By Vacationer India Tour

OVERVIEW: For those who are traveling to India for the first time, this 10-day Kerala Backwaters Tour was created especially. You will witness the splendor of backwaters, spice gardens, and breathtaking sunrise and sunset vistas throughout this tour. On the tranquil backwaters of God’s Own Country, Kerala, you can take pleasure in houseboat cruising. Begin in Cochin, where you will see a traditional Kathakali dance performance and explore the historic Fort Kochi neighborhood. Spend your last night unwinding on a houseboat ride through the backwaters of Alappuzha after seeing a tea museum and hiking the Sevenmalai Hills in Munnar. You can also see unique species in Periyar National Park.

Highlights

In Cochin, take in a classic Kathakali dance performance.
Trek to the Sevenmalai Hills for breathtaking views of tea plantations.
Take a morning stroll through the jungle at Periyar National Park to start your day.
Unwind while cruising Alleppey's backwaters in a houseboat.

Day 01 :

COCHIN ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Cochin you will be received by our representative then transferred to the hotel. Reach & check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.

Day 02 :

COCHIN

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter enjoy sightseeing tour of Synagogue, Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace. Evening enjoy Kathakali Dance show in a theater. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.

Day 03 :

COCHIN – MUNNAR BY ROAD: 131 KMS.

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive towards Munnar. Arrive at Munnar & check-in to the hotel. Later proceed for Tea plantation tour of Munnar, Apart from tea gardens also visit Tea factory and Tea museum. Overnight stay will be at Munnar.

Day 04 :

MUNNAR

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter proceed for full day city tour. Munnar full day tour includes Eravikulam national park, where the endangered Nilgiri Thar is protected, Followed by visit to Mattupetty Dam, If time left you can also visit old Munnar town.

Later return back to the hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Munnar.

Day 05 :

MUNNAR – THEKKADY BY ROAD: 91 KMS.

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive towards Thekkady. Reach & check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Thekkady.

Day 06 :

THEKKADY

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter proceed to visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to see the wildlife. Elephants, wild boar, bison are the main attraction here. You can also enjoy Elephant ride here. Enjoy a boating through Periyar Lake to see the wildlife in close range.

In the evening visit the local spice market in Kumily. Overnight stay will be at Thekkady.

Day 07 :

THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM BY ROAD: 123 KMS.

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive towards Kumarakom. Arrive at Kumarakom & check-in to the hotel. After lunch enjoy sightseeing tour of KUMARAKOM BIRD SANCTUARY and VEMBANAD LAKE. Overnight stay will be at Kumarakom.

Day 08 :

KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY ROUTE HOUSEBOAT CRUISE

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey & transfer to boat jetty for overnight houseboat cruise.

Stay aboard the houseboat for the whole night.

Day 09 :

ALLEPPEY – KOLLAM BY ROAD: 85 KMS.

Breakfast will be at houseboat. Thereafter disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and then drive towards Kollam. Reach & check-in at hotel. After lunch enjoy local Sightseeing. Main attractions in kollam are Ashtamudi lake, Thangasseri Light House, Kollam Beach, Thirumullavuram Beach, Palaruvi Waterfalls, Thenmala. Overnight stay will be at Kollam.

Day 10 :

KOLLAM – COCHIN - DEPARTURE

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then transfer to Cochin airport for connect flight to your onward destination.

Tour Ends.