Kerala – Culture, Backwater Houseboat & Beach 12nts / 13 days

Upon arrival in Cochin International Airport you are met by our Representative and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.In the Evening witness the famous Kathakali dance performance performed by professional artists in an A/C Auditorium. Here you can also see the makeup done by the artists for the performance Overnight stay at Hotel in Cochin

After breakfast city tour of Cochin visiting Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture.Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route from Europe to India died in Kochi. His body was buried in this church.Overnight stay at Hotel in Cochin

After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Munnar. Munnar also known as the Tea Town is the place of scenic beauty, and lush green Tea Estate’s. Upon arrival at Munnar check in at your pre booked Hotel.Rest of the day at leisure for your personal actitives. Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar

Morning after breakfast visit Mettupatty dam – is a storage dam built in the mountains of Kerala to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Due to this dam many wild animals and birds flourish in this region. It is a site for scenic beauty. Eravikulam national park is a park set up for the preservation of endangered Nilgiri Tahr, also known as Nilgiri Ibex is a rare species of mountain goat. Here you can also spot wild elephants, Malabar civet, phyhon etc. This Park is situated in the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Later visit the Tea Plantations in Munnar
Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar

After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Periyar. Also known as Thekkady. It is a National Park and one of the Tiger Reserves in India. Upon arrival in Periyar you are transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon drive through the spice plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea etc. The spice plantation in Thekkady is one of the major spice plantations in Kerala. Overnight stay at the Hotel in Periyar

Full Day Jeep Safari in Periyar to watch wild animals.(Starting From 0530 AM till 06.00 PM) (Including Breakfast and Lunch). Overnight stay at Hotel in Periyar

After breakfast leave by Private Vehicle for Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a tourist village in the backwaters of Kerala. Upon arrival in Kumarakom check in to your pre booked Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kumarakom

Morning visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Here you can spot many migratory species of birds.
Overnight stay at Hotel in Kumarakom

After breakfast you are transferred to Alleppey Jetty to board Houseboat. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, size or type of people. Cruise through the back waters of Kerala along the palm fringed waterways and you would be able to breeze past the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.You can also witness the traditional Keralite village lifestyle unchanged for many years. You hear the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people wait at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralite meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market.(Houseboat starts at 12 Noon) (Meals Included Lunch and Dinner).(Air-Conditioned is Possible from 1800 Hrs to 0900 Hrs in the Morning). Overnight stay at the Houseboat

Today Houseboat disembarks in Alleppey. Upon arrival in Alleppey proceed by Private Vehicle for Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach resort in Kerala as there are many beautiful beaches. Kovalam in local language means a grove of coconut trees.Rest of the day at leisure for personal activities. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam

TDay at leisure for personal activities (No Transportation Available).Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kovalam

Day at leisure for personal activities (No Transportation Available).Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kovalam

Today you are transferred to Trivandrum International Airport to board flight for Onward Journey.