Kerala Backwater Tour

On your arrival at Cochin international airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative he reach 1 hour before your flight lands in Cochin and he is eagerly waiting to welcome you at the airport in Indian traditional style with Tilaka (The Tilaka is normally a vermilion mark applied on the forehead. This mark has a religious significance and is a visible sign of a person) and garland later our driver and representative will transfer you to your pre booked hotel in Cochin, check in at hotel and where our representative will hand over your tour documents like hotel service vouchers tour itinerary, flight and train tickets if any during the tour and at last some handy tips about your tour which will be very helpful for you. Rest of the time is at leisure you can relax at the hotel. Evening proceed to Visit Kathakali dance show. Kathakali is one of the major forms of classical Indian dance. It is another "story play" genre of art, but one distinguished by its elaborately colorful make-up, costumes and face masks wearing actor-dancers, who have traditionally been all males. Kathakali primarily developed as a Hindu performance art in the Malayalam-speaking southwestern region of India Back to hotel and night stay at hotel.

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Cochin, Kochi also known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, was an important spice trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century onward, and maintained a trade network with Arab merchants from the pre-Islamic era. Occupied by the Portuguese in 1503, Kochi was the first of the European colonies in colonial India. Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) The chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Fort Kochi beach A stroll along the beach, particularly at sunset with the chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a memorable experience. Many European style bungalows can be seen along the shoreline. The coastal stretch has loads of small stalls, which make on demand mouth-watering traditional cuisines using freshly caught fish. St. Francis Church It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese trader who reached India from Europe by sea Santa Cruz Basilica The original church, situated in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and named as a cathedral in 1558. Evening at leisure back to hotel for Night stay.

Morning after breakfast at the hotel, drive to Munnar. Munnar is one of the most popular hill stations in South India. It is nestled in Western Ghats at an altitude of 6000 ft and is located in Idukki district of Kerala. This picturesque hill station beckons nature lovers from far and near is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak evening overnight at hotel. On arrival at Munnar check in at hotel, Evening at leisure to enjoy nearby surrounding of Munnar and overnight at Munnar.

Morning get up early and get adorned with the enchanting beauty of Munnar’s magnificent hills and mountains. Completing breakfast, embark on a full-day sightseeing tour with your family and witness the captivating beauty of the hill station.. Visit tourist spots and places like Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Elephant Arrival Spot, Cinema Shooting Point, Mattuppetty, and Jungle Honey Bee Nest on the first half of the day. The second half of the day, you can visit Eravikulam National Park,Anaimudi Peak, Tata Tea Museum, Blossom Hydel Park, Headworks Dam, Spice Plantation, and Pothamedu. Come evening, you will be dropped at your hotel/resort for your overnight stay.

Morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady, On arrival check in at hotel and in the afternoon proceed to visit Thekkady is famous for the wildlife sanctuary located here. There is boating facility at Thekkady where the boat will take you around the Wildlife Sanctuary through the Periyar Lake. One can see wild animals during this boat ride but need to be very quiet. Mullapperiyar dam can also be seen during this boat ride. Note that, Mullapperiyar dam and Periyar wildlife sanctuary can be seen only during this boating and cannot be accessed by road evening visit spice market and night stay in Thekkady.

Morning after breakfast proceed to Kumarakom, On arrival at kumarakom check in at houseboat. A houseboat is a specially designed boat for human dwelling. The Houseboats of Kerala, popularly known as the ‘Kettuvallams’ are the large floating formations with high load carrying capacity. They reflect the culture and heritage of Kerala. In the initial stages, they were primarily used for the transportation of men or / and materials from the isolated and interior villages of Kerala’s bakwater areas to the then major trading centers like Allepy, kollam, Cochin, or Kottayam etc. night stay in houseboat.

Morning after breakfast according to your flight timings we will transfer you to Cochin international airport to catch your next flight for your next destination. After your memorable kerala tour hope you will take a bag full of your memories of India that you will never forget in your lifetime.