Day 01: Arrival in Cochin : Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive towards hotel to check-in. Enjoy city tour covering Mattanchery Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Drive from Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)   : After breakfast, drive to Munnar – derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Sightseeing in Munnar : Explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Munnar – Alleppey (180 kms / approx. 6 hours) : After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat on arrival. Alleppey, “Venice of the East” has a large network of backwater canals that meander through the town, surrounding villages and Vembanad Lake. Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerela, while you stay in houseboat. Overnight stay on houseboat.

Day 05: Drive from Alleppey – Kumarakom (30 kms / approx. 1 hour) : After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom – a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day at beautiful resort of Kumarakom. (Optional) explore the Kerala Backwaters through sunset cruise at Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 06: Kumarakom : Today, enjoy your visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary- An ornithologist’s paradise, the sanctuary is spread across 14 acres. Also, you may want to indulge yourself with some Ayurveda treatments in your hotel (On direct-payment basis). Ayurveda is the ancient healing system of India and has been practiced continuously for over 5,000 years. The various treatments are individually prescribed and involve the use of medicated herbal oils, herbs, powders and poultices & natural ingredients. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 07: Departure from Cochin (50 kms. /approx. 1.5 hour) : After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home.

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NOTES:

Monument Closed On

Cochin – Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday/Saturday/Jewish Holidays

Cochin – Mattanchery Palace will be closed on Friday

Munnar – Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March

Munnar – Tata Tea Museum will be closed on Monday

Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs

Package cost will not be valid from 20th December 2018 – 10th January 2019.

Also on public holidays, festivals, exhibitions and long-weekends.

A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking.