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Romantic Holidays in Kerala Tour

Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Destination Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam - Kumarakom - Cochin

Day 01 : Arrive at Cochin
Upon your arrival at Cochin airport, our company representative will meet and assist you in transferring you to the hotel. Check-in at hotel, and relax. Rest of the day is free for leisure. In evening, enjoy a Kathakkali dance show performance. Later, return to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.

Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar
In morning, after breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Munnar. On the way, visit Kodanath Elephant Sanctuary and continue your drive to the enchanting land of Munnar. Carpeted with greenery, the hills of Munnar are truly breath-taking. For the whole day you are free to explore the beauty of these valleys and can do local shopping. On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Munnar Sightseeing
In morning, after breakfast, enjoy full day sightseeing in and around Munnar, known as Kashmir of South India. Explore the sprawling tea plantations, coffee plantation, winding lanes and trekking landscapes. Also visit the spice plantations of Munnar. Spices cultivated in Munnar are cinnamon, coffee, tea, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, ginger, garlic, vanilla, black pepper, white pepper, etc. Also visit the Anamudi - the highest peak in the Western Ghats and South India, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam- small hill station about 5 km from Munnar in the Idukki District, Mattupetty Dam etc. After sightseeing tour return back to the hotel. Overnight at hotel in Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar)
After breakfast, proceed for Thekkady (Periyar). On arrival, check into the hotel. Later go out for sightseeing tour and visit Periyar wild life sanctuary. It is one of India's most fascinating wildlife sanctuaries, where one can see wide range of wildlife. The sanctuary is one of the best in the country for watching wildlife from closer & photographing. Here you can see some distinctive species of tigers, majestic Asiatic wild elephants and the distinctive Nilgiri Langur. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 05 : Thekkady (Periyar) - Alleppey
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, called by the name Alappuzha, and also known as the “Venice of the East.” A town with picturesque canals, backwaters & lagoons, it has a wonderful past and owes its existence to the sagacious Diwan Raja Kesavadas of the 18th century. History says Alappuzha had trade relations with ancient Greece & Rome in the pre Jesus era. Alleppey is now the hub for backwaters tourism in Kerala. On arrival, we board onto Houseboat, locally called Ketuvellam. The day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06 : Alleppey - Kovalam
After having your breakfast, check out from the houseboat and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is the international beach destination of Kerala with shallow water for swimming and other sports activities. Visit Lighthouse beach - a magnificent mix of gleaming sand, rocking waves, swaying palm fringes and blue aquamarine waters. Then we will visit Hawa beach- known as Eve's Beach, the most popular of the three beaches of Kovalam, Samudra Beach - a beautiful beach popular among Indians as well as international tourists. Then visit Halcyon Castle built in 1932 by the regent, Rama Varma Valiya Koil Thampuran, as a perfect summer retreat for the whole family. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07 : Kovalam - Kumarakom
Enjoy your morning breakfast and at 09:00 am, check out of the hotel and enjoy a soothing journey to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a scenic village located at the picturesque bank of the Vembanad Lake. On arrival, directly head to visit the exotic Kumarakom bird sanctuary and see a varied species of colorful, migratory birds in the park. The bird sanctuary is also termed as Ornithologist’s Paradise. Later check in at hotel, freshen up and take some rest. Later return to the hotel and enjoy Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 08 : Kumarakom - Cochin
After having breakfast, drive to Cochin. Upon arrival to Cochin, proceed for a sightseeing of the city. We spend the entire day exploring the commercial capital of Kerala where we visit some very interesting sites. Visit Fort Kochi-a region with distinctive architectural style and town layout, Jewish Synagogue - the oldest synagogue in all the Commonwealth of Nations, the Dutch Palace - features Kerala murals depicting Hindu temple art, portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi and Chinese fishing nets- fixed land installations which are used for a very unique and unusual method of fishing.

Day 09 : Depart Cochin
In morning after having breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Cochin airport to catch your flight for onward journey.

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