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Kerala Back Water
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Backwater & Spices Of Kerala
Tour from $1,049 / person (excluding international flight)
16 days / 15 nights
If you want nature and relaxation. Our tour on the way to backwaters and spices in Kerala is ideal for you. Stay in the houseboat in Alleppey and discover the most sublime landscapes of Kerala.
Cities to visit: Bangalore – Mysore – Ooty – Coonoor – Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Marari Beach – Cochin
Day 01 :- Bangalore Arrival in Bangalore. Welcome by our local representative and transfer to the hotel. |
Day 02 :- Mysore Start your trip to India with a departure for Mysore. On the way visit the Somnathpur temple. Settling in Mysore. Visit to the Chamundi temple. In the evening, Ayurvedic massage and relaxation. |
Day 03 :- Mysore Visit to the Mysore Palace. The palace of the Maharaja of Mysore is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in India. Its construction dates from 1912 when it was rebuilt on the ruins of the old palace (devastated by a fire in 1897). The work was managed by a British architect: Henry Irwin. Several styles were mixed, including Indo-Muslim, Oriental and Dravidian art. Then discovery of the Devraja markets. |
Day 04 :- OOTY Departure for Ooty. Settling in Ooty. Visit to tea plantations and St. Stephen’s Church. In the evening, visit the city of Ooty. |
Day 05 :- Coonoor Departure for a short hike to admire the magnificent panoramas and discovery of the tea plantations. Departure by small train “Toy Train” for the journey to Coonoor. Settling at Coonoor. |
Day 06 :- Cochin Departure for Cochin to continue your trip to India. Visit to the synagogue and the Jewish quarter. In the evening, Kathakali dance show then discovery of the Fort Kochi district. |
Day 07 :- Cochin Departure for the visit of the Dutch palace, the Saint-François church, the Santa Cruz basilica then visit Fort Kochi and discovery of Chinese fishing nets. |
Day 08 :- Munnar Departure for Munnar. Settling in Munnar. Visit to the Tata Tea Museum, tea museum. In the evening, stroll in the town of Munnar. |
Day 09 :- Munnar Departure for a hike to discover the tea plantations, the Pothamedu viewpoint and the Atthukad Falls. |
Day 10 :- Thekkady Departure for Thekkady, a small village in the Periyar reserve. At the end of the afternoon, visit the Manayath Héritage spice plantation |
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Day 11 :- Thekkady Walking tour, half-day discovery in the Periyar reserve with a professional English-speaking guide. At the end of the afternoon, 30-minute elephant ride in the forest. |
Day 12 :-Alleppey Departure for Alleppey. Installation in a houseboat. Navigation on the backwater canals and discovery of the surrounding villages. |
Day 13 :- Marari Beach Departure for Marari beach. Installation at Marai Beach. Free time on the beaches of Mararikulam. |
Day 14 :- Marari Beach Day on Mararikulam beach. |
Day 15 :- Cochin Day on Mararikulam beach. In the evening, transfer to the hotel near Cochin International Airport. |
Day 16 :- Return Transfer to the airport for the return flight . |
Bengaluru
Mysore
Ooty
Coonoor
Cochin
Munnar
Thekkady
Alleppey
Kerala Backwater
The Kerala backwaters is the rather unappealing name given to the peaceful and picturesque palm-lined network of lagoons, lakes, rivers, and canals that run inland from the coast of Kerala, from Kochi (Cochin) to Kollam (Quilon) in India. The main entry point, situated between Kochi and Kollam, is Alleppey (Alappuzha)
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- A private air-conditioned vehicle, adapted to the number of participants (parking fees, gasoline, road taxes, and tolls included).
- An experienced English-speaking driver.
- Accommodation in a “double” room, taxes and breakfast included.
- Boat safari at Periyar reserve.
- Half-day walking tour in the Periyar reserve.
- Night full board on a House Boat in Alleppey.
- Entrance tickets for the Kathakali show.
- The Ooty – Coonoor train journey.
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flights.
- Airport taxes.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Entrances to monuments and sites to visit.
- Visa fees.
- The drinks.