Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations Covered: Kochi - Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Day 1: Kochi
Welcome to "God's Own County" Arrive at Kochi airport / Ernakulam Railway station," The Queen of the Arabian Sea" with one of the finest natural harbours in the world, You will be met by our representative and will transfer you to the Hotel . Afternoon proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Cochin, Visit : The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net & The indo-Portughese Museum. Evening you can also visit to see Kathakali dance (ancient dance of kerala - Optional). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (135 kms/ 3 Hrs approx.)
After breakfast, Get Transferred to Munnar. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala,1600mt above sea level surrounded by sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns & winding lanes . Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji, this flower which bathes the hills in blue every twelve years. On arrival at Munnar check in into the Hotel . Day at Leisure Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Munnar
After breakfast proceed to a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar - covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (120 Km/4 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast get transferred to Thekkady .The very sound of the world Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel . Go for a spice plantation Tour (Optional) & later enjoy boating in the Periyar lake to view the wildlife at the Periyar tiger reserve ( Optional). Overnight at Hotel ,
Day 5: Periyar/Thekkady - Kumarakom (130 Km/4 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast get transferred to Kumarakom , Arrive & check in the Resort. Kumarkom is the land of unique characteristics, panoramic backwater stretches,lush paddy fields, highlands. Evening go for a Sunset cruise (Optional). Overnight at hotel.
Day 6: Kumarakom
Morning is at leisure Evening go for a sunset cruise or enjoy the beauty of backwaters by just relaxing near Vembanadu lake. Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 7: Houseboat
After breakfast get transferred to the Houseboat . Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Kumarakom & Alleppey. Lunch, Evening Tea/Cofee with snacks, dinner and Overnight stay on House Boat.
Day 8: Houseboat - Kovalam (190 Km /4.5 Hrs Drive)
Houseboat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty .On arrival check out from house boat after breakfast and Get transferred to Kovalam, Sparkling blue waters, silvery white sands, swaying coconut palms... Kovalam is a dream. Once a serene and secluded beach. Stroll through the beach side and enjoy the facilities of the resort. Over night stay at hotel
Day 9: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam or Optional Tour to Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. It is bounded by the Arabian sea in the west and Tamilnadu in the east, Visit : The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha swamy Temple afternoon relax on the famous Kovalam Beach ,Ovenight at Resorts. Optional Tour to Kanyakumari: After early morning break fast proceed to full day excursion to Kanyakumari (75 Kms). En route, visit to Padmanabha swamy temple. At Kanyakumari local sight seeing which includes Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial & Swamy Vivekanand Memorial. Over night stay at Kovalam.
Day 10: Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport / Railway station