Cochin Backwaters Tour
Duration:
07 nights/08 days
Destinations Covered:
Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat –
Cochin
Day 1: Cochin
The Exotic Kerala tour begins from Cochin. The
representative receives the guests at the airport/railway
station in Cochin and helps them in checking in at the
hotel. Guests can explore the Cochin harbor after lunch.
After this, guests take the sightseeing tour of Cochin
that includes visits to places like Dutch Palace, Jewish
Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets and
lot more. The overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 02: Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast, the guests head for a pleasant drive to
Munnar. On the way, guests get to see the green spice
plantations. The check in is at the Hotel or a Resort in
Munnar. Guests can relax for the rest of the day.
Day 3: Sightseeing Munnar
The third day of the tour is reserved only for a
sightseeing tour of Munnar. Guests get to visit the
Eravikulam National Park which only 16 km away. The
wildlife can be experienced very closely during this
visit. You will also get a chance to watch the rare goat
of the Mountain called 'Nilgiri Tahr'. Also included in
the sightseeing is the visit to the Mattupetty Dam and
Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town and town market. The overnight
stay is at the hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar)
The Exotic Kerala tour continues to the Thekkady/Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary. After checking in at the hotel guests
relax for a while and head directly to the famous Periyar
Lake where a boat cruise waits for you. Guests stay at the
hotel for the night.
Day 05: Thekkady – Kumarakom
After the morning breakfast guests proceed for
Kumarakom. The overnight stay of the guests is arranged at
the backwater resort.
Day 06: Kumarakom - Houseboat –
Alleppey
The sixth day of the Exotic Kerala tour is for the
exhilarating backwater cruise in a traditional houseboat
of Kerala. In the morning, guests check in at the
houseboat. The backwater cruise to Alleppey begins at
night with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served at the
houseboat. This is the truly memorable experience for the
guests.
Day 07: Alleppey – Cochin
At Alleppey, guests leave the houseboat and proceed
towards Cochin. At Cochin, guests check in at the hotel
for the night.
Day 08: Depart Cochin
On the last day of the Exotic Kerala tour guests leave
the hotel and head for the Cochin airport. Guests take the
flight or train that takes them back to their homes.
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