On arrival at Kochi International airport, you will be welcomed by our executive and assisted for transfer to your hotel.
Kochi is the commercial hub of Kerala and a town of great historical importance. It has one of the finest natural harbors and is called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea".
Overnight stay at hotel in Kochi.
Breakfast at the hotel.
After freshen-up proceed for the city tour visiting TheDutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
Evening we take you to enjoy the Traditional Kathakali Dance performance.
Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
After breakfast check out and start your drive for Munnar and arrival check-in to your hotel. The the day will free at leisure to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of the town.
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. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more.
Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
After breakfast proceed for the tour of Munnar visiting:
Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar)- is home to the NilgiriTahr. The Anamudi peak (2695 Mts) is located in the Southern region of the park.Originally established to protect the Nilgiritahr (Nilgiri Ibex), the Eravikulam National Park was declared as a sanctuary in 1975. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world. The natural habitat of the NiligiriTahr with half the world's population of this rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct is now found here.
Munnar is the best place to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite tea plantations in Kerala’s high ranges. A visit to the Tea Factory and Tea Museum which houses curios, photographs and machinery, each depicting, a turning point that contributed to a flourishing tea industry. The museum set up at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea is a fitting tribute to the toils and rigors of its pioneers who transformed.
Munnar into a major plantation centre of Kerala. Visitors to the museum can understand about the various stages, of tea processing and also learn a thing or two about the production of black tea.
Mattupetty(13 km from Munnar) - situated at a height of 1700 Mts , Mattupetty is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss livestock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm. The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot.
Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
Today post breakfast at hotel check out and drive to Thekkady. On reaching Thekkady check in to your hotel.
After freshen up proceed for a Spice Plantation Tourwhere you get to understand the different types of spices grown and available in this region. Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices like black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, nutmace, ginger, and clove.
Early evening we take you to enjoy a performance of traditional Kalaripayattu, a martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala itself. The word Kalari first appears in the Tamil Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena.
Overnight stay at hotel in Thekkady.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start the day with your visit to the Periyar National Park, here you get the opportunity to view the wildlife on a Boat Cruise on the Periyar Lake. A boat ride on the splendid Periyar lakeis the best way to experience the sanctuary. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuaryis one of the few 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. Not just elephant but if it’s your lucky day, gaur, masher, otter and other wildlife.
Post tour continue drive for Alleppeywhere you board into a Traditional Kerala Style Boat to begin the journey in the boat, through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters for which Kerala is very famous, while sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sights one can never forget. Evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Overnight stay on board the Houseboat in Alleppey.
Post breakfast, disembark from the Houseboat and transferred to a very beautiful & idyllic retreat located on the backwaters. And that is not all, your stay will take you a step closer to nature. Be it a cruise on the lake, or a relaxing traditional spa treatment on the premises, or a glimpse of the rustic village life around the resort, you will find yourself reconnecting with nature.
Overnight stay at hotel in Kollam.
Today after breakfast we drive to Kovalam – one of the popular beach destinations of Kerala, which is rich with palm trees. The journey through the tropical landscape of Kerala gives a good idea of people living in here. Kovalam beach has many of the most beautiful seaside resorts in India.
On reaching Kovalam check-in to your resort, with the next 03 days spending the time in leisure and relax at the beach.
Overnight at the hotel in Kovalam.
Breakfast at the hotel. The day will be free for independent activities.
Overnight at the hotel in Kovalam.
Breakfast at the hotel and check out at 1200 hrs.
You shall be given the departure transfer to the airport 03 hours prior to your departure fight time or as advised to report by your airlines.
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