Itinerary
Itinerary (Day Wise)
Arrive Cochin
Welcome to India. Arrive at Cochin airport. On arrival you will be greeted at the Airport and transferred to hotel in chauffeur driven vehicle. Check in at the hotel. Later in the evening enjoy Kathakali, one of the most revered classical dance forms of India, finds its heart and soul in Kerala. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cochin
Cochin – Munnar (2 nights)
Take a tour of colonial Cochin, including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and original burial site of explorer Vasco da Gama. Later drive to Munnar, a hill station of Kerala known for its tea plantations. Overnight at Munnar.
Munnar
Today we enjoy speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam near Sunmoon Valley, followed by a visit to Echo Point and Tata Tea Museum. Here you get a chance to buy various types of teas. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Munnar – Thekkady & Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (Approximately 90 kms , 2.30 hours by road)
This morning is at leisure in Munnar to soak up the scenery later drive to Periyar, south India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats. Its man-made lake provides a perennial source of water for local animals. Overnight stay at your hotel in Thekkady
Periyar Wildlife Reserve
Today rise early for a visit to Periyar wildlife Reserve. In Periyar you could spot a family of Elephants, Wild Boar or Sambar Deer by the water’s edge. Also enjoy a boat ride. Later proceed for spice shopping at Kumily village in the evening. Overnight stay at your hotel in Thekkady
Thekkady – Alleppey (Approximately 147 kms, 4 hours by road)
Drive to Alleppy, the backwaters of Kerala. On arrival embark a traditional thatch roofed house boat. The houseboat is made from locally sourced natural fabrics such as bamboo poles, coconut fibre and coir carpets. Enjoy a memorable houseboat ride on enchanting backwaters to explore its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and the countryside of Kerala. Stay overnight onboard the houseboat gliding past palm fringed narrow canals, lush paddy fields and tiny hamlets along the edge of the waterways. Overnight on board your houseboat
Alleppey - Mararikulam (Approximately 20 kms )
Disembark the house boat and then drive to Mararikulam popularly also known as Marari. You have the rest of the day at leisure to take a stroll along the beach or relax under a palm tree with a book. Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari
Mararikulam – leisure
Today you have the entire day at leisure to enjoy yoga on the beach, try an Ayurvedic massage or simply hire a bicycle to explore the quite lanes on your own. Overnight stay at your hotel in Marari
Mararikulam – Cochin airport - Departure to Hometown
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the Cochin airport for your onward flight
Holiday Concludes!
