Duration: 11Days
/10Nights
Places Covered:Cochin
- -Munnar - Thekaddy - : Periyar - Kumarakom -
Kumarakom - Alleppey -
Day 01: Arrive Cochin
You arrive in Cochin by International flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome) our representative would meet & assist you at the airport and to our hotel for check-in.
Cochin always had a very popular and historical sea trade connection with Middle East, Mediterranean Europe, Dutch and British. It has one of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian coastline. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. It is one of the few places in the world where one can see a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, architecture, mosques, temples and Chinese fishing nets, all in one city. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala's commercial hub.
Today afternoon our guide will take you for a half day city tour of Cochin, with visits to St. Francis' Church, Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the Jewish Synagogue built in the year 1568, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening we see Kerala's most popular classical dance, Kathakali.
Overnight stay at the hotel
Day 02: Cochin
Morning post breakfast you will be taken for a visit to Edappally church and Kerala history museum is a treasure house of important scenes of Kerala history from Neolithic age to Modern age. Apart from this, various famous paintings are also exhibited here next we leave for an excursion to Athirapally located at 78 km from Cochin; this scintillating waterfall is a popular tourist spot. Further we continue our tour to Vazachal; A short drive from Athirapally, this picturesque waterfall is close to dense green forests and is a part of the Chalakudy River. In the early evening drive back to Cochin for overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Cochin-Munnar (135 km / 3 hrs)
Post breakfast we leave for Munnar, hill station with beautiful tea gardens. On arrival we assist you to check in at our Hotel.
Evening at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Munnar
Today morning we drive to Eravikulam National Park, the best place to see the Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). The altitude varies from about 1,400m on the valley floor to Anaimudi peak at 2,695m, the highest peak in Nilgiris and south of the Himalayas. The drive is through the sprawling tea gardens, among the world's highest. You make like to stop over and have a short tea garden visit. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Munnar-Thekaddy (Periyar) (160 km/ 4 hrs)
After breakfast, we drive at 0900 hrs to Periyar. Upon arrival at Periyar, we assist you to check in at our hotel. Set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India's most popular Wildlife Sanctuary and is a nice place to cruise on the lake and have an opportunity to see wildlife.
It is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, bison (gaur), antelopes, sambhar, wild boar, money etc, and a wide of variety of birds. Late afternoon at 1500 hrs we shall take you to a guided Spice tour in one of the Spice Gardens / Plantations for which this region is famous. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Periyar
Early morning before breakfast at 0630 hrs we go for wildlife viewing to the sanctuary on lake Periyar by boat cruise. After two hours of wildlife viewing we get back to the hotel for breakfast. Rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. In the evening enjoy the cooking demonstration in the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Periyar-Kumarakom (135 km / 4 hrs)
Today we leave for Kumarakom known for its backwaters, huge Vembanad Lake and the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Late in the afternoon we visit the Bird sanctuary. There are two seasons for birds: between October and February there are cormorants, teals, and other ducks and from February to July there are darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, and Siberian storks. It also has golden backed woodpecker, crow pheasant, white-breasted water hen & tree pie.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Kumarakom
Full day will be spent on leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09: Kumarakom-Alleppey (Overnight houseboat)
Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon board the houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, and cruise towards backwaters of Alleppey - observe and experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters. It's a never to be forgotten overnight experience on the backwater cruise.
Overnight stay at the AC Houseboat.
Day 10: Arrive Alleppey
In the morning arrive to Alleppey and transfer to Mararikulam Beach Resort, one of the best beach resorts in Kerala. The village of Mararikulam is tucked away behind a line of dense palms. The resort looks alike a small village in itself and is neat and clean with footpaths between the cottages and other places. The resort has a full-fledged Ayurveda Centre, both for treatment and relaxation. It is recommended you experience the traditional oil massage here.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Alleppey - Cochin (By speed boat)
Morning post breakfast transfer to Cochin by speedboat. The boats are of international standards with comfortable seats and seatbelts and life jackets. Tour concludes. Dpauls Travels thanks you for your patronage and ensures a punctual transfer to the Cochin Airport for your onward travel.
** End of the Tour**
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