| Delhi
- Kerala
Backwater Tour |
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Duration:
10 Nights / 11 Days
Places Covered: Delhi
- Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat
- Kovalam |
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Day
01: Delhi
Arrival to Delhi airport. After takeover transfer to
Hotel and Relax. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 02: Arrival Cochin (35 km-1 hrs)
Catch flightfor Cochin. On arrival at the Airport/Railway
Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to
Hotel. After lunch go across the Cochin Harbour, which
takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea. On arrival
at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which
includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue,
St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at Cochin
 Day
03: Cochin - Munnar (150 km-4.5 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the
hotel & embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar
enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom
hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute.
On arrival, check in at Hotel/ Resort. Spend the rest
of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight
stay at Munnar.
Day
04: Munnar
A morning sight seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the
Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very
rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr,
the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town,
the town market etc… Rest of the day at leisure
and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.
Day
05: Munnar - Thekkady (120 km-4 hrs)
After an early breakfast, check out from the Hotel &
proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar/Thekkady
and check in at the Hotel/Resort. Go on an evening game
viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be
able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include
elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a
lot of unique birds can also be spotted. Later, come
back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay overnight.
Day
06: Thekkady - Kumarakom (30 Km-1 hrs)
After morning breakfast, Proceed to Kumarakom. Check
into a resort at the bank of the Vembanand Lake where
you will forget everything except enjoyment of life.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the resort.
Day
07 : Kumarakom - Houseboat- Alleppey
Enjoy the magic of backwater by going on a Houseboat
(Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the
next 22 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters
of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at
close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience.
Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the houseboat.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day
08: Alleppey - Kovalam (180 Km-5 hrs)
After sumptuous breakfast proceed to Kovalam. Full day
at leisure at Beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day
09: Kovalam
After breakfast proceed for a sight seeing of Thiruvananthapuram
covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science
& Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam
boat club, Shangmugham Beach. Later back to Kovalam
for your another stay at Kovalam.
Day
10: Departure Trivandrum (30 kms-1 hrs)
Depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway station
at Trivandrum for Delhi.
Arrive at Delhi. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day
11: Delhi
Transfer to Airport, catch international flight for
your home country.
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