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Kerala Honeymoon Holidays
Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations: Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey
Day 1: Kochi
Arrival at Kochi (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway station
by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
 Half
day sight seeing of Cochin by boat.
A few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing
nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis
Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these architectural
splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular
among tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and
bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they were
first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square,
the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to
watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea.
Over night stay at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr )
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls,
high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by.
In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes
the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar
(mountain goats). Other important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo
Swiss project (you can also enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness
tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station
was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in
South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding
lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among
the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji.
This flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years,
will bloom next in 2007 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South
India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot
for trekking.
Enjoy boating in the afternoon.
 Overnight
stay at hotel.
In the morning depart for Munnar (approx.4 hours journey), enjoying
the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with
the low flying clouds passing by.
Arrive Munnar and check in at hotel.
Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha,
Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station
was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in
South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding
lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among
the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji.
This flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years,
will bloom next in 2007 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South
India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot
for trekking.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam
National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal
etc. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Munnar.
 Day
4: Munnar - Periyar ( By Road 110 km in 3 hr. )
Morning, proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam.
On arrival check in at hotel. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to
nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger
and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary.
You can visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper,
coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could
stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight
stay at Periyar.
Day 6: Periyar - Kumarakom ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr. )
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary.
Proceed to the Vembanand Lake.
The backwaters of Kerala are a unique product of Kerala and are found
nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals
and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the
Arabian Sea. The backwaters of Kerala are a self supporting Eco-system
teeming with aquatic life. The canals connect the villages together
and are still used for local transport. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine
water world is navigable.
Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely
backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat
with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your
own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat.
A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating
beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.
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7: House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and
stay overnight in the Houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey.
Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products,
fish and lakes. Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of
Kerala as one of the major centres for backwater boat trips. "Kuttanad"
in Alappuzha is one of few places in the world where farming is done
below sea level. Kuttanad is a land of lush paddy fields and is called
the 'Rice Bowl' of Kerala. Kuttanad stretches for 75 Km sandwiched
between the sea and the hills.
Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey
Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at
Alleppy.
Day 9: Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping.
In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight at Kochi.
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway
station according to the timings of flight/train.
TOUR ENDS
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