KERALA – HONEYMOONERS PARADISE

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ITINERARY IN BRIEF
ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
2	Cochin	Jewish Synagogue, The Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church and Kathakkali Dance Show
4	Munnar	Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Tea Museum
6	Thekkady	Boat ride at Periyar Lake to visit Wildlife Sanctuary
7	Kumarakom	Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

When To Go

Jan	30%
Feb	30%
Mar	30%
Apr	30%
May	30%
Jun	30%
Jul	30%
Aug	30%
Sep	30%
Oct	30%
Nov	30%
Dec	30%

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Glorious beaches, jungles filled with wildlife, teeming backwaters and exotic costumed temple dramas – Kerala ticks just about every box. Its lush beauty is simply a complement to its rich traditions, legends and culture. The densely populated backwaters area forms a distinctive tropical environment, its tangled Canals, rivulets and lakes screened from the main transport routes of the coastal strip by a wall of intense greenery. A fleet of converted rice boats cruise these idyllic waterways, allowing you to explore the region in great comfort and style from towns such as Kollam and Alappuzha. The backwaters peter out as they approach Kerala’s biggest city, Kochi (formerly Cochin), a sprawling metropolis divided between modern Ernakulam on the mainland, and the historic district of Fort Cochin across the water. Lined by some of India’s oldest colonial buildings, the fort’s narrow streets are packed with visitors from all over the world, just as they were 400 years ago, when they formed the hub of India’s maritime spice trade.

Day 1 ARRIVAL COCHIN

cochin
Meeting assistance at Cochin Airport later transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 2 COCHIN

Kathakkali-dance-show

AM Half day sightseeing of Cochin including Asia’s best preserved Synagogue, The Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India, the St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried. A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets introduced by Chinese traders which is still used in Kerala backwaters as a traditional way of fishing. PM : enjoy Kathakkali dance show. Overnight stay at Cochin

Day 3 COCHIN /MUNNAR (approx 150Kms / 3.5hrs)

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Drive to Munnar, once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India, Munnar is located at the confluence of 03 rivers as the very name signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns make Munnar a popular hill resort in South India. On arrival check in at hotel. PM at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 4 MUNNAR

Mattupetty-Dam
Post breakfast, enjoy sight seeing of Munnar covering meticulously groomed tea plantations, Eravikulam National Park (to see the endangered Nilgiri Thar) Mattupetty Dam, Tea Museum etc. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 5 MUNNAR / VANDANMEDU (Approx 95 Kms / 3 hrs)

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After breakfast, drive to Vandanmedu On arrival check in at beautiful eco-friendly resort. Stay in Tree house – ethnic bamboo hut perched high on the tree top at the resort resort. Day free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Vandanmedu.

Day 6 VANDANMEDU / PERIYAR / VANDANMEDU (Approx 20 Kms / 0.5 hrs)

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After breakfast, excursion to Periyar (Thekkady), which has one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse wildlife and scenic beauty. Enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake to visit Wildlife Sanctuary, where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. (Wildlife viewing is always dependent on one’s good fortune) Later return to your hotel. Overnight stay at Vandanmedu.

Day 7 VANDANMEDU / KUMARAKOM (Approx 165 Kms / 5 hrs)

Vembanad-Lake

After breakfast check-out from hotel and drive to Kumarakom. On arrival check in at hotel. PM : visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the banks of the Vembanad Lake. The sanctuary is home to an amazing variety of birds. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

Day 8 KUMARAKOM / ALLEPPEY (HOUSEBOAT)

ALLEPPEY

After breakfast free at hotel. At 1200 hrs. board your exclusive ethnic houseboat for overnight cruise to Alleppey. Overnight on Houseboat

This cruise is designed to give one a fascinating insight into the life of Kerala Backwater Villages. As your boat glides along the backwaters one can see the daily life in the backwater villages on narrow strips of land, fisherman fishing, children swimming & playing in the water, women doing their daily chores, mobile shops in tiny canoes, the cultivation of paddy and its harvesting (during harvest season) huge country barges ferrying the coconuts, rice, coir etc., people traveling to the mainland for work and numerous small market places, tiny temples & churches etc.

Day 9 ALLEPPEY / MARARIKULAM (15 Kms / 0.5 hrs)

After breakfast continue cruise to Alleppy. On arrival disembark and drive to Mararikulam On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight at the hotel.