Honeymoon
in Kerala
Duration : 10 Days
Places to Covered : Kochi
- Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
Day 1: Kochi Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at
the railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat.
A few interesting sites
included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama
Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow
etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an array of restaurants
serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists. The Chinese fishing
nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance.
Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da
Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best
place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar ( By Road
130 km in 4 hr ) Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty &
the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing
by.
In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which
includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar
(mountain goats). Other important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss
project (you can also enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens
spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once
the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling
Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make
this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in the
blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2007 AD. Munnar also has the highest
peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal
spot for trekking.
Enjoy boating in the afternoon.
Overnight stay at hotel.
In
the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying the scenic
beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying
clouds passing by.
Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was
once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.
Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday
facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in
the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which
bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2007 AD.
Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over
2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.
Overnight at
Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar Morning,
after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National
Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day
4: Munnar - Periyar ( By Road 110 km in 3 hr. ) Morning, proceed to
Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
On arrival check in at
hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild
elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat
cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day
5: Periyar Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake -
Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon,
pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could
stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at
Periyar.
Day 6: Periyar - Kumarakom ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr.
) Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird
Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake.
The backwaters of Kerala
are a unique product of Kerala and are found nowhere else in the world.
Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of
forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala
are a self supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The canals
connect the villages together and are still used for local transport. Over
900 km of this labyrinthine water world is navigable.
Check into
a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater
cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern
comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have
lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a
fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at
Houseboat. Day
7: House Boat Cruise Today also you will be cruising through the
backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day
8: Alleppey Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater
resort at Alleppey.
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races,
houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on
the tourist trial of Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater boat
trips. "Kuttanad" in Alappuzha is one of few places in the world
where farming is done below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy
fields and is called the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km
sandwiched between the sea and the hills.
Check in at the resort.
This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the
lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.
Day 9:
Kochi After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day
shopping. In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight at Kochi.
Day 10: Departure Breakfast at
hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according
to the timings of flight/train.
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