PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS: * In Cochin, Kathakali Dance, Mattancherry palace & Jewish Synagogue * Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar * In Thekkady, boating on Periyar Lake and Kalari Show * Optional - Boat-ride in Vembanand Lake, Kumarakom * Sightseeing tours by private air- conditioned vehicle * Start and End in Cochin

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:

* In Cochin, Kathakali Dance,

Mattancherry palace & Jewish

Synagogue

* Trip to Eravikulam National Park, Tea

Plantation & Museum, Munnar

* In Thekkady, boating on Periyar Lake

and Kalari Show

* Optional - Boat-ride in Vembanand

Lake, Kumarakom

* Sightseeing tours by private air-

conditioned vehicle

* Start and End in Cochin

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Arrival in Cochin

Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive towards hotel to check-in. Enjoy city tour covering Mattancherry Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02 Drive from Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Munnar - derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03 Sightseeing in Munnar

Explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04 Munnar – Thekkady (90 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is synonymous to uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for boat-ride at Periyar Lake, and in evening watch traditional Kalari show. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 05: Drive from Thekkady – Kumarakom (120 kms / approx 3 hour)

Rejuvenate in Kerala

6 Nights / 7 Days 1N Cochin – 2N Munnar – 1N Thekkady – 2N Kumarakom

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Kumarakom - a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Enjoy a boat ride in Vembanad Lake (Optional). Overnight at the backwater resort.

Day 06 Leisure in Kumarakom

After breakfast, enjoy full day at leisure in Kumarakom. Alternatively, you may enjoy bird-watching in Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary on direct payment basis. Overnight stay in Kuamarkom.

Day 07 Departure from Cochin

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for return flight back home.

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• 6 night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned below hotels or equivalent

• Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist vehicle

• Drivers allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

PACAKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

• Air tickets and airport taxes

• Kathakali Show in Cochin & Kalari Show in Thekkady

• Boat-ride in Periyar Lake & Kumarakom

• Guide service as per the itinerary

• Entrance fee at Monuments as per the itinerary

• Special activities as per the itinerary

• Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to guides / drivers etc.

• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments

NOTE:

Monument Closed on

Kochi - Jewish Synagogue will be closed on Friday/Saturday/Jewish Holidays

Kochi - Mattanchery Palace will be closed on Friday

Munnar - Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March

Munnar - Tata Tea Museum will be closed on Monday

Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travelers and Innova will be provided for 4-5 travelers.

Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs