KERALA
Description
Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers
Tour Timeline
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1DAY 01: COCHIN/ ERNAKULAM – MUNNAR (130 KMS – 04 HRS)
Pick-up from Cochin Airport/ Ernakulam Railway station and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is situated 1800 mts above sea level and also the place of South India's highest peak (Anamudi-2695 mts). Enroute sightseeing of Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls & Tea Plantations. Do remember to take some good pictures too. Check-in at Hotel. Enjoy evening hours to watch Kathakali(A traditional dance form of Kerala) and Kalaripayattu(Traditional marshal art of Kerala). You can see the beautiful tea estates to the horizons, like a green paradise. As time permits, you may enjoy visiting town and sopping at own.
Supplementary activities – Boating, Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant ride, Horse ride, Water theme park, Ayurvedic massages.
Overnight stay in hotel.
Notes
A tour to Athirappilly and Vazhachal waterfalls can be arranged at an extra cost, provided, if you arrive in the morning.
Additional facilities like honeymoon arrangements/ candlelight dinner can be arranged at Munnar hotel with additional cost.
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2DAY 02: MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing. Visit Rajamala (Eravikulam National Park - open as per the directions by the forest authorities. In case Rajamala stand closed whilst your touring at Munnar, your tour shall be extended to Top Station towards Mattupetty direction), the best place to see Nilgiri Tahr (Hermitragus Hilarious)- the mountain goat of South India. Afternoon sightseeing towards Maduppatty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam. Enjoy evening by visiting Pothenmedu View Point.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
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3DAY 03: MUNNAR TO THEKKADY(92 Kms – 03 HRS)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is a world famous wildlife sanctuary and it is also called as Periyar. Enjoy enroute sightseeing, on arrival check-in Hotel. Afternoon proceed for a game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc. Carry your binocular, to enjoy watching birds and wild animals. Rest of the day is at leisure. You may explore town by walking. Thekkady is an ideal destination to shop quality ayurvedic products, spices and some herbs.
Supplementary activities – Boating, Trekking, Jeep Safari, Elephant ride, Ayurvedic massages.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.
Note:- Periyar boating start Timings: 7:30 am; 9:30 am; 11:15 am; 1:45 pm; 3:30 pm
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4DAY 04: THEKKADY TO ALLEPPEY(150 Kms – 04:30 HRS)
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey. Alleppey – Also known as the Venice of the East. Scenic beauty of the backwaters; endowed with diverse water bodies, intricate inland waterways, labyrinths of rivulets, and lakes, Alleppey will undoubtedly be embossed to your heart forever. The expansive stretches of green paddy fields, lines of coconut palms amidst the backwaters will make you fall in love with Alleppey and her immaculate beauty over and over again. You can also surely enjoy the exotic cuisine of Alleppey. Your overnight stay is arranged at a houseboat, which is the best part.
Supplementary activities – Speed boating, Ayurvedic massages, Canoe Cruise. You may enjoy cooking in houseboat with own recipes and ingredients.
Points to be noted on Houseboat:-
• Check-in at 12:00 Noon and check-out at 09:00 AM.
• Houseboat accommodation will be with typical Kerala cuisine meals for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
• All meals will be served in Houseboat. And normal menu is fixed. Veg./ Non. Veg. food habits may be shared in advance to arrange accordingly. This will help to preload food ingredients to houseboat.
• Houseboat shall be idle during lunch.
• Houseboat shall be on cruising till 05:30 PM.
• Houseboat will be anchored from 05:30 PM to 07:00 AM(This is as per Govt. rules; During these hours local fishermen put net for fishing).
• Air-conditioning in bedroom shall be functioning between 09:00 PM to 06:00 AM in Deluxe Houseboats; whereas in Premium Houseboats full time.
• Tea/ Coffee with snacks in the evening.
• A refund of Rs. 500 shall be done, incase air-conditioning in houseboat fails.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Alleppey.
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5DAY 05: ALLEPPEY TO COCHIN(60 Kms – 02 HRS)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey sightseeing and beach visit. Further proceed to Cochin sightseeing in Fort Kochi and Mattanchery. The major tourists attractions includes St.Francis Church, Vasco da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese fishing nets, beach walkway in Fort Kochi and Jewish Synagouge(Closed on Fridays), Palaces and Jew town of Mattanchery, Marine Drive - It is a popular hangout place which is built facing the back water. Bolghatty Palace. You can see the panoramic views of the port and the harbour from the mainland in Bolghatty. Cochin is an ideal destination to sight old monuments, shop souvenirs, quality ayurvedic products, spices and some herbs.
Supplementary activities – Sunset Boating at Marine drive, Wonderla - Water theme park, Ayurvedic massages, Shopping, Cinemas, Fishing village visit, LULU Shopping mall & Hypermarket
Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.
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6DAY 06:–DROP AT COCHIN AIRPORT/ ERNAKULAM RAILWAY STATION (35/ 10 KMS)
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and enjoy transfer to Cochin Airport/ Ernakulam Railway station. You may explore Cochin city/ enjoy shopping at own, as time permits. Your tour ends here and travel back home with amazing memories.