Day-01:
Coachin
 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
kms in 4hour)
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.
 Day-03:
Munnar-Anamudi-Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting of tea
plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam
National Park, Attukul,
Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Devikulam etc. Rest of
the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day-04: Munnar-Periyar(Thekkady) (By Road 110 kms in 3hour)
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 kms in 4hour)
 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: Houseboat 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 kms in 1hour)
 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.
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