Arrival at Cochin & Sightseeing in Cochin
Arrive Cochin Airport and transfer to hotel Enjoy City tour of Cochin Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace closed on Fridays and public holidays which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663 Visit a Jewish Synagogue closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays in Jew Town and Fort Cochin Area There are a couple of streets of picture postcard houses out of another age Visit St Francis Church closed for visitors on Sundays from 08 00 to 11 00 hrs the oldest European Church in India It has several antiquities including a wealth of records See the Chinese Fishing Nets along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries old Chinese influence on this coast Evening at leisure Overnight at the hotel
Cochin - Munnar (147 kms/4 hrs drive)
After a breakfast in cochin hotel Check out cochin hotel and proceed to Munnar by car This drive takes about 4 hours and you enjoy the hills ride beautiful coffee tea estate views Enjoy the serene views which Munnar offers owing to its famous tea plantations and visit Eravikulam National Park to watch the rich flora and fauna of the region Eravikulam National Park is shut from 15 Jan to 15 Mar during these dates Park visits cannot be done but all other sightseeing tours shall be provided as per the itinerary In the afternoon visit Mattupetty Lake and Dam and Echo Point famous for its echo phenomenon Overnight at the hotel
Munnar to Alleppey (170 km / 4 Hours)
After breakfast drive to Alappuzha or Alleppey is famous for its boat races houseboats coir products fish and lakes Alappuzha remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips There are several tourist attractions in and around Alleppey Mullackal Bhagavathi Temple in the heart of town dedicated to Goddess Rajarajeshwari gives the feel of a typical Kerala Temple AlleppeyBeach has a long stretch of sandy beach with a lighthouse and a pier jutting out into the sea a reminder of its age old maritime importance Overnight stay at Alleppey hotel
Alleppey to Kumarakom (48 kms/ 1hr 30mins)
Today morning enjoy boat ride on Lake Periyar The Park encompasses 26 sq km of artificial lake take a boat ride on the lake to view wild life and water birds Herds of elephants and bison come to the lake to drink water Return to hotel checkout and depart for Kumarakom by road Evening Sunset Cruise on backwaters Overnight at the hotel
Kumarakom to Cochin (63 kms/ 1hr 30mins)
Morning after the breakfast proceed to Cochin and drop at the airport railway station for your onward journey