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Kerala Backwaters
Day 01:
Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for
its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue
at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis
Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica,
originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are
huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by
Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord
Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day
02: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with
plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the
wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check in at hotel. Rest of
the day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various Spice
and coffee plantations
Day 03 : Periyar - Munnar
Early
morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. Afternoon
drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and
check – in at hotel.
Day 04 : Munnar
In Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the
Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Day 05
: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and
stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer
an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.
Day 06 :
Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance before
switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up to
Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to
explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard
your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest
room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a
coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional
ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of
you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a
cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy
freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day
07 : Alleppey - Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an
interesting drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum,
visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major
attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in
1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and
Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection
Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram
has many shady and delightful walks.
Day 08 : Trivandrum -
Excursion
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the
southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial
which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 09 : Trivandrum
Transfer
to airport for return flight.Please
contact eIndiaTourism members for this Tour.