Backwaters of Kerala

Kerala's culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics, have made the state one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. In 2012, National Geographic's Traveller magazine named Kerala as one of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 must see destinations of a lifetime". Travel and Leisure also described Kerala as "One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century". In 2012, it overtook the TajMahal to be the number one travel destination in Google's search trends for India. CNN Travel listed Kerala amongst its '19 best places to visit in 2019'. Kerala's beaches, backwaters, lakes, mountain ranges, waterfalls, ancient ports, palaces, religious institutions and wildlife sanctuaries are major attractions for both domestic and international tourists. The city of Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourists in Kerala. Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a relatively unknown destination compared to other states in the country

Tour Name: Backwaters of Kerala

Destinations: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Alleppey - Cochin

Duration: 05 Nights & 06 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Cochin / Cochin – Munnar (130 Km – 4 Hrs)
Upon arrival at the Cochin Airport, leave by road for Munnar. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Munnar is probably the most popular hill station of Kerala that is flocked by tourists in crazy numbers. Placed at an altitude of 6000 feet above the sea level, this hill town has pleasant climate, green surroundings, several attractions, aromatic tea plantations, adventure opportunities and more. The rest of the day is free; you can indulge in the activities of your interest. Explore the lovely surroundings on your own. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 02: Munnar
After breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of famous tourist spots in Munnar. The attractions that you visit include today include the Christ Church- constructed by the British in the year 1910, it is one of Munnar's most revered religious spots; Eravikulam National Park- home to the endangered mountain goat of Southern India- the NilgiriTahr, this wildlife reserve offers ample opportunities; Mattupetty Dam- constructed on a lake, this dam is a popular picnic spot amidst lush and serene surrounding and Anamudi peak- standing tall at an altitude of 2695 m above the sea level, this peak lies within Eravikulam and is popular for offering amazing trekking opportunities. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady (110 Kms / 3 Hrs)
As you relish hot breakfast, check- out from the hotel, followed by road transfer to Thekkady, home to the very popular Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. On arrival, check-into the hotel. Relax for some time. Afternoon is scheduled for Motor Boat Ride on the Periyar Lake for sightseeing. One of the most popular national parks in Kerala, Periyar is home to a decent variety of Indian Elephants and Tigers, along with lion-tailed macaque, NilgiriTahr, Indian giant squirrel and as many as 265 species of birds. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 04: Thekkady - Alleppey (130 Km / 3 Hrs)
In the morning, start driving for Alleppey, now known as Alappuzha. On arrival, go on-board a luxury houseboat, locally known as Kettuvallam. Alleppey is known as the 'Venice of the East' and has some wonderful backwater routes. You check into an overnight houseboat cruise in and around Alleppey. This houseboat comes equipped with all kinds of modern comforts and comes with variation in number of rooms. You are accompanied by a rower and a trained chef. Admire the stunning verdant views of the paddy fields, and the coconut grooves, and soak-in the serenity during you backwater cruise. Observe the locals busy in their routine work, spot colorful birds, visit the coir making industry etc. Overnight stay on the houseboat.

Day 05: Alleppey - Kovalam (160 Km / 4 Hrs)
In the morning, the houseboat is back in Alleppey. Complete the check-out and disembark. Start the road journey to the lovely beach town of Kovalam. Away from regular hustle-bustle of city life, this place offers complete relaxation and rejuvenation. On Arrival, complete the check-in. Take rest for a while.Thereafter, you have options to pick from. You can either visit the tranquil crescent-shaped Kovalam beach, comprising of Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach for partaking in water sports like swimming, surfing, kayaking etc. The other option is of going for a relaxing herbal Ayurvedic massage at any of the Ayurveda centers, which are spread all around.Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 06: Kovalam - Cochin Airport Drop (6 Hrs)
Early Morning, check out from the Hotel. Transfer to the Cochin Airport for onward journey. Thanks you for your patronage and looks forward to serving you again in the near future

TOUR END..!!

• Assistance on arrival & departure at airport and railway station.
• Accommodation at hotels/resorts as per the itinerary.
• Daily chosen meals at the hotels/resorts
• All transfers, excursions and sightseeing tours will be by air-conditioned vehicle
• Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges and interstate taxes.

• GST (5%) will be Applicable
• Any Airfare or Train Fare
• Anything other than mentioned in the includes list. 
• Early Check In and Late Check Out in properties. 
• Personal Exp. / Extras during Stay in Resort like laundry, Telephone calls, Medicines, Liquor. 
• Tip for Driver/Lunch/Travel Insurance / Air Tickets / Train Tickets.
• Monument Entry Charges/Heating system/Any Local Ride Not Included.