Fascinating Kerala

6 Days & 5 Nights

Incredible India is more than a country – it’s a multicultural subcontinent with dozens of languages and religions. And nowhere is this diversity more evident than in the exotic south. With the Arabian Sea to the west, the Western Ghats towering in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features and an equable climate. With tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, Kerala is a destination that will capture your heart. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Kochi: Sightseeing tour with visits to the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the synagogue, St Francis’s Church and Santa Cruz Basilica as well as the famous Chinese fishing nets

Day 1 : ARRIVAL KOCHI Meet your tour representatives on arrival at Kochi International Airport, from where you’ll be escorted to the hotel by our airport coordinator. Kochi, which was formerly known as Cochin, is one of the most culturally diverse cities in India, with ancient Christian and Jewish communities as well as more traditional Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist ones. Its colonial past has also bequeathed a heritage that features Portuguese, Dutch and British culture and architecture. In the afternoon, explore the town’s historic districts. Our walking tour will take us to Jew Town, where we can see the Pardesi Synagogue (Closed on Fridays & Saturdays); the Mattancherry Palace, known locally as the Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays); Fort Kochi, reminiscent of European streets and houses; the Chinese Fishing Nets on the northern shore of Fort Kochi; and St Francis Church, near a typical English village green. Enjoy some time observing the fishermen working the nets as the sunsets. In the evening, enjoy a one-hour Kathakali dance show - the ancient and intriguing dance form of Kerala. Overnight in Kochi. Day 2 : KOCHI – MUNNAR (210km – 5.5 hrs) Take to the road after breakfast at the hotel, driving inland to Munnar, about 1,600 meters above sea level in the Western Ghats mountain range. Pass lush and verdant landscapes, which become progressively more beautiful the higher you climb. On the way, we stop at Athirappilly Falls, some of the most impressive waterfalls in India. These magnificent falls on the Chalakudy River are located at the entrance to the Sholayar hill range. Dropping from a height of 25 m , it is the biggest waterfall in Kerala. During the monsoon season, the water rises, gaining power, and the streams merge to lend the falls the nickname of ‘The Niagara of India’. Admire the spectacular Sholayar hills and a knockout view of the waterfalls from the viewpoint. Continue to Munnar, and after checking in at the hotel, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring the market of this quaint little hill station at your leisure. Also worth a gander are the street food kiosks, very popular among the locals.Overnight in Munnar.