| Day 1: Arrive Cochin |
| Arrive Cochin and transfer to the hotel for check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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| Day 2: Cochin Sightseeing – Munnar( 135 kms / 4 hrs) |
| Morning tour of Cochin with its delightful mix of European and local cultures. Explore the fascinating sights partly by boat and partly on foot. Visit the Chinese Fishing nets , the St. France s Church , Mattencherry Palace , built by Portuguese and walk through the narrow cobbled streets , lined with antique & handicraft shops of Jew Town to the Jewish Synagogue, the oldest loving synagogue in the world, afternoon transfer to Munnar and check in at the hotel for overnight stay. |
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| Day 3: Munnar |
| Drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar. A popular summer retreat during the British rule, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountains streams and boasts of exotic flora and fauna. Later enjoy a city tour visiting Christ Church, Mattupetty Lake and Tea Museum. Overnight stay at Hotel. |
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| Day 4: Munnar to Thekkaddy (124 kms / 4 hrs) |
| Today your journey continues from the land of tea plantations to the spice land of Thekkady, the heart of God’s own country. On arrival check into your hotel. Late afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar, the watering hole within the sanctuary and spot wildlife in their natural environment. |
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| Day 5: Thekkadday to Kumarakom ( 135 kms / 4 hrs) |
| After a morning plantation tout drive from the heart of the spice hills to the Idyllic backwater of kumarakom. Enter into the tranquil world of sheer magic set amidst marvelous forests, coconut canopies, swaying palms and green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals. On arrival transfer to your hotel and overnight stay. |
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| Day 6: Backwater cruise (Kumarakom – Alleppey) |
| Morning at leisure. Afternoon you will be transferred to the jetty to embark on a leisurely exploration of Kerala backwaters. Enjoy the peace and tranquility of the beautiful backwaters in the houseboat. As you float through the placid waters passing palm fringed canals, lakes and villages. Overnight on board in the houseboat. |
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| Day 7: Kumarakom to Kovalam ( 175 kms / 5 hrs) |
| After breakfast you will disembark at Alleppey and drive to beach resort of Kovalam. Afternoon is at leisure for you to relax and unwind in the picturesque environs or to enjoy a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage at your resort. |
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| Day 8: Kovalam |
| Today you will enjoy short excursion to the famous Old Palace of the Rajas of Travencore at Padamanabhapura, their former capital. Visit the beautiful palace, displaying the fine craftsmanship, especially in woodwork Characterstic of Kerala’s art and architecture. Rest of the is at leisure to indulge in beach activities and explore the town on your own. |
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| Day 9: Kovalam Departure |
| Today you will be transfer to the Trivandrum airport for your flight back to home. |
