Cochin - Alleppey (Houseboat) - Periyar - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin
07 nights / 08 days
This itinerary is customizable according to your need
Assistance on arrival at cochin airport and transfer to the hotel Poovath Heritage/ Fragrant Nature.
Afternoon: we will start our city tour of Cochin visiting the Mattancherry Palace, the palace built by Portuguese in 1557 and presented to the Cochin Raja (King) Verra Kerala Varma as a gesture of goodwill. this was substantially renovated by the Dutch after 1663. Hence, it is also called the Dutch Palace. St. Francis Church this is India is India's oldest European-built church. Vasco de gama the first European to reach India by sailing around Africa, died in Cochin 1524 and was buried here for 14 years before his remain were transferred to Lisbon in Portugal. His tombstone still stands. The Jewish Synagogue was constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the region. We also visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, showing the traditional methods of sea fishing and the spice markets, a rich trading centre in medieval times.
Late afternoon enjoy the Harbor Cruise for two hours on Kerala Backwaters. Evening we will go for a Kathakali Dance performance, incorporating elements of yoga and mythology.
Overnight stay
in Cochin
Morning leave for Alleppey for the Houseboat. Board the Houseboat. Rest of the day cruise the backwaters and enjoy Kerala village life. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Alleppey. Lunch, evening Tea/Coffee with snacks and dinner will be served.
Overnight on House Boat
Morning disembark from the houseboat and drive to Periyar (Thekkady) (145 Kms / 4 Hrs). On arrival at Thekkady, check into the hotel. In the evening go for a spice plantation Tour (Optional) & later for boating in the Periyar Lake to view the wildlife at the Periyar Tiger Reserve (Optional).
Overnight stay in Periyar
Morning transfer to Kodaikanal (120kms 4hrs).
Overnight stay in Kodaikanal
Full day at Leisure. You may choose to visit the Kodaikanal Lake, spread over an area of 60 acres and surrounded by wooded slopes, The walk around the lake takes between one and a half hour. Additionally you have the option of boating or fishing. Later visit Cocker's Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls, and Bear Shola Falls.
Overnight stay at Kodaikanal
Morning transfer to Munnar (155 Kms/ 4.5 Hrs). On arrival check into the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Munnar
Full day sightseeing trip of Munnar – covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation.
Overnight stay in hotel Munnar
Morning transfer to Cochin airport.
End of Tour
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