Duration : 08 Days / 07 Nights
Destination : Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife) – Allepey Houseboat – Kumarakom - Cochin
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin airport you will be met by our company representative who will take you to your hotel pre-booked hotel in a coach/car. Rest of the day free for relax and leisure. In the evening enjoy traditional Kathakali Dance Show at a local theater. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin to Munnar drive
Morning after breakfast go for half day guided city tour of Cochin. Cochin is referred as the Gateway to God’s own country, Kerala. Cochin is a colonial name, and original name is Kochi. The interesting places to be visited are Chinese Fishing Net (These Chinese Fishing nets were brought by the traders from the Chinese ruler Kublai’s Khan Court), Jewish Synagogue (constructed in the year 1568 AD and is well ornamented by the Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers) and Dutch Palace (It is the creation of the Portuguese but later in the 17th century it was presented to the King of Kochi). After sightseeing tour in Cochin drive to Munnar. A beautiful hill station filled with tea and spice plantation, Munnar was once the summer retreat of the British Empire in India. Upon arrival in Munnar check into the pre-booked hotel. Comfortable night stay at the hotel.
Day 03 : Munnar
Today after breakfast full day sightseeing tour in Munnar, pay visit to Kundale Tea 
Plantation, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajmalai Park and High Range Club. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 04 : Munnar to Thekkady drive
Leave Munnar this morning and head to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Thekkady), which is surrounded by the high mountains of the Western Ghats. This Sanctuary is famous for the Tigers but apart from Tigers you can also see herd of elephants. On arrival at Thekkady check into the jungle resort. Evening enjoy jungle walk into the wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 05 : Thekkady to Allepey drive
Morning take a boat ride into the jungle and then drive to Alleppey where you embark your Deluxe Air-conditioned Houseboat which sails on the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, taking you to some of the typical Kerala village where you can have the first hand experience of Kairali culture. See how toddy is tapped from the coconut tree, and how ropes are made ofcoir. The house boat has all the modern facilities with well fitted wash room and cozy bed room. Meals and overnight stay at your Houseboat.
Day 06 : Allepey to Kumarakom drive
Morning head to Kumarakom, paradise on Kerala 
backwaters dotted with a number of beautiful backwater resorts. It is situated on the Vembanad Lake engulfed with mangrove forests and nestling in the coconut groves. One can have an exhilarating experience by taking boating and fishing activities. Kumarakom is also considered to be the ornithologist’s paradise due to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. On arrival check into one of the beautiful resorts booked for your stay. Rest of the day free to enjoy the facilities of the resort.
Day 07 : Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast take a 2 hours country boat cruise to a nearby village. Enjoy walk in the village and have local food during the lunch time (included in the tour). Later come back to your resort in Kumarakom for relaxed time and night stay.
Day 08 : Kumarakom to Cochin airport drive
After morning breakfast you will be transferred to the Cochin airport to board your flight for back home/ next destination.
Fixed departures dates for Spice, Tea and Backwaters in 2011-2012
| Departure date |
Tour code |
Tour Price |
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| 17 April’2011 |
MAXSTB 04 |
On Request |
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| 18 September’2011 |
MAXSTB 11 |
On Request |
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| 14 March’2012 |
MAXSTB 21 |
On Request |
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Important remarks :
- Extension to Mumbai & Goa OR other South India destinations is available on request with this tour at additional cost.
- This tour can also be combined with our Golden Triangle Tour (07 days) and North India Delight (10 days) of South India.
- This tour can be booked even for independent travel for which separate cost and booking policy will apply
- Independent extension tour to other destination is available on request.
Package inclusions :-
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by air conditioned coach/car
- Excellent hotels for stay in all cities
- Daily buffet breakfast in the hotels
- Buffet dinners in the hotels / city restaurants
- Air conditioned transport services by coach/car for the entire tour
- Services of excellent English speaking tour guides for sightseeing
- Boat ride in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Short trekking into the wildlife sanctuary
- Kathakali Dance Show and Martial Art Show at Cochin (Subject to availability)
- One night stay on a deluxe air conditioned houseboat with all meals, tea/coffee
- Village tour by country boat cruise from Kumarakom
- including local food during lunch
- All presently applicable taxes and surcharge on above services
Package does not include:
International air tickets, Visa, Travel insurance, Monument entry fee, Lunches, Personal expenses, Telephone/laundry/drinks bills, any other expenses incurred due to any unforeseen/unwanted circumstances Or any other services which is not a part of our above inclusions.
Hotel list for Spice, Tea and Backwaters - Fixed Departure Tour
