| Day 01: Arrive in Kochi |
| Arrive in Kochi and check in at your Hotel. Kochi, popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea is known for its beautiful lagoons, lakes and greenery. Kochi is also home to Jews who settled here more than 2500 years ago. The Jewish Town is known for its number of craft and antique stores. The first European colony in Kochi was founded by the Portuguese in the 16th centure, and their influence is evident. It was also occupied by the Duch and eventually the British |
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Day 02: Kochi to Munnar
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| Morning, after Breakfast proceed for a city tour of Kochi, the city famed as the Queen of Arabian Sea. Visit the Mattanchery Duch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, where scrolls of the Old Testament and copper plates inscribed in Hebrew script are preserved. Move on th the St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was burried in 1524. The Chinses fishing nets at the entrance of Cochin Harbour and Willington Island - a man made island from materials dredged while deepening Cochin Port are of importance. After lunch drive to Munnar. Upon arrival check in to the hotle. Overnight stay in Munnar. |
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| Day 03: Munnar |
| After Breakfast drive along the tranquil countryside to Periyar - one of the largest wildlife santuaries in India. The santuary is centered on a large artificial lake, formed by the dam across the Periayar River. The Periyar Tiger reserver in the southwestern state of Kerala is the best elephant santuary in India despite its name. Walking tours are available, but the best way to see the reserve is to take a boat ride on the man made lake, which is surrounded by wildlife areas. the park should be visited on October to May. On arrival check in to your Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. |
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Day 04 : Munnar to Thekkady
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| After breakfast, check out of your hotel and enjoy a drive to Thekkady through the specatacular countryside to arriave at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Thekkady has lot of elephants, unending hills and spice scented plantations. In Periyaar forest of Thekkady, is one of the finest wildlife reservesin India. It spreads across the entire district and are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold greate opportunities for treks and mountainwalks. Arrive on Thekkady early afternoon and check into your hotel. Evening enjoy the boat ride at Periyaar Lake to watch the wildlife at close quarters, especially the wild elephants. Overnight stay at Thekkady. |
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Day 05:Thekkady to Kumarakom
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| After Breakfast, leave Thekkady for Kumarakom by road. Upon arrival, checkin to your hotel. Humarakom is located on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad lake. A boatride in the countryside offers a close look into an engaging rustic life. Large flotillas of ducks wading down the water from thached houses on teh banks, women neck deep in water, with their waist lenght hair heaped in a crown, searching for fish with their feet, and aimless cattle grazing in luch pastureland where white lotuses bloom here and there in small low lying pools. In the evening, visit the bird sanctuary, which sprawls over an area of 14 acres. Overnight stay at Kumarakom. You could also indulge in various Ayurvedic relaxation treatments. |
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Day 06 : Kumarakam to Alleppy
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| Morning after Breakfast, drive to Alleppey to embark on the houseboat. Check in time 12 noon. the captain takes teh boat along winding canals and aterway dotted by tiny hamlets and vast green paddy fields. Lunch is served around 1 pm while the cruise is still on, until 1800 hours, in the evening, when the boat is anchored in the lake. Dinner is served at 8 pm. At sunrise your captain takes you for a sunrise cruise. |
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Day 07:Kumarakom to Kovalam
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| After Breakfast, disembark at the jetty around 9 am. Leave Kumarakom for Kovalam, the best beach and the most popular tourist spot. Upon arrival in Kovalam, checkk - in at the beach resort. You can take a tour through the backwater country with local fisherman. The sand, lined with palm trees seems to strech for some time. Almost all the hotles here offer excellent Ayurvedic Spa treatments & massages. Overnight stay in Quilon. |
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Day 08 : Trivandrum - Singapore
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| In the morning, leave the hotel for a city tour of trivandrum which is half an hour avway. the main attracations are the Government Art Museum, sri Chitra Art Gallery. The Zoological garden, Padmanabhaswamy Tempble, Kowdiar Palace, Museum, and Veli Tourist Village. Thereafter in the evening transfer to Trivandrum. International Airport for your overnight flight back to Singapore. |
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