day 3 : COCHIN – MUNNAR (approx. 135 km, 3 hrs)
Meeting and Assistance at airport and depart by surface for Munnar, upon arrival check in at hotel Overnight stay at the hotel
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4Day 4 : MUNNAR
Breakfast at hotel Morning explores the Munnar Hill station, "Munnar" means three rivers. 3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala) are joining together here. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year make it the favourite tourist place. There are about 30 tea plantations in and around Munnar. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range exposes it's beauty. The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants which makes the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet. Munnar also has the highest peak in south India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 M. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking. Overnight stay at the Hotel
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5Day 5 : MUNNAR – PERIYAR (approx. 110 kms, 3 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel Morning depart surface for Periyar. On arrival check in at hotel After some relaxation visit at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, discover the park, animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later in the evening take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. Overnight at hotel
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6Day 6 : PEREIYAR – KUMARAKOM (approx.. 185 kms, 4 hrs)
Breakfast at hotel Morning depart by surface Kumarakom , on arrival check into hotel Overnight at Hotel
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7Day 7 : KUMARAKOM – HOUSE BOAT (BACKWATER)
After breakfast embark house boat (Kettuvallom) on the World famous Backwaters of Kerala. Boat cruise on the backwaters gives an opportunity to behold the great charm of this city that nature has endowed upon it. You get pretty and intimate vignettes of local life and people living in these backwaters. Lunch and Dinner included on board. Alleppey situated in south of Cochin, is the center for backwater cruises in Kerala. It has a large network of canals, which passes through the town, provides its lifeline & has a long sandy beach. It is also the center of the famous coir products of Kerala. Nehru Trophy Boat Race - the most colorful snake-boat race in Kerala - is held here on the second Saturday of August every year. Alleppey A glide in a "Kettuvalam" (Houseboat) through the enchanting backwaters of Alleppey is sure to rob your heart. Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets, the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land. Overnight at House boat
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8Day 8 : HOUSE BOAT – ALLEPPEY – COCHIN
After breakfast dis embark House Boat and transfer to Cochin airport to board your flight for onward destination.