Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Amazing Ten Days

Day 01: Arrive Kochi
Arrival at Cochin meet and assistance at the railway station by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Half day sight seeing of Cochin by boat. Over night stay at hotel.

Day 02: Kochi to Munnar (By Road 130 km in 4 hr)
Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Enjoy boating in the afternoon. Overnight stay at hotel at Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar - Anamudi - Munnar
Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar - Periyar ( By Road 110 km in 3 hr. )
Morning, proceed to Periyar . Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight stay at Periyar.

Day 05: Periyar
Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay at Periyar.

Day 06: Periyar - Kumarakom ( By Road 130 km in 4 hr. )
Early morning proceed to Kumarakom. Reach and visit the Bird Sanctuary. Proceed to the Vembanand Lake.

Check into a traditional houseboat of Kerala Style and go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppy. Overnight at Houseboat.

Day 07: House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat.

Day 08: Alleppey
Disembark the boat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey.
Check in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Overnight at Alleppy.

Day 09 : Kochi
After breakfast proceed to Kochi. Reach and spend the day shopping. In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight at Kochi.

Day 10 : Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Visit Shiva Temple and transfer to airport/railway station according to the timings of flight/train.

The meeting of the earth and the clouds is a kind of love-making."


Monsoon brings you everything fresh.The word Monsoon itself makes a person cheerful and happy. Monsoon, the season of raindrops and rainbow is a very special season of the year.The meeting of the earth and the clouds is a kind of love-making."

As you can see, the magic of the monsoon season has fascinated people from the earliest times to the present day. No, the rains don't lash down all day long. There will be heavy rain for about an hour or two and afterwards lots of warm Kerala sunshine when you can catch up on your sun tan, lounge by the pool or do some sightseeing.

Monsoon holidays to the scenic destinations in Kerala that blossom into a spectacular beauty and greenery. The monsoon in Kerala is sorefreshing, starts from June to September. Get wet, splash and swim or wade through knee deep waters, sail paper boats, or try out an Ayurveda vacation during monsoon. During your tour to Kerala in the monsoon season, the places that you can cover are Alappuzha, Kochi, Kumarkom, Thekkady, Munnar, Cherai.
This season of rainbows and raindrops is certainly not to be wasted indoors. The very special season of the year, Monsoon brings everything to you fresh. The washed streets and the fresh leaves seem to smile with you. Monsoons are certainly not getting all packed in rain coats, Monsoons are fun time. Getting wet, splashing and swimming or wading through knee deep waters, sailing paper boats are some little deeds you may indulge in. You may try out an Ayurveda vacation in the monsoons too.

The best way to rejuvenate your soul and replenish your body, Ayurvedic is a great option for monsoons. The kaleidoscopic state of Kerala beckons the tourists in monsoons for a marvelous holiday. The backwaters of Kerala are full and flowing in the monsoons. A ferry trip takes you to the tropical paradise with the monsoon washed gorgeous greens steal your heart. The colourful environments add spring to the feet of the tourists. Nature trails are the best bet for nature lovers and general tourists alike.

Into each life some rain must fall no matter when and where! But to see a place rain-drenched and wrapped in a green cover - you must come to Munnar. It is simply stunning. High up in the hills of Munnar, the monsoon brings a kind of magic to all the senses. Not many people dare visit a hill station in the rains, but at Munnar, it’s worth the effort.