Kerala: Explore the Green Paradise – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1: ARRIVE IN COCHIN

Meet & assistance at Airport and transfer to the hotel.

Upon arrival check in the hotel. Rest day is free for leisure.

Evening witness Kathakali performance at local Theathre (Show start from 1700 hrs & finish at 1900 hrs)

Kathakali Dance Show. Witness India's most spectacular Dance Drama based on stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. The dancers are elaborately made up with paint and masks, accompanied with drummers and musicians.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Cochin - Munnar (BY SURFACE/05 HRS)

Morning half day city Tour of Cochin

Cochin is a cluster of islands on the vast expanse of the Lake Vembanad. Some of these picturesque islands are Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gunduand Vallarpadam. The lake opens out into the Arabian Sea hereto form one of the finest natural harbours in the world. It is this natural advantage that has made Cochin a fascinating blend of the cultures and influences of explorers and traders who visited this wealthy land. Visit The Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays) at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Fridays & Saturdays) at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church the oldest European church in India. The Chinese fishing nets- are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.

Afternoon drive to Munnar,one of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three Mountain streams-Mudrapuhza, Nallathanni and Kundala.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: SIGHTSEEING IN MUNNAR 

Visit Tea Museum (Monday closed) - This Tea Museum houses curios, photographs and machineries; all of which have a story to tell on the origins and growth of tea plantations, Top Station-It is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. Travellers to Munnar make it a point to visit Top Station to enjoy the panoramic view it offers of the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the spots in Munnar to enjoy the Neelakurinji flowers blooming over a vast area, Mattupetty Dam- beautiful picnic spot. The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity, Kundala Lake- a picturesque town on the way to Top Stations. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction. Aruvikkad waterfalls is also near Kundala,Echo Point - This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here. Echo Point is on the way to Top Stations from Munnar.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 4: Munnar-Kumarakom (By Surface, Approx 4.5 Hrs)

After the breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface. On arrival check-in at hotel.

The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small village that is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Kumarakom strengthens Kerala's reputation for being God's own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lilies. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways.

Overnight at hotel

Day 5: Kumarakom

Day at Leisure. Overnight at hotel (No Transport)

Day 6: Kumarakom-Alleppey

Today check out from Kumarakom hotel and embark house boat for Alleppey

Alleppey is known as the Venice of the East has a largest network of Canals and is a centre for backwater cruises in Kerala. Cruise around backwater villages of Alleppey. One can move through small narrow canals, lakes & lagoons see traditional fishing, farming below sea level etc., which will help you to catch a brief memorable picture of Kerala backwaters

Lunch, Dinner & overnight at house boat

Day 7: Alleppey - Cochin (By Surface, Approx 1.5 Hrs) & Leave Cochin

Disembark the houseboat and transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination.

** TOUR ENDS **