Kerala Backwater Tour

durationDuration : 10 Nights / 11 Days

destinationDestinations : Cochin - Munnar – Periyar - Kumarakom – Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Day - 1Arrive Cochin

Today arrival in Cochin, meet with our representative and transfer to hotel. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Later in the evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance at the Kerala Kathakali Centre, Which is an exclusive venue. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day - 2Cochin

Morning after breakfast city tour of Cochin. A few popular attractions of Cochin are the Santa Cruz Basilica - It was built originally by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558, The basilica is the Cathedral church.

The Dutch palace at Mattancherry - The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace.

St. Francis' Church., in Fort Kochi. It was built in 1503. Which is the oldest European church in India and has great historical significance. As a protected monument it is under the Archaeological Survey of India. Bud is owned by the North Kerala diocese of Church of South India. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day - 3Cochin – Munnar By Surface (Approx 125 KM, 3 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar.- The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers". Throughout the journey, enjoy beautiful streams Rubber, Pepper cardamom, small waterfalls, and Tea plantations and thick forests. God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty – to have everlasting memory of your honeymoon days in Kerala.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and perched about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of Munnar once used to be the summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India. This hill station is marked by vast expanses of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls and cool weather. It is also an ideal destination for trekking and mountain biking. Upon arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 4Munnar

Morning after breakfast city tour around Munnar. Besides exploring tea plantation, you will be visiting the Eravikulam National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight at Hotel.

Day - 5Munnar – Periyar By Surface (Approx 90 KM, 3 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast drive to Periyar. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight in Hotel.

Day - 6Periyar

Morning after breakfast enjoy wildlife exploration via boat trip. Other than this, you can also for a guided trek either you can enjoy safari at Periyar National Park. Overnight at the hotel.

Day - 7Periyar – Kumarakom By Surface (Approx 120 KM, 3 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival in Kumarakom, check in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, enjoy boating on the Kumarakom Lake. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 8Kumarakom – Alleppey By Surface (Approx 35 KM, 1 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Later in the afternoon, drive to Alleppey or Alappuzha is the Venice of the East; It is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. Upon arrival check in at houseboat. Overnight at the houseboat.

Day - 9Alleppey – Kovalam By Surface (Approx 160 KM, 4 Hrs)

Morning after breakfast drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival check in at the hotel.

Kovalam is South India. Kovalam is one of the few developed beach retreats in India alongside Goa.

Kovalam has a Goa-like feel with beaches suitable for swimming and a lot of beachside resorts that offer nice Arabian Sea views.

Samudra, Hawa, Lighthouse, Chowara and Mulloor are different beaches of Kovalam area.Chowara and Mulloor are more idyllic, Hawa and Lighthouse is more touristy. Poovar lies at an extreme end of Kovalam and is treated as a backwater / island like destination. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 10Kovalam

Full day free for your own activity’s. Overnight at hotel.

Day - 11Kovalam

Morning after breakfast / later in the afternoon drive to the Trivandrum airport / Railway Station for your own destination.

Tour End but memories remains always.

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