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Exotic Kerala

Exotic Kerala

Duration: 07 nights/08 days

Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Cochin

Day 01: Arrival Cochin (35 km/1 hour)

Exotic Kerala tour starts with arrival at Cochin airport/railway station where our representative further escorts you to the hotel. Leave for a post-lunch tour across the Cochin Harbor. Arrive at Fort Cochin for a visit to several historic attractions like Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Spend the remaining day at leisure and overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Cochin - Munnar (150 km/4.5 hours)

From Cochin, continue the Exotic Kerala tour to Munnar. Check out from hotel after breakfast and enjoy the beauty of lush cardamom and tea plantations all along the route. Transfer to hotel/resort upon arrival. The remaining day is free to trek around the estate and enjoy picturesque views. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Munnar

The day starts with sightseeing tours in Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the proud home of the very rare mountain goats known as Nilgiri Tahr locally and then proceed to Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Relax at leisure for the remaining day. Spend the night at hotel.

Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady (120 km/4 hours)

Post-breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Periyar/Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary in Exotic Kerala. Transfer to hotel/resort upon arrival. Evening leave for a game-viewing cruise along the Periyar Lake and witness a large variety of fascinating animals and birds around. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom (130 km/4 hours)

Exotic Kerala Tour continues today with a drive to Kumarakom in the morning. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel/resort situated along the picturesque Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay at the resort.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Houseboat - Alleppey

Leave for a post-breakfast backwater cruise to Alleppey aboard a traditional houseboat (Kettuvallam). Check-in at the houseboat for a fascinating 24-hour Kumarakom-Alleppey cruise through exotic Kerala. Enjoy the scenic beauty of tranquil Kerala backwaters and the quiet village life while floating on the luxurious houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusive in overnight stay.

Day 07: Alleppey - Cochin (100 km/3 hours)

The houseboat cruise ends at Alleppey and you leave for Cochin. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and relax at leisure for the remaining day. Overnight at Cochin.

Day 08: Departure Cochin (40 km/1 hour)

Exotic Kerala tour ends today and you leave for Cochin Airport/Railway Station to board scheduled flight/train for onward destination.

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