Description
The small state of Kerala, which represents just 1% of the land mass, is considered to be one of India's most beautiful state. It is a very rural state with most of the population living in villages but is culturally and scenically diverse. Kerala has two national parks, ten wildlife sanctuaries and two bird sanctuaries.

Tour Itenanrry
Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN
Arrive Cochin and upon arrival transfer to hotel

Day 02 COCHIN TO MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar ( 3 - 4 hrs drive ) and upon arrival transfer to hotel. Munnar is at 1800 mts and the highest place in South India. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 03 MUNNAR
After breakfast proceed for the local sightseeing of Munnar covering Eravaikulam National Park, Mattupatti Dam and enjoy boat ride in the lake, later visit to the town and buy variety of tea leaves. Overnight Stay at hotel.

Day 04 MUNNAR - KUMARAKOM
After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom and upon arrival check in to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy backwater country. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05 KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPY
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey to board the houseboat at around 12.00 noon. Your own personal crew drives the boat into the backwaters and anchors in a serene location for lunch prepared on the boat at your taste. After lunch you sail past the numerous canals passing extensive paddy fields, villages etc. We leave the following morning at 10.00 am after breakfast . Overnight at houseboat.

Day 06 ALLEPPY - COCHIN
After breakfast proceed to Cochin for city tour of cochin, a city built around a cluster of many Islands. It has a European sprit and the architure has influences of the Portuguese, Dutch and the English. One of India's oldest church St. Francis is situated here and it is here that Vascodagama was buried in 1524. Close by the church there is a basilica of santa cruse, which was made in 1902.

In the South East of fort Cochin is Mattancherry and is used to be the Dutch palace. In the South of Fort Cochin is the Jewish Synagogue of 16th century. There is an Island called Bolgatty and it is here the palace of the Dutch Governor is situated. Kathakali is the traditional dance of Kerala . Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 COCHIN
This day free at leisure . After Dinner drive to airport for onward Flight.