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Day 01 Cochin :- Meet and assist upon aarival at Cochin
airport, and transfer to your hotel. Cochin is a cluster of islands
on the vast expanse of the Vembanad Lake. In the afternoon, proceed
for a city tour of Cochin, including the Dutch Palace (Friday
closed), the Jewish Synagogue (Saturday closed), where scrolls of
the Old Testament and copper plates inscribed in Hebrew script are
preserved, St. Francis Church (1510) where Vasco da Gama was buried
in 1524, Dutch Cemetery, the Chinese fishing nets at the entrance of
Cochin Harbour and Willingdon Island. Overnight in Cochin. |
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Day 02 Munnar :- In the
morning, check out of your hotel and drive to Munnar (5hrs). One of
the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and
Kundala. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Munnar. |
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Day 03 Munnar :- Full day at leisure to
explore the hill station. Munnar town is located 5200 ft above sea
level. The Sita Devi Lake, Mattupetty Lake and Kundala Lake are
memorable spots renowned for their scenic beauty. Eravikulam
National Park is a rare wild garden of rolling grasslands and
evergreen tropical forests. Anamudi, the tallest peak in South India
is located here. Top Station is a picturesque place with laterite,
rocky mountains where the rare Neelakurinji flowers (which flower
once in 12 years) are seen. Devikulam, Rajamalai, Pallivasal etc are
other interesting places. Overnight in Munnar. |
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Day 04 Thekkady :- In the morning, check out
of your hotel and drive to Thekkady (5 hrs). Arrive Thekkady early
afternoon and check into your hotel. Thekkady -777 sq.km of lush
green tropical forests is the natural habitat of elephant, bison,
spotted deer, sambar, bear and many colorful birds. Periyar
sanctuary, the main attraction of Thekkady, is one of the best
sanctuaries in India for watching and photographing elephants at
close quarters. The Periyar Lake lies at the heart of the sanctuary.
Enjoy a cruise in the lake (departure 1600 hrs), which is unique
experience. Animals in their natural surroundings can be viewed
while cruising on the lake. Trekking, elephant rides, watchtowers
etc. are the other main attractions. Overnight in Thekkady. |
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Day 05 Kumarakom :- In the morning, leave
Thekkady for Kumarakom (4hrs) by car. Arrive Kumarakom by noon and
check in to your hotel. Kumarakom is a charming village on the
Eastern bank of Vembanadu Lake surrounded by paddy fields. The
lake’s majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks
weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The scenery
flashes up vivid contrasts of breath-taking greens and deep blues.
Overnight in Kumarakom |
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Day 06 Kumarakom :- Early in the morning,
visit the bird sanctuary-the main attraction here. It sprawls over
an area of 14 acres and ahs numerous species of birds, including
darters, Bitterns, Brahminy Kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several
varieties of Herons roost. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the
backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy famous Kerala cusine…here, fish is a
very important item on the menu for lunch and dinner. ‘karimeen’ –a
spotted fish is a special gift of the backwaters. It is possible to
hire small boats and go fishing, or enjoy the ayurvedic massages.
Overnight in Kumarakom |
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Day 07 Onwards :- Transfer to Kochi Airport /
railway station for your onward destinations. |
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