ENCHANTING KERALA Tour ( 8 Nights 9 Days)

Places covered  - Kochi (Cochin) - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Alleppey - Kovalam
 

Day 1 - Arrive Cochin (Kochi)
On arrival you are greeted at the Kochi (Cochin) airport/Ernakulam Railway Station and transfered to your hotel. In the evening visit the famous “Chinese Fishing Nets (Chinese Fishing nets that line the seafront in Cochin. Kerala, exhibit a mechanical method of catching fish, introduced by Chinese traders) Overnight stay at Kochi.

Day 02 - Cochin

After a leisure breakfast leave for sightseeing of Athirapally waterfalls, Kodanad Elephant training centre and Fort Kochi. In the evening return the hotel/resort and overnight.

Day 03 - Cochin - Munnar
After early breakfast we would visit Guruvayoor temple and Adi Shankaracharya’s memorial – Kaladi. After Lunch, we proceed for Munnar – the Tea Heavan. Munnar- breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district. Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. On our way we visit Cheyyappara Waterfalls, view points etc. Over night stay at Munnar.
 

Day 04 -  Munnar

Morning. Sight seeing in Munnar visiting Pothamedu, Devikulam, Pallivasal, Attukad, Mattupetty (Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-swiss live stock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here), Echo-Point etc. Over night stay at Munnar.
 

Day 05 -Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar) 110 kms-3.5 hrs
After a early breakfast in the hotel we check out at 0900 Hrs and proceed to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs) drive through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams. During the drive you can enjoy different type of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, clove etc. On arrival at Thekkady check in at Hotel. After lunch and little rest we go for Boating in Peiryar Lake and experience the mind blowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake and Sanctuary where you may get a chance to see different type wild animals while boating, Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 06 - Thekkady (Periyar) - Kumarakom
After an early breakfast drive from Thekkady to Kumaraom. On arrival at Kumarakom check-in to a Kerala houseboat at about 12H00. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters.  Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner will all be served on the boat. The boat comprises a chef, driver & a cabin assistant. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The main wood used is "Anjili".

Day 07 - Alleppey - Kovalam
After morning breakfast check out of the houseboat and depart to Kovalam (175 kms-4 hrs). On your way, visiting Trivandrum (capital of Kerala) Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Raja Ravi Varman Art Gallery. Check in to your hotel at Kovalam. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 08 - Alleppey - Kovalam

After breakfast wander around the beach and enjoy the beautiful beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam

Day 09 - Kovalam - Onward Journey

After breakfast transfer to the International Airport for the onward journey.

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