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The Land of Backwaters

Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days

Cover:- Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum – Mumbai

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Tour Description

Overview

‘The Land of Backwaters’ is one of the best itineraries to enjoy the backwaters, beautiful hill stations along with that you will also get an opportunity to understand the wildlife as well of the region. The duration of the package is 12 nights and 13 days. Covering the destinations such as Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:

  • Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Cochin- St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and the spice market
  • Safari tour of the Eravikulam National Park
  • Excursion tour of Thrissur
  • Explore the Periyar national park.
  • Enjoy the sightseeing of Munnar such as Mattupetty DamIt and Anamudi peak.
  • Explore the Kanyakumari
  • Visit Padmanabhapuram, the oldest temple in Kanyakumari.
  • Excursion tour of Ponmudi
  • Enjoy the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum which include Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places.
  • Explore the beaches of Kovalam
 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Cochin (By Air)

Arrival at the Cochin airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance.

Overnight stay at Cochin

Day 2 Cochin

Today after breakfast, up go for a sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.
 
Overnight stay at Cochin
 

Day 3 Cochin – Thrissur – Cochin (About 86 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, go to visit Arattupuzha Pooram at Arattupuzha temple. It is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala.A total of 61 elephants partake in this event. In the evening return back to Cochin.
 
Overnight stay at Cochin
 

Day 4 Cochin – Munnar (About 132 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Munnar, Check in at the hotel on arrival at Munnar. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town. 
 
Overnight stay at Munnar
 

Day 5 Munnar

Today after breakfast visit Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of Nilgiri Tahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna. Then explore Mattupetty Dam. It is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar. 
 
Overnight stay at Munnar
 

Day 6 Munnar – Periyar (About 85 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which is famous for tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. Check into the pre booked jungle lodge. Rest of the day is free at leisure. 
 
Overnight stay at Thekkady

Day 7 Periyar

Today after breakfast visit the Periyar National park by boat. Enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. It is home of Indian tigers, elephants, lion tailed macaques, gaurs, deer, sambars apart from these 45 species of reptiles, 30 species of snakes, 13 lizard species. 
 
The afternoon is free to relax. 
 
Overnight stay at Thekkady
 

Day 8 Thekkady – Alleppey (About 140 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Kottayam to board the houseboat. Enjoy a relaxing backwater cruise. Stay overnight on board the houseboat.
 
Overnight at Alleppey Houseboat
 

Day 9 Alleppey – Kovalam (About 160 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the houseboat and transfer to Kovalam. Check in at the pre booked resort. Later, you can explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well. 
 
Overnight Stay at Kovalam
 

Day 10 Kovalam

Today after breakfast go for an excursion tour of Kanyakumari, known as Cape Comorin during the British period, it is one of the holiest place for Hindus, You will also get the chance to explore the beaches here. Apart from this visit Padmanabhapuram Palace which is the magnificent architecture gem constructed during the 16th century.
 
Back to Kovalam in the evening. 
 
Overnight stay at Kovalam
 

Day 11 Kovalam – Ponmudi – Kovalam (About 66 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, go for an excursion tour of Ponmudi visiting the Meenmutty falls Other attractions near Ponmudi include Golden Valley and a number of rivulets and rapids, some even across the road. The lush forest area has tropical vegetation. A variety of wildlife inhabits the hills. The Golden Valley offers vistas of the hills and access to the Kallar River. Flowing through a wilderness area, it has rounded pebbles, cool water, fish, and lush green trees. In the evening return to Kovalam.
 
Overnight stay at Kovalam

Day 12 Kovalam – Trivandrum (About 19 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum. Check in to the pre booked hotel on arrival at Trivandrum. Later on can visit the Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places. In the evening, explore the beaches of Kovalam. 
 
Overnight stay at Trivandrum
 

Day 13 Trivandrum (Departure)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport to board flight back. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged :-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destination Luxury Deluxe Premium
Kochi / Cochin Gokulam Park Sarovar / Similar Hotel Keys Cochin by Lemon Tree / Similar Hotel Crowne Plaza Kochi / Similar
Munnar Hotel T & U Leisure / Similar The Silvertips Munnar / Similar Munnar Tea Country Resort / Similar
Thekkady Grand Thekkady / Similar Cardamom County Resort / Similar Poetree Sarovar Portico Resort / Similar
Alappuzha / Alleppey Houseboat Houseboat Houseboat
Kovalam Sagara Beach Resort / Similar Estuary Sarovar Portico / Similar Turtle On The Beach / Similar
Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum Keys Select Thiruvananthapuram / Similar Classic Sarovar Portico / Similar Hycinth Hotels / Similar
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Inclusions
  1. Accommodation for 12 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  5. Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  3. Meals other than mentioned above.
  4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  7. Medical Requirements on request.
  8. Service Tax as per government.
  9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
 
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