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Trip to God's Own Country

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
4.9 (32 reviews)
  • Scenic view of Munnar's lush green hills and mountains.
  • Houseboats on a calm body of water surrounded by palm trees.
  • A bird drying its wings on a rock in the water.
  • Rolling hills covered with tea plantations in a mountainous area.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cochin to Munnar

    Cochin to Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Cochin city tour visiting St. Francis Church
    • Visit Chinese Fishing nets
    • Visit Jewish Synagogue
    • Visit Dutch Palace
    • Visit tea estates
    Landmarks
    St. Francis Church
    Chinese Fishing nets
    Jewish Synagogue
    Dutch Palace
    Anamudi
  3. Day 2

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eravikulam National Park to see Nilgiri Tahr
    • Visit Mattupatty dam
    Landmarks
    Eravikulam National Park
    Mattupatty dam
  4. Day 3

    Munnar to Periyar

    Munnar to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon sightseeing
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  5. Day 4

    Periyar

    Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning game viewing by boat in the sanctuary
    • Afternoon visit of spice plantations
    Landmarks
    Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
  6. Day 5

    Periyar to Kumarakom

    Periyar to Kumarakom
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
  7. Day 6

    Kumarakom Backwaters by Houseboat

    Kumarakom Backwaters by Houseboat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch provided on the houseboat), Dinner (Dinner provided on the houseboat)

    Included Activities

    • Board houseboat from Kumarakom jetty
    • Sailing through backwater canals and villages
  8. Day 7

    Alleppey to Cochin

    Alleppey to Cochin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the houseboat)
    Landmarks
    Alleppey Backwaters

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4.9
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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Samia5.0•May 2025
    Wonderful tour with excellent customer service from start to finish. Everything was very well organized.
    Traveled in May 2025
  • Bill5.0•April 2025
    It was an amazing experience. Full of nature and cultural experiences.
    Traveled in April 2025
  • Beatrice5.0•December 2023
    It was an incredible and well organized trip. We highly recommend!!
    Traveled in December 2023
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey with us in the future. Until then — safe travels and happy memories! Warm regards,
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    Sarah3.0•December 2023
    Driver was lovely but he was not a tour guide and had limited English. We had the cheapest hotel rooms, lacking in...
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    Traveled in November 2023
  • Amelia5.0•September 2022
    The tour exceeded our expectations in every way. Hotels were excellent. Guides were knowledgeable. Loved staying at...
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    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey with us in the future. Until then — safe travels and happy memories! Warm regards,
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  • Finn5.0•September 2020
    It was a wonderful experience. Our driver Swami was the best.
    Traveled in January 2020
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey with us in the future. Until then — safe travels and happy memories! Warm regards,
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  • Martin5.0•February 2020
    This tour was amazing, we really enjoyed it! Our driver Jinoy who was nice and helpful with everything.
    Traveled in February 2020
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Dear Martin , Thanks for the great feedback. It feels lovely to hear that you had an amazing time on the tour. It was our pleasure to organize a trip for you. We look forward to welcoming you to India again soon!! Regards, Karni Swastik India Journeys
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  • Laetitia5.0•November 2019
    Best tour ever!! Golden triangle tour was amazing.Goa was a perfect way to end the trip. It was peaceful and relaxing.
    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey with us in the future. Until then — safe travels and happy memories! Warm regards,
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  • Pauline5.0•November 2019
    The tour was a brilliant adventure. The hotels were excellent with good facilities with a range of activities,...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey with us in the future. Until then — safe travels and happy memories! Warm regards,
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  • Fioan5.0•November 2019
    Had a wonderful time. Houseboat stay was amazing. Hotels were excellent. Driver and guides were very professional and...
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    Traveled in November 2019
    Reply from: Swastik India Journeys
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and your kind words mean a lot to our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you again on another journey with us in the future. Until then — safe travels and happy memories! Warm regards,
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      Inclusions: Accommodation, local transport, meals in specific conditions, and an English-speaking guide. Exclusions: Entry fees, tips, and personal expenses not listed in the package.

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