Taste of Kerala

Day 01: Arrival Cochin

Arrive at Cochin from where your weeklong Taste of Kerala tour starts. Welcome on arrival at the airport/railway station and transfer to hotel. After lunch, take a tour across the Cochin Harbor that takes you to the Gateway of the Arabian Sea. Reach Fort Cochin and proceed for a sightseeing tour to Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and ancient Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Cochin - Munnar

Taste of Kerala tour today proceeds to Munnar, one of the most picturesque hill towns of Kerala. Enjoy panoramic views of sprawling cardamom and tea gardens en route. Check in to hotel/resort upon arrival and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Night stay at hotel.

Day 03: Munnar

After breakfast, leave for a city sightseeing tour. Start with a wildlife safari to Eravikulam National Park (16 km) and enjoy watching intriguing wildlife from close quarters. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, a popular picnic spot ideal for boating and horse riding and then proceed to Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady

Today you continue the Taste of Kerala tour with a morning drive to Thekkady, also known as Periyar, home to the famous wildlife sanctuary. Transfer to hotel/resort on arrival. Day free to relax. Take a boat ride along the serene Periyar Lake in the evening and witness the amusing antics of birds/animals at the shore. Spend the night at the hotel.

Day 05: Thekkady - Alleppey - Houseboat - Kumarakom

Today you will take an enchanting houseboat cruise to get the real taste of Kerala. After breakfast, drive to Alleppey to board a traditional houseboat (Kettuvallam) for an overnight cruise to Kumarakom. Enjoy panoramic views en route. Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.

Day 06: Kumarakom

Today morning, the houseboat cruise ends at Kumarakom and you drive to the lake resort. Check in upon arrival and spend the remaining day at leisure. Overnight at resort.

Day 07: Departure Cochin

Check out from the resort and transfer to Cochin airport/railway station to take the connecting flight/train back home or to onward journey. Taste of Kerala tour ends.

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