Exotic Kerala
| SUMMARY | ||
| Duration of Trip | : | 08 Days / 07 Nights |
| Main Activities | : | Cochin Harbour, Arabian Sea, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Eravikulam National Park. Houseboat. |
| Key Places | : | Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Houseboat Cochin. |
| Airport assistance and transfer to hotel. | ||
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Cochin (35 km-1 hrs)
On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to Hotel. After lunch go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Over Night: Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 02: Cochin - Munnar (150 km-4.5 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Over Night: Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar
A morning sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc… Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another. Over Night: Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady (120 km-4 hrs)
After an early breakfast, check out from the Hotel & proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/Thekkady and check in at the Hotel/Resort. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight. Over Night: overnight at the Hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom (130 km-4 hrs)
Early morning drive down to Kumarakom; view the scenic picturesque landscapes on your way. Check in at the Hotel/ Resort on the banks of the Vembanad Lake. Spend the evening at leisure. Over Night: Over night stay at Resort.
Day 06: Kumarakom - Houseboat- Alleppey (40 kms-1 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Checkin to the waiting houseboat. Enroute you can see many romantic beauty of the nature which will remind you that you are in the "God’s Own Country". You can view coconut palm fringed canals and local people going for a fresh catch of the day & Tapping of toddy (Local beverages) from palm trees. Rest of the day at leisure. Over Night: Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 07 : Alleppey – Cochin (100 kms-3 hrs)
Disembark from the house boat & proceed to Cochin. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 08: Departure Cochin (40 kms-1 hrs)
Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway station at Cochin for your onward journey.
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