Day: 01 | Arrival Cochin
Arrive at Airport/Railway Station in Cochin and you will be transferred to the Hotel. Munch the lunch at the Hotel and be prepared to go across the Cochin Harbour. Arrive at Fort Cochin to proceed on your sightseeing tour that takes you to Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Enjoy the beauty of the place and discover Kerala in an entire new way. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Cochin.
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Day: 02 | Cochin - Munnar
Take breakfast at the Hotel and check out for an amazing journey to Munnar. En route enjoy scenic views of Cardamom hills and green carpets of tea plantations. If interested go on a self guided trekking tour. Stay overnight at the Hotel at Munnar.
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Day: 03 | Munnar
Visit Eravikulam National Park to see rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, Old Munnar Town, Dairy Farm and the Mattupetty Dam. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
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Day: 04 | Munnar - Thekkady
Have breakfast and further your trip to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/Thekkady. After the visit check in at the Hotel/Resort. During the evening view cruise on the Periyar Lake. Sightseeing will include spotting a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc. Stay overnight at the Hotel.
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Day: 05 | Thekkady - Kumarakom
Fifth day of the tour takes you to Kumarakom after breakfast at the Hotel. To enjoy your stay here check into a resort at the bank of the Vembanand Lake. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Cochin. |
Day: 06 | Kumarakom - Houseboat- Alleppey
Now begins that magical journey over the backwater on Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise for 22 hours. While floating over water enjoy panoramic views of village life at close quarters and sunset scene. Stay overnight at the houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
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Day: 07 | Trivandrum - Kovalam
After the breakfast in the morning visit Kovalam beach. Stay overnight at Kovalam.
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Day: 08 | Kovalam
Eighth Day of the tour to Discover India takes you to sightseeing of Thiruvananthapuram covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach after breakfast. Return to Kovalam to stay overnight. With this tour to the wonderful cities of Kerala, you would be able to explore Kerala to fullest.
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Day: 09 | Departure Trivandrum
Depart from Kovalam to reach the Airport/ Railway station at Cochin for your onward journey. Discover Kerala gives you an altogether different picture of the state that was still unfolded. *Exotic Kerala tour ends here. |
