Day 01 : Kochi
Welcome to "God's Own County". Arrive at Kochi airport / Ernakulam
Railway station. Kochi is the Queen of the Arabian Sea with one of the
finest natural harbours in the world. Meet our representative who will
transfer you to the Hotel. In the 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. In the evening you can also see the Kathakali dance {ancient dance
of Kerala - Optional). Overnight at Kochi Hotel.
Day 02 : Kochi - Munnar (135 kms)
After breakfast, drive to Munnar which is situated at the confluence of
three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala, at 1600mts.
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 bathes the hills in blue
onces every twelve years. On arrival at Munnar check in into the Hotel . Day
at leisure for Overnight in Munnar.
Day 03 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar covering
Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden,
Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Overnight in
Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar- Periyar / Thekkady(120 kms)
After breakfast proceed 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 lies one of the finest
wildlife reserves in India. On arrival atThekkady check into Hotel. Rest of
the day for leisure or take and optional tour of Spice Plantation. You can
also enjoy boating in the Periyar lake to view the wildlife at the Periyar
Tiger Reserve (optional). Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 05 : Periyar / Thekkady - Kumarakom(130 kms)
After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom. Arrive & check in to the Resort.
Kumarkom is the land of unique characteristics, panoramic backwater
stretches, lush paddy fields and highlands. In the evening you can take a
sunset cruise (optional). Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 06 : Kumarakom
Today after breakfast, morning is for leisure. In the evening go for a
sunset cruise or enjoy the beauty of backwaters by just relaxing near
Vembanadu lake. Overnight in Kumarakom.
Day 07 : Houseboat
After breakfast transfer to Houseboat in Alleppey. Rest of the day spend at
leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through
the narrow serene backwater canals of Alleppey. Lunch, evening tea/Coffee
with snacks, dinner and overnight stay on House Boat.
Day 08 : Houseboat - Kovalam(190 km)
Houseboat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. After breakfast check
out from house boat and transfer to Kovalam. Kovalam is a dream with
sparkling blue waters, silvery white sands, swaying coconut palms... Upon
arrival stroll through the beach side and enjoy the facilities of the
resort. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 09 : Kovalam - Trivan drum - Kovalam(or optional Tour to
Kanyakumari)
After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing tourofTrivandrum.lt is
bounded by the Arabian sea in the west and Tamilnadu in the east, Visit The
Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple. In the
afternoon, relax on the famous Kovalam Beach. Overnightin Kovalam.
Optional Tour to Kanyakumari :
After early morning breakfast proceed for a full day excursion to
Kanyakumari (75 kms). En-route, visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple. At
Kanyakumari enjoy local sightseeing which includes Kumari Amman Temple,
Gandhi Memorial & Swamy Vivekanand Memorial. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 10 : Depart Kovalam
Transfer to Trivandrum airport /railway station.
