It will be a walk down the memory lane, if you are considering it through a historical perspective. This is indeed a rare opportunity to visit the idyllic tourist destinations in God's own country in one stretch.
DAY 01 :- Kumarakom
Upon arrival at Cochin, our Tour Executive will greet you there at the airport lounge, later drive down to Kumarakom hotel. On the way visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds) and later check in to the hotel. Kumarakom is famous for clean backwaters, Paddy fields and fishing villages Evening leisure at hotel enjoy the beauty of backwater near Vembanadu Lake. Overnight stay.
DAY 02 :- Kumarakom
Have breakfast in hotel and spend some time relaxing at the resort. At evening, visit paddy fields and enjoy the nature. Overnight stay.
DAY 03 :- Kumarakom(Houseboat)
After breakfast, enjoy the sightseeing and board the houseboat, Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Spend the rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner. Enjoy your evening on the sundeck away from polluted cities and maddening crowd. Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of a fish around you to say hello by waving its tail from the lake. Overnight stay in the House Boat.
DAY 04 :- Kumarakom- Thekkady (periyar)
Have breakfast in the houseboat and check out .Proceed the journey to Thekkady through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of waterfalls and streams. Throughout this journey you can enjoy different type of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon, clove etc. On arrival at Thekkady check in to the Hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Over Night stay at hotel
DAY 05 :- Thekkady
Early morning game viewing tour to the sanctuary by boat on the ever so romantic Lake Periyar You may get a chance to see different type wild animals while boating.. Later, proceed for the sightseeing of Spice & Tea Plantations. Overnight stay at Hotel .
DAY 06 :- Thekkady- Munnar
After breakfast, proceed to Munnar- the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. It is breathtakingly beautiful and a haven of peace and tranquility. It is the gateway of Hills in South. On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfalls and colourful flower in Blossom Garden. Reach and check in the hotel and relax for some time. Later come out of the hotel to have your own leisure with the nature. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
DAY 07 :- Munnar
After breakfast, proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visit the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats natively called the Nilgiri Tahr. Visit Mattupetty Dam which offers many fascinating sights to relish. The Shola forests around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and bird watching, with the variety of birds found there. Kundala is a picturesque town Located at the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Visit Echo Point, View Point & Tea Gardens. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy. Overnight stay in the Hotel.
DAY 08 Cochin
After breakfast, proceed to Cochin. Check in and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later, move for a half day city sightseeing tour of Cochin. Cochin carries memories of colonial history. The major tourist attractions are Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry palace/Dutch Palace. Overnight stay at the Hotel
DAY 09 Cochin (Drop)
Morning checkout from hotel and proceed to Cochin Airport.
Inclusions :
Accommodation at the Hotels/ Resorts/ House Boat .
Daily breakfast in all hotels.
All meals in house boat.
A/c Innova at disposal as per the itinerary.
All Toll, parking ,drivers Bata.
Spice Plantation Tour & boat ticket at Thekkady.
All applicable taxes.
Exclusions :
All other expenses of personal nature
Shopping
Air tickets & Visa
Meals not mentioned in the package.
The above rates are valid up to 30th September 2010
Notes :
All bookings and confirmations are subject to availability.
Slight alterations in the accommodation may become unavoidable due to unavailability of rooms in mentioned Hotels, but the accommodation so provided will be of the same class.
