South India - Kerala Backwaters Tour |
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places to
Visit: Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Allepey - Kumarakom -
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| Day 01 Cochin |
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) and
transfer to your hotel.
Proceed for a half day sight seeing of Cochin by
boat.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese
fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis
Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak
wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. These nets were first
set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade
that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and
pulled out of the sea.
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| Day 02 Cochin - Munnar (By Road) |
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous
waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
Munnar is
situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani
& Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
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| Day 03
Munnar - Periyar |
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki
dam.
Check in at hotel on arrival. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to
nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea
estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market
and pick up some fragrant spices. Stay the night at Periyar. Evening go for boat
cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay will be at Periyar.
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| Day 04 Periyar - Allepey (By Road) |
Early morning
proceed to Allepey. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand
Lake. The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found
nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and
estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The
backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life.
The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport.
Over 900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable.
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05 Kumarakom - Houseboat |
Check into a traditional
houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake
on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you
discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and
breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore
the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the backwaters
to Alleppey. Overnight will be at Houseboat.
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| Day 06
Houseboat |
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of
Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
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07 Alleppey - Trivandrum |
Disembark the boat at the
reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Alappuzha is famous for its boat
races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on
the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater boat
trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few places in the world where farming
is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called
the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km sandwiched between the
sea and the hills. Continue to Trivandrum.
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| Day 08 Trivandrum - next destination |
After breakfast
transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.
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The tour cost includes
1. Bed
breakfast and one major meal on a regular basis.
2. Air conditioned car
through out the journey.
3. All entrances
4. Staff Assistance at all the
places.
5. Stay in 4 star hotels
6. Local English speaking Guides at all
the places
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