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Day 1: Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin
including The Dutch 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.
Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the
headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day 2: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route
dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca
nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check-in at
hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for
various Spice and coffee plantations
Day 3 : Periyar - Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on
Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous
hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and check-in at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near
the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Day 5: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near
Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic
backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance
before switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up
to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to
explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard
your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest
room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a
coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional
ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of
you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a
cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy
freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day 7: Alleppey - Trivandrum 
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum.
Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of
Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city of
Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious
blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri
Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput
schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and
delightful walks.
Day 8: Trivandrum - Excursion
Full day return excursion to
Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the
Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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