Splendid Tour to Backwaters of Kerala 7N 8D is a popular tour package in the southern region of India. The package includes all major famous and beautiful tourist destinations. This itinerary includes Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, and Alleppey. The package is specially designed to give you the best experience of your trip.
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin (Kochi)
Your arrival at the Cochin Airport or Railway Station will be greeted by our representative and drop you to the hotel. Cochin is the most popular city of Kerala and also known as "Queen of the Arabian Sea”. Stay overnight in the hotel at Cochin.
Day 2: Cochin Sightseeing
After having breakfast, you will explore the most popular tourist destinations in this coastal city. Most of the monuments have the influence of Portuguese, Dutch and British in their architecture. You will visit Jewish Synagogue-built in 1568, the St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, also known as Mattancherry Palace. You will see the murals, Palanquins, and other ancient stuff. You can explore the markets where you can shop for high-quality nuts, spices, and handicrafts. Return to the hotel and stay overnight in Cochin.
Day 3: Cochin-Munnar
In the morning, you will proceed to Munnar. Munnar is a hill town of the southern region of India which considers as extremely beautiful. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Further, you will visit Mattupetty Dam, Anamudi, Attukad Waterfall. Later, you can explore the old markets of Munnar. Return to the hotel to stay overnight.
Day 4: Munnar Sightseeing
Post breakfast, you will go to explore the Eravikulam National Park. Enjoy the jungle safari in the amazing national park to enjoy the glimpse of rare mountain goats, the Nilgiri Tahr, leopard, Indian bison, Tiger, leopard, etc. Later you will visit Nayamakad Waterfall, Carmelagiri Elephant Park, C.S.I Christ Church and Lockhart Tea Museum, etc. Return to the hotel to stay overnight in Munnar.
Day 5: Munnar - Periyar
After having breakfast, you will leave for Periyar to explore Periyar National Park, famous as tiger and elephant reserve. On arrival, you will check into a jungle lodge. In the evening, you will go to enjoy bird watching along with boat ride on the Periyar Lake where you can spot various species of birds. Stay overnight in the lodge.
Day 6: Periyar- Kumarakom
Post breakfast, you will leave for Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a very renowned tourist destination, which has Lake Vembanad in its background. On arrival, check into a hotel, take rest for some time and have lunch. Further, you will go to enjoy a boat ride on the lake where you might spot some exotic species of birds along with the beautiful natural environs. Later in the evening, you can explore nature around or you can go shopping for beautiful handicrafts. Return to the hotel and stay overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 7: Kumarakom–Alleppey
After having breakfast in the morning, you will depart to Alleppey. Alleppey is famous for its houseboats cruises in the backwaters and attracts a large number of visitors. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the boathouse. Later you will visit Alappuzha Beach, Vembanad, Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, Alappuzha lighthouse and Jain temple. Stay overnight in Alleppey.
Day 8: Alleppey - Cochin, and Departure
Amazing tour ends here and you will be transferred to Cochin airport to catch a flight to your onward destination.