Day
01/ Arrival Cochin
Arrive Cochin, meet & assist at the airport & transfer to
hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace
at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes
from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is
locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest
European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built
in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered
fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders.
Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is
the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India. Night stay
in Cochin.
Day
02/ Cochin/Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber,
cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve
at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check ? in at hotel. Rest of the
day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various
Spice and coffee plantations. Night stay in Periyar.
Day
03/ Periyar/Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants.
Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive
Munnar and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Munnar.
Day
04/ Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near
the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Night
stay in Munnar.
Day
05/ Munnar/ Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the
backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal
retreat to enjoy nature at its best. Night stay at Kumarakom.
Day
06/ Kumarakom/Alappuzha
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for
a through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater
cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages
and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating
houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room
for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut,
get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples
in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of
you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat.
Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons
and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on
board. Night stay in Allapuzha.
Day
07 /Alappuzha/ Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel. The international
beach Resort with full of Coconut trees.Kovalam is an internationally
renowned beach of Kerala, with three adjacent crescent beaches.
Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans,
since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created
a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure
options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming,
herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran
cruising etc. Evening enjoy the beach. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day
08/ Kovalam / Trivandrum
Morning drive to Trivandrum- gateway to one of the most beautiful
states in India-Kerela. The city presides over one of the most scenic
states, stretching along the southern coast of the country, with
the backwaters of the Arabian sea reaching deep into the veredant
countryside, kerela affords a fascinating experience. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Trivandrum visiting The ancient temple of Sri
Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending
of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri
Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput
schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and
delightful walks. Night stay in Trivandrum.
Day
09/ Departure
Morning transfer to airport for onward flight
Optional
Activities :
1. Ayurvedic Massage
2. Water Sports at Kovalam.
3. Boating at Periyar Lake.
4. Kathakali dance performance.
5. Elephant ride on the Tropical Forests