Transport

All transfers and sightseeing by AC transportation, driven by friendly chauffer.

Meals

Meal Plan - Buffet Breakfast at Hotels Restaurants All Meal During stayiing at House Boat.

Guide

Local English Speaking Guide in Cochin only.

Accommodation

06 night accommodation on 3 star deluxe mention hotel or similar. Cochin - Hotel Abad Plaza Munnar - Hotel Las Palmas Periyar - Hotel Silver Crest Kumarakom - Hotel Manor Alleppey - Deluxe House Boat ( Please Note: If you wish to upgrade the hotel category, we can assist you with 4-star and 5-star hotels as well. Upgraded hotel details can only be provided once we receive your request for the same)

Others

Accommodation for 6 nights on twin sharing basis Daily breakfast at all hotels Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner in Houseboat Surface Transportation in Deluxe Air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary. One bottle of mineral water per person per day. Personal assistance by our representative on arrival & departure at airport Tea Plantation tour in Munnar Spice Plantation tour in Periyar Boat ride in Periyar Kathakali Dance show in Cochin All applicable taxes and service charges.

Not included:

Insurance

Any type of insurance is not included in the cost; however, you can seek assistance from Tour Radar for the same. Please be Insured before the tour starts.

Flights

International and domestic flights are not included in the package cost (unless mentioned in the tour inclusions) and will be borne by the guest itself. Flight tickets can be arranged with supplement cost.

Others

Any Airfare or Train fare Medical and insurance of any kind. Entrance of Monument Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay/cancellation/hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities Personal nature Expenses i.e. Telephone Calls, Laundry, Soft / Hard Drinks, Meals, Tipping etc. Camera Fee at any Monument Anything not mentioned in the inclusions Gratuities: We do not include tipping when quoting the tour price. If you are travelling independently, we suggest to pay tips for Guide, Escort, driver and hotel bellboys as a gratitude for their service

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Cochin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive In Cochin

Arrive Cochin, after a traditional ’Swagat’ (Welcome) our representative would assist you at the airport & escort you to the hotel for check in.

Cochin always had a very popular & historical sea trade connection with the Middle East, Mediterranean Europe & the Dutch. It has one of the finest natural harbours on the Arabian coastline. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings & structures representing different regions of the world.

Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 2 Day 2: Cochin – Munnar (150 Km/ 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cochin – Munnar (150 Km/ 4 Hrs)

In the morning at 0900 hrs we leave for a half day city tour of Cochin, with visits to St. Francis’ Church, Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the Jewish Synagogue built in the year 1568, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, and Chinese fishing nets.

Later in the afternoon we drive to Munnar.The distance of approximately 150 km is covered in around 4 hours while enjoying the scenic beauty with marvelous waterfalls, high mountains and low flying clouds passing through. Upon arrival check-in hotel for overnight stay.

Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in w:st="on"India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts. above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town.

Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 3 Day 3: In Munnar
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: In Munnar

Morning post breakfast we head for a half-day tour of Munnar, visiting the world’s highest tea estates spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometres, Lush green hills all around - a place to be seen to be believed, and Eravikulam National Park (Park is closed in the month of January and February), the best place to see the Nilgiri Tahr (mountain goat). Rest of the day at leisure to explore the destination on your own.

Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 4 Day 4: Drive Munnar - Periyar (160 Kms. - Approx 4 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Drive Munnar - Periyar (160 Kms. - Approx 4 Hrs.)

Today we proceed for Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Set on an attractive lakeside, it is South India’s most popular Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar is a place to cruise on the lake & gives an opportunity to see wildlife. It is home to tigers, leopards, elephants, bison, antelopes, sambhar, wild boar, monkey, a wide variety of birds.

Optional : Boat Ride Periyar Lake

Overnight stay in Periyar.
Day 5 Day 5: Drive Periyar - Kumarakom (145 Kms. - Approx 3.5 Hrs.)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Drive Periyar - Kumarakom (145 Kms. - Approx 3.5 Hrs.)

Morning, we will take you for an Elephant safari in Periyar, followed by Spice Plantation tour & Boat ride on "Periyar Lake. Later drive to Kottayam and upon arrival, check-in hotel.

Kumarakom, the famous backwater tourist destination in Kerala is located in the district ofKottayam. This place can be reached through a voyage from Alappuzha. Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God’s own country. This rich green, sleepy little w:st="on"village of Kumarkom is located on the Vembanad lake amidst mangrove forests and coconut groves. Kumarakom is an enchanting picnic spot and provides boating, fishing and sightseeing experiences that are truly exhilarating. The slender coconut palms standing here, there and everywhere, its never ending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind. On the scenic Vembanad lake you will come across plenty of traditional country crafts or houseboats, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake runs into the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals and waterways. The backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and flora and marine life.

Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 6 Day 6: Kumarakom – Alleppey By Houseboat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Kumarakom – Alleppey By Houseboat

After breakfast check-out and visitKumarakom Bird Sanctuary.There are two seasons for birds: between October and February there are cormorants, teals, and other ducks and from February to July there are darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, and Siberian storks. It also has golden backed woodpecker, crow pheasant, white-breasted water hen, tree pie etc.

Afterwards transfer to the jetty. On arrival board the houseboat, locally called Kettuvallam, and cruise around cruise around beautiful Vembanad lake, This lake offers an enchanting experience to the tourists. The lake is the best picnic spot, where you can relax your mind and body. While the water gives the place a cooling effect, trees and shrubs act as a respite to the parched eyes. The lake is an excellent family-picnic destination too. While seniors can laze around the lake reading a book or talking, youngsters can opt for fishing and boating. Later proceed to Alleppy through backwaters to observe and experience the daily life of the villagers along the backwaters.

Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Day 7 Day 7: Arrive Alleppey – Cochin - Depart
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Arrive Alleppey – Cochin - Depart

Today morning we disembark houseboat at Alleppey & transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for Onward destination.

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Itinerary of your trip Romantic Kerala Tour

Day 1: Arrive In Cochin

Day 2: Cochin – Munnar (150 Km/ 4 Hrs)

Day 3: In Munnar

Day 4: Drive Munnar - Periyar (160 Kms. - Approx 4 Hrs.)

Day 5: Drive Periyar - Kumarakom (145 Kms. - Approx 3.5 Hrs.)

Day 6: Kumarakom – Alleppey By Houseboat

Day 7: Arrive Alleppey – Cochin - Depart

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