India – introduction

A country with a rich and colorful history, India is home to some of the world’s most fascinating cultures. India is a country located in South Asia and the capital of India is New Delhi. The Government of India, the Constitutional Republic represents a highly diverse population of thousands of ethnic groups and the many languages spoken in the country.

India is a country that attracts millions of tourists every year and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. These visitors are attracted to its natural beauty and cultural heritage. It has many historic sites as well like the Taj Mahal, Golden Temple, Red Fort, etc.

Day 01 Arrival Cochin

Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and you would be transferred to your hotel. Freshen up and proceed for half-day Kochi sightseeing. Visit Fort Kochi and Mattancherry island, which consists of Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace also known as Dutch Palace, Famous Chinese Fishing nets, St. Francis church and local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Return to the hotel and Overnight at Cochin.

Day 02 Cochin – Munnar (120 kms / approx. 4 hr one-way)

After breakfast, drive to Munnar. Munnar is a tea plantation region and a renowned Hill station in the plantation highlands of Kerala offering guests an experience of misty climate and a relaxed stay around the tea plantations. Upon Arrival check-in and rest for the day. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 03 Munnar

After breakfast explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Eco Point and Flower Garden. Evening explore local market for shopping and Return to the hotel. Overnight in Munnar.

Day 04 Munnar – Thekkady (100 kms / approx. 3 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) Post check-in enjoy sightseeing tour of Periyar. Set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. They can be witnessed bathing and swimming here. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake to view and return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 05 Thekkady – Alleppey (139 kms / approx. 4 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat on arrival. Alleppey, “Venice of the East” has a large network of backwater canals that meander through the town, surrounding villages and Vembanad Lake. Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerela, while you stay in the houseboat. Overnight stay on houseboat.

Day 06 Alleppey – Cochin Departure (83 kms / approx. 2.5 hrs)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.

 

HOTELS OFFERED:

 

City	Nights	CATEGORY A	CATEGORY B	Meal Plan
Cochin	1	Gokulam Park Hotel, Superior Room	Radisson Blu Hotel, Superior Room	Bed & Breakfast
Munnar	2	Gokulam Park Munnar, Deluxe Room	Blanket Hotell & Spa, Blanket Camellia	Bed & Breakfast
Thekkady	1	The Elephant Court, Patio	The Mountain Courtyard, Tamarind Room	Bed & Breakfast
Alleppey	1	Premium HouseBoat	Premium HouseBoat	Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

VALIDITY: 01st April – 30th September 2026

 

PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:

• 05 nights’ accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent
• Assistance at the airport.
• All ground transportation and sightseeing strictly as per above itinerary by private tourist vehicle by – AC Sedan (1-2 pax) / AC Innova Crysta (3-4 pax)
• 1 Kathakali Show in Cochin
• 1 Boat ride in Periyar Lake on sharing basis
• Spice plantation at Thekkady
• Monument entry Fees strictly as per itinerary only
• English Speaking Guide for sightseeing tours (1 Half Day Cochin + 1 full Day Munnar + 1 half Day Thekkady)
• Drivers’ allowances, toll taxes and Govt. Service Tax

 

PACKAGE EXCLUSIONS:

• Air tickets and airport taxes
• Any meal other than specified above.
• Optional activities are subject to availability. Charges additional.
• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, drinks, liquor, tips to guides / drivers etc.
• Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monuments
• Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to increase in land arrangements, which may come into effect
• Any other costs NOT mentioned under “Includes” header

 

NOTE:

• Rooms & Rates are subject to availability at the time of booking:
• Hotel Check in 1400hrs and check out 1200hrs
• Rooms in Munnar and Thekkady will be Non-AC
• Jewish Synagogue closed on Friday/Saturday/Jewish Holidays,
• Mattanchery Palace will be closed on Friday
• Eravikulam National Park will be closed in the month of February & March and Tata Tea Museum will be closed on Monday
• Houseboat Check in time: 12.30 pm, Check out time: 9.30 am.
• Air condition in deluxe category houseboat will be ON only from 9pm to 6.00 am. Day time
• AC in Deluxe houseboat will be provided at additional cost payable directly as per actual
• Houseboat will remain in anchored position from 06 pm onwards.
• In the event of circumstances/situations such as road blockage due to strike/agitation, natural calamities, sickness evacuation, delay/cancellation of train/flight etc. Also, due to monsoon rains and extreme weather patterns journey time can vary enormously at all times of year, which is beyond our control.