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.
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.
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. Overnight at Hotel.
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.
Day 09 / Departure
Morning transfer to airport for onward flight
