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South India Tours >> The Land Of Backwaters - Exotic Kerala

Duration:12 Nights / 13 Days

Destinations Covered:Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai

Day 01: Arrive Mumbai

Arrive Mumbai, meet and assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 02: Mumbai

Morning After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Mumbai visiting Kamla Nehru park, Hanging gardens situated on the slopes of Malabar hill offering a panoramic view of Marine Drive and Chawpatty beach, Prince of wales museum, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat, Gateway of India and drive through the Crawford market. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 03: Mumbai - Cochin (By Flight)

Morning after breakfast departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for Cochin. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel. In evening enjoy the Kathakali dance show. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 04: Cochin

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Cochin. Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 05: Cochin - Munnar (By Surface)

Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar. Arrive Munnar and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Nigth stay in Munnar.

Day 06: Munnar

Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of the picturesque environs of Munnar. Munnar is a charming hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. Essentially a tea town, Munnar catches the visitor's attention with its refreshing aroma first and then continues to impress with its beauty and placidity. visit to pristine Mattupetty Lake and neighboring Swiss Livestock Project, a specialized dairy farm where about 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared. The breathtaking scenery of lush mountains of Eravikulam National Park is a natural habitat to estimate half the world population of Nilgiri Tahr along with other ungulates such as Indian Muntjac and Sambar Deer. Night stay in Munnar.

Day 07: Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) (By Surface)

Enjoy delicious south Indian breakfast served at the hotel. Later drive to Periyar. Arrive Periyar and transfer to the resort. Freshen up and relax at the resort. In the evening visit the Kumily Market to buy the best spices available. Dinner and Night stay in Periyar.

Day 08: Periyar

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Periyar. Enjoy boat ride through Periyar Lake situated in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. You will also have wonderful opportunity to see herds of wild elephants playing in the mud or water of the Periyar Lake. Visit spice plantations like cinnamon, peeper, cardamom, tea, coffee, etc. Night stay in Periyar.

Day 09: Periyar - Kumarakom (By surface)

Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom and check-in at the hotel. Later visti Kumarakom. Enjoy boat ride at noon along beautiful Kumarakom Lake while cherishing the sheer scenic beauty of backwaters of Kerala. Night stay in Kumarakom.

Day 10: Kumarakom - Alleppey (By Surface)

Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of Kumarakom. Visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary , set within the lush acres of wooded land nearby, acquaints you to the variety of migratory birds that flock in thousands, some from the Himalayas, some even from as far as Siberia. The main attractions are local birds like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl, egret, heron and the water duck, as well as the migratory Siberian cranes. Parrots, teal, larks, flycatchers, wood beetle, and other birds are seen here during their respective migratory seasons. After sightseeing continue drive to Alleppey. Arrive Alleppey and check-in at the hotel. Night stay in Alleppey.

Day 11: Alleppey - Kovalam (By Surface)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and visit Allepey. The coastal town of Allepey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East, for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the backwaters on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops & coconuts. After visiting continue drive to Kovalam. Arrive Kovalam and checkl-in at the hotel. Night stay in Kovalam.

Day 12: Kovalam

Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour for the land of backwaters to the hills. The beautiful beaches of Kovalam followed by journey to Cape Camorin. The magnificent Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archeological museum. Visit the Kovalam beach that has been divided into three parts - Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach and the Samudra Beach. Also have a look at the Vizhinjam Lighthouse and mosque besides some other attractions located around the beach. Night stay in Kovalam.

Day 13: Kovalam - Trivandrum (By Surface) & Departure

Morning after breakfast drive to Trivandrum. On arrival and departure transfer to the airport to board for the flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and catch the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories...

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