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Day 1 |
You arrive in the morning, our executive will meet you and take you to hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. In the evening we will have a Welcome Dinner.
Meals: Dinner
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| Day 2 |
Cochin is built around a saltwater lagoon of the Arabian Sea and is one of India’s most attractive cities. Founded by the Portuguese as a trading station, Cochin has also been influenced throughout the centuries by the Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and British, and has a rich maritime history. We explore the old city this morning, visiting the 16th century Church of St. Francis, the Paradesi Synagogue in the heart of Cochin’s Jew Town, the Mattancherry Palace, and the enormous cantilevered Chinese fishing nets characteristic of the Kerala coast. Afternoon free.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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| Day 3 |
Today we drive inland and up the winding roads to the picturesque town of Munnar, located amongst tea plantations in the Cardamom Hills at 5.906ft. We spend the afternoon in this delightful spot and stay overnight at the TEA COUNTY HILL RESORT or similar.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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| Day 4 |
This morning we drive down from the hills and continue through coffee and pepper plantations to Periyar, where we stay at the Spice Village. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Periyar, a haven for bird life, including herons, hornbills and egrets. There are also approximately 800 elephants in the Periyar Reserve, and we hope to see some at the water’s edge
Meals: Breakfast
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| Day 5 |
This morning we will have fascinating visit to a small spice plantation, where we will learn about the many uses of the spices, both in medicine and local cuisine. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
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| Day 6 |
This morning we journey by road to Kumarakom, where we take a short boat ride. Overnight WATERSCAPES BACKWATER RESORT
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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| Day 7 |
A full day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
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| Day 8 |
After breakfast we board our private houseboats or ‘kettuvalloms’ for a memorable day of cruising through the peaceful palm banked backwaters of Kerala, go through farms and fishing villages along the banks of the narrow canals. Each houseboat has two comfortable twin bedrooms with ensuite facilities. We spend overnight on board. Please Note: Each houseboat has a variable number of twin bedrooms with en suite facilities. There is a large open-sided sitting area where meals, using local fish and vegetables (prepared on board) are served. Your houseboat is fully staffed, with a captain, his mate and a butler, who will accompany you on land for short excursions to local churches, temples and other attractions.
Meals: B, L, D
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| Day 9 |
In the morning disembark at Alleppey and drive back to Cochin for an afternoon and overnight at the Hotel. A farewell dinner has been arranged.
Meals: B, D
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| Day 10 |
Morning departure by Emirates via Dubai to London Heathrow, arriving in the early evening.
Meals: B
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Note: This tour can be customized
What the tour includes:
airport pick up & drop
dedicated car air conditioned with english speaking driver
includes all local sight seeing
all internal taxes
02 NIGHTS: COCHIN : ON MAP
01 NIGHT : MUNNAR: ON MAP
02 NIGHTS: THEKKADY: ON CP
02 NIGHTS: KUMARAKOM: ON MAP
01 NIGHT : ALLEPPEY: LUXURY AC HOUSE BOAT ON APAI
01 NIGHTS: COCHIN : MAP
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