Kaleidoscopic
Kerala
7 Nights/8 Days
Kochi / Munnar / Periyar / Kumarakom / Alleppy
Day
01: Kochi
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) from ( Delhi / Mumbai / Chennai / Bangalore ) meet
and assistance at the airport / railway station by our representative and transfer
to your hotel.
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.
In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02: Kochi to 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.
Enjoy
boating in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Munnar - Anamudi -
Munnar Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi,
Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu,
Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar - Periyar (THEKKADY) By Road :110 km
in 3 hr
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki
dam.
On arrival check in at hotel. 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 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. Overnight stay 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: 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 08: Kochi After breakfast proceed to
Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping and exploring FORT COCHIN AREA.
Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the
timings of flight/train.
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