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A Portrait of South India 2011-12

Day 01:
Cochin
 
On arrival at the Cochin airport, you are greeted by our Tour Executive and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Cochin or explore the local markets.
 
Overnight stay at Cochin.
 
Day 02:
Cochin
 
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Cochin.  
 
During City tour visit the Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the common- wealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco da Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it.
 
Overnight at Hotel.
 
Day 03:
Cochin – Alleppey – Cochin:
By Surface: 60 Km 1 Hrs,
 
After breakfast drive to Alleppey, reach and Proceed to the backwaters of Alleppey where you will board the Traditional Houseboat, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters for a memorable day & night cruise. The boat will take you through the virgin villages of Kuttanad - the only location in Kerala situated below sea level.
 
Cruise through the backwaters.
 
Lunch will be served on board.
 
Travelling through the backwaters of Kerala is a marvellous experience with the simple, unique pleasures it offers. Life on your houseboat will be interrupted by delightful surprises. Flocks of graceful ducks; small restaurants on the banks which offer delicious kapa (boiled tapioca) and fried karimeen (a kind of fresh water fish); women in little canoes selling tender coconuts; the song of the cuckoo; the heady fragrance of rich green paddy fields..... A journey with no traffic jam! An experience to breathe life back into your engine!
 
Fringing the coast of Kerala and winding far inland is a vast network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals. These backwaters represent a unique geological formation and are the basis of a distinct lifestyle.
 
Travelling through the backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to Kerala.
 
Late in the afternoon drive back to Cochin. Reach and relax. Early in the morning our company representative will give you transfer to the airport for the flight to Home.
 
Day 04:
Cochin – Home:
EK 533 at 04:35