7 nights in Kerala

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- Return flights to Cochin
- Pre-payable airport/security taxes
- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 1 night 4* hotel accommodation in Cochin
- 2 nights 4* hotel accommodation in Munnar
- 1 night 4* hotel accommodation in Periyar
- 2 nights 4* hotel accommodation in Kumarakom
- 1 night on-board a house boat in Alleppey
- Breakfast daily
- Assistance of a guide
- Touring by air-conditioned vehicle

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Arrive Chennai

Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing of Cochin, a city till today influenced by medieval Portugal, Holland and England. You visit St. Francis Church, built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars where Vasco da Gama was buried for 14 years before his remains were transferred to Lisbon. His tombstone still stands. Nearby is the Mattancherry Palace or “Dutch Palace”. The central hall on the Ist floor was the coronation hall of the rajas of Cochin. Other rooms depict scenes from the Ramayana and Puranic legends connected with Hindu gods. Amazing are the Chinese fishing nets. These cantilevered fishing nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. They were introduced by traders from the courts of Kublai Khan. You also see the Jew City with the Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, with hand-painted, willow-pattern floor tiles brought from Canton in the mid-18th century by a Rabbi, who had trading interest in that city.  Overnight in cochin.

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Cochin-Munnar (By Surface, Approx 4.5 Hrs)
In the morning, check out of your hotel and drive to Munnar (5 hrs).One of the  Most popular hill stations in India,Munnar is situated at the confluence of three Mountain streams-Mudrapuhza,Nallathanni and Kundala.Rest of the day at leisure.Overnight in Munnar.

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Munnar
Full day at leisure to explore the hill station. Munnar town is located5200 ft above Sea level.The Sita devi lake, Mattupetty Lake and  Kundala Lake are memorable spots renowned for there Scenic beauty.Eravikulam national park is arare wild garden of rolling grasslands and evergreen tropical forests. Anamudi,the tallest peak in south India is located here. Top station is a picturesque place with laterite ,rocky mountains. Where the rare Neelakurinji flowers (which flower once in 12 years)are seen.Devikulam, Rajamalai,Pallivasal etc are other interesting places. Overnight in hotel.
 
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Munnar-Periyar (By Surface, Approx 4.5 Hrs)
After breakfast drive to Periyar National Park. This unique wildlife sanctuary is about 780 sq. km centered around an artificial lake fed by the Periyar River. Overngiht at hotel.
 
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Periyar-Kumarakom (By Surface, Approx 4.5 Hrs)
After the breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface. On arrival check-in at hotel.
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live There in flocks are a fascination for visitors.  The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands. In the evening enjoy the sunset boat cruise on the Vembanad lake provided by the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
 
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Kumarakom
Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
 
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Kumarakom – Alleppey
Morning check-out from the hotel and board a houseboat. Cruise towards Alleppey, the backwaters cruise takes off through a network of canals with a back drop of villages and coconut trees on the shores. Overnight on board the houseboat.
 
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Alleppey – Cochin (by surface, approx 1.5 hr)
Leave Cochin
Disembark the houseboat and transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination.         

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