Duration : 10 Days
Destination : Cochin
- Munnar - Periyar - Kottayam - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai
Day 1 - Arrive Cochin Late night, arrive Mumbai and transfer to the
domestic airport for your flight to Cochin by 9W 405 at 0545 hrs. On arrival
in Cochin at 0730 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of
the day free.
Evening attend the Kathakali dance performance.
Overnight
in Cochin.
Day 2 - In Cochin Morning Guided city
tour.Afternoon free.
Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of
Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. A town with a
hoary past, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala.
The Jewish Synagogue
- built in 1568 AD contains Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the
copper plates containing the privileges granted to the Jews by the Cochin
rulers. The floor of the synagogue is paved with exquisite Chinese hand
painted tiles. The Dutch Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to
the Cochin Raja in 1555 AD. 17th century murals depicting scenes from the
Indian epic, the Ramayana can be seen here. St Francis Church, built
originally by the Portuguese in 1510 AD is believed to be the first church
built by Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here. The
Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese
through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish.
Overnight
in Cochin.
Day 3 - Cochin - Munnar Morning: Drive to Munnar (135 kms/04½
hrs) enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel.
Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake.
Munnar (1,524 M), is the highest
town of Kerala, with a cool, bracing climate exuding an old-world charm. The
atmosphere is fragrant with extensive tea and cardamom plantations. There
are enchanting high ranges, lakes and streams and beautiful view of
low-lying clouds and the mist filled valleys.
Overnight in Munnar.
Day 4- In Munnar Full day free to visit the
bazaars, plantations etc.
Overnight in Munnar.
Day
5 - Munnar - Periyar Early Morning: Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03
hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in Lake Periyar
to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices.
Overnight in Periyar.
Day 6 - Periyar - KottayamEarly
Morning: Drive to Kottayam (120 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, switch over to
the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy
fields, villages, market etc.
The cruise is through `Kuttanad'
literally meaning the land which is lower than the sea level but is kept
intact by its bunds and dikes. It is the `rice bowl' of Kerala. The rice
fields are very beautiful and this lush land and surrounds governs the
placid way of life of the people who live on the backwaters.
Overnight
on board HOUSE BOAT.
Day 7 - Arrive Alleppey - Kovalam Morning: Drive to Kovalam
(180 kms/04½ hrs) and on arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach
resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic
massages.
Kovalam is a sheltered bay endowed with unusual beauty,
located on the magnificent Arabian Sea coast. This natural bay is a safe
sea-pool, free from high waves and surges. The 30 kms drive from the
Tiruvanantapuram airport to the beach through groves of palms is refreshing.
It is an ideal place to swim, sunbathe and perhaps enjoy the ancient rites
of an Ayurvedic massage and oil bath.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 08 - Kovalam Full day free on the beach.
Overnight
in Kovalam.
Day 9 - Kovalam Full day free on the beach.
Overnight
in Kovalam.
Day 10 - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai - Depart
Morning: Assistance and transfer to Trivandrum airport (25 kms) in time to
connect flight 9W 335 at 1335 hrs to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai at 1535
hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to city hotel for wash and change.
Rest of the day free for last minute shopping/packing. Evening: After
farewell dinner, assistance and transfer to International airport in time to
connect your onward flight home….
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