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Backwaters of Kerala
Duration : 9 Nights & 10 Days
Places to Visit : Cochin - Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom
- Alleppey - Cochin
Day 01 : Cochin 
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the airport / railway station
by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Proceed for a 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. Over night stay at
hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin 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. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 03 : Munnar Anamudi Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting of tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National
Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the
day will be at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar Periyar (Thekkady) By Road 110 km in 3 hr
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
Check in at hotel on arrival. 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 will be
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. Stay the night 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 : House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight
in the Houseboat.
Day 08 : 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 09 : Alleppey Cochin (By Road 60 km in 1 hr)
After breakfast attend the YOGA AND MEDITATION COURSE.
Proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for
KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION. Overnight will be at Cochin.
Day 10 : Cochin - Departure
Breakfast will be at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway
station according to the timings of flight/train.
TOUR ENDS
The tour will include:
Twin sharing accommodation at mentioned hotels,
Daily breakfasts at hotels,
Car at disposal all through the tour till houseboat cruise,
Other transfers in car,
Driver allowance, parking and toll taxes,
Yoga and meditation class in alleppey,
All hotel and government taxes,
English speaking guides for sightseeing wherever required,
Service tax as per government regulations,
Luxury houseboat for two nights cruise,
Periyar national park entrances,
All meals during stay at houseboat,
Meet and assist services on arrival & departure.
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