Exotic
Beaches of India Duration : 9 Days
Destination : Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day 1: Cochin 
Arrive
Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including The
Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes
from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called
the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The
Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing
nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese
traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters
of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day 2: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa,
green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar
and check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the peaceful town
known for various Spice and coffee plantations
Day 3 : Periyar -
Munnar Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants.
Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and
check-in at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar 
In
Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi
Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Day 5: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater
resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature
at its best.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey Morning drive a
short distance before switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways
up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore
the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating
houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort.
Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the
chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies
prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat.
Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy
freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day
7: Alleppey - Trivandrum 
Morning
board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one
of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was
built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian
architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal,
and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful
walks.
Day 8: Trivandrum - Excursion Full day return excursion
to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda
Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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