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Kerala Houseboat Tour

Destinations

Cochin - Alleppey (Houseboat) - Periyar - Kodaikanal - Munnar - Cochin

Duration

07 nights / 08 days

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Itinerary Details

Day 01 : Arrive Cochin

Assistance on arrival at cochin airport and transfer to the hotel.

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

Day 02 : Cochin - Houseboat (Approx. one hour drive)

Morning leave for  Alleppey to embark on the Houseboat. 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

Day 03 : Houseboat - Periyar (Approx. 4 hours drive)

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).

Overnight stay in Periyar

Day 04 : Periyar- Kodaikanal (Approx. 4 hours drive)

Morning leave for Kodaikanal (120kms 4hrs). On arrival checkinto the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Kodaikanal

Day 05 : In Kodaikanal

Full day at Leisure. (Optional) 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

Day 06 : Kodaikanal - Munnar (Approx. 5 hours drive)

Morning transfer to Munnar (155 Kms/ 5 Hrs). On arrival check into the Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight stay in Munnar

Day 07 : 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

Day 08 : Munnar - Cochin

Morning leave for Cochin airport to board the flight for your onward destination.

End of tour 

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