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Classic Kerala Tour

Classic Kerala Tour

Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places covered : Cochin-Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom - House Boat Journey-Alleppey- Kovalam - Trivandrum

DAY 01: COCHIN
Arrive at Cochin .Transfer to Hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 2 : COCHIN
In morning sightseeing of Fort Cochin.Visit St Francis Church, where Vasco De Gama was first buried further visit the area of Chinese fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace with well preserved fresco paintings and the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth. The area around Jewtown is still a bustling market where spice trading continues today. After lunch drive to Munnar. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 :MUNNAR - PERIYAR
Morning free for trekking with a naturalist. A wide range of birds inhabit this area. Also included is a visit to Eravikulam. After lunch take a scenic drive to Periyar. Periyar is part of the Project Tiger scheme and is also home to large herds of elephants, bison and deer.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4 : PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM
Take an early morning boat ride and visit the various spice plantations where cardamom, nutmeg and pepper are grown. After lunch, drive through lush agricultural areas down the hills to Kumarakom. Overnight in Kumarakom


DAY 5 : KUMARAKOM - HOUSE BOAT JOURNEY
Morning free to explore the local area or just relax. At noon your houseboat will pick you up at the resort and you will embark on a remarkable journey through the coconut palmed canals. Your houseboat crew will take care of your every need, cook a delicious Keralan meals for you and show you the places of interest en route.
Your floating home has a modern bathroom and comfortable bedroom as well as a sitting area and sun lounging deck. Overnight on board.


DAY 6 :ALLEPPEY

In the morning arrive at Alleppey. After breakfast you leave the houseboat and drive to Kovalam Beach. At your resort there are qualified Ayurvedic Doctors and therapists who can melt away any body pain and make you feel completely relaxed. The private beach is only a few steps away. Overnight at resort.

DAY 7 & 8 : KOVALAM
Relaxing at the beach. Overnight at beach resort

DAY 9: KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for onward flights

This tour includes :
1. Breakfast in all places
2. All meals on board the Houseboat
3. Private Harbour cruise, Guide service and Kathakali Dance in Cochin
4. Car for land arrangements as stated in itinerary.

This tour does not include:
1. Entrance fees at sightseeing places
2. Lunch and dinner except on houseboat stay
3. Tips, Camera fees, Laundry and other items of a personal nature
4. Any other expenses not mentioned above.

Experiences:
1. Visit to many Historical Forts, Palaces and Temples.
2. Enjoy watching Kathakali Dances
3. Shopping experiences
4. House boat stay - alleppey
5. Private Harbour Cruise in Cochin