Tour Itinerary

Day 01 – COCHIN

Your driver will be waiting for you at Kochi International Airport and will take you to your hotel in Cochin. Set within the tropical Malabar Coast, Cochin or Kochi includes a natural harbour surrounded by a collection of islands interconnected by backwaters and lagoons.
Historically significant as a major centre of commerce, Cochin has drawn in Arab, Chinese and European traders and explorers for over 600 years. Cochin’s rich historical past resonates throughout the city with many sites still reflecting those influences.

After a relaxing afternoon recovering from your long journey, your driver is at your disposal for short sightseeing tour of Cochin. Being the first day, the Cochin Sunset Harbour Cruise is perfect way to spend first evening. The cruise typically lasts 1.5 hours and provides spectacular views of the Chinese fishing nets, Marine Drive, and Bolgatty Island.
(40 Kms/ 1 Hr drive)

Day 02 – COCHIN

Today, your driver will take your for a thrilling private guided tour of of Cochin. These include:
– Visit to the Pardesi synagogue, constructed in 1567 by Spanish-speaking Jews, is located in the old quarter, known as ‘Jew town’.
– Visit to the Dutch Palace (‘Mattancherry Palace’), built by the Portuguese in 1555 using traditional Kerala style architecture
– The Saint Francis Church, built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India
– A walk down Fort Kochi, granted by Rajah of Kochi in 1503 to the Portuguese, is lined with some of India’s oldest colonial buildings.
– Witness the iconic Chinese fishing in Fort Cochin, erected between 1350 and 1450 when the Chinese came to the region and still widely used.

Day 03 – MUNNAR

In the morning, after breakfast, we embark on the scenic drive to Munnar, a hill station, located 1,600 m above sea level. Munnar traces some of its recent history to the British Raj, where the elite would spend their summer months during the colonial days. Dotted with picture-book hills, forested hill stations, sprawling tea plantations, Mummar is a haven for peace, relaxation and tranquillity.

Today we spend some time enjoying the lush greenery and depending on its erratic schedule we may also sneak in one of Munnar’s places of interest. Else there is also day 2!
(150 Kms/ 5 Hr drive)

Day 04 – MUNNAR

Munnar has lots to see and it’s really up to you how much you want to cover, your driver is at your disposal to take you to the various spots:

– Eravikulam National Park – offers great trekking and walking routes as well as being home to rare species of butterflies and the famous endangered inhabitant, the Nilgiri Tahr.
– Tata Tea Museum – with the view of showcasing Munnars legacy and the origin and evolution of Munnars tea plantations,
– Mattupetty – offers pleasurable boat rides on the beautiful lake, which itself is surround by graceful hills and landscape.
– or simply walk through the enchanting tea estates and enjoy the tranquillity it provides.

Day 05 – ALLEPPEY

Today we drive to Alleppey with the aim of boarding the ‘Kettuvallam’ (traditional Kerala houseboat) by noon. Traditionally used as grain barges (for the transportation of rice harvested in the fields alongside the backwaters), the boats have been upgraded to luxury floating cottages with the comfort you would expect in a modern hotel.

The journey starts with you boarding your private houseboat just before lunch. Freshly prepared Kerala cuisine cooked on board by chefs are part of the Kerala house boat experience. Meals (including lunch, dinner and breakfast) are freshly prepared using finest spices, ingredients and freshly caught fish. Once on board, you will spend the afternoon meandering slowly and peacefully through the numerous palm fringed canals and open paddy fields. Later, you will take a canoe excursion, gliding you though some of the smaller backwater canals where you will get a glimpse and charm of everyday life, from people fishing to families washing and working on the banks. As the sun sets, you will again enjoy a freshly cooked dinner before retiring to an air conditioned cabin.
(180 Kms/ 5.5 Hr drive)

Day 06 – KUMARAKOM

Drive to Kumarakom, the enchanting backwater region of Kerala and check into your hotel. The labyrinthine network of rivers, canals, streams and lagoons which form the famed backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel
(35 Kms/ 1 Hr drive)

Day 07 – COCHIN

Departure Transfer to Cochin Airport for onward journey.
(80 Kms/ 2 Hr drive)

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