The Highlights of South India

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Explore the scenic beauty of Munnar, wildlife sanctuary of Periyar, tranquil backwaters of Kumarakom, elegant houseboats in Allepey. Come, experience this spectacle yourself reviving Ayurvedic healings is no admire cited to as the "God's possesed Part of India". The Highlights of if South India tour will let you run to earth's virgin land in India. Travel ove...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Travel is the movement of people between relatively distant geographical locations, and can involve travel by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
    • The origin of the word “travel” is most likely lost to history. The term “travel” may originate from the Old French word travail, which means ‘work’. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the first known use of the word travel was in the 14th century.
    • It also states that the word comes from Middle English travailen, travelen (which means to torment, labor, strive, journey) and earlier from Old French travailler (which means to work strenuously, toil). In English we still occasionally use the words “travail”, which means struggle. According to Simon Winchester in his book The Best Travelers’ Tales (2004), the words “travel” and “travail” both share an even more ancient root: a Roman instrument of torture called the tripalium (in Latin it means “three stakes”, as in to impale).

What's this trip about?

    Explore the scenic beauty of Munnar, wildlife sanctuary of Periyar, tranquil backwaters of Kumarakom, elegant houseboats in Allepey. Come, experience this spectacle yourself reviving Ayurvedic healings is no admire cited to as the "God's possesed Part of India". The Highlights of if South India tour will let you run to earth's virgin land in India. Travel over the deep backwaters of Kumarokam, breathtaking vision of Munnar, Wildlife nature reserve (Sanctuary) of periyar, sophisticated houseboats in Allepey. Join us insight into this extravaganza yourself. Start and end in Cochin. This 8-day South India tour is the best combination of water and beaches. Enjoy a night in the house floating outside the bustle of the city. Relax and enjoy the peace of your life.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCochin
End CityCochin

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

Destinations

  • Asia
  • India

Activities

  • Canoeing
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 3* Hotel on Double or Twin sharing or Private single bed basis with breakfast for 5 Nights. Check in & Check out time 12:00 o'clock. 1 night accommodation at the houseboat.
    • You are going to get our English Speaking Expert & Guides on all destination.
    • Everyday breakfast is inclusive in the tour lunch & dinner is not included in the tour. In the boat all meals are included.
    • 1-2 persons Air-conditioned medium car such as Ac Swift or similar
    • 3-6 persons Air-conditioned large car such as Toyota Innova or similar
    • 7-10 persons Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Cochin to Munnar

Today, after breakfast, you can visit the city of Cochin to visit the San Francisco church, Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish synagogue, a Dutch palace. After the visit, you will be transferred to Munar (135 kms-4.30 hours). Munnar is 1800 feet above the sea and one of t...

Day 2: Munnar

After breakfast, a full visit to Munar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the magnificent sight of Nigiri Tahr (Hermitragus Hylcrious) - a mountain goat in southern India. Visit the Damptpatty Dam. Night at the hotel.

Day 3: Munnar - Periyar

After breakfast, it is extended to Peryar (120 kms to 4 hours). Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most important wildlife centers in India, with 777 m² in the Cardamom Hills region, west of Ghatts. The seventh day night. Night at the hotel.

Day 4: Periyar

Relish breakfast at the hotel & explore Periyar by visiting Wildlife Sanctuary in the morning Look in the morning watching the boat in the temple, surrounded by hills. Wildlife includes elephants, today, wild dogs, otters, freshwater fish and birds such as heroin, marten fishing, horn, water and fish can be seen here. Visit the vegetable juice afternoon. Night at hotel hotel.

Day 5: Periyar - Kumarakom

After breakfast from Periyar to Kumarakom (121 kms 4. 5 hrs), transfer to Kumarakom Hotel near Kottayam (about 16 miles). It is well known for the backyard and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This sacred area is rich. With many amazing themes such as Dater or Bird Snake, Li...

Day 6: Kumarakom - Houseboat

Breakfast in the hotel. Throw a canoe from the Periyar to Kumarokam. Living in this beautiful home is a warm vacation. Traveling with the wardrobe of a member of the board, you will see various scenes from the countryside, rice fields, chicken palms, fishing and local...

Day 7: Houseboat - Alleppey - Cochin

After breakfast in the houseboat you will go to Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as East Venice because of its narrow canals and inland waters. Transfer to Cochin (70 km / 2 hours), where you will be dropped off at Kochi airport to take a flight for your onward journey.

Main Entrance, Kochi Airport, Alwaye, Ernakulam, Kerala, India.

 

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Last Updated: 3/29/2024

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Meals Included
  • Everyday breakfast
  • In the Boat All Meals are included
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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