Vibrant Kerala

On arrival at Cochin, proceed to Munnar. A breathtakingly beautiful - haven of peace and tranquility which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji / Strobilanthes. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. On the way to Munnar visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests. Overnight stay at the hotel.

• After breakfast at the hotel, we will take you for full-day sightseeing of Munnar with private transfers. We start from the Rajamalai National Park, the only sanctuary and place in the world where you can observe the Nilgiri Tahr, a threatened, endemic species of the Nilgiri Hills.
• Then we move to the Mattupetty Dam, a Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala. As one of the main generators of the Kerala state, it provides power from hydroelectricity. The Kundala Dam Lake, next on the list, is a tranquil location where tourists can boat through the calm water. We take you from the waters to the top of the hills as we visit Echo Point and Pothamedu View Point. Breathe in the smell of the lush greenery and fresh air as you enjoy the view of a nearby tea plantation and the valley.

• Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel before we set off for Thekkady. We check in at the hotel or resort before taking a tour around the vacation area. Known for its warmer weather, we suggest you wear lightly as we take you to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to observe wild animals such as elephants, boars, deer, and the ultimate sighting, the Great Indian Tiger.
• Next on the list is the Mullaperiyar Dam, a 126-year-old masonry gravity dam that was the main reservoir for irrigation of local farmers, and also provides hydroelectricity on the side. We’ll also stop along local spice plantations where you can find the most exotic spices sold directly from the farmers. Then we’ll enjoy a boat cruise on the lake while enjoying nature.
• Thekkady is also home to many outdoor activities for active people, from going on an elephant ride and bamboo rafting to trekking and jungle patrol. For those who prefer to enjoy a relaxing day, you’ll love watching the martial arts of Kerala, the Kathakali dance, the jeep safari ride, or the nature walk. We’ll also invite you to enjoy ayurvedic massages for a good night's sleep if you wish before ending the tour.
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.

• After breakfast in your hotel in Thekkady, we check out of the hotel and head for Alleppey, known for its immensely vast virgin natural landscape. Due to how gorgeous the lakes and the greenery are Allepey is also referred to as the “Venice of the East.” We’ll check you into your hotel, which can be the houseboat for an extra luxurious vacation, upon arrival. Several activities popular here are backwater cruising and boat race.
• We can cruise through the Narrow Canal, pass through the Paddy Fields, and visit the Coconut Lagoon located on the Vembanad Lake, where you can enjoy the sight of the beautiful backwater, and the Coir Village located on an island that spoils you with even more tranquilizing sights of Kerala backwaters. Overnight at Houseboat.
• Note: If you had opted for the hotel to stay in, an optional additional schedule is a one- or two-hour Shikara Ride through the backwater narrow canal experience on a direct payment basis.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Cochin. Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing covering the historical towns of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
• Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year-old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
• Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
• Santa Cruz Basilica - (at extra cost) one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.

After breakfast, check out from hotel & transfer to Cochin airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.