Essential Kerala
Kerala – God’s own country
Kerala is located on the south-western coastal part of India. This state is blessed with tranquil backwaters, beautiful beaches, traditional art and spices. Kerala is famous for its houseboats, sprawling tea plantations, magnificent architecture, Ayurvedic treatments and an unforgettable culinary experiences.
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Description
Depart by flight to Kochi. You will be met on arrival at the Cochin International Airport. Proceed to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cochin. Overnight in Cochin
After breakfast, check-out of hotel and proceed towards Alleppey to board your Private Deluxe Houseboat. In the afternoon, enjoy a delicious lunch and cruise on the backwaters till evening. Dinner and overnight in houseboat. Overnight in houseboat, Alleppey.
Today morning, enjoy another short cruise and check-out after breakfast. Drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar. Check-in to hotel. Munnar is responsible for a good portion of south India’s tea production. It is a nature lover’s paradise, a picture book town with winding lanes and heady fragrance of fresh tea. It is 1800 meters above sea level and has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi. Overnight in Munnar.
Morning after breakfast, enjoy a tour of Munnar visiting Madupetti Dam & Reservoir (Here you may enjoy Optional Boat Ride at own extra costs),
Visit the Eco Point, drive pass the beautiful tea plantations and also visit the Tea Museum & Munnar Town. Afternoon, free to relax or you can take a stroll around your hotel. Overnight in Munnar.
Today, after breakfast, drive to Cochin. En-route, visit Chottanikkara Temple and proceed on a city tour of Cochin visiting St. Francis Church, the oldest European built church in India. Walk around the Jew Street and visit the Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 AD, it is the oldest in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is adorned by hundreds of blue and white hand-painted tiles. Visit the Portuguese built Mattancherry Palace which was gifted to Maharaja of Cochin as a good-will gesture to ensure trade privileges. The Palace is now a museum. Continue to giant Chinese Fishing Nets at the harbor’s entrance that silhouettes against the sunset, presenting a magnificent sight of the waterfront. Later, check-into hotel for overnight stay. Overnight in Cochin.
After breakfast, you may proceed for shopping or own activities. Check-out of hotel at 4.30 pm for drop-off at airport to board your return flight.
– All transfers, tours, and intercity drives as per above itinerary by private A/C vehicle with driver.
– 4 Nights hotel accommodation on Double/Twin sharing basis.
– 1 Night stay in a Private A/C Bedroom Houseboat (A/C Operates from 9 pm to 7 am)
– Cruise on the Backwaters on board your Houseboat.
– Daily Breakfast at Hotel.
– All Meals on board the Houseboat – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Airfares, airport taxes, meals other than specified, visa fees, guide services, entry fees, camera fees, mineral water/drinks, tips to driver, porters, restaurant and houseboat boys, any vehicle usage during free times, personal expenses and any other items NOT specified under ‘Tour Cost Includes’.
