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Kerala Backwater with Mumbai Tour |
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Tour Highlights |
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Fort Cochin, Hill station “Munnar”, Tiger reserve “Periyar wild life park”
Backwater & “Kovalam Beach”
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Covered Places : Mumbai - Cochin – Periyar wildlife Park – Kumarakom –
Alleppey – Kovalam – Cochin |
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Duration : 09 Nights / 10 days |
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Activities : Watch Kerala traditional Kathakali dance show at Cochin,
Boat safari at Periyar wildlife park & overnight stay in a houseboat at
Backwater |
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Day 01- Arrival Cochin |
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Arrive Cochin International airport, where you are greeted with a traditional
Indian welcome on arrival at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After check
in at hotel our representative will explain you the travel plan and hand over
the essential travel documents to you. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02: Cochin
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Cochin, popularly known as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea” is situated in the
South Western Coast of the Indian Subcontinent. Morning visit Fort Cochin. The
true character of the city is to be found in the older parts of the Fort Cochin
area. This part of the city reflects an unusual blend of medieval Portugal,
Dutch and English country life grafted on to the tropical Malabar Coast Also
visit Chinese Fishing nets.These nets popularly known as Cheenavala is one of
the unique features of the city. . Visit the 16th century Mattancherry Palace,
also known as the Dutch Palace. We would visit 'Jew Town', in the Mattancherry
section.The area around the Synagogue, known, as Jew Town is one of the main
centres of spice trade. St. Francis Church, and Jewish Synagogue. Evening show
witness the Kathakali Dance Show in an auditorium. as it enacts episodes from
great Indian epics. The extremely stylized gestures, the elaborate make-up, the
masks and the splendid costumes of these all-male dancers, recreates an
incomparable sense of pageantry. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 03: Cochin – Munnar (130kms)
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Morning drive to Munnar. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace
and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at
an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort
of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. On arrival check in at
hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04: Munnar
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Morning visit Tata Tea Museum, Collection of old bits and pieces from the
colonial era can be seen here. CSI Church-A church built with stone in 1910. It
has fine stained glass and brass plaques. Above all, a calm place to pray and
meditate. Devikulam is 7 Km away. Mattupetty is 14 Km away from Munnar.
Mattupetty dam has an agriculture garden on its banks. Speed boat ride through
the dam is also available. Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) is situated 13
Km away from Munnar on Udumalpet road (SH17). Trekking here can perhaps give you
a glimpse of Nilgiri Thar, the rarely seen mountain goat. Also visit Nyayamaked
waterfall.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 05: Mumnar - Thekkady “Periyar wildlife park” (100Kms) |
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Morning drive to Thekkady ( Periyar wild life sanctuary). Periyar, spread over
an area of 777 sq km, has about 35 tigers and leopards. The park encompasses a
26 sq km artificial lake and is the home of sambars, wild boars, elephants and
antelopes which can be occasionally seen on the banks of the river during a boat
cruise. In the afternoon we shall take a boat safari on Lake Periyar to view
wildlife. Evening free. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06: Thekkady - Kumarakom (128Kms) |
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Morning drive to Kumarakom. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little
islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala.
On arrival check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary.
Rest of time free to enjoy beauty of backwater. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07: Kumarakom – Alleppey (Backwater –Overnight at Riceboat ) |
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Morning drive to Alleppey. On arrival board on Housebaot “Kettuvallam” - famous
houseboat of Kerala.These magnificent vessels are a modified form of our
traditional ‘Kettuvallom’ which has been in use for hundreds of years. Sail
along the winding network of Kerala backwaters, see the unique water world and
experience its myriad charms. Spot colorful insects and butterflies flitting
over flower bunch that adorn the lush green vegetation on the banks of the
Kerala backwaters. Cruise through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and
rivers. Enjoy an overnight leisure stay in a houseboat also enjoy lavish lunch &
Dinner at Houseboat.
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Day 08: Alleppey – Kovalam Beach (170kms) |
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Morning disembark from houseboat to Alleppey boat jetty. Later drive to Kovalam
beach.
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The Kovalam beach in Kerala offers the best of facilities to its visitors like
sunbathing, swimming, Ayurvedic massages and plenty of other options. Day relax
on beach. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 09: Kovalam |
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Day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10: Kovalam –Cochin (215kms) |
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Morning drive to Cochin. On arrival board on flight for onward destination.
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