Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Destinations Covered :Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady -
Kumarakom - Houseboat - Cochin
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. 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. 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 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.
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 and stay overnight
at the 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.
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. Tour ends
