 Day 1 - Arrive Cochin
Late night, arrive
Mumbai and transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Cochin. On
arrival in Cochin, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the
day free.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 2 - In Cochin
Morning Guided city
tour.Afternoon free.
Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest
natural harbours in the world.
The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The
Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish.
Overnight in Cochin.
Day 3 - Cochin -
Munnar
Morning: Drive to
Munnar (135 kms/04½ hrs) enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar,
check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake.
Overnight in Munnar.
Day 4 - In Munnar
Full day free to
visit the bazaars, plantations etc.
Overnight in Munnar.
Day 5 - Munnar -
Periyar
Early Morning:
Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel.
Afternoon: Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily
spice market to see and buy spices.
Overnight in Periyar.
Day 6 - Periyar -
Kottayam
Early Morning:
Drive to Kottayam (120 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, switch over to the House
Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields,
villages, market etc.
The cruise is through `Kuttanad' literally meaning the land which is lower
than the sea level but is kept intact by its bunds and dikes. It is the
`rice bowl' of Kerala. The rice fields are very beautiful and this lush land
and surrounds governs the placid way of life of the people who live on the
backwaters.
Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.
Day 7 - Arrive
Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning: Drive to
Kovalam (180 kms/04½ hrs) and on arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach
resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic
massages.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 08 - Kovalam
Full day free on
the beach.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 9 - Kovalam
Full day free on
the beach.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 10 - Kovalam -
Trivandrum - Mumbai - Depart
Morning: Assistance
and transfer to Trivandrum airport (25 kms) in time to connect flight 9W 335
at 1335 hrs to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai at 1535 hrs, assistance at
airport and transfer to city hotel for wash and change. Rest of the day free
for last minute shopping/packing. Evening: After farewell dinner, assistance
and transfer to International airport in time to connect your onward flight
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