Arrive at Kochi airport/railway/bus station. Our representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to the hotel booked for the day.
Evening we will be visiting Fort Kochi, which is a place of both historical and cultural importance. Fort Kochi in early era was the hub of spice trading and thus came under the control of Portuguese, Dutch and followed by British. This influenced the culture, art and food in Kochi to great extend. Here one could explore many historical monuments like Dutch Cemetery, Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, Jew street, Mattancherry palace etc.
We will drop you back at hotel and wrap up the tour for the day.
Today after early breakfast we depart for Munnar which is 120 km away from Kochi and a thrilling 4 - 5 hrs ride through winding roads and hill slopes.
On reaching Munnar you will head out to Mattupetty dam and make pit stops at several view points on the way. Mattupetty dam and its beautiful lake offers a stunning view and boating options for visitors. You can also munch onto road side eateries and freshly brewed tea.
Next based on climate condition we head towards Top Station, it is one of the highest points in Munnar and offers a panoramic view of neighbouring state Tamil Nadu on a clear day. We wind up for today and shall drop you back hotel for the day.
After breakfast check out of hotel and start the trip to Eravikulam National Park located on Rajamala hills. It is one of its kind where you find national park with tea plantation as backdrop. The park is located at 7000 feet above sea level and is also home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr or Mountain Goats. Our cab will drop you to the parking ground from where you need to obtain entry ticket and board the tourism department’s shuttle bus plying to Eravikulam National Park.
Later we explore Tea museum , which houses machineries, photographs and artefacts detailing out the history of Tea Plantation in Munnar. Tea plants grown in each region of Munnar has different flavours and is in great demand for export. You can spend some time for local shopping of home grown tea leaves, home made chocolates, spices etc.
We wind up for today and shall drop you back hotel for the day.
You will do an early check-out from hotel and will start to Alleppey righteously known as Venice of East. Alleppey has an important place in maritime history of Kerala. It's famous for backwater holidays, houseboats and spicy mouth watering cuisines. Alleppey is about 160 kms from Munnar and 5 hrs drive, so ensure to start early.
At Alleppey you will take a 3 hour backwater ride in your own Shikara with your Shikara ride driver.You will see a lots of other canoes , shikara’s and house boats and be ready to grab some amazing pics. Post the ride we suggest you to try the Kerala lunch available in near by restaurants. Post lunch we will take you to your home stay near Marari Beach.Enjoy your evening and incredible sunset view at Marari Beach.
You can also choose any of the 3 other upgrade options and are available as per request.
You will take a 3 hour backwater ride in your own canoe with your canoe ride driver.You will see a lots of other canoes , shikara’s and house boats and be ready to grab some amazing pics.Post the ride we suggest you to try the Kerala lunch available in near by restaurants as no lunch will be provided in Canoe ride.
You will take a 4 hour backwater ride in your own House Boat with your House boat ride driver. The houseboat was traditionally used by merchants to transport rice from Alleppey to Kochi and those days the shipping took days and boats were equipped with basic amenities to stay comfortably during the shipment.You will have a welcome drink and the boat halts for lunch which is freshly prepared in-house.
Check-in to your houseboat at 11:30 am where you would be spending the day and night. The house boat slowly cruises into the backwaters while you enjoy your welcome drinks and the boat halts for lunch which is freshly prepared in-house.
The houseboat drifts through beautiful waterscapes and canals while you sit back and enjoy the view. Evening you will enjoy a Kerala Tea with few Kerala snacks. The boat is anchored near shore at 5:30 pm for the day as night travel is prohibited for fishing activities.Enjoy dinner prepared in-house and retire for the day.
Wake up to a beautiful day and enjoy your delicious Kerala breakfast in boat/home stay. Check-out by 8:30 am and we shall drop you at airport/railway station/ bus station in Kochi for your departure. Kochi is 60 kms away from Alleppey and is 2 hrs drive. Based on your departure plan we could do a pit stop at Lulu Mall for shopping
It's time to bid good bye to one of the best tour circuits of Kerala.