Day 1 / 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
2 / 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 transfer to 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
3 / 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
4 / Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated
near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.Also
visit Rajamalai & Eravikulam National Park, 15Kms from Munnar,
this is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Thar, a rare mountain
goat (Hermitragas Hylocres). 2. Marayoor, 40Kms from Munnar,
the only place in Kerala that lays claim to the natural growth
of Sandalwood. The Muniyara caves with murals and relics from
the New Stone Age Civilization. A Children’s Park, spread
across a hectare of land under the canopy of a Single Banyan
Tree, are of great interest to tourists. Night stay in Munnar.
Day
5 / 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
6 / 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
7 / 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
8 / 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
9 / Departure
Morning transfer to airport to board the 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.