The Land of Backwaters

The Land of Backwaters 14 Nights / 15 Days
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Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai

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Description

‘The Land of Backwaters’ gives you the opportunity to explore some of the magnificent destinations of  "God's own Country", Kerala. The state renowned for its amazing vast coastline surrounded with coconut palm, remarkable waterfalls and biodiverse Western Ghats. Apart from this Kerala is also known for marvellous backwaters, these are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Malabar Coast. It is a maze of water bodies extended over 900 kms, having a distinctive ecosystem, freshwater from the rivers meets the Sea from the Arabian Sea.

During the tour, you will enjoy cruising at the traditional houseboats on the backwaters and explore the awesome backwaters along with picturesque landscape. During this trip you will get the incredible experience. Along with that also enjoy the birdwatching during your visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. 

Tour Highlights

  1. Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai- Juhu Beach, Chowpatti Beach, Gateway of India, Jehangir Art  Gallery, Fashion Street, Essel World, Elephanta Caves
  2. Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Cochin- St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and the spice market
  3. Safari tour of the Eravikulam National Park 
  4. Boating on the Kumarakom Lake 
  5. Explore the Periyar national park.
  6. Enjoy the sightseeing of Munnar such as Mattupetty DamIt and Anamudi peak.
  7. Explore the Kanyakumari 
  8. Visit Padmanabhapuram, the oldest temple in Kanyakumari.
  9. Take and an Ayurveda massage.
  10. Enjoy the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum which include Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places. 
  11. Explore the beaches of  Kovalam

Itinerary

Day 1 Mumbai (Arrival)

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Main Attractions:- Chowpatty beach.
 
Upon arrival in Mumbai, meet our representative, after welcome proceed to the hotel. Mumbai is one of the 6th largest and populated Megacity of the world which is known as the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. The city is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, which conceded as the city that never sleeps.
 
Check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Enjoy the nightlife of the colourful city, explore the Chowpatty beach and test the mouth-watering street foods. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Mumbai

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Main Attractions:- Elephanta Caves, the Gateway of India, Juhu Beach and some shoot locations of Bollywood.
 
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in and Mumbai. Visit the Elephanta Caves, on Elephanta Island, transports you back 6th and 7th century centuries. The magnificent rock-cut carvings here are some of the most spectacular you will get to see anywhere.
 
The other visits of the day will be the Gateway of India, Juhu Beach and some shoot locations of Bollywood. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3 Mumbai-Cochin (By Air)

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Main Attractions:- The Kathakali dance performance. (Optional)
 
After an early breakfast, proceed to the Mumbai airport to board the flight to Cochin Upon arrive in Cochin airport, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel.
 
Kochi is one of the most important city of Kerala, known as the Gateway to Kerala, situated on the Arabian Sea. It 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 of the day is free at leisure. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance.(Optional).
 
 Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 Cochin

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Main Attractions:- Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.
 
Post breakfast, proceed for guided tour in and around Cochin covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5 Cochin-Munnar (By Road-132 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Munnar.
 
After an early breakfast, drive to Munnar, it is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala which offers the stunning view of the tea plantations and Cardamom hills.
 
On reaching, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 Munnar

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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 Nilgiri Tahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna.
 
Then explore Mattupetty Dam. 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. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 7 Munnar-Periyar(By Road-85 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Periyar.
 
Enjoy an early morning walk in the tea estates of Munnar, here you can find a rare flower called Neela Kurunji. Return back to the hotel and have your breakfast.
 
After having breakfast, proceed for Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which renowned   tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands.
 
On arrival, check into a jungle lodge. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Night stay in the lodge.

Day 8 Periyar

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Main Attractions:- Periyar National park.
 
After having an early breakfast, then proceed to explore the Periyar National park by boat. Enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. You can also take guided trek through the Periyar National Park.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. 
 
The afternoon is free to relax. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 9 Periyar-Kumarakom(By Road-130 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Kumarakom
 
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 10 Kumarakom-Alleppey(By Road-33 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
 
After breakfast, proceed for Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is best to visit on foot by one and half kilometres on walking trek, where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian cranes. It is one of the most popular tourist attraction of the town.
 
In the afternoon, head straight to Kottayam to board the houseboat. Enjoy a relaxing backwater cruise. Stay overnight on board the houseboat.

Day 11 Alleppey-Kovalam(By Road-160 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Hawah Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach.
 
After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam .The city of Kovalam is Kerala’s most popular tourist attraction. This beach town is surrounded by coconut trees. Three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands are the main hotspot here.
 
On arrival, check in at the resort. Overnight stay at a resort. After freshen up, you have the choice to explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawah Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well. Overnight Stay in Kovalam.

Day 12 Kovalam

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Main Attractions:- Padmanabhapuram Palace.
 
After having breakfast, proceed towards Kanyakumari, known as Cape Comorin during the British period, it is one of the holiest place for Hindus, located on the foothill of Cardamom Hills. It is home an oldest Lord Shiva temple.
 
You will also get the chance to explore the beaches here. Apart from this visit Padmanabhapuram Palace which is the magnificent architecture gem constructed during the 16th century.
 
Back to Kovalam in the evening. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 13 Kovalam

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Main Attractions:- Ayurvedic massage.
 
After breakfast, take an Ayurvedic massage and relax yourself with yoga and meditation as well. Rest day is free at leisure. Stay overnight at the resort.

Day 14 Trivandrum-Kovalam-Trivandrum(By Road-19 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Padmanabha Swami Temple.
 
Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum which include Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places. In the evening, explore the beaches of Kovalam. Stay overnight in Kovalam.

Day 15 Trivandrum (Departure)-Mumbai (By Flight)

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On the last day of the tour. Post breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the Trivandrum Airportto board flight back to Mumbai.
 
 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

Mumbai

Hotel Royal Park / Similar

Hotel Orchid / Similar

The Lalit Mumbai /Similar

02 Nights

Cochin

Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar

Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar

Hotel Crown Plaza/Similar

02 Nights

Munnar

Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar

Hotel Silver Tips/Similar

Mountain Club Resort/Similar

02 Nights

Periyar

Hotel Silver Crest/Similar

Hotel Holiday Vista/Similar

Cardmom Country Resort/Similar

02 Nights

Kumarakom

A/c Deluxe House Boat / Simila

A/c Premium House Boat / Similar

A/c Premium House Boat / Similar

02 Nights

Kovalam

Hotel Jasmine Palace /Similar

Estuary Island Resort / Similar

Turtle on The Beach/Similar

03 Nights

Trivandrum

Hotel Abhirami /Similar

Classic Sarovar Portico Trivandrum/ Similar

Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum/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 14 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.