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Backwaters & Beyond Tour

Experience the pristine backwaters of Kumarakom - acclaimed by many as the most relaxing experience in the world. Once you are back to the 'real' world, you'll be surprised at how relaxing it was, and why you haven't tried it before.

As you touch down Cochin, a world of diversity is just waiting to bemuse you: Cochin harbour terminus, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, the Fort Cochin area, St. Francis Church, the famous Chinese Fishing Nets etc. are a few. Enjoy an hour of the famous Kathakali dance performance - a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. At Munnar explore the pristine valleys and mountains, exotic species of flora and fauna in its forests. Take a quiet stroll in the sprawling tea, coffee, cardamom, rubber and eucalyptus plantations of Peermede adorned with natural grasslands and pine forests side by side. If the place reminds you of the valleys of the Alps, don't tell us we haven't informed you before!

Duration : 11 Days - 10 Nights
Places Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Peermade - Periyar - Kumarakom - Mararikulam - Cochin

Day 01 : Arrive in Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin International Airport, you will be received by an representative and transferred to your hotel.
Short tour briefing by Tour Manager.
Check in at hotel.
Day at leisure, to relax.
Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.

Day 02 : Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day tour of Cochin - Cochin harbour terminus, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, ort Cochin area, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets.
Evening - an hour of the famous Kathakali Dance performance.
Overnight at hotel in Cochin

Day 03 : Cochin - Munnar
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel.
Drive to the hill-station of Munnar.
Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the place.
Overnight at hotel in Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure, to explore Munnar.
Visit Mattupetty Lake and Rajamala.
Overnight at hotel in Munnar.

Day 05 : Munnar - Peermade
After breakfast, drive to Peermade.
Check-in at Paradise Plantation Resort.
Enjoy a quiet night here.
Overnight at hotel in Peermade.

Day 06 : Peermade - Periyar - Peermade
After breakfast, drive to Periyar National Park.
Enjoy a walking tour of the spice plantation.
Enjoy a boat tour of Periyar Lake.
Return in the afternoon to Peermade.
Overnight at hotel in Peermade.

Day 07 : Peermade - Kumarakom
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Kumarakom and visit Vembanad Lake.
Enjoy sightseeing at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Enjoy boat cruise on Vembanad Lake.
Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 08 : Kumarakom
After breakfast, drive to the jetty and embark on 'The Kettuvallam'- the traditional rice boat of Kerala.
Enjoy freshly prepared lunch onboard the houseboat.
Return by evening to the jetty.
Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 09 : Kumarakom - Mararikulam
After breakfast, drive to Mararikulam.
Enjoy at the seaside village of Mararikulam.
Visit the beautiful beach of Marari.
Overnight at hotel in Mararikulam.

Day 10 : Mararikulam
Full day at leisure for independent activities.
Observe traditional occupations, fishermen fishing on traditional boats, coir making and net weaving.
Enjoy sunbathing, go snorkeling, parasailing or surfing.
Overnight at hotel in Mararikulam.

Day 11 : Mararikulam - Cochin
Early morning transfer in time to Cochin Airport to connect to your onward flight.