Cultural South With Goa Tour

Day 1: Arrive Goa

Transfer to the airport to connect flight to Goa. Upon arrival, the guests will be met & transferred to the hotel.
GOA - It's 450 years under Portuguese domination produced a unique, syncretic blend of East and West. Rest of the day at leisure. 
Dinner and overnight at hotel .

Day 2: Goa 

Fullday sightseeing our Goa - Visit Old Goa, the most important Cathedrals and churches - namely Se-Cathedral, Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Catherine's Church, Arch of Vice Roy of Goa. Miramar Beach - This is the only beach close to any city and has a good view of the river Mandovi flowing into the sea. Also visit Dona Paula fishing village which is a small village at the tip of Panaji, the place has a very good viewpoint and a monument at the same place. Overnight at hotel

Day 3: Goa 

Full day at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the facilities of the resort. Dinner & overnight at the hotel

Day 4:  Depart Goa

Transfer to the airport for flight to Delhi or Mumbai

Day 5: Arrive Cochin

Late night, arrive Mumbai and transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Cochin by 9W 405 at 0545 hrs. On arrival in Cochin at 0730 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free. Evening attend the Kathakali dance performance. 
Overnight in Cochin.

Day 6:  In Cochin

Morning Guided city tour.Afternoon free.
Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance of the harbour. The Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching fish.
Overnight in Cochin.

Day 7: Cochin - Munnar

Morning: Drive to Munnar (135 kms/04½ hrs) enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake.
Overnight in Munnar.

Day 8: In Munnar

Full day free to visit the bazaars, plantations etc.
Overnight in Munnar.

Day 9: Munnar - Periyar

Early Morning: Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife. Later visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices.
Overnight in Periyar

Day 10:  Periyar - Kottayam

Early Morning: Drive to Kottayam (120 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc.
The cruise is through `Kuttanad' literally meaning the land which is lower than the sea level but is kept intact by its bunds and dikes. It is the `rice bowl' of Kerala. The rice fields are very beautiful and this lush land and surrounds governs the placid way of life of the people who live on the backwaters.
Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.