Tour Program
DAY 1: COCHIN (KOCHI)On arrival at Cochin Airport, our representative will greet and transfer you to the hotel in the city centre. Cochin is one of the most interesting towns in South India. A trading port since Roman times, it was on the main trade route between Europe and China. Fort Cochin occupies the South promontory on the seaward side of the Bay. Cochin is also known as the commercial capital of Kerala. Rest of the day free to relax at hotel.
DAY 2: COCHINMorning after breakfast guided sightseeing tour. The older parts of Fort Cochin and Mattancherry have an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal, Holland and also of an English country village grafted on the Tropical Malabar Coast – a radical contrast to the bright lights of mainland Ernakulam. You will be taken to the St. Francis Church constructed by Portuguese – said to be India’s oldest European built church, Mattancherry Palace where the astonishing murals depicting stories from Ramayana, Mahabharatha and Puranic legends are seen. Next stop is at Paradesi Jewish Synagogue, originally constructed in 1568. In the evening, you can enjoy the Chinese fishing nets area. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 3: COCHIN - MUNNARMorning after breakfast drive to Munnar known as the ‘High Range of Kerala', 1524m above sea level. The combination of craggy peaks & manicured tea estates make Munnar an ideal retreat. The stay will be arranged at a Hill resort.
DAY 4: MUNNARAfter breakfast, you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting, Eravikulam National Park where Nilgiri Thar are found, Mattupetty dam, tea plantations, Kundala dam and Echo-point. In the afternoon you will be left free to explore the city of Munnar on your own. Overnight stay at the same resort.
DAY 5: MUNNAR - THEKKADYAfter breakfast, drive to Thekkady – a land full of spice plantations and one of South India's most popular wildlife sanctuaries. Check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, visit a locally owned spice plantation and later visit Periyar Tiger Reserve for a 2 hour boat safari (on join-in basis) on the Periyar Lake to spot birds and wildlife on the shores of the lake. Overnight at Thekkady.
DAY 6: THEKKADY – KUMARAKOMAfter Breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom, A nice Backwater Village hidden among the palm trees on the eastern shore of Lake Vembanad, at the mouth of the Kavanar River, Nature itself has set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the very heart of these fascinating backwaters and has been designed to give visitors an authentic insight into Kutanad life. Most of the places can only be reached by boat – a ferry leaves from one of several mainland embarkation points at scheduled times throughout the day. Afternoon visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 7: HOUSEBOATCheck in to a Houseboat from your resort. Enjoy the cruise through the narrow canals and wide lakes enjoying the scenic natural beauty of the coconut trees, green rice fields, and small villages. Meals and overnight on the houseboat.
DAY 8: COCHIN DEPARTURE
Disembark Houseboat and on time transfer to Cochin Airport/Railway station to connect your onward flight/train.
Disembark Houseboat and on time transfer to Cochin Airport/Railway station to connect your onward flight/train.
PRICE PER PERSON IN INR
VALIDITY
PRICE
01 Apr 2019 to 30 Sep 2019
INR 41,200
DESTINATION
LUXURY HOTELS
Cochin (Kochi)
Le Meridien
Munnar
Chandy's Windy Woods
Thekkady
Poetree Sarovar
Kumarakom
Eastend Lakesong
Houseboat
A/C Premium Houseboat
Transportation
Airconditioned Innova