Mountains and Backwaters

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10

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Comfort

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About tour

Kerala is righteously termed as "The God's Own Country". It is bestowed by God with sprawling backwaters, lush green misty mountains, evergreen forests, long stretches of pristine beaches, and that all in just a narrow stretch of land. The choices are many and so are the wonderful treats that await you in Kerala.

When in Kerala all you do is "GO WITH THE FLOW". Let the mesmerizing backwaters of Alleppey and Kollam set a pace to your day and laid-back village life soothe your heart. A leisurely bamboo rafting and jungle hike through the Periyar National Park will awaken the wilderness in you. A jeep ride through the endless tea plantations of Munnar will be a treat for your eyes. Treat your taste buds with flavors never known before. This trip will be an opportunity for you to be the guest of God. After all, when do you get a chance to have an excursion through God's own country!

Itinerary

Arrival: Kochi

Arrive at Kochi. The private car will pick you from Kochi airport and transfer you to the hotel in Kochi.

Day 1 : Kochi

Arrive at Kochi. The serene Kochi (a.k.a. Cochin) has been drawing traders and explorers to its shores for over 600 years. Nowhere else in India could you find such an intriguing mix of giant fishing nets from China, a 400-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, Portuguese houses, and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. The result is an unusual blend of medieval Netherlands, Portugal, and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast.

The private car will pick you from Kochi airport and transfer you to the hotel in Kochi. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Kochi.

Meals: None

Day 2 : Kochi

After breakfast head out for a local sightseeing tour of Kochi.  Start with a visit to Saint Francis Church, one of the most distinguished monuments in Kochi with a history that dates back to the 16th century.  Then visit the Old Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1567, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or the Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Then visit Mattancherry Palace, a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. Afterward, visit Cochin Spice Market & Chinese fishing nets.

Reach back at the hotel by evening. Overnight stay will be at a hotel in Kochi.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 : Munnar

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head straight to Munnar. The rolling hills around Munnar, South India's largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped, and sculpted like ornamental hedges. One of the biggest tea-plantation regions of South India, Munnar is also one of the most beautiful and popular hill-stations of Kerala. Situated on the banks of three rivers- Madupetti, Nallathanni, and Periavaru, Munnar is also blessed with natural view-points apart from the tea-plantations.

After around 5 hours journey reach Munnar by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening head out to see Kalaripayattu Show. Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala.

Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4 : Munnar

After breakfast head out for sightseeing. Visit Munnar Tea Museum. The tea museum preserves the aspects of the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's mountain region of the Western Ghats. Then go for a Jeep ride, enjoy the ride to Mankulam and Anakulam villages surrounded by tea gardens and dense forest. On this ride, you will get a chance to see high altitude tea gardens, waterfalls, tribal areas, organic villages, and possibly wild elephants.  On the way back to Munnar visit spice plantations. The spice plantation in Munnar is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala. The spice plantations in Kerala are captivating farms to wander in since different spices are cultivated in different sections of each plantation. Later enjoy a tea plantation walk tour.

Reach back at the hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5 : Periyar/Thekkady

After breakfast check-out from the hotel & head towards Periyar. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills, and spice scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.

Reach Periyar by afternoon and check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure.

Dinner & overnight stay will be at a hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6 : Periyar/Thekkady

Early in the morning (around 6:00 AM) set out for half day jungle walk tour at Periyar National Park along with bamboo rafting at Periyar Lake. This activity takes close to 6 hrs.The wildlife sanctuary is also famous for its tiger reserve and elephant reserve. Visiting the sanctuary will be like exploring the nature around, enjoying the pristine and peaceful atmosphere around and getting relaxed from your busy schedules. There are bright chances to spot the elephant herd in the jungle while you are walking through the trails.

Reach back at the hotel by noon. Afternoon is at your leisure. In the evening head out to see Kathakali show (a very popular Indian classical dance form). Dinner & overnight stay will be at hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7 : Kollam

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and head towards Kollam, the southern approach to Kerala’s backwaters, surrounded by the calm waterways of Ashtamudi Lake, fringed with coconut palms, cashew plantations, and traditional villages – a great place to get a feel for the backwaters without the crowds. A treasure trove of natural wonders and historical edifices, Kollam is an enchanting town with backwaters and picturesque landscapes.

Reach Kollam by evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kollam.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 : Kollam

After breakfast head out for a sightseeing tour to Varkala Beach. Varkala is an amazing place where you see the sea coasts along with cliffs. There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs. Varkala Beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming.

In the afternoon enjoy a Boat trip from the resort jetty. This boat ride will take you through the mangroves and backwaters of Paravur Lake. The evening is at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kollam.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 : Alleppey

After breakfast check-out from the hotel & head towards Alleppey (a.k.a. Alappuzha). Welcome to the “Venice of the East” – Alleppey, world-famous for its vast mesmerizing backwaters. This charming place is the hub of Kerala’s backwaters and is home to a huge network of backwaters and more than a thousand houseboats.

Reach Alleppey by noon. Check-in at a private AC houseboat. Have lunch on the houseboat. Enjoy a boat cruise through the magnificent Vembanad lake for an unforgettable experience of backwater cruising. Dinner & overnight stay at the houseboat in Alleppey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 : Kochi

After breakfast check out from the houseboat. The private car will drop you at Kochi (Cochin) Airport by afternoon.

Bid farewell with the memories of this amazing fun-filled 10 days trip through the famous mountains and backwaters of Kerala, worth remembering for a lifetime!

Meals: Breakfast

Departure: Kochi

After breakfast check out from the houseboat. The private car will drop you at Kochi (Cochin) Airport by afternoon.

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Start: Kochi

Finish: Kochi

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Moods: Culture & Insight

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