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Day 01: Arrive in Cochin
On arriving at Cochin, the gateway to 'Gods own Country,' you will be transferred to the hotel. At noon visit the Jewish synagogue, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese fishing nets and enjoy a fabulous sunset cruise of Cochin Harbour. Overnight at the hotel.
Fort Kochi & Mattancheri: The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Oddly, these nets are found only in Kochi, outside China.
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Day 02: COCHIN – MUNNAR
After Breakfast, proceed to Munnar. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Munnar, one of the most popular hill stations in India. It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams: Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Unending expanse of tea plantations, pristine valleys and mountains, exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests, aroma of spice scented cool air, Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit; it's the place you would wish never to leave.
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Day 03: MUNNAR
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing. Overnight stay at Munnar.
The Mattupetty Lake and dam which are the most beautiful picnic spots are just a short distance away. DTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam. Apart from this, the places to visit are as follows:
Echo point: this scenic place gets its name from the natural echo phenomenon here.
Pothamedu: it offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar.
Devikulam: an idyllic hill station with velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air, a rare experience.
Rajamala: The natural habitat of the Niligiri tahr, Rajamala is 2695 m above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct is now conserved here.
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Day 04: MUNNAR – THEKKADY
After the breakfast, check out from the hotel and Proceed to thekkady. Overnight stay at Thekkady. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary: Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Formed with the building of a dam in 1895, this reservoir meanders around the contours of the wooded hills, providing a permanent source of water for the local wildlife. Though it’s a Tiger Reserve, tourists come here to view the Indian elephants in the act of ablution and playfulness by the Lake Periyar.
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Day05: THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY
After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey. For decades now Alleppy has been an idyllic haven to shake off all urban stress. Exhilarating and enthralling with its top-notch beauty and culture, This place is such a destination that one can languorously enjoy the benign weather. Its beauty is not merely in its backwaters, but in the man-made islands that you will find amidst undulating waters. These islands are hedged by mud walls, and the paddy fields inundated with water throughout the year forms an aviary to numerous birds. This place is also known as the Venice of the East. In the evening, you could enjoy a leisure walk down the promenade against the picturesque landscape. Overnight at a hotel in Alleppey.
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Day 06: ALLEPPEY
Having said so much about this place, it impossible to take in the goodness of this benign weather in a single day, thus here is an additional day to enjoy the languor brought on by this place. Enjoy the overnight stay at Alleppey.
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Day 07: ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM
After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam. Upon reaching, set out to explore Kovalam meaning ‘a grove of coconut trees’. Truly living to its name, this village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. The crescent-shaped beach has three parts. The southern and the most popular beach, is the light house beach. It offers an amazing sight of Vizhinjam Mosque. The northern part of the beach is known as Samudra Beach, it is very popular with the locals, day-travellers, and passing-by tour buses. Last but not the least is the Hawa Beach popularly known as Eve’s Beach. With a high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights. Overnight stay at Kovalam
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Day 08: KOVALAM
Today, after breakfast, have the day at leisure. Kovalam is every tourist’s favourite jaunt; its beaches exude chasteness and serenity. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
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Day 09: KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Trivandrum railway station or airport for onward journey. Tour ends here.
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