Explore Kerala with Backwater

Explore Kerala with Backwater 07 Nights / 08 Days

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Destinations Covered : Cochin(Kochi) - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Cochin

Description

Known as ‘God’s own Country’, surrounded by backwaters lies with lush green Palm trees. Kerala offers the stunning hill stations, wildlife, rich culture and heritage, apart from this the state is also renowned for Ayurveda and Spa treatments. It is one of the most charming state in Southern portion of India. This amazing Coastal region of Malabar blessed with distinctive geographical feature that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India.

‘Explore Kerala with Backwater’ will give to explore the spectacular backwaters, beautiful hill stations along with that you will also get an opportunity to understand the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park, which is spread over 97 square kilometres, holds the largest viable population of Nilgiri Tahr, which is a highly endangered species of wild goat. It is also a home of various other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies. It offers a breath-taking view of the lush green tea plantations as well and misty hills.Apart from this you will also explore the one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. It offers a calm and soothing environment which makes it as a haven for nature and wildlife lovers.

Tour Highlights

Guided tours to major attractions of Cochin such as Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, etc.
Enjoy thetrekking around the tea estates of Munnar
Enjoy the boat safari in the Eravikulam National Park,
Spotting rare mountain Goat called the NilgiriTahr at the national park
Explore the town market of Munnar
Spotting wildlife during a boat ride on the Periyar Lake
A leisure walk around the Vembanad Lake
Kettuvallam cruise (Houseboat) across the Alleppey-Kumarakom backwaters
Enjoy the shopping at major markets of Cochin.
Enjoy Kathakali dance performance (Optional).

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Cochin

Main Attractions:- Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market, the Kathakali dance performance (Optional).

Upon arrive in Cochin airport, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel. Also known as Kochi, it is one of the most important city of Kerala. The city is located on the south-west coast in Kerala which is also known as the Gateway to Kerala, situated on the Arabian Sea. Kochi is one of the most beautiful city of the state of Kerala.

On arrival at your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for a half day sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.

In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Cochin-Munnar(By Road-130 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Local market.

After having breakfast, proceed to Munnar by road. The town is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. The town is located at the foothill of the Western Ghats mountain range, at the height of about 5,200 feet above from the sea level.Also offers the exotic species of flora and fauna, which enhances the beauty of the town. Munnar is not popular as a hill resort, but it is also the centre of the Kerala’s tea growing district, aptly known as the high range.

On arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure or you explore the surroundings at your won or you make also visit some local market where you can buy some authentic handicraft items of Kerala. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3 Munnar

Main Attractions:- Christ Church, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam.

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar., you will visit the major attractions Including Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of NilgiriTahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna.

Then explore MattupettyDam. It is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar. This 160 feet high dam has vast reservoir extending several kilometres into the hill. Cruising here is an amazing experience. It is offering occasional sightings of elephant, gaur as well as sambar and Anamudi peak it located at the elevation of 2695 meter above the sea level, the peak is located within Eravikulam, you may also get a trekking opportunities here.

Day 4 Munnar-Thekkady(By Road-120 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:-Periyar National Park, Periyar Lake.

Post an early morning breakfast, leave by road towards Periyar National Park in Thekkady. It is the small village located in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala. The town is known for largest and one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. It is home of Indian tigers, elephants, lion tailed macaques, gaurs, deer, sambars apart from this 45 species of reptiles , 30 species of snakes, 13 lizard species. Thekkaddy offers a calm and soothing environment which makes it as a haven for nature and wildlife lovers.

In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake and explore the various wild animals that inhabit this national park. After wildlife sightseeing, return back to the hotel for night stay.

Day 5 Thekkady-Kumarakom(By Road-130 Kilometres)

Main Attractions: -Vembanad Lake.

Post breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom by road. Kumarakom is the one of the most popular tourist destination in Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a haven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake.

En route enjoy the breath taking lush green surroundings. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and spend rest of the day in leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 6 Kumarakom-Alleppey(By Road-33 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Houseboat

In the morning, head straight to Kottayam. Upon arrival, get on board the beautiful Post breakfast, proceed to Alleppey. Alappuzha also known as Alleppey. It is one of the oldest planned city of the Kerala, located about 75 kilometres away from Kochi and about 155 kilometres from Trivandrum. It is one of the popular tourist destination of India. It is famous for backwaters. There are at least six navigable canals in the town.

Upon arrival at Alleppey, check-in at the houseboat. The houseboat has well-equipped rooms with all modern comforts. Overnight at Alleppey.

Day 7 Alleppey-Cochin(By Road-100 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Cochin.

After having an early breakfast, get transferred to Cochin by road. On arrival at your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. After freshen up, proceed to explore the popular markets of Cochin, where you can shop for some unique handicrafts and silk clothes. However, you can also buy spices and nuts that are of excellent quality.

Evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 Cochin Departure

On the last day of the tour, after breakfast, get transferred to the railway station or the airport to board a flight or train for your onward journey.

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destinations	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	No. Of Nights
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/Similar	01 Night
Munnar	Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar	Hotel Silver Tips/Similar	Mountain Club Resort/Similar	02 Nights
Thekkady	Hotel Silver Crest/Similar	Hotel Holiday Vista/Similar	Cardmom Country Resort/Similar	01 Night
Kumarakom	A/c Deluxe House Boat / Similar	A/c Premium House Boat / Similar	A/c Luxury House Boat / Similar.	01 Night
Alleppey	Panoramic Sea Resort /Similar	Hotel Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort /Similar	Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere/Similar	01 Night
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/Similar	01 Night

Extra Govt. Service Tax will be Applicable on total billing amount

Note:

01. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact

02. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

Inclusions

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 07 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels and All meals at House Boat Only

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned Tempo Traveler with driver for all arrivals,

Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at additional Cost)

5. Services of Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.