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RAJASTHAN TOURISM -› India Tour Packages -› India for the First Timers -› Kerala Backwater TourKerala Backwater Tour
Day 01: Mumbai / Cochin 9W 405 at 0545 AM  Arrival in Cochin. You will be met and received by our representative and transferred to Hotel. Relax for few hours. Kochi is one of India’s larges ports and a major naval base. Formerly known as Cochin, it is a cluster of islands and narrow peninsulas with a history so rich and a setting so perfect that it could make a vacation destination in itself. Famed for its natural harbour, one of the finest in the world, Kochi has earned the sobriquet “Queen of the Arabian Sea.” Evening enjoy the sunset harbour cruise visiting Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and Bolgatty Palace. Overnight in Cochin. Day-2: Cochin Morning after breakfast check out from the Hotel. Start a city tour of the Cochin city. During City tour visit the Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the common- wealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco da Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. Overnight at Hotel. Day 03:  Cochin – Munnar By Road 4 hrs journey Morning after breakfast start for Munnar, a place which is called as “nature lover’s paradise" Sprawling tea plantations. Picture book’s town. Winding lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800m above the sea level. After arriving there, check into hotel. Munnar has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi – which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich tropical forests around. Devikulam – This serene hill township is a nature lover’s retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam Lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the mountain goat of South India. Day 04: Munnar - Thekaddy/ Periyar Drive to Thekkady. Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hide way here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Tiger! Isn’t the word exciting & horrifying too! Today you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. Come! Let’s pierce into the Den & go to Periyar Tiger Reserve. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a life- time’s chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. Like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants that come down to the lake. Overnight at Thekkady. Day 5:  Thekkady – Alleppey Morning the nature lovers can Trek in the Jungle with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. Later proceed to Alleppey to board on the house boat for a day cruise to Kollam. Alleppey – Kollam (Day cruise on the back waters) Proceed to the backwaters of Alleppey where you will board the Traditional Houseboat, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters for a memorable day & night cruise. The boat will take you through the virgin villages of Kuttanad - the only location in Kerala situated below sea level. Cruise through the backwaters. Lunch will be served on board. Day 6: Kollam - Kumarakom (By road) Morning after breakfast time at leisure. Start for Kumarakom passing through the lake side villages and Markets. Resdach and check in to the backwater resort by the Lake Side. Day 7: Kumarakom - Trivandrum  By Road Sightseeing and proceed to Kovalam. Morning after breakfasts proceed to Trivandrum. Reach Trivandrum. Our representative will meet you and introduce the tour guide to you. Start sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. Visit to the famous Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. Located at the apex of southwest India, Thiruvananthapuram district is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Tamil Nadu on the east. The city gets its name Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity, reclines. Thiruvananthapuram has a long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage which make some of the most enchanting picnic spots and a much sought after tourist destination. Start the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum and again return back to Kovalam. After sightseeing proceed to Kovalam. Check in at your resort. Rest of the Day at leisure in Kovalam. DAY 08:  Kovalam - Cape Camorin - KovalamLater proceed to Kanyakumari to see the sunset at the Southern tip of India. Visit Famous Kanyakumari Temple, Dedicated to the virgin Goddess KanyaKumari picturesquely located close to the sea shore. On a little rock island just off the coast is the memorial to that great Indian Philosopher- Swami Vivekananda. Gandhi Memorial and Guganathaswamy temple are worth a visit. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial. Return back to your resort. . DAY 09: Day free to relax by the beach side. DAY 10: Kovalam - Trivandrum/ Mumbai. Flight Number: 9w- 337 Dep: 1335 Hrs Arr: 1535 Hrs Morning after breakfast time at leisure. In time transfer to Trivandrum airport for flight to Mumbai. Kerala Backwater Tour Reservation Form /
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