Magical Kerala:
Duration: 5nights & 6Days
Places to see: Cochin, Munnar, Kumarakom, Alleppy & Cochin
Day 1 - Arrival at Cochin
You are greeted on arrival at Cochin / Ernakulam Railway station by Company representative and thereafter transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon proceed for Cochin Sightseeing (if time permits). Visit the Dutch Palace-built by the Portuguese in 1557 and subsequently renovated by the Dutch after 1663. The murals are perhaps the best in India. Jewish Synagogue - built in 1568 and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth are at Mattancherry. St. Francis Church - built in 1510 and the oldest European church in India, Chinese Fishing Nets- introduced by the court of Kublai Khan can be seen in Fort Cochin. Fort Cochin Beach etc. Evening back to the hotel and overnight.
Day - 2 :- Cochin-Munnar Dive (4Hrs)
Today after breakfast proceed to Munnar . Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India's highest peak (Anamudi-2695 mts). On the way visit Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls & Tea Plantations. On arrival at Munnar transfer to Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Afternoon visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park - open as per the directions by the forest authorities ), the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr (Hermitragus Hilarious)- the mountain goat of South India & Tea Musium. Evening have a short visit at Munnar town. You can see the beautiful tea estates like a green paradise. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day - 3 :- Munnar
After breakfast proceeds for local sightseeing in and around Munnar – Sprawling Tea Plantation picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facility makes this a popular town. Local sightseeing of Munnar – Major sightseeing attractions are the Kundale tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamalai, Chithirapuram, Marayoor, Pallivasal/Pothamedu, etc Evening free for leisure and shopping in Market. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day - 4 :- Munnar – Kumarakom Drive (4Hrs appx.)
After Breakfast check out form Hotel and proceed to Kumarakom . chek in hotel and proceed for local sight seeing, Kumarakom - An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and cannals adorned with white lillies.Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous Vemabanad lake , which is a part of Kuttanad, better known as the granary of Kerala. A 14 acre bird sanctuary adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds such as water ducks, cuckoos, Siberian strokes, etc make Kumarakom their beautiful home. The beautiful swamps and a fish sanctuary are someother attractions of Kumarakom. The Vemabanad lake is at its maximum widest point in Kumarakom. Over night stay in Kumarakom.
Day -5:-Kumarakom – Alleppey Houseboat (Houseboat Cruise Alleppy round)
Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to Alleppey. Around 1200 hrs check in at the Houseboat and start your cruise through the rich and splendid backwaters of Alleppey. Just relax at the luxurious houseboat. It will be a unique and exclusive experience in your lifetime. You will be cruising along the village sides and paddy fields witnessing the core life of the Kerala villages for the whole day. The house boat is fully furnished with bedrooms, private balcony and a kitchen. It also comprises a chef, Oarsmen & cabin assistant. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. Dinner and overnight at the houseboat
Day 06: Alleppy -Cochin Drive (2Hrs approx)
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Airport or Rly Stn by road (95 Km /2Hrs), where your Kerala tour package ends.