Tour Package Kerala Beach Tourism

Duration : 7 Days

Destination covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Back Home

DAY 01 ARRIVE COCHIN           

Arrive Cochin Airport, meet our executive and transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 02    COCHIN

In the morning after breakfast, proceed for city tour of Cochin which includes the visit of which includes the visit of Jewish Synagogue (of 1568) which is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. It is an interesting little place with hand painted willow pattern floor tiles brought from Canton in China in the mid 18th century. The synagogue is located in an area called Jew Town which also is one of the centers of the spice trade in the region.
Also visit the ancient Mattancherry (Dutch) Palace built by the Portuguese in 1557. This palace was presented to the ruler of Cochin as a gesture of goodwill. The Palace's alternative name "Dutch Palace" resulted from substantial renovations by the Dutch after 1663. The most important feature of the palace is the astonishing murals that adorn some of the palace rooms, depicting scenes from the Rama

DAY 03    COCHIN – MUNNAR

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Munnar, where sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make it a unique experience. Check in to your resort and get ready for the special trip to Pothamedu for an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar.

Then visit Mattupetty famous for its highly specialized dairy farm. Later proceed to Mattupetty lake and dam, which is a very beautiful picnic spot. You could enjoy boating in the lake and view mountains and landscapes from afar. Onwards proceed to Echo point famous for the natural echo phenomenon and then to Top Station offering marvelous views of Munnar valley below. Return to the resort and enjoy the facilities at your resort.

DAY 04    MUNNAR -THEKKADY

In the morning after breakfast, drive to Periyar nestled in spice and rubber plantations. Known to be Kerala's pride and testimony to nature's splendor, Periyar has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife. Periyar is famous for its rare habitat of birds and animals and is one of the most popular destinations for nature lovers. Check in to your resort and get ready for your trip to cardamom hills where you could have a closer look at the spice plantations.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the places where the chances are pretty high that you will spot an elephant in the wild at close quarters and from the safe confines of a boat. Rest of the day at leisure.

DAY 05 THEKKADY

After breakfast, we enter the Periyar wild life sanctuary. Lying close to the plantations, in the rich jungles of Periyar in Thekkady is one of the world's most fascinating nature wildlife reserves. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar River adds to the charms of the park. The greatest attractions of Periyar, however, are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.

The day is free for you to explore the sanctuary and surrounding area to your heart's content. Overnight stay at Periyar.

DAY 06  THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY

Morning drive to Alappuzha. Upon arrival,  check into the houseboat riding in the backwaters & small canals. A glide in a houseboat through the enchanting backwaters is sure to rob your heart. Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expense of panoramic sight one can never forgetting less than 15 minutes, the low hum of the motor and the dazzling afternoon light have tuned out the noises in your head, the deadlines, the telephone, the unfinished chapters. Watch the white tire-tread clouds turn into wisps of animal fur and then disappear. The isolation on a luxury houseboat is total. Overnight stay in a houseboat.

DAY 07 ALLEPPEY - COCHIN - YOUR OWN DESTINATION

In the morning after breakfast, dis-embark from the House Boat, pickup by our car and drive back to Cochin. On arrival at Cochin, transfer to Airport / Railway Station to board flight / train for departure to your own destination.

The above includes the following services :

• 05 nights hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis

• Daily breakfast at the hotels

• 01 night stay at Non A/C Deluxe House Boat

• All meals ( Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea and Dinner ) during your stay at the House Boat.

• Elephant Ride in Periyar National Park

• Boat Ride in Periyar National Park

• Kathakali Dance Show in Cochin

• Spice plantations tour

• Local English speaking guide at Cochin, Thekkady

• An exclusive NON A/C Tata Indica car with a tourist driver including driver charges, toll taxes, prakings, fuel and permit for all sight seeing and transfers as  mentioned in the itinerary.

• Airport arrival and departure assistance.

All applicable hotel taxes.

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