Day 01
ARRIVAL COCHIN, SIGHTSEEING
- Arrive at Cochin airport / Ernakulum junction. Meet our representative who will assist you to your vehicle drive to your hotel for Check-in. Cochin is Popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea; the city also flaunts one of the finest natural harbours of the world and was the centre of the world spice trade for many centuries. Check into hotel. After freshen up Start Sightseeing tour of cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church - the oldest European church in India. Later visit to iconic Fort Cochin once a harbour area, now famous for old colonial villas and bungalows that houses many of the Art cafes and exhibits an array of shops with antiques, fabrics & jewellery. Catch the magnificent sunset view of Chinese Fishing nets. Later in the evening you can also visit the Lulu Mall – one of the biggest shopping malls in India. Evening visit Marine drive and return back to hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Cochin.
(Optional: Experience Local Traditional Lunch “Sadhya” @ 1575 Per Person)
Day 02
COCHIN - DRIVE TO MUNNAR (APPROX 127 KM / 4 HRS)
- After breakfast Begin with your journey towards Munnar, which is known for its lush green hill slopes often covered with Tea estates, and it is at 1800mts above the sea level. On the way to Munnar visit Cheyappara waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls. As we near to town of Munnar you can see the plush tea gardens, experience this vast plantation area around the slopes of the hills. The scenery is simply stunning and mesmerizing. The view of the clouds descending into the mountains is a pleasure to watch. On reaching, check into hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Munnar.
Day 03
MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING
- After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing. Munnar got its name from its strategic location at the confluence of three rivers – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala Rivers. 'Moonu' means 'three' and 'Aru' means 'river'.
As you begin your day start with local sightseeing, visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala dam, A few miles away visit Echo Point, another serene and tranquil spot, this is a must visit place for someone who wants a moment to admire the scenes around and wants to have some fun along the way, echoing his or her voice. Then visit the Tea Museum. Return Back to Hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Munnar.
Day 04
MUNNAR TO THEKKADY (APPROX 90 KM / 3 HRS), SIGHTSEEING
- The scenic drive from Munnar will take you to Thekkady, the home of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Thekkady is India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting Kerala. Check into your hotel. Later After freshen up leave for Spice plantation tour covering tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations. Have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar Tiger Reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like Elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc. are roaming both shores. Later visits the local spice market for buying fresh spices. Return Back to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05
THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY (APPROX 165KM / 4.5 HRS)
- Start the day with a relaxed breakfast. Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey. Check in the hotel & later proceed for a short city tour of Alleppey whereby we visit RKK Museum & Coir factory. Post lunch(on Direct basis), Later afternoon proceed for a sunset cruise (On direct basis) into iconic backwaters of Kerala because of which Alleppey is also referred as ‘Venice of east’. Witness the unique symbiosis of backwaters with human life in Alleppey. Here backwaters serve as the medium of their daily transport, and life in villages revolves around it. Check in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Alleppey. (Shikara boat cruise is advisable for the guest who are staying in hotel in Alleppey to enjoy the Backwater)
Day 06
ALLEPPEY/KUMARAKOM LOCAL TO COCHIN (APPROX 100 KM / 3 HRS)
- Post breakfast, proceeds back to Cochin airport/Ernakulum junction for onwards journey.
(Optional: If time permits, we can do a quick sightseeing tour of Cochin on extra cost of INR 1500 only)