Destination Covered: Cochin-Munnar-Thekkady (Periyar)-Kumarakom-Houseboat.
Detailed Tour Itinerary :-
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin : Met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Evening proceed for Kathakali show (Optional). Kathakali is a group presentation, in which dancers take various roles in performances traditionally based on themes from Hindu mythology, especially the two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 02 : Cochin/Munnar : Proceed for sightseeing in Fort Cochin and Mattancherry which includes famous Jewish Synagogue(Build in 1568 AD),the Dutch Palace(Build by Protuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja),St.Francis church (The protestant Church was built originally by the Protuguese in 1503AD) & Chinese fishing net(It is called Cheena vala in Malayalam). After lunch proceed to MUNNAR (135km) One of the most popular hill stations in India, is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts. above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.Overnight stay in MUNNAR.
Day 03 : Munnar/Periyar: After Breakfast proceed to Thekkady (100km). The drive to Thekkady through Rain Forest itself is enchanting as the road winds through countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles). Evening visit to Spices plantation. Overnight stay in THEKKADY.

Day 04 : Periyar (Thekkaddy) : Day free to visit Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. Overnight Periyar.
Day 05: Periyar/Kumarakom : Early morning proceed for a boat cruise in Periyar Lake (A boat ride in the lake surrounding the sanctuary gives one an opputunity to see the animals. This lake is unique in the sense it is manmade and one can see partially submerged tree-trunks in the lake.) After lunch proceed to KUMARAKOM (125Km).Overnight stay in KUMARAKOM.

Day 06 : Kumarakom/Alleppey : Local Sight-Seeing in Kumarakom (Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you will come across plenty of traditional country Crafts Boats and Canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic Lake- Kumarakom is a big blessing for Kerala. It is located at best Bank. You may enjoy House Boats, Fishing etc. This may be BIG EXPERIENCES for you). Evening take a overnight house to Alleppey.
Day 07 : Met at the ending point and transfer to Cochin Airport.
****Tour Ends****
Price per person on twin share (2 persons minimum) :
Using Deluxe hotels : US$ 869 per person
Using Budget hotels : US$ 569 per person
Extra supplement :-
Entrance fee to the Monument : USD 64 Per Person
List of the hotels as below or similar: -
CITY 5 STAR HOTEL 3/4 STAR HOTEL
Cochin : Taj Residency or similar Gokulam Park Inn or similar
Munnar : CM Lake Viewor similar Sterling Resort or similar
Periyar/Thekkady : Spice Village or similar Tree Tops or similar
Kumarakom : Wishpring Palms or similar Wishpring Palms or similar
Houseboat : A/C Houseboat Non A/c houboat
Price includes : -
1. Accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast and luxury taxes.
2. All meals during houseboat.
3. English Speaking guide as per itinerary.
4. All arrival and departure transfers, sightseeing by A/c Qualis for deluxe & A/C Indica for Standard.
5. Airport transfers with staff assistance.
6. All hotel taxes.
Price does not includes :-
1. Any meals other than those mentioned above.
2. Any air fare or train fare.
3. All optional are charged
4. Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges,
guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature.
5. Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
6. Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, taxes etc.
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