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Kerala Backwaters First Time Tour

Kerala Backwaters First Time Tour

Destinations

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey – Kovalam - Kanyakumari – Trivandrum

Duration

09 Nights / 10 Days

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Tour highlights

Visit Dutch of Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Bolgatty - Cochin
See Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Plantation - Munnar
Experience the wildlife at Periyar National Park
Enjoy the cruise backwaters in Periyar Lake
Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Vembanad Lake
See Alleppey Beach, Kuttanad
Enjoy night stay at Alleppey Houseboat
Visit Light House, Kowdiar Palaces, Napier Museum - Kovalam
Relax yourself with Ayurvedic massage at Kovalam Beach
Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Wax Museum, Vivekananda Rock

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival at Cochin - The Gateway of Kerala

On your arrival at Cochin Airport / Station, you will get a warm welcome from our representative. He will accompany you to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. There he will give all your tour related documents and an introduction about the tour program. After spending some relaxing moments in the hotel, you will go for Cochin tour.

A visit to the Dutch Palace (closed on Friday), St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturday), Gunda and Willingdon Islands, Bolgatty, Hill Palace Museum, Kerala History Museum and Santacruz Cathedral. An overnight stay is scheduled.

Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar (by surface approx 133 kms / 5 hrs)

On the second day, you will move towards Munnar located at a distance of 110 Km from Cochin. On the way to the resort, you will enjoy the beautiful tea plantations. Have a comfortable overnight stay at the resort.

Day 03 : Munnar Sightseeing

On the third day of tour, post breakfast, you will experience the pleasant weather of Munnar during your city tour. Visit to Mattupetty Dam and Farm, Pallivasal, Devikulam, lock Heart Gap, Nyayamakad, Eravikulam National Park (closed in February & March), Rajamala, Echo Point, Power House Waterfalls and Thommankuthu Waterfalls will be on the cards. Back to hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar) (by surface approx 94 kms / 3 hrs)

On the fourth day, you will take on a pleasant journey of 100 km to reach Thekkady also known as Periyar. You will have a pleasant view of flora, fauna and unique birds in wild life sanctuary. You will also have the glimpses of the wonderful spice plantation.

A cruise through boat across the backwaters of Periyar Lake is on the cards. After paying visits to Murikkady, Mangala Devi Temple and Pandikuzhi, you will stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 05 : Thekkady – Kumarakom (by surface approx 132 kms / 4 hrs)

You will take on a journey from Thekkady to Kumarakom. You will reach Kumarakom in the evening. You will visit the Vembanad Lake, enjoy the lush vegetation and great climate.

A trip to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuaries and a house boat jetty ride will rejuvenate you. Overnight stay at the houseboat is scheduled.

Day 06 : Kumarakom – Alleppey (approx 51 kms)

After an early breakfast at the hotel, you will start an astonishing or thrilling journey to the central hub of the Kerala backwater network “Alleppey”. By reaching Alleppey you can board on your private houseboat to discover the backwaters and its serene beauty. Enjoy the ride; delicious cuisines and an overnight stay on a houseboat.

Day 07 : Alleppey (Backwaters)

After breakfast in the morning, you will check-out of the houseboat to reach Alleppey. On reaching there and after checking-in the hotel you will go for sightseeing to see the beauty of lagoons, lake and fresh water. You will visit Kuttanad and Alleppey Beach. An overnight stay at Alleppey hotel is scheduled for you.

Day 08 : Alleppey - Kovalam (by surface approx 160 kms / 4 hrs)

You will take a journey of about 160 Km to reach Kovalam titled as ‘Paradise of South’. You will experience the beauty of Kerala which include coconut trees on some beautiful beaches. You will visit the Light House Beach, enjoy an Ayurvedic massage on the white sandy beach shore. Later you will visit Padmanabhapuram and Kowdiar Palaces, Napier Museum, Anchuthengu Fort and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum.

Day 09 : Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam (by surface approx 90 kms/2 hrs – one way)

Post breakfast you will travel to the southernmost point of India, Kanyakumari. You will pay a visit to the Kanyakumari Temple, Wax Museum, Vattakottai, Gandhi Museum and Vivekananda Rock. You will move to Kovalam for an overnight stay in a hotel.

Day 10 : Kovalam – Trivandrum (Departure)

The tour will come to an end on the tenth day. You will go to Trivandrum Airport to take a flight for your onward journey. You will carry with you unforgettable memories from your visit to India. End of the tour or services.

Inclusions

Accommodation in standard category of rooms at all hotels
Meal Plan on Bed & Breakfast at all places accordingly
All meals in houseboat.
Kathakali Dance in Cochin
Tea Plantation tour in Munnar
Boat ride in Periyar
English speaking guide as per places mentioned in itinerary.
All transfers & sightseeing as per itinerary by air-conditioned private vehicle for the entire tour
All applicable current taxes for hotels and transport

Exclusions

Air Fare / Rail Fare
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry / tips / shopping / telephones / Medical etc.
Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions mentioned above
Entry fees to Monuments specifically
Charges in hotels for additional services
Photography and video making fees at the sites
Personal insurance

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