DURATION : 10 Nights/11 Days DESTINATIONS : Cochin-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alleppey(House Boat)Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Trivandrum
Day 01 Cochin: Arrival at Cochin, the Commercial Hub of Kerala and proceed to Hotel. Check in at Hotel. Later proceed for a city tour of Cochin. Visit Fort Cochin which is half hour leisurely walk across the canal, see the Chinese fishing nets which add grace and charm to an already characteristic view. Visit Francis Church one of the oldest churches in India built in 1503 and the Jewish Synagogue magnificent decorated with Chinese tiles and Belgian Chandeliers. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02 Cochin - Munnar (130 Kms): After breakfast, check out from Hotel. Proceed to Munnar. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. It is a verdant paradise situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthipuzza, Nallathanni, Kundala. One of the most popular hill stations in India located at 1600 mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India.Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. .
Sightseeing - Rajamala is a mountain where we can see the rear specie of goats called " Nilagiri Tahrs".Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 03 Munnar: After breakfast proceed for sightseeing in and around Munnar.
Visit to Kundala Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea plantations etc. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 04 Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar wild life sanctuary) (100 Kms): After breakfast, check out from Hotel. Proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady - is a nature lover's delight. Thekkady, with its unspoilt tropical forests and its incredible wealth of animal and plant life is a naturalist's paradise. The journey to Thekkady takes you through quaint little hill towns and softly contoured hill slopes surrounded by plantations of tea, coffee and spices like cardamom and pepper. Gift wrapped in lush green spice plantation.
Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 05 Thekkady: After breakfast proceed for sightseeing in and around Thekkady. Thekkady - is a heaven for the wild animals especially elephants that are the prime attractions at the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. Thekkady is well known for the Thekkady or Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. The climate in Thekkady is cool and pleasant in summers. The temperature here ranges from 15 degree Celsius to 30 degree Celsius. Various picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks are spread throughout the area.
Trekking, Bamboo rating, boat ride etc are extra. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 06 Thekkady - Kumarkom / Alleppey (140 Kms): After an early breakfast, check out from Hotel. Proceed to Kumarakom / Alleppey - the Venice of the East welcomes you to the backwaters of Kerala. Check in at Hotel.Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 07 Kumarakom - Alleppey (House Boat): After breakfast, check out from Hotel. Check in at Kettuvallam, the famous House Boat of Kerala. Cruise through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers. Overnight stay at House Boat.
Day 08 Kumarakom - Kovalam (180 Kms): After breakfast, check in at from house boat. Proceed to Kovalam. Check in at Hotel. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. The crescent-shaped beach has three parts. The southern most beach, and the most popular, is light house beach. It offers an amazing sight of Vizhinjam mosque. The northern Samudra is a laidback one and time seems stands still here. The middle, hawah, in the early day, is a beehive of activities with fishermen setting out for sea. With a high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlit nights.
Evening free at Kovalam Beach. Overnight stayat Hotel.
Day 09 Kovalam: The day is at leisure. You can opt for a rejuvineting ayurvedic body massage (on direct basis) or simply enjoy the facilities offered by the resort. You can also opt for an excursion to Padmanabhapuram and Palace of the King of Travancore.
Day 10 Kovalam - Kanyakumari: After breakfast, check out from Hotel. Proceed to Kanyakumari. - the southern tip of Indian sub continent. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memmorial and witness the majestic sunset. Overnight stay at Kanayakumari.
Day 10 Kanyakumari - Trivandrum ( Capital City): After breakfast, check out from Hotel. Proceed to Trivandrum. Visit Napier Museum and Sri Padmanabha Temple in Trivandrum and proceed for departure transfer.