Day 1: Cochin Arrival
Arrival at Cochin, meet & assist by our representative. Transfer to your hotel.
Later proceed for a half day tour of Cochin City. The major attractions of the city are the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, The Jewish Synagogue, The Santa Cruz Cathedral, and MarineDrive. In the evening see the Chinese fishing nets, silhouetted majestically against the sunset.
Overnight stay at hotel, Cochin
Day 2: Cochin-Munnar (5 hours drive)
Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar, a famous hill station in Kerala known for its tea estates. En route visit the Chiyaparra waterfalls. On arrival check into your hotel. Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at hotel, Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing
Morning after Breakfast proceed for the sightseeing. Destinations includes Eravikulam national park (Raja Malai), mattupetty dam, tea estates, eco point, spice plantation, rose garden, photo point, honey bee tree, tea museum, blossom park, kundale dam.
Overnight night stay at hotel, Munnar
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady ( 4 hours drive )
HIGHLIGHT of Thekkady: Boat Ride in Lake Periyar and visit to Periyar sanctuary -the best sanctuary in India for watching and photographing elephants at close quarters. Morning after breakfast, drive to Thekkady (130 Kms/4Hrs). Arrival and check in to the hotel. Rest of the day will be free for enjoying the natural wonders of Thekkady. Later enjoy the boat ride at the Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake.
Overnight stay at hotel, Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey ( Houseboat) ( 160 kms / 5 hours drive )
Today drive to Alleppey . HIGHLIGHT of the Day: A unique experience of backwater in Kerala where you will witness the scenic beauty of backwaters along with a chance to peep into the rural life especially the Fisher folks. Today afternoon you will embark the houseboat and check into an exclusive deluxe houseboat. Cruise down centuries old backwaters flanked by picture book towns and ancient trading ports on our houseboats-â Kettuvallamsâ . See the sunset on the scenic backwaters of the Vembanad lake and the green rice fields of Kuttanad. Relish exotic traditional cuisines (e.g Kootu a vegetable dish with grated coconut) prepared by our expert chefs. Gently drift off to sleep as the cool breezes of the backwaters soothe you.
Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 6: Alleppey to Kovalam ( 5 hours drive )
Today after breakfast check out of the houseboat and drive to Kovalam. Check in to your beach resort. Rest of the day free at leisure to spend in the beach.
Overnight stay at hotel, Kovalam
Day 7: Kovalam to Kanyakumari ( 2 hours drive)
Today morning after breakfast Kanyakumari upon arrival at kanyakumari visit Kanyakumari temple, Gandhi Mandpam, and take a ferryboat to swami vivekananda rock memorial. And trisamudra Milan. In the evening back to kovalam.
Overnight stay at hotel, Kovalam
Day 8: Kovalam to Trivandrum ( 30 mins drive )
Today after breakfast drop to Trivandrum airport / railway station.