Unravel the history of the Cochin Fort and Mattancherry – the spice trade, Church and Palaces. The extended tea cultivation at Munnar with the wildlife sanctuary of Periyar and the elephant back ride.
On arrival Cochin international airport where our company representative meets and greet later you will be transfer to hotel check-in and relax.
COCHIN: The eventful history of this city began when a major flood in AD 1341 threw open the estuary at Kochi, till then a land locked region, turning it into one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Kochi thus became a haven for sea faring visitors from all over the world and became the first European town-ship in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
Overnight will be at hotel in Cochin.
Your breakfast will be at the hotel. After breakfast, our representative will receive you at the hotel and you will head for a sightseeing tour in Cochin.
You will first visit the Santa Cruz Basilica, a monumental church dates back to 1558 and have beautiful paintings on the ceiling. ST. Francis Church built in 1503 by Portuguese Friars; it is the India`s oldest European church. After this you will visit, Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568, it is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth countries. Known mid 18th century hand printed.
Later visit Fort Kochi, built by the Portuguese in 16th Century & Fishing Net.
In the evening Kathakali dance performance accompanied by a gong, drums and cymbals, Kathakali performers combine dance and theatre in a ritualistic portrayal of gods and demons.
Enjoy the Dressing & Make up (17:00 HRS. / 18:00 HRS.) followed by Traditional Art Kathakali Dance Show at Fort Cochin ( 18:00 HRS, / 19:00 HRS.)
Your overnight stay will be in Cochin.
Morning breakfast at hotel and drive to Munnar by road, on arrival at the most beautiful Hill Stations of Kerala, "Munnar"
Munnar is famous for its manicured tea plantations and quiet colonial atmosphere.Munnar has an ancient history and prehistoric relics discovered around the area point to Stone Age civilization. However the written history begins from the 10th century onwards.
Reach Munnar and check in hotel rest of the day explore the city on your own enjoy the natural beauty of Munnar.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Munnar.
Morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Munnar.
You could visit the Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam.
You will also visit Tea plantations. Munnar was the favoured summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Rest of the day free for your own activities.
Overnight will be at Munnar.
Early morning enjoy your delicious breakfast at hotel later Proceed for Periyar.
Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife. Though it`s a Tiger Reserve, but it is famous for its elephant.
Upon your arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later in the day you will head for an exciting visit to the Spice Plantation.
In the Evening Enjoy Martial Art Show.
Overnight stay will be at hotel in Periyar.
Morning after breakfast proceeds for Periyar wildlife sanctuary to enjoy the Boat ride this ride is 01:30 / 02:00 hrs. One of the best ways to explore the Periyar Tiger Reserve is by taking a boat ride through the Periyar Lake.
It offers travelers the opportunity to view the natural beauty of the forest with its tall trees and resident wildlife. The timings are as follows: 7.30am / 9.30am / 11:15am / 1.45pm / 3.30pm...!!!
Later after lunch experience a 2 Hrs. session of elephant ride giving bathing to Elephant, Photo, painting.
Overnight stay will be at Periyar.
After early breakfast proceed for Alleppey
By Noon board your Houseboat (01 Bedroom AC Deluxe Houseboat) from the Vembanad House boat jetty for an overnight cruise with on board lunch and dinner, covering the nearby villages and the ethnic life around these villages to Alleppey, through the famous Vembanad Lake.
This afternoon you`ll enjoy a relaxing cruise through the waterways which gives you an opportunity to observe rural Kerala up close. For the people living on the banks, the backwaters are a part of their day to day life.
You stop to look at paddy cultivation, watch local fishing, and see historic churches and local temples. During the evening, you can generally see the people of the community meeting and relaxing by the backwaters. Your houseboat will anchor at around 5.30 pm for the night.
Your Houseboat will have one bedroom with en-suite facilities and exterior space to sit and relax.
Bedrooms are air-conditioned although this is only usually switched on during the night (9pm to 5am.) Each houseboat has a driver and a cook, who`ll prepare delicious Keralan meals, with some fresh ingredients likely to be purchased during the cruise.
Overnight on board the houseboat.
Morning after breakfast you will be dropped at boat jetty. You will be met by driver and transferred to Mararikulam ( 60 mins ).
Stay at Beach Resort for the night. Marari originates from "Mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. An authentic experience of the world of Kerala`s traditional fishing villages, and a recreation of an ancient, harmonious way of life. The village of Mararikulam lies on a forgotten shore, midway up the Malabar Coast, where the Indian Ocean finally decides that it has now become the Arabian Sea.
Reach check in hotel and relax / enjoy on the beach.
Overnight will be at Mararikulam.
Like all good things, your tour in Kerala comes to an end but you will always carry with you memories of this unique and unforgettable holiday experience.
Today moring you will be assisted and transferred (2 Hr.) to Cochin International Airport to connect your flight home!!!
Tour End...!!!
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