11Night 12 Days- Cochin, Munnar

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Arrival and transfer Cochin Airport to hotel in Cochin (1:00 Hrs drive)

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Day 1 Cochin Airport to hotel

Arrival and transfer Cochin Airport to hotel in Cochin (1:00 Hrs drive)

Day 2 visit Kochi

After breakfast our professional guide will assist you to visit Kochi - the palm green commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. A town with a hoary past, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala. The Jewish Synagogue – built in 1568 AD contains Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the copper plates containing the privileges granted to the Jews by the Cochin rulers. The floor of the synagogue is paved with exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. The Dutch Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555 AD. 17th century murals depicting scenes from the Indian epic, the Ramayana can be seen here. St. Francis Church, built originally by the Portuguese in 1510 AD is believed to be the first church built by Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here. The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish.

Day 3 move to Munnar

After breakfast move to Munnar (4:00 Hrs Drive) Check in hotel in Munnar. On the way visit waterfalls and tea plantation, Even walk in the town and market.

Day 4 Full day visit of Munnar:

Full day visit of Munnar: Munnar (1520 m) – is a abode of environmental purity situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. A major centre of Kerala’s tea industry is a genuine hill station and nature lover’s paradise. It is surrounded by about 30 tea estates, among the highest in the world. There are enchanting high ranges, lakes and streams and beautiful view of low-lying clouds and the mist filled valleys. It has many interesting walks. Your visit includes:- Eravikulam National Park, Madupetty Dam & Lake, Echo Point, Swiss Farm Project (Entry to Swiss project is now banned, you can watch it only from outside while you drive to Echo point). The drive around Munnar is itself a sightseeing tour, which gives you one of the finest and breathtaking views of the Tea Estates

Day 5 Drive to Periyar

Drive to Periyar(Thekkady).(3:00hrs drive) Evening spice plantation visit & Ayurveda massage then back to hotel.

Day 6 wildlife sanctuary

Early morning 7:00 am (3:00 hrs walking) in the wildlife sanctuary to see wild animals then back to hotel for rest, after lunch move for elephant ride, shopping, village visit & Martial art show. Periyar Tiger Reserve, 777 sq km. in area is set in a rich, mixed deciduous forest, interspersed with open areas of tall grass. Periyar has a splendid artificial lake dotted with snags of dead wood, which provide a perch for water birds; darter, grey heron, egret and kingfisher. It is one of the finest habitats for the Asiatic elephant. These enormous mammals swim in the waters and streams and usually they can be observed during the boat ride. Periyar also holds, apart from Tiger, leopards, sambar, wild dog, barking deer, the lion tailed macaque, the Nilgiri langur. The forest harbours a variety of woodland birds.

Day 7 Madurai- Tamil Nadu

After breakfast transfer to Madurai- Tamil Nadu. (4:00hrs drive) Afternoon visit Madurai Meenakshi temple and explore the temple town of Tamilnadu and a palace. Then stay in hotel in Madurai. Madurai is synonymous with the Sri Meenakshi temple, dedicated to Sri Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is one of the biggest in India. It has gopurams covered from top to bottom with a breathless profusion of multi-coloured images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. The temple seethes with activities from dawn till dusk and its many shrines attract pilgrims from all over India.

Day 8 Kanyakumari

After breakfast transfer to Kanyakumari.(5:00 Hrs Drive) Afternoon visit of Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari - is the land’s end of India where 3 oceans meet (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean). An important pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temples - a symbol of unity and sanctity - dedicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari.visit Vivekanada rock memorial, Statue of Thiruvalloor. Enjoy Sunset from the tip of India.

Day 9 Kanyakary to Kovalam

Kanyakary to Kovalam, (2:00Hrs drive) enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (Palace of Marthanda Varma - Padmanabhapuram Palace is located close to the town of Thuckalay in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu and Sucheendram (Suchindram) Temple, abode of Lord Siva. (Suchindram Temple is about 11 km from Kanyakumari city) In Kovalam you can enjoy the beaches and by travelling on 8kms you can reach the capiatal city of Kerala Trivanrum. On reaching Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.

Day 10 Kovalam/House Boat-Alleppey

Kovalam/House Boat-Alleppey House boat pickup from Alleppy by 12:00 noon, then cruse in the backwaters, You will have a beautiful overnight stay at the houseboat and all the meals will be provided therein.

Day 11 Kumarakom

After break fast by 9:00am houseboat drop you in Kumarakom hotel, Rest of the day free to enjoy the stay at backwater resort, Kumarakom. It is a village which is actually a cluster of tiny islands in the Vembanad Lake. This is a part of the Kuttanad region. You will visit the bird sanctuary, which is spread along the 14 acres of vast land, and is a heaven for migratory birds as well as a paradise of an ornithologist. Fishing and boating facilities are also available in Kumarakom.

Day 12 Departure transfer to Cochin International Airport.

Departure transfer to Cochin International Airport.(2:00Hrs Drive)

Day 1 Cochin Airport to hotel

Arrival and transfer Cochin Airport to hotel in Cochin (1:00 Hrs drive)

Day 2 visit Kochi

After breakfast our professional guide will assist you to visit Kochi - the palm green commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. A town with a hoary past, Cochin is the gateway to Kerala. The Jewish Synagogue – built in 1568 AD contains Grand Scrolls of the Old Testament and the copper plates containing the privileges granted to the Jews by the Cochin rulers. The floor of the synagogue is paved with exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. The Dutch Palace was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555 AD. 17th century murals depicting scenes from the Indian epic, the Ramayana can be seen here. St. Francis Church, built originally by the Portuguese in 1510 AD is believed to be the first church built by Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here. The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish.

Day 3 move to Munnar

After breakfast move to Munnar (4:00 Hrs Drive) Check in hotel in Munnar. On the way visit waterfalls and tea plantation, Even walk in the town and market.

Day 4 Full day visit of Munnar:

Full day visit of Munnar: Munnar (1520 m) – is a abode of environmental purity situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. A major centre of Kerala’s tea industry is a genuine hill station and nature lover’s paradise. It is surrounded by about 30 tea estates, among the highest in the world. There are enchanting high ranges, lakes and streams and beautiful view of low-lying clouds and the mist filled valleys. It has many interesting walks. Your visit includes:- Eravikulam National Park, Madupetty Dam & Lake, Echo Point, Swiss Farm Project (Entry to Swiss project is now banned, you can watch it only from outside while you drive to Echo point). The drive around Munnar is itself a sightseeing tour, which gives you one of the finest and breathtaking views of the Tea Estates

Day 5 Drive to Periyar

Drive to Periyar(Thekkady).(3:00hrs drive) Evening spice plantation visit & Ayurveda massage then back to hotel.

Day 6 wildlife sanctuary

Early morning 7:00 am (3:00 hrs walking) in the wildlife sanctuary to see wild animals then back to hotel for rest, after lunch move for elephant ride, shopping, village visit & Martial art show. Periyar Tiger Reserve, 777 sq km. in area is set in a rich, mixed deciduous forest, interspersed with open areas of tall grass. Periyar has a splendid artificial lake dotted with snags of dead wood, which provide a perch for water birds; darter, grey heron, egret and kingfisher. It is one of the finest habitats for the Asiatic elephant. These enormous mammals swim in the waters and streams and usually they can be observed during the boat ride. Periyar also holds, apart from Tiger, leopards, sambar, wild dog, barking deer, the lion tailed macaque, the Nilgiri langur. The forest harbours a variety of woodland birds.

Day 7 Madurai- Tamil Nadu

After breakfast transfer to Madurai- Tamil Nadu. (4:00hrs drive) Afternoon visit Madurai Meenakshi temple and explore the temple town of Tamilnadu and a palace. Then stay in hotel in Madurai. Madurai is synonymous with the Sri Meenakshi temple, dedicated to Sri Meenakshi, the consort of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is one of the biggest in India. It has gopurams covered from top to bottom with a breathless profusion of multi-coloured images of gods, goddesses, animals and mythical figures. The temple seethes with activities from dawn till dusk and its many shrines attract pilgrims from all over India.

Day 8 Kanyakumari

After breakfast transfer to Kanyakumari.(5:00 Hrs Drive) Afternoon visit of Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari - is the land’s end of India where 3 oceans meet (Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean). An important pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temples - a symbol of unity and sanctity - dedicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari.visit Vivekanada rock memorial, Statue of Thiruvalloor. Enjoy Sunset from the tip of India.

Day 9 Kanyakary to Kovalam

Kanyakary to Kovalam, (2:00Hrs drive) enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (Palace of Marthanda Varma - Padmanabhapuram Palace is located close to the town of Thuckalay in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu and Sucheendram (Suchindram) Temple, abode of Lord Siva. (Suchindram Temple is about 11 km from Kanyakumari city) In Kovalam you can enjoy the beaches and by travelling on 8kms you can reach the capiatal city of Kerala Trivanrum. On reaching Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.

Day 10 Kovalam/House Boat-Alleppey

Kovalam/House Boat-Alleppey House boat pickup from Alleppy by 12:00 noon, then cruse in the backwaters, You will have a beautiful overnight stay at the houseboat and all the meals will be provided therein.

Day 11 Kumarakom

After break fast by 9:00am houseboat drop you in Kumarakom hotel, Rest of the day free to enjoy the stay at backwater resort, Kumarakom. It is a village which is actually a cluster of tiny islands in the Vembanad Lake. This is a part of the Kuttanad region. You will visit the bird sanctuary, which is spread along the 14 acres of vast land, and is a heaven for migratory birds as well as a paradise of an ornithologist. Fishing and boating facilities are also available in Kumarakom.

Day 12 Departure transfer to Cochin International Airport.

Departure transfer to Cochin International Airport.(2:00Hrs Drive)

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