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Duration : 08 Nights/ 09 Days
Destination Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Kettuvallom -Cochin
Day 01 : Cochin
Arrival at Cochin International Airport.Exact flight details to be advised.Meet, greet and assist by our airport representative Transfer to Cochin & check in hotel
Afternoon Half Day Cochin City tour
Cochin also known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, was once a major centre of commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc. In this short tour of cochin we will be visiting Chinese fishing nets (The Chinese fishing nets are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing. Each structure is at least 10m high and comprises a cantilever with an outstretched net suspended over the sea and large stones suspended from ropes as counterweights at the other end. Each installation is operated by a team of up to six fishermen). Jewish synagogue (known as once of the oldest orthodox Jewish Synagogue in the commonwelth nations & also visit the Deutch Palace(Mattanchery Palace) which is famous for it’s mural paintings. Overnight at, Cochin
Day 02: Munnar
Breakfast at the Hotel
After breakfast transfer to Munnar & check in hotel
Afternoon Short visit of Munnar
Munnar is a hill station situated at an altitude of 5000 to 8000 Ft above sea level and is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. This beautiful 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.
Overnight at hotel, Munnar
Day 03: Munnar sight seeing
Breakfast at the Hotel
Munnar sight seeing
After Breakfast visit Eravikulam park (The main inhabitant of the Eravikulam park is Nilgiri Tahr. Now the park has the largest known population of Tahrs existing in the world. The park also shelters Atlas Moth, Elephants, Sambhars, Gaurs, Lion-tailed Macaque, Nilgiri Langur, Tigers and Leopards). The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala Lake are other attractions in the vicinity. Visit the tea museum afterwards followed by a tea plantation visit. If possible we can do a tea tasting also in between.
Overnight at, Munnar
Day 04 : Periyar
Breakfast at Hotel
After Breakfast drive to Periyar (3 – 3 ½ hrs)Check in Hotel, Periyar Check in from 1200 hrs onwards
Afternoon at leisure
Evening boat cruise at Periyar Lake
Periyar is one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is more popular as a tiger reserve. A boat ride on the splendid Periyar lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary. Overnight at hotel, Periyar
Day 05 : Morning visit of Spice Plantations
Breakfast at Hotel
Full day at leisure
Morning visit of Spice Plantations
Over twelve varieties of spices are cultivated in and around Kumily. The spice plantation tour covers spice plantations such as cardamom, pepper, vanilla, clove, nutmeg etc. and also some ayurvedic plants and herbs. The duration of the trip is normally one to two hours. The service of an experienced guide will give full and detailed explanation of the
plants and its uses. Overnight at hotel, Periyar 
Day 06 : Kumarakom
Breakfast at Hotel
After Breakfast drive to Kumarakom (3 ½ hrs) Arrive Kumarakom and check in your hotel Water Scapes, Kumarakom Check in from 1200 hrs onwards
Kumarakom: When nature is all you need to recuperate, Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God's own country. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. That is the pristine beauty of Kumarakom.
Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake where you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways. The backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and flora. They are rich with marine life namely the exclusive 'Kumarakom Karimeen' (pearl spotted fish), Konju (tiger prawns), Njandu (crabs), Chemeen (prawns) and many more Rest of the day at leisure or own activities
Overnight at hotel, Kumarakom
Day 07 : Kettuvallom
Breakfast at Hotel
Morning at leisure .Board Houseboat at 1200 hrs from your hotel’s jetty
Houseboat/Kettuvallom
A bamboo - thatched canopy sets the ambience for a river cruise that is bound to make you want time to stand still. Nestled within this canopy lies a complete home-unit, giving the comforts of modern living in a truly ethnic setting. Soak in the sun on your own little sun deck, tuck into delicious Kerala cuisine in your personal dinette and watch life go by and as the sun sinks in the horizon, turn in for the night in your spacious, well ventilated bedroom, complete with eco-friendly solar- energized fans and lights and let the gentle lap of water lull your senses to sleep Cruise through the Vembanadu lake/ narrow canalsLunch on board Dinner & overnight at Houseboat
Day 08 : Cochin
Breakfast on board
Check out Houseboat around 0900 hrsTransfer to Cochin Check in hotel, Cochin Check in from 1400 hrs onwards
Rest of the day at leisure .Overnight at hotel, Cochin
Day 09: Cochin Airport
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out & transfer to Cochin airport Exact flight details to be advised.
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