9 Nights Itinerary Covering: Cochin - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam
The Best of Kerala with Spice Tour is a tour that trace spice route of Cochin which in pervious times have attracted many civilizations. While on tour enjoy being at Kumarakom the place that is much known for rubber plantation and exotic birds. Explore Munnar for its scenic beauty. Munnar is crowned as Queen of Hills in Kerala state. The tour is sure to leave you rejoiced with the pleasure attained during the stay in Alleppey at houseboat enjoying tranquility and soothing effects of the backwater on you.
After arriving Cochin airport or railway station, meet our representative who'll escort you to the hotel. After freshening up, we head to the oldest synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. The 'Paradesi' synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue was built in 1568 and reflects the traditional style of architecture and interiors. After that we head to the Mattancherry Palace which was commissioned by the Portuguese and then set out to see the famous Chinese fishing nets that line the harbour.Retire for the night at hotel.
In the morning we start off for Munnar, which is roughly a 5-6 hour journey by road. This magnificent place was once the summer resort for British Generals from the East India Company. As we approach Munnar, you will be greeted with the pleasant fragrance of freshly grown tea. On arrival, we will check into the hotel and you are free to explore the town of Munnar. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 is scheduled for sightseeing around Munnar. The sightseeing list includes attractions such as Mattupetty Dam. It is a concrete gravity dam built on a Lake with peaceful surrounding with lush forests, Shola ranges and lofty hills.
After exploring Mattupetty Dam, you will be driven to the Old Munnar Town. This part of the town beguiles you with amazing attractions and viewpoints. Each viewpoint offers different angles of the hill town. Another place to visit is the Town Market which is a vibrant shopping area which sells almost everything.
Afterward, brace yourself for an exciting wildlife safari. Eravikulam National Park is located along the Western Ghats. This national park is home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Besides this, you can also visit the Indo-Swiss dairy farm popular for the cattle farming spreading across 191 hectares on a lush land. You can find over 400 high-quality cattle including breeding bulls and cows.
After the tour, you will be driven to the tree house accommodation where you will spend the night.
After breakfast we head to Periyar, the land of wilderness and untamed wildlife. Home to India's premier wildlife sanctuary, one can easily spot tigers, elephants and exotic birds on these plains. We visit the spice plantations in the afternoon. The entire day is at leisure, with an overnight stay at the hotel.
We start off early for a boat ride at the Lake Periyar. Due to fluctuating weather conditions in this region, we shall schedule this boat ride after arriving in Periyar. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake will give you an opportunity the exotic wild species in their natural turf. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early morning after breakfast , head straight to Kumarakom which is home to the rubber plantations and a beautiful bird sanctuary. We travel for four hours via road off the shores of the scenic Lake Vembanad. On reaching Kumarakom you will be accommodated at a resort on the banks of backwater. Enjoy boat ride during your stay at the resort. Overnight at the resort.
At Kumarkom, we board the Kuttuvallam or the House boat. As you cruise romantically through the quite waters of the rivers and lakes, watch the tall palms that canopy the bright sun, the emerald paddy fields and locals going about their business. Enjoy the lazy streams of water as the travel to our next destination Alleppy. Experience the off shore hospitality as we stay overnight on the splendid house boat.
By morning reach Alleppey, afterwards driving straight to Kovalam. Assistance and transfer to the hotel or resort. Retreat yourself by spend the day at ayurvedic center. Retire for the night in the hotel.
The whole day is at leisure.You can opt for a sightseeing and shopping tour of Thrivandrum or stay and explore the city of Kovalam and its breath taking beaches and relax in golden sands. The beach is ideal for various kind of water sports like kayaking, surfing , skiing and swimming.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board a flight for your onwards journey.
