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• Day 01 Cochin

  -Reach Cochin and Check-in at the hotel on your own at least by 02:00 pm.
  -Orientation meeting with your tour escort at the hotel lobby at 03:00 pm.
  -Afternoon sightseeing(Mattancherry, Chinese fishing nets and Fort Kochi)
  -Enjoy a sunset cruise
  -Evening welcome dinner at Brunton Boatyard (Included)

  Most sights of interest are found in Fort Kochi, including Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese in 1557 and given to the Raja of Cochin in exchange for trading rights. In 1663 the Dutch renovated it, and today it houses a collection of artifacts that belonged to the Rajas of Kochi; it is however best known for the beautiful murals painted on the wooden walls, some of the most detailed and well preserved in the whole of India. For several centuries there were two Jewish communities living in Kochi, the ‘black Jews’ who settled here in 587 BC and the ‘white Jews’ who settled much later. Speaking Malayalam, the local dialect, they played a pivotal role as trading agents between the locals and any foreigners wishing to establish trade. As a result, the Jewish population became very wealthy; ‘Jew Town’, close to the Mattancherry Palace is a fascinating area of the old town with its mixture of old shops, warehouses, spice auction rooms and the Jewish Synagogue.

  Chinese Fishing Nets - Chinese fishing nets - Cheenavala in Malayalam - is believed to have been introduced in Kochi by Chinese explorer Zheng He, from the court of the Kubla Khan. The fishing net established itself on the Kochi shores between 1350 and 1450 AD.

• Day 02 Cochin - Bhoothathankettu Dam - Munnar (140 Kms/ 4-5 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Bhoothathankettu Dam for a hike
  - Move to Munnar
  - Lunch break en-toure (Not included)
  - Check-in at hotel
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Bhoothathankettu is among the most picturesque dams in Kerala. It is said the natural fortification of hills and forests that guard the place were built by bhoothams (spirits/ghosts). Located in Ernakulam district, it contains some of the best trekking trails in the State. Trekking through the forests here is an exhilarating experience.

  The debris of huge stone are visible here that looks like real. The sight of the huge stone used by the Bhootas to construct the dam is left behind unfinished and river PERIYAR flows through the narrow space between the stones. During the trek we can enjoy the thick evergreen and riparian forests with breathtaking view of sky touching trees. One of the major attractions is a big tree with hollow inner space where a tourist can stand inside the tree and take a photograph. But the most interesting attraction is a big cave inside the forest, believed to be used by Bhootas while constructing the dam.

• Day 03 Munnar

  - Breakfast
  - Trek to Laxmi Hills
  - Visit a tea factory
  - Visit Munnar town
  - Afternoon free at hotel.
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Munnar is one of the most beautiful places in Kerala, which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Everything and anything here will make you excited. The hills, the mist, the valleys, the streams, the waterfalls, tea plantations,it is a beautiful tea town in Idukki district of Kerala. The gorgeous hill station is ideally placed in the South Western Ghats of India.

  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'. The region is placed at a height of around 1,500 m to 2,695 m above sea level and was once the summer capital of the British in South India. Later it was developed for cultivating tea plants. The beautiful sights of acres and acres of lush green tea plantations will make us realize that we have at last reached Munnar and of course the place is so much known for its tea estates. It always carries the remnants of history of tea cultivation in Kerala. Neelakurinji or Strobilanthus has special status in the tourism map of this fascinating destination. The flower which blooms once in twelve years attracts lots of tourists from all over the world.

  Trek - A trek along the Tea Plantations would take you to the top. You would then walk-through ridge area. On to your left, you could see beautiful grasslands while on to your right it is sprawling tea plantation. Make use of your time taking pleasure in the heavenly sights all around you.

• Day 04 Munnar - Thekkady (98 Kms/ 3 hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Thekkady
  - Check-in at hotel
  - Evening enjoy Kararipayattu (Martial Art) show
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  In 1895 the Periyar River was redirected into the huge 55sq km reservoir that lies at the heart of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The first sanctuary in the state of Kerala, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1934 by the old Travancore State Government; it is a rare example of human meddling enhancing, rather than damaging an ecosystem. Near the border with Tamil Nadu, at the southern end of the Western Ghats the 780sq km sanctuary has lush forest and rolling hills and is home to many species of wildlife. In 1973 Periyar was designated a part of Project Tiger but the sanctuary is better known for its large herds of tusk-less elephants. The area is home to over 246 species of birds and 112 of butterflies. A morning or early evening boat ride on the lake allows you to observe animals in their natural habitat and whilst cruising on the mist-shrouded lake you are likely to see wild boar, Sambar deer, wild dogs, Langur monkeys and herds of elephants

• Day 05 Thekkady

  - Bamboo rafting on Periyar Lake (Half-day- 7:30AM to 12:30PM)/ Difficulty level - Hard
  - Packed Breakfast
  - Afternoon visit a spice garden
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a jewel adoring the crown of Kerala opens up adventurous eco-tourism activities to its visitors. Enriched with rare flora and fauna, the sanctuary adds to the beauty of God’s own country. One of the best eco-friendly activities is Bamboo rafting.

  Rafting deep inside the sanctuary near the wildlife is something which no other sanctuary in India offers. Rafters can view the projecting tree stumps, a special attraction of Periyar. Spotting tigers is rare. But animals like elephants, sambar and gaur can be sighted at the edges of the lake.

• Day 06 Thekkady - Alleppey (130 Kms/ 3 ½ hrs)

  - Breakfast
  - Move to Alleppey
  - Board a houseboat
  - Lunch at houseboat (Included)
  - Afternoon, visit to a village in Kumarakom
  - Dinner at houseboat

  Alleppey - Once called the Venice of the east by Marco Polo, was officially re-named Alappuzha in 1990, although it is still known by its former name. Situated at the southern end of Lake Vembanadu, the largest lake in India, Alleppey is the centre of Kerala’s coir and cashew nut industries. With an extensive network of canals passing through the town Alleppey is known for backwater cruises and the region’s famous snake boat races. Surrounded by verdant paddy fields, life in the outlying villages remains largely unchanged, and on a typical backwater cruise you can expect to see stunning lush landscapes, abundant flora and fauna, ornate churches and temples, traditional fishing and methods of agriculture and plenty of smiling friendly people.

• Day 07 Alleppey - Mararikulam (20 Kms/ 30 minutes)

  - Breakfast at houseboat
  - Move to Mararikulam for a beach retreat.
  - Whole day enjoy beach
  - Dinner at hotel (Included)

  Marari Beach - Marari beach is one of the popular beaches in Kerala. It is known for its wide stretch of silvery sand which makes it a natural wonder. Its peaceful abode is loved by the tourists.

  Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and sunscreen.

• Day 08 Mararikulam - Cochin - End of the tour (75 Kms/ 2 hrs)

  - Breakfast hotel
  - Move to Cochin
  - Tour ends

Guaranteed Departure Dates :

Cost Includes

• 07 nights’ accommodation on a Double/ Single sharing basis at hotels mentioned.
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner.
• All meals during stay at houseboat
• All land transfers using AC vehicle.
• Entry fees, monuments fees, Parking fee, road taxes, village visits and local sightseeing as per programme
• Sunset boat cruise in Cochin
• Lakshmi Hill trek in Munnar
• Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
• Services of accompanying English-speaking escort (Cochin till Check in at hotel in Marari)
• GST

Not Included

• Any Camera/Video Camera Fees
• Any Insurance
• Any Airfares / train fares
• Any expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, beverages, snacks or refreshment, room service orders, mini bar usage, conveyance, porterage etc apart from those clearly mentioned above.
• Any other expenses incurred due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances
• Any change / new tax imposed by the Government
• Supplement charges charged by hotel during Christmas, New Year’s period, festival time, if any
• Any other services not mentioned in the "package include" section

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