09N/10D
*Cochin – Munnar – Thekkaddy – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Marari
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin By Flight
You will arrive at Cochin Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, our representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building.
Upon arrival, Check-in to the hotel
Kochi (Malayalam), formerly known as Cochin (the colonial-era name), is a major city and seaport located on the south-west coast of India by the Arabian Sea in Ernakulam district of Kerala state. Kochi is also often called by the name Ernakulam
Afternoon – city tour of Cochin, also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, which consists of cluster of Islands & Towns with Fort Cochin is believed to be the oldest European settlement in India, with the Portuguese Flag first hoisted in 1500 A.D.. Visit Jewish Cynagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, orientation drive though the modern city (Ernakulam) and its shopping nalls/markets famous for its unique brand of Kerala Cotton materials.
Evening witness and enjoy the world famous KATHAKALI DANCE SHOW – one of the renowned Classical Dance form of India with long background and legacy of over 400 years. Dancers in enormous skirts, glittering crowns and painted faces enact the 400 years ancient legends and various mythological events, performed under the lights from tall brass oil lamps is an unforgettable experience.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin – Munnar
Morning, leave Cochin and drive to Munnar, approx. 125kms / 3 hours journey with quite a good distance of mountain roads towards the last leg of the drive. Munnar – a typical hill station, was the summer resort for the British during the pre-independence days.
Upon arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the day drive around the city to explore the scenic and romantic beauty/climate of this place and its vast Tea Estates/plantations over the entire hills.
Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day explore the township.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Munnar
Day free at leisure to relax / explore the town visiting the Tea Gardens, Indo-Swiss Dairy Firm, Munnar Lake etc.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Munnar – Periyar
Morning, leave Munnar and drive to Periyar, about 95kms/two to three hours drive.
Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Afternoon, proceed for a boat cruise on Lake Periyar for game viewing. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats of Kerala, Periyar National Park boasts of Indian Elephants in particular in the act of abulation and playfulness on the banks of the lake Periyar.
Post game viewing, orientation drive through the small town on the banks of Periyar Lake to visit the Spice and Rubber Plantations, for which this place is also famous for.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Periyar – Kumarakom
Morning, one more round of orientation drive thourgh the Spice and Rubber plantations and then leave Periyar for Kumarakom, about 125kms / three to four hours drive.
On arrival, check-in at hotel. Rest of the after free to relax or orientation drive to explore the area and its scenic beauty.
Evening enjoy the sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Kumarakom
Day free to relax / enjoy the authentic Ayurveda treatment/spa available here. Can also go for an orientation of this small hamlet famous for its greenery and scenic beauty.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Periyar – Kumarakom – Rice Boat
Morning, drive to Kumarakom, about 90kms / couple of hours drive and upon arrival, drop at Boat Jetty to Board the HOUSEBOAT CRUISE on the backwaters of Kerala towards Alleppey.
At sunset, anchors are dropped at the appointed / suitable place to rest for the night ON BOARD the House Boat (no night sailing allowed).
Overnight on Board.
Day 08 : Arrive Alleppey – Marari
Enjoy the sunrise on the backwaters and then start sailing again.
Post Breakfast on board, arrive at Alleppey and disembark at the boat jetty.
Your vehicle meets you again to pick you up and drive to Mararikulam / 30 Min drive. On arrival, check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax / enjoy the tranquil natural surroundings or you can enjoy another round of Ayurveda Massage to rejuvenate yourself.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Marari
Enjoy breakfast at hotel, full is free
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Marari – Cochin By Flight
After breakfast transfer to Cochin airport for flight to onwards destination
