Exotic Kerala

Package Overview

Special Features: Chinese fishing net, Tea estate, Spice plantation tour, Houseboat stay, Backwaters, Beautiful Sandy Beaches.
Best Time: September to April (May to August is Monsoon season & Humid, but travel is Possible).

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Cochin

  Today you arrive at the Airport. Our representative shall meet you and transfer you to hotel to check-in the hotel.Cochin (Kochi) is the eventful history of Kochi commenced when a major flood in AD 1341 threw open the estuary at Kochi, which was till then a landlocked region, turning it into one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring visitors from all over the world and became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.
  
  Half Day Tour/Activity : (2nd Half)
  Today we take a tour of Cochin and do the following:
  
  Visit Jewish Synagogue - It is the oldest Jewish monument in India. Located in a secluded corner in the heart of Cochin, it was built by the Jewish settlers in 1568. Partially destroyed by the Portuguese, the synagogue was rebuilt by the Dutch in 1664. A beautiful clock tower was added in the mid 18th century and the floors paved with fine hand-painted willow-pattern tiles. Inside, there is an ornate Belgian chandelier, silver and gold Torah scrolls and several hanging oil lamps. The by-lanes which wind around the synagogue are dotted with pretty Dutch and Portuguese bungalows, most of them converted into antique shops.
  
  Visit St. Francis Church - t is the oldest European church in India. It has passed through many phases ever since the Portuguese built it in the year 1503. Now the church is under the Church of South India. By the way, it was in this church that Vasco-da Gama had been buried and his tombstone can still be seen.
  
  Visit Santa Cruz Basilica - This historic church was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. In 1984, Pope John Paul II declared it as a Basilica.
  
  Visit Dutch Palace - It was actually built by Portuguese in mid 16th century and given to the rulers as a token to acquire trading rights. The Palace was later renovated by the Dutch in the year 1663. The two-storey palace is built around a central courtyard with the shrine of Goddess Bhagwati, typical of Kerala architecture. Barren with stark white walls and sloping roofs, the facade of the palace is in sharp contrast to the interiors where more colour and design is visible.
  
  The central hall with its beautifully carved wooden ceiling on the first floor, where coronation ceremonies took place earlier is now a portrait gallery of the rulers. The extensive and exquisite murals in the main Assembly Hall are one of the best in depicting scenes from Hindu mythology including Ramayana. There is also a museum with a vast collection of period costumes, palanquins, turbans and weapons.
  
  Visit Chinese Fishing Nets - This unique fishing technique is believed to have been brought by Chinese traders. They are fixed land installations, which are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing. Operated from the shore, these nets are set up on bamboo and teak poles and held horizontally by huge mechanisms, which lower them into the sea. They look somewhat like hammocks and are counter-weighed by large stones tied to ropes.
  
  Overnight Hotel - Cochin

  • Hotspots : Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace

• Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar (140 Km/04 Hr)

  Today you will drive to Munnar and check-In the Hotel.
  
  Munnar is one of the attractions that contributed to Kerala's popularity as a travel destination among domestic and foreign travellers. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, and perched about 1600 m above sea level, the hill station of Munnar once used to be the Summer resort of the erstwhile British administration in south India. This hill station is marked by vast expanses of tea plantations, colonial bungalows, rivulets, waterfalls and cool weather.
  
  Overnight Hotel : Munnar
  Meals : Breakfast

  • Themes : Hill Stations & Valleys

• Day 3 : Munnar

  Full Day Tour/Activity
  Today we take a tour of Munnar and do the following :
  
  Visit Tata Tea Museum - This museum is a fascinating place where you can witness the entire process of tea production, its processing and tea tasting.
  
  Visit CSI Church - It is a 19th century church in Old Munnar that has beautiful stained glass and brass plaques or plates.
  
  Visit Mattupetty Dam & Lake - This Lake is located about 13 km from Munnar Town. Lying at the height of 1700 m above the sea level. Mattupetty is lkown for its storage masonry dam and the beautiful lake enabling one to enjoy the surrounding hills and landscape.
  
  Optional : (at extra cost) Boat Ride in Mattupetty Dam.
  
  Overnight Hotel : Munnar
  Meals : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady (110 Km/03 Hr 30 Min)

  Today we drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and check - in the hotel.
  
  Periyar : The name Periyar comes after the Dam made here by the English in 1895. A wild life reserve hence is an ideal place to track down wild life uch as Elephants, Bison, Deer and numerous other varieties of birds. The landscape here is with very tropical and you will be surrounded by tea, coffee & other spices.
  
  Half Day Tour/Activity : (2nd Half)
  Today we take a tour of Thekkaddy and do the following :
  
  Take a guided plantation tour to the nearby garden where in various species of spices and other aromatic plants are cultivated. The guide explains & clarifies your doubts on this tour. Depending on the day's opportunity you will also taken to visit a tea factory nearby.
  
  Take a tour of the National Park - There are many animals to see, including herds of elephants, bison's and packs of wild boars that roam through the woods and parade along the shores of the lake just before aunrise and saunset. You can also see different species of apes. The golden langur monkey that lives here is rarely seen in the rest of India. Other animals in Periyar are otters and porcupines. Water turtles can often be seen saunning themselves on the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and Cormorants belong to the most important species of birds in this area.
  
  Optional : (at extra cost) Elephant ride in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
  
  Overnight Hotel : Munnar
  Meals : Breakfast
  

• Day 5 : Thekkady - Alleppey (160km / 04 hr 30 min)

  Today we drive to Alleppey and check-in the Houseboat.
  
  About Houseboat cruise on Backwaters:
  Backwaters are a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the surrounding landscape. The life of the people along the backwaters is very different from other regions of Kerala. They do their daily household chores, fish, swim and bathe here. They are so adapted to the water that you can see people talking for an hour, while they are neck deep in water. Canoes with huge sails still transport people and you can find vegetable sellers, fisherman and other household materials being brought door to door by small wooden boats. This whole area is surrounded with coconut palms and lush green rice fields. This trip enables you to learn more on life of people who are dependent on backwaters.
  
  Overnight Stay - Houseboat
  Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Day 6 : Alleppey - Kovalam

  Today after the morning cruise and breakfast, check-out from the Houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam and check-in the hotel.
  
  Rest of the day free
  
  Kovalam: It is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.
  
  The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - Sunbathing, swimming, variety of herbal body massage. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes.
  
  Overnight Hotel : Kovalam
  Meals : Breakfast

  • Hotspots : Kovalam

• Day 7 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam (excursion) : (95 km/3 hr)

  Kanyakumari : t forms the southern most end of mainland India. It is also the place where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merge. Kanyakumari has been a great center for culture, civilization and pilgrimage for years. Kanyakumari is named after the virgin goddess Kanyakumari whose temple is situated here.
  
  Today we take an excursion of Kanyakumari and do the following :
  
  Visit the Kanyakumari Temple - It is dedicated to goddess Kanya Devi. The main entrance to the Kanyakumari temple is through the northern gate. Though the deity in the temple is seated facing east, the eastern gate is kept closed except for some special occasions. There are three corridors that surround the sanctum. After a walk around the outer corridor, the devotees cross the 'Navarathiri Mandapam' and head to the second corridor, which encircles the shrine. From here you can get a clear view of the Goddess.Male worshipers are required to remove their shirts before entering the temple.
  
  Visit the Vivekananda Rock - It is a sacred monument and popular tourist attraction. A memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland India's southernmost tip. It was built in 1970 by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee in honor of the visit of the great spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda.
  
  Overnight Hotel : Kovalam
  Meals : Breakfast

• Day 8 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (30 km/01hr) (Departure)

  Today you check-out of the hotel and we shall transfer you to the Airport for Departure.
  
  Meals : Breakfast

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• Kochi, Kerala, India, Asia

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Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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