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“Backwater Magic Tour – South India - Kerala”

The Itinerary given below is just a suggested Itinerary as per our experience. The location and duration of tour/stay at a particular place can be change as per your requirement. This Itinerary, according to us is an Ideal Itinerary for the particular location mentioned.

Tour Duration : 10 nights / 11 days.

Places Covered : Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Periyar – Kottayam - Kumarakom - Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kanyakumari.

Suggested Itinerary :

-	Day 01 : Cochin
	Arrive Cochin airport /Rly. Station. Transfer to Hotel Presidency. Cochin is in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and Backwaters; the city of Kochi perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala. Evening go for Kathakali Show. Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala, which dates from the 17th century and is rooted in Hindu mythology. Kathakali has a unique combination of literature, music, painting, acting and dance. Stay overnight.

-	Day 02 : Cochin
	Morning after breakfast full day Cochin sightseeing covering Willington Island, Bolgatty Palace, Chinese Fishing nets etc. Evening go shopping at Marine Drive. Stay Overnight.

-	Day 03 : Cochin to Munnar
	Depart for Munnar (135 kms. / 3.5 Hrs.). Arrive Munnar & check in Hotel. Munnar offers spectacular views of the craggy peaks, manicured tea estates, picturesque towns and winding lanes. Go for a stroll in Tea Estates. Evening free at leisure. Dinner. Stay overnight.

-	Day 04 : Munnar
	Morning after Breakfast go on a Full day S/S covering Top Station, Mattuputty Dam, Echo Point etc. & Tata Tea Estates around Munnar. After Lunch go for sightseeing. Evening free. Dinner. Stay overnight at hotel.

-	Day 05 : Munnar
	After Breakfast go for a H/D day Munnar S/S. Rest of the free at leisure. Dinner. Stay overnight.

-	Day 06 : Munnar to Thekkady
	After Breakfast Depart for Thekkady (125 kms. / 3 Hrs). Arrive & check in Hotel. Evening enjoy facilities at the Hotel. Dinner. Stay overnight.

-	Day 07 : Thekkady to Kottayam to Alleppey
	After Breakfast Half-Day s/s of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Depart for Kottayam (150 kms / 3.5 Hrs). . Go for a backwater ride. Transfer to Alleppey by boat. Arrive & check in Hotel. Dinner. Stay overnight.

-	Day 08 : Alleppey to Kovlam
	After Breakfast depart for Trivandrum / Kovalam (185 kms. / 4 Hrs.). Arrive & check in at Resort. Lunch. Evening free at leisure at the World famous Kovalam Beach. Dinner. Stay overnight.

-	Day 09 : Kovlam
	After breakfast day free at hotel. Enjoy a beach walk in the evening at the palm fringed Light House beach. Stay Overnight.

-	Day 10 : Kovlam to Kanyakumari & back
	After Breakfast full day excursion to Kanyakumari (85 kms. / 2 Hrs.). Enroute visit Padbhmasawamy Temple. Afternoon go for sightseeing of Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Triveni Sangam. Evening back to Kovalam. Stay overnight.

-	Day 011 : Trivandrum
	After breakfast check out of the hotel & transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station. Tour ends with sweet memories.

Tour Cost : On Request

Accommodation :

We can provide accommodation in hotel starting from 2 Star to 5 Star Deluxe Category as per your requirements.

Transportation :

We can provide you a AC or NON AC Vehicle depending on no. of persons travelling. The Vehicle and the Driver that we provide remains with you throughout the Tour.

Meals :

We can make arrangement for your meals in the hotels that you stay in as per your requirement. Meal Plans generally offered by most of the standard hotels are :

1.	Continental Plan (CP)	Includes Room + Breakfast.
2.	Modified American Plan (MAP)	Includes Room + Breakfast + Lunch or Dinner.
3.	American Plan (AP)	Includes Room + Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.

Generally most of the standard hotels arrange Buffet Breakfast and Lunch/Dinner. At times when Such Buffet arrangement is not made by the hotel for any reasons, Guests are requested for place Order from the Fixed Menu. Rules and Regulation of the hotels apply.

Tour Cost : On Request