South
India Holidays
Kerala Backwater Tour
Experience the pristine
backwaters of Kumarakom - acclaimed by many as the most relaxing experience in
the world. Once you are back to the 'real' world, you'll be surprised at how relaxing
it was, and why you haven't tried it before.
As you touch down Cochin,
a world of diversity is just waiting to bemuse you: Cochin harbour terminus, Mattancherry
Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, the Fort Cochin area, St. Francis Church,
the famous Chinese Fishing Nets etc. are a few. Enjoy an hour of the famous Kathakali
dance performance - a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting
and dance. At Munnar explore the pristine valleys and mountains, exotic species
of flora and fauna in its forests. Take a quiet stroll in the sprawling tea, coffee,
cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus plantations of Peermede adorned with natural grasslands
and pine forests side by side. If the place reminds you of the valleys of the
Alps, don't tell us we haven't informed you before!
Duration : 11
Days - 10 Nights
Places Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Peermade - Periyar
- Kumarakom - Mararikulam - Cochin
Day 01 : Arrive in Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin International Airport, you will be received by an representative
and transferred to your hotel.
Short tour briefing by Tour Manager.
Check in at hotel.
Day at leisure, to relax.
Overnight stay at hotel
in Cochin.
Day 02 : Cochin Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day tour of Cochin - Cochin harbour terminus, Mattancherry Dutch Palace,
Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, ort Cochin area, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing
Nets.
Evening - an hour of the famous Kathakali Dance performance.
Overnight
at hotel in Cochin
Day 03 : Cochin - Munnar After breakfast,
check-out of the hotel.
Drive to the hill-station of Munnar.
Afternoon
is at leisure to enjoy the place.
Overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure, to explore
Munnar.
Visit Mattupetty Lake and Rajamala.
Overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Day 05 : Munnar - Peermade After breakfast, drive to Peermade.
Check-in at Paradise Plantation Resort.
Enjoy a quiet night here.
Overnight at hotel in Peermade.
Day 06 : Peermade - Periyar - Peermade
After breakfast, drive to Periyar National Park.
Enjoy a walking tour of
the spice plantation.
Enjoy a boat tour of Periyar Lake.
Return in the
afternoon to Peermade.
Overnight at hotel in Peermade.
Day 07
: Peermade - Kumarakom Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Kumarakom
and visit Vembanad Lake.
Enjoy sightseeing at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Enjoy boat cruise on Vembanad Lake.
Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 08 : Kumarakom After breakfast, drive to the jetty and
embark on 'The Kettuvallam'- the traditional rice boat of Kerala.
Enjoy freshly
prepared lunch onboard the houseboat.
Return by evening to the jetty.
Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 09 : Kumarakom - Mararikulam
After breakfast, drive to Mararikulam.
Enjoy at the seaside village of Mararikulam.
Visit the beautiful beach of Marari.
Overnight at hotel in Mararikulam.
Day 10 : Mararikulam Full day at leisure for independent
activities.
Observe traditional occupations, fishermen fishing on traditional
boats, coir making and net weaving.
Enjoy sunbathing, go snorkeling, parasailing
or surfing.
Overnight at hotel in Mararikulam.
Day 11 : Mararikulam
- Cochin Early morning transfer in time to Cochin Airport to connect to
your onward flight.
