Day 1- Arrive Cochin
Arrive
Cochin, meet
DAMASK ROSE representative at arrival hall & transfer
to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace
at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana.
The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The
St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica,
originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge
cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters
of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day 2- To Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom,
cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive
Periyar and check - in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the
peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations
Day 3- To Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. Afternoon
drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and check
- in at hotel.
Day 4- In Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi
Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Day 5- To Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts.
The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its
best
Day 6- To Alappuzha
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through
many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country
boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you
will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom
and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters,
sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples
in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your
Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the
backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh
water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day 7- To Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Trivandrum visiting The ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy
is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.Napier Museum
was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese
and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection
Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has
many shady and delightful walks.
Day 8- To Cape 
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian
mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9- Leave Trivandrum
You will be accompanied by a DAMASK ROSE representative to airport to board
flight for onward destination.
*End of our services*
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per
the list above.
Breakfast on all days.
All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever
applicable.
All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by air-conditioned
transport.
Services of an English speaking local guide.
Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver's allowance, parking etc.
Train fare as per the itinerary.
PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
Any airfare or airport tax
Tips, gratuities.
Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal
nature.
