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Tentative Itinerary
Aug 19, FRI
Arrival at Airport and get greeted by the tour representative and transfer to hotel and rest of the times leisure
Overnight stay at Cochin
Aug 20 SAT
After breakfast, proceed sightseeing at Fort Cochin – visit Dutch Palace (Built in 1557 AD Closed on Friday & National Holidays). ST. Francis Church (Built by Portuguese in 1503 AD) Santa Cruz Cathedral, Maritime Museum- INS DRONACHARYA FORT KOCHI (Monday Holiday), Chinese Fishing Nets (The Chinese Fishing Nets (Picture left) that, line the sea-front and exhibit a method of catching fish, introduced by Chinese traders) etc.
Evening enjoy the (Optional Activity) Kalari Payattu (A traditional martial Art of Kerala), Kathakali Show (A traditional performance-Art of Kerala, Picture left)
Overnight stay at Cochin
AUG 21, SUN MUNNAR (Cochin – Munnar 135 Kms/4.00 hrs drive)
After breakfast drive to Munnar - a pleasing 04:00 hrs journey riding through the picturesque hills jacketed in greenish tea and spice plantations. We will stop in many of the places on the way to enjoy the beautiful nature, waterfalls and sceneries.
MUNNAR is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 mts above sea level, the hill station was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers. Sprawling tea plantations, pristine valleys, mountains and aroma of spice scented cool air make Munnar a resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the Neelakurinji, this flower blooms once in every twelve years.
On arrival check in at Hotel and rest of times relax and remove your hang over of the long trip.
Over Night stay at Munnar
AUG 22, MON MUNNAR
After breakfast proceed to sightseeing at Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala (Here you can see the Nilgiri Thar), Echo Point, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Tea Plantations and TATA Tea processing Factory, Kundale Lake, Anayirankal Dam, Gap Point etc..
Over Night stay at Munnar
AUG 23, TUE ALLEPPEY HOUSEBOAT CRUISE (Munnar – Alleppey 195 Kms/4.00 hrs drive)
After early breakfast proceed to ALLEPPEY: (The Venice of the East) is a district of immense natural beauty, caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing the backwater county.
On arrival check-in at Houseboat cruise Alleppey round (a boat made in ethnic Kerala style having well appointed sitting room, bedrooms, toilet and kitchen) enjoy the tranquil beauty of the inland waters and the countryside for one day.
Houseboat Cruise at ALLEPPEY through narrow canals ~ Pathiramanal Island ~ Virgin village ~ paddy fields ~ historical places ~ Temples ~ Churches ~ Snake boat ~ Coconut beer shop (Toddy shop) ~ Kuttanad Village etc. Enjoy spectacular lush green paddy fields, where you may enjoy the unique nature, lifestyle of village people and their activities like coir roping, toddy tapping etc.
Meals served will be of typical Kerala cuisine. Welcome Drink: Tender Coconut, Lunch: Boiled Rice, vegetables, fish fry/curry, salads, Pappadam. Afternoon: Tea / coffee with snacks & Banana Fry. Evening: Candle Light Dinner: Rice/Chapathy, Dal Curry, Vegetable Curries and Chicken Curry. Breakfast: Bread with butter, jam & eggs or Kerala style Breakfast (Iddly/Dosa). All meals will be provided on the House-Boat. Any changes required will have to be intimated in advance.
Guest can also buy fresh Prawn, Crab or any fresh fish during their cruise from fishermen (fresh catch) and our chef will prepare for the guest according to there taste without any additional charge.
Overnight stay at Houseboat
AUG 24, WED: IRPORT DROP (Alleppey to Cochin Airport 100 Kms/2.00 hrs drive)
After breakfast, departure with lots of memories and thousands of photographs, the cab will drop you at COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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