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Kerala Hill station and Wild life Tour
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Destination Covered:
Cochin- Munnar-Periyar-Kumarakom
Duration: 7 days 6 nights |
Day 1: Cochin
Arrive at Cochin airport get greeted and assisted by our airport
counter staff, Board the cab and get escorted to Cochin hotel.
Cochin is the commercial and industrial
 capital of Kerala and it is
also called as Kochi, Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin
is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. This district is
located on the coast of the Arabian Sea with Kottayam and Alappuzha
district on the south Idukki on the east and Thissur on the north.
With its health of historical associates and its setting on a
cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas the city of Kochi perfectly
reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Fresh up and proceed for a half
day local tour of Cochin visit the some of the major attraction
visit the outstanding Bolghatty Island which is famous for its
palace with the same name “Bolghatty Palace” , Chennamangalam,
houses the oldest synagogue in Kerala , Visit the famous “Chinese
Fishing Nets” traders brought these huge cantilevered fishing nets
from the court of Kublai Khan, “Fort Kochi” its old building was a
wooden building which was replaced by a new stone building, Kochi
Beach, visit the oldest Synagogue “Jewish Synagogue” and get
fascinated by history of Kochi Jew, visit Santa Cruz Baslica and see
some of the famous painting, visit Wallington Island, The Hill
Palace Museum Thripunithura, Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery,
Museum of Kerala History and its Makers, Vamanamoorthy Temple,
Santhanagopala-Krishnaswamy Temple, Malayatoor, Thattekkad Bird
Sanctuary, Athirapally, The Lakshadweep Islands, Vypeen Island,
Ernakulam etc get back to the hotel and unwind your day with a good
night sleep.
Day 2 : Cochin – Munnar
After morning breakfast drive to Munnar. Munnar us a beautiful
peaceful hill station covered with unending expanse of tea
plantation. Munnar is 120km away from Cochin with an altitude
ranging from 1600 to 1800 meters above sea level. On arrival at
Munnar check in resort rest of the day is leisure and over night
stay.
Day 3: Munnar
Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed for a full day local tour
of Munnar visit Pothanmedu for an excellent view of plantation,
Pallivasal, Nyayamakad water falls the visit Top station it is one
of the major attraction of Munnar it is 1700meters above sea level
from hear we get a panoramic view of Kodaikanal later visit
Eravikulam – Rajamalai Wild life sanctuary, Mudapetty Dam,
Sandalwood Forest, Mattupetty, Devikulam, enjoy various Trekking
areas, evening return back to hotel and over night stay at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar (Thekkedy)
 Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Thekkady. Check in the
hotel. Then we are ready to explore Thekkady. The very sound of the
name brings the images of elephants, trail of hill and spice scented
plantations. It is located in Idukki District, towards the north -
east of Madurai, you can visit The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, The
Sanctuary watch towers, Kumily, Murikkady, Pandikuzhi, Mangala Devi
Temple, Chellarkovil, Vandiperiyar, Vandanmedu, Pullumedu,
Kuttikanam, Grampi
Day 5: Periyar (Thekkedy)
Morning after breakfast geared up and head to get enchanted by the
sweet scent of the plantation tour, do not forget the great Elephant
ride and exercise your muscle by trekking through the hills of
Kurisumala near Kumily, Pullumedu, Ottakathalamedu and many more.
Back to the hotel give yourself some rest and enjoy some exotic
spicy, mouthwatering Kerala food.
Day 6: House Boat
Morning after breakfast proceeds to the deluxe house boat for a
24hrs Kerala back water cruise covering Kumarakom and Alleppey back
waters. Each houseboat is well constructed and has luxurious
furnishing with exquisite flooring, hall and valavara (canopy).
These are one of top cruise. With a sun deck, spacious living /
dining area, with attached toilets. Houseboat is usually managed by
a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can
avail similar facilities offered in a star hotel. Enjoy the exotic,
spicy Kerala food served inside the house boat and enjoy the
overnight stay.
Day 7: Cochin
Morning after breakfast have a day off, treasure the memory of your
stay. At afternoon head towards Alleppey Airport to board the flight
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