Home Stay packages - Kerala, Munnar cochin, Kochi, india

One of the many fascinating experiences for visitors to Kerala is without doubt the Home Stays. These are literally home away from home, allowing you to get close with the host family and the community that lives in an area.

Tucked away in misty plantation hills, amidst cool coconut groves, circled by backwaters, by the side of sun drenched beaches or in villages with distinct characteristics; home stays in Kerala offer you one of the most favored means by visitors to enjoy and experience the culture, lifestyle and flavors of the land and its people.

DAY 01 ARRIVE AT COCHIN
On arrival at Cochin Airport, meet and transfer to home stay at cochin for 02 nights.You will be staying with a Kerala family who offers food and hospitality to foreign guests. Rest of the day to enjoy with the family.

Overnight stay at Cochin.

DAY 02 COCHIN
Cochin - Queen of Arabian Sea, is one of the most interesting cities of India and has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. After breakfast, go for a half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin covering the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets.
Rest of the day, to spend with kerala family, enjoying a cooking demonstration. Evening, to watch the Kathakali dance performance.

Overnight stay at Cochin.

DAY 03 COCHIN -MUNNAR
After breakfast, drive to Munnar, the most beautiful hill station on the Western Ghats at about 7600 m above sea level. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India is near this place. On arrival, check into the homestay in Munnar. The presence of a planter's family next door ensures you excellent hospitality, security and local advice, devoid of a hotel atmosphere. Rest of the day, free to relax.

Overnight stay at Munnar.

DAY 04 MUNNAR
The Eravikulam National Park in Munnar is known for Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species. Once the summer resort of the British, Munnar is most famous for its tea and nearly 55,000 acres of land are covered with tea plantations. Morning, drive to the Munnar hills to visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, the scattered villages and later, the tea factory. A visit to old Munnar and the local market will be interesting. Overnight stay at Munnar.

DAY 05 MUNNAR – THEKKADY
Moming, checkout and drive to Periyar, a land of unending chains of hills, spice scented plantations and elephants. Periyar, one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries of South India is famous for elephants. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can view wildlife at close quarters, from the safety of a boat on Periyar Lake. On arrival, check into the Plantation Bungalow. Evening, go for a 2-hour boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals, followed by a spice plantation visit.

Overnight stay at Thekkady.

DAY 06 THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM
Morning, drive to Kumarakom and check into vembanad Bungalowfor 01 night.Two traditional villas with ample space and privacy. Each of these villas has been built and designed keeping in mind the surrounding ecological system-while adequate steps have been taken to provide the necessary comforts for the guests. There are plenty of options to enjoy the lush beautiful surroundings including the tranquil backwaters, from within the comfort of your room. Rest of the day, free to relax.
Overnight stay at Vembanad Bungalow.

DAY 07 KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY (BACKWATERS)
Morning, free to relax. Around 1200 hrs, check into Houseboat for a 22-hr cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscrossing it, Alleppey is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the 'Venice of the East', this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life.