9 Days & 8 Nights

Day 1 – Arrival at Cochin

Cochin – Arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway Station and transfer to hotel. Check in at Hotel Yuvrani residency\Similar. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise in the backwaters. Dinner at the hotel, Overnight stay.

Day 2 – Cochin – Munnar (190 Km-5 hrs)

On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and driven on a fascinating journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel Tea Castle \Similar. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 3 – Munnar

After breakfast leave for morning sight seeing trip in Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc… Rest of the day at leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel. Hotel Tea Castle \Similar

Day 4 – Departure to Thekkady

Thekkady – After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a sightseeing city tour of Cochin – Fort Cochin, Spice Markets, Antique shopping, Synagogue and Chinese Fishing.On arrival, check in at  Hotel Silver crest\Similar.& Overnight stay.

Boat ride in Periyar Lake – Thekkady

After break fast in the hotel go for a Spice Plantation Tour in the morning. After lunch at the hotel, enjoy a boat ride in the beautiful Periyar Lake. Return to the hotel for a screening of wildlife movie, followed by dinner.

Day 5 – Thekkady – Kumarakom

Early morning, trek to the jungle followed by breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, depart by road to Kumarakom. Afternoon, free to enjoy the facilities at the hotel. You can swim, fish, go boating or opt for a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage (at an extra cost). Afternoon enjoy – a Sunset Cruise along the backwaters. Evening enjoy a kathakali performance at the resort.

Dinner at the hotel. Night fishing option (at an extra cost). Check in at Hotel Manor Resort\Similar.& Overnight stay.

Kumarakom: An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad Lake, in this small water world you’ll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you into the heart of the scenic lake. The resorts nearby offer comfortable accomodation and exclusive leisure options like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming.

Day 6 – Kumarakom – Alleppey Housboat

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Check-in at AC Deluxe Houseboat. which will take you to enjoy the magic of Alleppey-Kumarakom by going on a Houseboat (Kettuvallam) cruise across the backwaters. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by getting a glimpse of the village life at close quarters; a unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the house boat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 7 – Alleppey – Kovalim ( 130 km – 4 hrs )

Check out of the hotel and proceed to Kovalam. Full day at leisure at beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam. Hotel Neelkanth \Similar

Day 8 – Kovalam

Today proceed for a sight seeing Thiruvanthapuram covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach. Over night stay at Kovalam.Hotel Neelkanth \Similar

Day 9 – Departure Kovalam – Trivandrum ( 30 km – 1 hrs )

Depart as per schedule to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey. TOUR ENDS