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Day 01
: Cochin
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at
the airport / railway station by our representative
and transfer to your hotel.
Proceed for a half day sight seeing of Cochin by
boat. A few
interesting sites included in the tour are the
Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square,
Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate,
Bastion Bungalow, etc. Apart from these
architectural splendors, an array of restaurants
serving fresh seafood is also popular among
tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak
wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of
balance. Records say they were first set up here
between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the
narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the
best place to watch the nets being lowered and
pulled out of the sea. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02
: Cochin – Munnar (By Road) 130 km in 4 hr
Proceed 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 sight seeing of Munnar which
includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where
you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Other
important places are Muttupetty Dam and Indo Swiss
project (you can also enjoy boating in the Lake) and
witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over
hundreds of kilometers. Munnar is
situated at the confluence of three mountain streams
- Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above
sea level this hill station was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South
India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book
towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make
this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora
found in the forests and grasslands here is the
Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in
the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006
AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India
- Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an
ideal spot for trekking. Overnight stay will be at
hotel.
Day 03
: Munnar – Anamudi – Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting of tea
plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park,
Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu,
Attukal etc. Rest of the day will be at leisure.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 04
: Munnar – Periyar (Thekkady) By Road 110 km in 3 hr
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting
Idukki dam. Check in
at hotel on arrival. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is
home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer,
the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat
cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight
stay will be at Periyar.
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. Stay the night at Periyar.
Day 06
: Periyar – Kumarakom (By Road 130 km in 4 hr)
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit
the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand 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. The backwaters of Kerala are a self
supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The
canals connect the villages together and are still
used for local transport. Over 900 km of this
labyrinthine water world is navigable. Check into a
traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a
leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a
thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern
comforts lets you discover the countryside at your
own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast
in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a
fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of
the backwaters. Cruise through the backwaters to
Alleppy. Overnight will be at Houseboat.
Day 07
: House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the
backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the
Houseboat.
Day 08
: 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.
Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of
Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater
boat trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few
places in the world where farming is done below sea
level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and
is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad
stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the sea and
the hills. Check in at the resort. This resort is
one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy
the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight will
be at Alleppy.
Day 09
: Alleppey – Cochin (By Road 60 km in 1 hr)
After breakfast attend the Yoga and Meditation
Course. Proceed to
Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the
evening proceed for Kathakali Dance Presentation.
Overnight will be at Cochin.
Day 10
: Cochin - Departure
Breakfast will be at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and
transfer to airport/railway station according to the
timings of flight/train.
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