| Itinerary |
| Day 1 :
Cochin : Arrive Cochin from Mumbai/Delhi or from your new
destination. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to the
Mattancherry Dutch Palace, a gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of
Kochi. Evening: Enjoy a performance of Kerala's Kathakali dancers.
Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 2 :
Cochin - Munnar (145 kms.) : Morning tour of Kochi
including Jewish Synagogue, the Chinese fishing nets and the St.
Francis Church. Afternoon drive to Munnar (138 km 3hours 30 minutes)
the hill resort in the Western Ghats famous for its plantations.
Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 3 :
Munnar : A day to relax and unwind amidst the cooler
climate of the delightful cardamom hills. Optional : Visit
Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point and the tea gardens. Overnight
at hotel. |
| Day 4 :
Munnar - Thekkady (100 kms.) : Afternoon drive (110 km -
4hours 30) to Thekkady, located close to the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 5 :
Thekkady - Kumarakom (125 kms.) : Early morning enjoy a
boat ride on the Periyar Lake famous for its wild elephants and bird
life . Return to hotel for breakfast and drive to the picturesque
backwaters of Kumarakom (130 km 3hours). Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 6 :
Kumarakom - Houseboat : Breakfast at the hotel. Later check
into the houseboat for an overnight cruise through the backwaters of
kerala. Cruise till 6 in the evening, by then houseboat halts in the
lake for an overnight stay. (Next day, cruising starts at 7am).
Unwind yourself watching the endless strips of greenery passing by
you while the boat moves at a relaxing pace. Overnight at boat.
|
| Day 7 :
Alleppey - Kovalam : Drive to Kovalam (165kms. 5 hours)
India's most spectacular beach resort. Rest of the day free at
leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 8 :
Kovalam (16 kms.) : Morning city tour of
Thiruvananthapuram. Optional : Full day excursion to Kanyakumari &
back to include the Padmanabhapuram Palace and Vivekananda Rock
Memorial. Overnight at hotel. |
| Day 9 :
Kovalam - Trivandrum : Transfer to Trivandrum airport for
your flight to onward to destination. |
