Arrive, at Kochi airport.

Kochi- commercial capital of Kerala and the most cosmopolitan of the state’s cities, Cochin or Kochi have long been eulogized in tourist literature as the ‘Queen of the Arabian Sea.’ Strategically located on the east - west sea route, Cochin is Kerala’s major port, boasting of one of the finest natural harbors in the world. With its wealth of historical associations and its setting on a cluster of islands and narrow peninsula, the city of Kochi perfectly reflects the eclecticism of Kerala.

Meet & Assist: Our representative will be waiting at the airport to welcome the guest, holding a signage. As you exit the airport, you will be met & transferred to your hotel, where you stay for 2 nights.

Evening visit Cochin Culture Centre to witness a Kathakali Dance Performance by local artists.

Kathakali represents a synthesis of all that is best in dance, drama and music and has been recognized by connoisseurs of art, the world over as a `total art form of immense sophistication and power’. It is the impression created by make-up and the costumes that make Kathakali a visual par excellence. You will witness the Kathakali artists readying themselves up with the make up for the final performance. Costume is elaborate with the face painted up. Great importance is laid on the Vesham or make-up, which are of five types - Pacha, Kathi, Thadi, Kari and Minukku.

The pomp and magnificence of Kathakali is partly due to its decor part of which is the kireetam or huge headgear and the kanchukam the oversized jackets, and a long skirt worn over a thick padding of cushions. The identity of the actor is completely mutilated to create a super human being of larger-than-life proportion.

Meals included: None

Overnight: Hotel

Morning sightseeing tour of Kochi

Visit St. Francis Church, the oldest church constructed by the Europeans in India. Built by the Portuguese in 1510, it housed the remains of Vasco da Gama for 14 years before it was transferred to Lisbon. His tombstone can be seen inside the church.

Later visit the Chinese fishing nets. The cantilevered fishing nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. The long rows of Chinese Nets silhouetted against the sunset present a spectacular sight of Cochins waterfront. These are large nets, which hang from bamboo or teak posts, still used by the local fishermen of Fort Cochin.

Afternoon at leisure.

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Hotel

Breakfast at hotel.

Later drive to Munnar covering a distance of 140kms in 3½ hrs. approximately.

Munnar is a magnificent hill station in the Western Ghats at about 5000 feet above sea level and is the major center of Kerala's tea industry. It is surrounded by about 30 tea estates, amongst the highest in the world and a forest that is still rich in wildlife that continues to survive the increasing commercial use of the hills. The luxuriant forest is hung with pepper vines. The hills around Munnar are covered with the rare Neelakurunji plant giving it a wonderful look, especially when the flowers bloom to cover the entire mountain range. It is said that this exotic plant flowers every 12 years.

Arrive at Munnar by this afternoon and check in to your hotel for 2 nights.

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Hotel

Breakfast at hotel

Munnar is one of the fascinating hill stations in South India and famous for its hypnotic greenery, beautiful mountain scenery, calmness and cool refreshing air. Munnar is at the merging of three rivers and three mountain streams converging together. Munnar is also famous for the best tea estates in the world and over 30 tea plantations are there in and around Munnar.

Explore plantation & Tea Museums of Munnar & surroundings.

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Hotel

Drive to Kumarakom (160kms/ 4 hrs. approximately).

Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands that have been converted into a number of tourist resorts, and is part of the Kuttanad region. Kumarakom is an unbelievable beautiful paradise. The blue backwaters and the surface of Vembanad Lake reflect the azure sky. The amazing shades of green of the vegetation that include mangroves, coconut palms, and paddy fields cover the verdant countryside. Channels and waterways wind their way through this green paradise. Water lilies and lotuses bloom in the water and birds from the bird sanctuary on Vembanad Lake call as they fly across the clear tropical sky.

Arrive in Kumarakom and check in to your hotel for an overnight.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy resort facilities Spa activities.

Optional- Ayurveda / Spa therapies Ayurveda, pronounced ‘eye-yer-vay-duh’, is the art of healthy living that enables you to create harmony in daily life by applying self-knowledge and self-care. The word comes from the Sanskrit language and literally means ‘Science of Life’. Inherent in Ayurveda principles is the concept that you are capable of taking charge of your own life and healing.

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Hotel

In time transfer to Kochi airport to connect flight for  onward destination.

The Land cost includes

• 05 night’s accommodation on Twin / Double share at hotels on bed & breakfast basis.
• Transport using an air-conditioned Medium car as per the itinerary.
• Service of English speaking locally appointed guide in during sightseeing as per programme in Cochin & Munnar.
• Entrance fee to monuments in Munnar &  Cochin.
• All presently applicable taxes on hotels & transportation.

The Land cost does not includes -

• Expenses of personal nature like personal gratuities, telephone charges, laundry, spa activities, drinks, etc.
• Any meals (Lunch & Dinner) not included in the program other than mentioned.
• Beverages during meals.
• Any airfare, visa fee, airport tax and any kind of insurance.
• Any Camera / Video Fees at the monuments.