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Arrive at Cochin Airport / Railway Station. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Later in the day, explore the city’s highlights including the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi Beach and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight in Kochi.
Make your journey exciting by travelling to Munnar located at 5,200 ft. above the sea level. Arrive and check in at hotel. The expansive tea plantations and charming cityscape enthralls travelers. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Munnar.
Discover the charm of Munnar which was the summer resort of the British Government in the bygone era. Visit Tea Plantations, Tea Museum and the scenic sights of Mattupetty Dam and Kundala Lake. You may choose to go for hiking as well. Overnight in Munnar.
Travel to Thekkady (also referred to as Periyar). It is famous for fascinating natural wildlife reserves, its incredible topography, diverse wildlife and pristine environs. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Late afternoon / early evening, visit spice plantation park for an informative tour to see how white & black pepper, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric and cloves are grown. In the evening, enjoy Kalaripayattu Performance. It is an Indian ancient martial art originally developed in Kerala. Overnight in Thekkady
Start your day with a raft ride along some of the fairytale forest landscapes of the Periyar Reserve. This area is home to many species like - Tigers, Elephants, Sloth Bears and Jungle Cats and also to many birds. It is a paradise for ornithologists. If nature allows, we may spot animals on the shore. In the afternoon, travel to Kumarakom by road. Overnight in Kumarakom.
After breakfast at hotel, set out to explore the heart of Kumarakom and enjoy backwaters of Kerala. Kerala is world renowned for Ayurveda and it is dotted with Ayurveda Wellness Centres offering treatments and care. You have an opportunity to undergo Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy or Oil massage (you may enquire with us on treatment and therapy). Ayurveda, the age-old system of alternative medicine, is a science of holistic living and longevity offering various stress-relieving and rejuvenating treatments. Visitors go for nerve soothing oil massages which are known to eradicate muscle aches, relax body and mind and also does wonders with skin. Overnight in Kumarakom.
(Kumarakom to Alleppey 40 km; Alleppey to Kochi 70 km)
Drive to Alleppey. On reaching Alleppey, board a house boat for ‘Lunch on Cruise’ experience.
Enjoy the scenic views and fresh air as house boat sails through picturesque backwaters - an unforgettable experience! The cruise will take you across lake Vembanad, through narrow canals heading South, past the low-lying rice fields, churches, temples and schools giving an insight on the local lifestyle. Sumptuous lunch will be served on board. De-board the house boat and travel to Kochi. Up on arrival in Kochi, check in at hotel. In the evening, witness the interesting traditional Kathakali dance performance - a folk dance performance with impressive masks and costumes. Overnight in Kochi.
Breakfast will be served at hotel. Morning visit to the sites of Kochi for an understanding of the cultural history of this multi-faceted destination. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Kochi Airport for your onward flight.