Backwaters of Kerala
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Highlights
- Cochin City Tour, Evening dance (Kathakali) performance
- Munnar City Tour, Tour of Tea Plantation, CSI Church, Blossom International Park
- Kumarakom City Tour, Day cruise in backwater of Kumarakom, Bird Sanctuary
- Kovalam Lighthouse Beach
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- Airport transfers with assistance
- 7 nights accommodation in a 4* hotel with breakfast
- Transportation in an Air Conditioned vehicle
- Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights
- Services of Local English Speaking Guide in Cochin, Munnar and Kumarakom
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Itinerary
A warm welcome by our representative greets you after your arrival in Cochin. Proceed to the hotel for check in. Later, enjoy a sightseeing trip of Cochin. Cochin is nothing less than a jewel in the treasure trove of Kerala. Visit St. Francis Church, Vasco House, Jewi...
Meals: Breakfast
Set out for Munnar after breakfast. After arriving, check in at hotel and unwind. Munnar's cool air soaked with the aroma of spices is refreshing for those who have been spending their lives in the city for long. The lofty mountains, lovely valleys, and serene atmosphere make Munnar an eternal favorite. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the beautiful hill station of Munnar. Some of the spots not to be missed are the Tata Tea Museum, the CSI Church and the Blossom International Park. If you've long been yearning for moments of solitude, get in to the underground meditation center of the park. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Travel to Kumarakom after breakfast. On reaching, move to a hotel and spend the day in doing leisure activities. Kerala is best known for its backwaters and an extensive portion of Kumarakom's beauty lies in the panoramic stretches of palm-fringed backwaters. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Explore the majesty of Kumarakom today. Enjoy a boat cruise in the stretches of Kumarakom backwaters laced with coconut trees. Later, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on the banks of the Vembanad Lake. The sanctuary is home to an amazing variety of birds. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Start for Kovalam, post breakfast. After reaching Kovalam, we check into hotel. This idyllic retreat called Kovalam was formerly a sleepy tropical town. Now it witnesses a huge influx of all round the year. It’s lovely golden beaches dotted with swaying palm trees appear to have emerged out of a post card. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Bask in the beaches of Kovalam. The Lighthouse Beach is the best-known beach in Kovalam and offers a striking view of the Vizhinjam Mosque. The Samudra Beach is a better option for those who love solitude. The Hawah Beach bustles with the activities of fishermen. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
The blissful holiday in Kerala comes to an end today. Proceed to the airport in Trivandrum and board the flight back home.
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