Golden Triangle and Taj Mahal Tours

Kerala India Travel....

Duration : 8 Nights/ 9 Days
Destinations : Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Kerala Backwaters - Alleppey - Kochi

Day 1 : Kochi
Welcome to Kochi (Cochin) and the start of your holiday!
Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Perhaps enjoy a sunset cruise on the Arabian Sea.
Overnight - Kochi

Day 2 : Kochi - Breakfast
Formerly a princely state, This morning we enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town including the beautiful Parsi Synagogue built in 1568, the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1555 A.D. and St Francis' Church. A walking tour of Fort Cochin takes you through streets still graced with traces of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture. With the afternoon at leisure, perhaps watch the famous Keralan Kathakali dancers perform.
Overnight - Kochi

Day 3 : Kochi - Munnar
We leave Kochi behind and drive East to Munnar - the royal resort lazily on the verdant slopes of tea plantations. Munnar is a quaint little town that reminds one of the days of the Raj in its elegant splendour. Overnight - Munnar

Day 4 : Munnar - Periyar
After breakfast we take a short drive south to Periyar, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. Kumli, close to the sanctuary and where we’ll stay, is a pretty little town dotted with small spice and handicraft shops.
Overnight - Periyar

Day 5 : Periyar - Breakfast
There is plenty to do in and around Periyar - so we leave the choice to you. Perhaps enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot herds of wild elephants, or visit the lush nearby tea estates.
Overnight - Periyar

Days 6 & 7 : Periyar-Kumarakom - Breakfast
We drive to Kumarakom, perched on the eastern banks of Lake Vembanad. The heartland of Kerala’s famed backwaters, Kumarakom has changed little since the Middle Ages. This is an ideal place to chill-out for a few days. There is also a wonderful bird sanctuary, winter home to many migratory birds (some from as far away as Siberia!) which is worth a visit.
Overnight (2) – Kumarakom

Day 8 : Kerala Backwaters - Alleppey - Breakfast
This morning, we board a private rice-boat for a journey through the backwaters in and around Alleppey. Using tall bamboo poles to push the rice barge through the water - we cover a distance of approximately 20 kms. today! The boats are simply furnished and the on-board cook prepares meals using fresh provisions procured locally. We sail past colourful villages, stop for a swim and enjoy a sumptuous evening meal presented on banana leaves.
Overnight - Rice Boat

Day 9 : Backwaters - Kochi
Disembarking at Alleppey, we take a short drive to Kochi airport from where you’ll take your onward flight home.

WHAT TO BRING
- Camera
- Insect Repellant
- Hat
- Sunblock
- Swimwear
- Comfortable Footwear

INCLUDED IN PRICE
- What you see
- Kochi - including a sightseeing tour taking the Parsi Synagogue and the 16th century
- Dutch Palace
- Munnar Hill Station
- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Kumli
- Kumarakom and the Keralan backwaters
- Coastal Alleppey
- What you get
- 7 nights 3/4 star accommodation
- 1 night - Keralan Houseboat
- Breakfast daily, half board in Munnar (1 day), full board in & houseboat Kumarakom (3 days)
- Kumarakom and the Keralan backwaters
- Group welcome restaurant dinner
- Airport ‘Meet & Greet’ and departure transfer
- Boat ride on Lake Periyar OR visit to tea plantations
- Houseboat trip on Keralan backwaters
- All touring and excursions as per itinerary
- All entrance fees to sights included
- All transportation
- Escorted by tour leader for groups of 6 or more
- Local English speaking specialist guides for sites

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