Transport

A safe and comfortable air-conditioned Bus /Car Private with driver, all inclusive. (Fuel for Bus, road and state taxes, toll fees, parking fees, Insurance for Customer & Driver and driver’s food and lodging). The Bus will be with you from your arrival to departure with as many stops to sight see as you want. Transfers and land transportation according to itinerary. Jeep safari in Munnar

Others

Premium Class Houseboat with 24 hrs Aircon with all meals Sightseeing Tours in All Cities All Applicable taxes

Guide

A Driver with excellent skills and record, a good knowledge of the area you are visiting and sufficient English to communicate.

Accommodation

Accommodation in 3 star category hotel: Double or Twin rooms with Bed and Breakfast in mentioned hotels Premium Class Houseboat with 24 hrs Aircon with all meals

Not included:

Others

Tips, laundry, telephone bills, luggage handling and Beverages. Mandatory Gala Dinner on 24th Dec & 31st Dec is not includes in the cost if apply. Meals unless specified Entrances tickets to Monument

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Day 1 Arrival In Cochin International Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Cochin International Airport

Upon arrival at Kochi airport, you will be greeted by host and transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Kochi. In the early evening, your driver will pick you up for a visit to:

Kathakali Dance Show Centre in an air-conditioned theater (Timings: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

Kathakali’s art elements trace back to ancient Hindu temple rituals and various dance forms, developing in Kerala from the 2nd to the 16th century. Despite their ancient origins, Kathakali’s characteristics crystallized in the 17th century when the Rajah of Kottarakkara, a small principality in central Travancore, wrote plays based on the Hindu epic "Ramayana" in Sanskritized Malayalam, making them accessible to ordinary people. After the show, you will return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 2 Cochin Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cochin Sightseeing

After breakfast, begin your tour in Kochi with visits to:

Mattancherry Palace & Jewish Synagogue

The Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, is located in Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala. This Portuguese palace features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. Built and gifted by the Portuguese to the king of Cochin around 1555, the palace underwent extensions and renovations by the Dutch in 1663, earning it the name Dutch Palace.

The Jewish Synagogue, also called the Paradesi Synagogue, was built by Sephardic Jews and is referred to as the Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue. It is named Paradesi, meaning "foreigners," because it was built by Jews from families exiled in places like Aleppo and Safed.

Monument Timings:

Dutch Palace/Mattancherry: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed on Fridays and national holidays.

Jewish Synagogue: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (break time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM), closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Jewish holidays.

Chinese Fishing Nets

Chinese fishing nets, known locally as Cheenavala, are fixed land installations for fishing, commonly referred to in India as "Chinese fishing nets." These shore-operated lift nets are mechanical structures with horizontal nets over 20 meters wide. Standing at least 10 meters high, the nets are suspended over the sea, counterbalanced by large stones at the other end.

Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Kochi

The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi is one of Kerala’s eight Basilicas and is renowned for its heritage. This impressive church, admired for its architectural grandeur and Gothic style, serves as a center of devotion and historic significance, attracting visitors year-round.

St. Francis Church, Kochi

St. Francis CSI Church in Fort Kochi, originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India. This church has historical significance as it witnessed the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon fourteen years later.

Afternoon

Enjoy some time for shopping in Cochin before heading back to the hotel.

Evening

Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 3 Drive From Cochin To Munnar (Drive: 135 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive From Cochin To Munnar (Drive: 135 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, you will head to Munnar. En route, you will visit the Valara and Cheeyappara Waterfalls. Upon arrival in Munnar, you will check in to your hotel. Munnar, situated at the confluence of three mountain streams—Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale—is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. This beautiful hill station was once the summer retreat of the British government in South India.

Enjoy an overnight stay at your hotel in Munnar.
Day 4 Munnar Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Munnar Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar by Jeep safari. Drive through the Kanan Devan Hills, passing tea plantations, scenic valleys, Lock Heart Gap, and spice plantations. After approximately 25 kilometers on regular roads, we will transition to a rugged, bumpy trail leading to the world’s highest organic tea-growing estate. At the summit, we will be at the ridge marking the Kerala and Tamil Nadu border.

Continue by driving or walking a bit further to visit one of the region’s oldest orthodox tea factories. Here, you can enjoy fresh tea, picked, processed, and prepared on-site. Following the factory visit, we’ll head to a small clearing near a cliff for a picnic lunch, surrounded by breathtaking views.

The return journey to Munnar will be via the jeep, traveling through the tea plantations along rugged roads. This route offers a close-up view of the spectacular countryside and the rural Tamil people working in the tea plantations. Later, drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 5 Drive Munnar To Alleppey (140 Km. 4 Hrs Drive) And Houseboat Overnight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive Munnar To Alleppey (140 Km. 4 Hrs Drive) And Houseboat Overnight

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Thekkady and proceed to Alleppey. Upon arrival, check in to your houseboat.

“Admire the beautiful scenery of paddy fields and coconut palms as you cruise along the backwaters of Alappuzha (Alleppey). Alappuzha, known as the "Venice of the East," is a major tourist destination in India, with its backwaters being the most popular attraction in Kerala. A houseboat cruise on these backwaters offers a delightful and unique experience.

Houseboat Cruise Itinerary:

Noon Check-in: Upon check-in, enjoy a welcome drink and a short briefing. Relax and take in the views of canals, rivers, and backwaters.

1:00 PM: The houseboat will stop for lunch, featuring a lavish menu of traditional Kerala cuisine. Special meal requests (e.g., North Indian cuisine, non-spicy food) should be made in advance.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Continue cruising, passing beautiful rivers and canals lined with palm trees, small houses, villages, paddy fields, and churches. Watch local fishermen selling fresh prawns and crabs.

5:30 PM: The houseboat will anchor until the next morning at 8:00 AM. During this time, you can go ashore to walk along the riverside or explore nearby villages. Enjoy dinner on board, leaving the world behind as you sleep in your floating paradise.

Next Morning:

Bed Tea/Coffee: Enjoy sunrise and morning tea or coffee at 7:00 AM, breathing in the fresh, pollution-free air.

8:30 AM: Breakfast is served, including options like bread, butter, jam, or traditional Idli/Dosa.

9:00 AM: Checkout from the houseboat after this memorable overnight backwater trip.

The houseboat offers all the comforts, including beds, a kitchen, Western-style toilets, and an upper deck. Traditional lanterns are used for lighting. Spend the day cruising through remote tribal villages along Kerala’s tranquil backwaters. This sensationally serene journey takes you past snake boat docks, friendly villagers, coir-making communities, toddy shops, fishing nets, paddy fields, and manual canoes. This experience allows you to reach beautiful, untouched areas.
Day 6 Drive From Alleppey To Cochin And Cooking Class
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive From Alleppey To Cochin And Cooking Class

After breakfast check out from the houseboat and proceed to Kochin , upon arrival check-in to the hotel Later Evening Cooking Glass with Dinner stay Overnight at Hotel
Day 7 Departure Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure Day

Today after breakfast, proceed to airport in Kochi for fly to next onward destination.

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Odyssey Kerala With Houseboat (Cochin, Munnar And Alleppey)

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Itinerary of your trip Odyssey Kerala With Houseboat (Cochin, Munnar And Alleppey)

Arrival In Cochin International Airport

Cochin Sightseeing

Drive From Cochin To Munnar (Drive: 135 Kms / 3.5 Hrs)

Munnar Sightseeing

Drive Munnar To Alleppey (140 Km. 4 Hrs Drive) And Houseboat Overnight

Drive From Alleppey To Cochin And Cooking Class

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