You will be picked up from Cochin Airport or Ernakulam railway station and taken to the hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring the sights in and around Cochin, known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. It is one of the best natural harbors in the world and was an important place for trade with the British, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, and others. Places to visit in Cochin are the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, and St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. A place to stay for the night is set up in Cochin.
After breakfast, leave the hotel and drive to Munnar (4-hour drive). Munnar is located 1600 meters above sea level where three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale, meet. This beautiful hill station used to be a summer getaway for the British government in South India. Along the way, check out some waterfalls and pretty natural views. When you get to Munnar, check into the hotel. The Tea Museum shows the story and development of tea farms in Munnar. The entrance fee is Rs. 125 for each adult, and the museum is open for visitors until 5 PM. If you love plants, you should visit the Floriculture Centre in Munnar. Normally called the Rose Garden, it has more than a hundred types of flowers and plants that can be used for medicine. Open from 10 in the morning to 5 in the evening. It costs Rs. 30 for each person. *Entrance fees or activity costs are not included unless stated otherwise. A hotel room will be booked for one night.
After breakfast, explore the local sights for the day. Munnar is located where three mountain streams meet: Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale. It is 1600 meters high. This beautiful hill town used to be the summer getaway for the British government in South India. In Munnar, you can see places like Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, and Echo Point. In the afternoon, head to Rajamalai, where you can see the rare mountain goats called "Nilgiri Thars. There is a sleeping area at Munnar.
After breakfast, leave the hotel in Munnar and drive to Alleppey, which is 172 kilometers away. The trip from Munnar to Alleppey usually takes about 4 hours and 50 minutes. When you arrive in Munnar, get ready for a magical overnight trip on beautifully decorated houseboats in the backwaters. Check-in is at 1:00 PM, and the cruise begins with lunch. As you enjoy your time on these luxury boats, look around and take in the sights. You'll see unique things like Chinese fishing nets, rice fields, people making coconut products, simple homes, old temples, and tall coconut trees swaying in the breeze. Food will be provided on the plane. Stay overnight on a houseboat.
After breakfast, leave the House Boat or Hotel and go to Cochin Airport or the train station (depending on where you're going) for your flight or train back home. You will feel happy about the nice holiday you had in God's Own Country.
