Day 01 Arrive in Cochin
Arrive Cochin. You will be met by our representative at the arrival lounge and escorted to check in at your choice of hotel. Cochin, originally built by the Portuguese, has a natural harbour with lagoons, canals and fishing hamlets. One of the three biggest ports on the West Coast, it is also an industrially developed area. The coir industry is of special importance. There is golf and swimming for the sporty tourist. An excursion by boat through the backwaters is enchanting. Evening witness the Kathakali dance at the Auditorium. Kathakali performances, a dance-drama based on the ancient epics formingamong the most colourful of the country’s stage tradition. Male actors in makeup that takes as much as two to three hours to apply cavort on the stage in a spellbinding display of morality-theatre. The women perform the more graceful dance form, the Mohiniattam. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 In Cochin
Full day tour of Cochin.Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace - which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. In the ancient rooms are 17th century murals that relate in vibrant color the story of the epic Ramayana. Visit a Jewish Synagogue - (Closed on all Fridays and Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town and Fort Cochin Area - Legend dates Jewish trade with Kerala from the times of King Solomon. There are a couple of streets of picture-postcard houses out of another age, in 17th century Dutch and traditional Kerala styles. Visit St. Francis Church - the oldest European Church in India. It has several antiquities including a wealth of records. These include a palm-leaf title deed the local Raja gave the Portuguese in 1503. See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Cochin/Munnar
Morning after breakfast leave Cochin for Munnar. On arrival check in at hotel. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a heaven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 6000 ft from sea level located in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - The misty mountains and valleys, the whispering wilds and the refreshing drizzles are a tourists' delight at any time of the year. The mountain slopes are a nicely laden green carpet of evergreen tea plantations interspaced by murmuring jungle streams, winding roads and Pathways. The misty nights and the sound of silence of this high altitude mountains and valleys blessed with Mother Nature’s riches flora and fauna make it a true paradise on earth. The satin smooth grass lands which are the abode of the rare species of wild goats known as Nilgiri Tahrs and herds of wild elephants grazing elegantly across the jungle slopes add to the splendor of this mesmerizing landscape. Nestling in the very lap of this enchanting terrain is one of our prime properties pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit anytime, every time. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Munnar /Periyar by road
Morning after breakfast leave Munnar for Periyar. On arrival check in at hotel. Late afternoon a boat cruise will be provided on Lake Periyar to view Wild Life. Periyar Park encompasses 26 sq. km. artificial lake. Take a boat ride on the lake to view wild life and water birds. Herds of elephants and bison come to the lake. Spotted deer and sambhar are also found here. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Periyar / Kumarakom by road
Morning after breakfast leave Periyar for Kumarakom. On arrival check in at hotel. Kumarakom, a quaint little place on the backwaters of Kerala. It lies on the eastern shore of the Vembanad Lake, which is a bird sanctuary. Waterfowl, cuckoo and wild duck can be seen in abundance here. In winter, large flocks of migratory wild duck from Siberia come in spectacular formation to roost. Kumarakom lies in a timeless world of gentle, unhurried activity. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 In Kumarakom
Breakfast in the hotel. Later a back water cruise by boat will be provided through the Back Water and Canals of Kerala. Disembark at the Jetty point of Kumarakom. Balance day free for independent activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Kumarakom/Cochin
Morning after breakfast in time transfer to Cochin Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
