Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day
1: Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including
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.
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 check ? in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in
the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations
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 check
? in at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the
Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
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.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey
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.
Day 7: Alleppey - Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. 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.
Day 8: Trivandrum - Excursion
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian
mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.