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Essence of Kerala

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Duration: 08 Nights / 09 days
Destination : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey - Kovalam

DAY 01 Arrive Cochin
Arrive at Cochin airport - meet & greet by presentable representative of Recreation Travels with special welcome.
Cochin - Capital oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar Coats & Kochi, one of the India's most colorful cities, the Dutch palace built by the Portuguese in 1557 and renovated by the Dutch from 1663 with its beautiful murals and Jew town including the antique warehouses and shops, spices trading house and the Jewish synagogue built in 1568, the oldest in the commonwealth. This evening a memorable experience in any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area. As we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay.

munnar in Kerala

Day 02 Kochi - Munnar (130 kms)
After breakfast drive to Munnar. Upon arrival check in hotel. Munnar - is situated at the confluence of three mountains strams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni & Kundala. Munnar is a famous tea plantation; picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular hill station. Later visit to Mattupetty - 13 kms away from Munnar, situated at a height of 1700m. It is famous for its highly specialized Dairy Farm. Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 03 Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) 100 kms
Drive to a tranquil hill retreat of Periyar. Upon arrival check in hotel. Evening enjoy Safari Cruise with best trained guide in Periyar Game Sanctuary- the best way to see & enjoy the Wildlife Activities, Cruise in the Periyar Lake in the cool surroundings and the panorama spreads around tropical jungles, Wild elephants & birds of myriad varieties. Overnight stay.

DAY 04 Periyar - Alleppey (164 kms)
After breakfast transfer to Alleppey to meet your way own floating hotel in the famous backwaters. Kettuvalam (An Authentic Kerala Houseboat) - the moving masterpiece, have been plying the inland waterways of southwest India for untold centuries and originally used as cargo rice boats. The fully furnished and palm covered boats (single & double) bedrooms with attached bath, sit out, kitchen and living room made of traditional wood. In each houseboat, there are 3 men staff (crew), comprising a cook and two well trained punters throughout the cruise. Punters stand on each end of the boat for punting and directing the boat. Kerosene-lit lamps along will be available for light and mosquito nets will be provided. Traditional vegetarian and non-vegetarian Kerala cuisine are served. A journey through the backwaters of Kerala which offer one of the world's truly unforgettable experience, myriad network of silent lagoons, freshwater river, hyacinth covered canals that wind their way through colorful corridors of forests, palms and fruit trees. A canoe expedition via an intricate network of canals, through backwater villages where daily continues unaltered, as it has for centuries. You will see lusch palm groves and stretches of rice fields. Overnight stay.

Essence of kerala DAY 05 Alleppey - Kovalam (175 kms)
After breakfast drive to Kovalam. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look. Kovalam an uncluttered beach of silvery sands fringed with rows of tall palms, a sheltered bay, a wide choice of water sports. Kovalam is the perfect place for a seaside holiday. Kerala beaches may be take a backseat because of the backwaters, but entire 900-km length of the Kerala coast is lined with sandy beaches, rocky promontories and coconut palms that definitely merit a visit in every tourist itinerary. Touring the beach sites of Kovalam can make any beach holiday a delightful one, as Kerala's beaches are renowned for the gentle surf and blue waters. Beach travel has never before been so exciting! Kovalam village is small village situated on the Malabar Coast along the Kerala shoreline. Here your stay will be 3 nights. Overnight stay.

DAY 06 In Kovalam
Explore the Kovalam beach. Overnight stay.

DAY 07 In Kovalam
Explore the Kovalam beach. Overnight stay.

DAY 08 In Kovalam - Cochin (236 kms)
After breakfast drive to Cochin. Upon arrival check in hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 09 In Cochin - Onward Destination
Morning Say Goodbye to newly become friends of this fascinating land and transfers to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.

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