08 Days Kerala Christan Leisure Tour

Day 01 :- Cochin -  Munnar 

Reception at Cochin airport/ Railway station, move to cochin,Visit St Georges Church at Edappally, Cochin. Move to Munnar , 3 and a half hours, en route sightseeing  -  Valara, Cheeyappara waterfalls, Karadippara view point, Check in at Hotel / Resort. Relax, Munnar town visit, Hydel park. Optional  activities like- spice garden visit, Kathakali, Kalarippayattu, Ayurveda Panchakarma rejuvenation,etc 

Day 02 - Munnar Sightseeing

9 am - Munnar sightseeing-- Eravikulam National Park at Rajamalai- famous for the rare specious of Nilgiri Tahr and an exotic flora and fona, back to Munnar, Lunch, visit to Rose garden, Mattuppety Lake & Boating,  Eco Point, Kundala Dam, Tea musem, , o/n at same resort 

Visit Munnar Church -Mount Carmel Church 

Day 03:- Munnar - Thekkady 

9 am Move to Thekkady- en route Spice plantations, view points, Check into  Hotel at Thekkady, relax, move for Periyar wildlife sanctuary boating, visit  Spice market visit, Explore Thekkady at Your leisure.  Optional activities- Trekking, Bamboo rafting, Jungle safari, Birds watch, etc. Visit - Our Lady of Lourde's church in Kumily

Day 04:- Thekkady - Kottayam- Bharanghanam- Mannanam

St Alphonsa Bharananghanam - Move to Bharananghanam, St Alphonsa , the first saint from India, Visit to the Tomb of St Alphonse. Canonized in ‎12 October 2008 and her Feast‎ is conducted every year at 28 July‎. 

Visit to Mannanam of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara. He was Canonized‎ in ‎23 November 2014. The establishment of the first printing press and Deepika newspaper started from here with the guidance of St. Kuriakose 

Day 05 -  Kumarakom - Edathuva Church- Chambakulam                  

Move to Kumarakom Backwaters, 2 Hours Shikkara boating. Move to Edathuva Church and the to Chambakulam Church. two old Churches having great impact on Kerala Christian History.  Stay at hotel in Alleppey. Marks the end of Day.

Day 06 :- Alleppey Houseboat 

Check in House boat at Noon, O/n at House boat. Ac Delux House boat with all meals ( lunch, Dinner, Tea, next day Bf).. Enjoy the Kerala backwater cruise through Vembanad Lake .  Paddy Fields, Kuttanadan Backwater life, Fishing , Toddy Shops , Backwater islands, etc. This is the only region, cultivate rice below sea level. Boating Details- http://www.ecogreenkeralaholidays.com/home/kerala-houseboats/houseboat-cruise-details

Day 07 :- Alleppey  - Cochin Sightseeing - Chalakudy 

Check out Houseboat at 9 am, Move to Cochin, Cochin City Tour, Relax, Evening visit Holly Land Immitaion in St Mary's church Chalakudy,t is a scaled sculpture of Holy land of Christ set up behind the ancient St. Forana church with idols, art works, pond etc.  o/n at Chalakudy

Day 08:-Kodungalloor- Paliyur - Thrissur  

visiting Mar Thomas Pontifical shrine (St Thomas Church) which is a major pilgrim centre of Christians. it is known for the arrival of apostle of Christ, St. Thomas in Kodungalloor on November 21 st , AD 52.

Move to visit Palayur, The apostle St. Thomas after his arrival in Kodungallor travelled to Palayur where the establishing of the first Christian community and church took place in India. Move to Thrissur- Visit Our lady of Dolarus Bacilica and Bible Tower , Drop at Cochin Airport.  AC Car for Transportation