KERALA BACKWATER

                      KERALA   BACKWATER

Duration : 9 Nights/ 10 Days
Destinations covered : Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
DAY  01:   ARRIVE KOCHI
Arrival at Kochi ( Cochin ) meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat. Over night stay at hotel.
                                                     
DAY  02: KOCHI - MUNNAR ( By Road 130 km  in 4 hr )
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Enjoy boating in the afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel. Overnight at Munnar.

DAY 03: MUNNAR - ANAMUDI- MUNNAR
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park , Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.

DAY  04 : MUNNAR - PERIYAR ( By Road 110 km in 3 hr. )
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. On arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.

DAY  05:  PERIYAR  After  morning breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.

DAY  06: PERIYAR - KUMARKOM ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr. )
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake . Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.

Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.

DAY  07: HOUSE  BOAT CRUISE
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.

DAY  08: ALLEPEY
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.

DAY  09 : KOCHI
After breakfast proceed to Kochi . Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION. Overnight at Kochi .

DAY 10 : DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.