Duration : 9 Nights /
10 Days
Places to Visit : Kochi -
Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
Day 1 : Arrive Kochi
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station by our
representative and transfer to your hotel.
Half day sight seeing
of Cochin by boat.
A few interesting sites included in the tour
are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz
Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from
these architectural splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood
is also popular among tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak
wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they
were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the
narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the
nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea.
Over night stay at
hotel.
Day 2 : Kochi to
Munnar ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr ) Proceed to Munnar enjoying
the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the
low flying clouds passing by.
In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the Raja
Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats).
Other important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project (you can
also enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens spread like a green
carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Munnar is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala.
1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once the summer resort of
the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea plantations,
picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a
popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in
the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the
highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is
an ideal spot for trekking.
Enjoy boating in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel.
In the morning depart for Munnar
(approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous
waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar is situated at
the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani &
Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea
plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make
this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in
the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the
highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is
an ideal spot for trekking.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3 : Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam
National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar ( By Road 110
km in 3 hr. )
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
On
arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic
tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more.
Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay
at Periyar.
Day 5 : Periyar
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary.
You can visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon
visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates
etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and
pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day
6 : Periyar - Kumarakom ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr. ) Early
morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to
the Vembanand Lake.
The backwaters of Kerala are a unique
product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are
a
network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that
drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting
Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages
together and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this
labyrinthine water world is navigable.
Check into a traditional
houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the
lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets
you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner
and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to
explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through
the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at
Houseboat.
Day 7 : House
Boat Cruise Today also you will be cruising through the
backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day
8 : Alleppey Disembark the boat at the reception of the
backwater resort at Alleppey.
Alappuzha is famous for its boat
races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains
prominent on the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centres for
backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few places
in the world where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of
lush paddy fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad
stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and the hills.
Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey
Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.
Day 9 : Kochi After
breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening
proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight at Kochi.
Day 10 : Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to
airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.
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