Destination Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Alleppey - Cochin.
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
DAY 01 : ARRIVE COCHIN
Upon arrival at Cochin ( Kochi ), you are met and transferred to your pre-booked Hotel. Half-day City tour of Cochin visiting Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish synagogue, etc. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02 : COCHIN - MUNNAR (BY ROAD)
After breakfast, drive to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. In the evening you can go for sightseeing of Munnar which includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Overnight at hotel
DAY 03 : MUNNAR - ANAMUDI - MUNNAR
The morning after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal, etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 : MUNNAR - PERIYAR (BY ROAD)
After breakfast, drive to Periyar on the way to visiting the Idukki dam. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for a boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 05 : PERIYAR
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates, etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 06 : PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM (BY SURFACE)
Early morning, proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanad Lake. The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries, and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Overnight at Houseboat.
DAY 07 : KUMARAKOM - HOUSEBOAT
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
DAY 08 : HOUSEBOAT - ALLEPPEY
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Overnight at Alleppey .
DAY 09 : ALLEPPEY - COCHIN (BY ROAD)
After breakfast, drive to Cochin. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight at Cochin.
DAY 10 : LEAVE COCHIN
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport to board flight for onward Journey.
