Magical Kerala Monsoon Tour From Cox & Kings

Day - 1 - Arrive Kochi - On to Athirapally (78 km / approx. 3 hour drive)

Welcome to your 'Magical Kerala' tour! Upon arrival at the Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kochi. On arrival, check-in into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities. You can explore the local market or take a harbour cruise or even watch a Kathakali Dance performance on your own. Overnight in Kochi.

Day - 2 - On to Munnar tour(130kms / approx. 4 hour drive)

After breakfast, proceed to see the Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace (closed on Friday) and the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturday and Sunday and any other day, if announced), the oldest living Synagogue in the world. Later, proceed on a drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar, a popular gateway retreat during the British Raj which is surrounded by lush green tea estates. On arrival, check into your hotel. The evening is at leisure for independent activities. Overnight in Munnar.

Day - 3 - In Munnar

Today morning visit Old Munnar, which includes the charming old Christ Church with its original fourteen rows of wooden pews. Also, visit Mattupetty Lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam there. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful hill station on your own. Overnight in Munnar.

Day - 4 - On to Kumarakom tour (130kms / approx. 4 hour drive)

After breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom which is a popular tourist destination located near the city of Kottayam, famous for its backwater tourism. It is set in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake which is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala. On arrival, check-in into the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Kumarakom.

Day - 5 - On to Marari (43kms / approx. 1 hour drive)

Early morning you will visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where many species of migratory birds visit (On direct payment basis). Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to Marari is a peaceful place to relax and unwind. The name Marari is shortened from Mararikulam, a small and sleepy fisherman's village. The rest of the day is at leisure for independent activities, you can explore Marari Beach (On your own).Overnight in Marari.

Day - 6 - Depart Marari - On to Kochi (42kms / approx. 1 hour drive )

Today, bid farewell to your 'Magical Kerala ' tour as you are transferred to Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station for your onward journey.