Day 01
Arrival - Cochin
Arrival in cochin and transfer to the hotel.
Continue with a halfday tour of old cochin
visiting The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry. The
Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is
called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church,
the oldest European church in India. The Santa
Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the
Portugese. The Chinese fishing nets, believed
to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
Also visit the Willingdon Island named after
Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the
Southern Naval Command of India.
of days.
Day 02
Cochin - Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar, the famous hill
station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and check-in
at the hotel.
Day 03
Munnar
Free day. Munnar is situated near the Anamudi
Peak, the highest peak in the Western
Ghats.
Day 04
In Munnar - Periyar
Drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations
of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and
areca nut, to the wildlife reserve Periyar. Arrive
Periyar and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the
day free to walk around known for various
Spice and coffee plantations.
Day 05
Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar
to see wild elephants. Afternoon drive to
Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of
the backwaters resorts. The panoramic
backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy
nature at its best.
Day 06
Kumarakom-Alappuzha (House Boat)
Morning drive a short distance before
switching over to a boat for a through many
canals and waterways up to Allepey. 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. 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 07
To Trivandrum
Morning after getting off the boat 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 Kerela, Mughal and
Rajputs schools of arts. The Zoo in
Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and
delightful walks.
Day 08
Trivandrum to Cape Comorin
Full day return excursion to Cape Comorin,
the southernmost part of the Indian mailand.
Visit Vivekananda Memorial which is built
about 400 meters offshore.
Day 09
Departure Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for flight to further
destination.
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