Kerala is famous for its sprawling backwaters and lush green vegetation. It is generally referred to as a tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy beaches. Gracing one side of Kerala, are the lofty mountains ranging high to kiss the sky. And on the other side the land is washed by the blue Arabian Sea waters. The land is covered with dense tropical forest, fertile plains, beautiful beaches, cliffs, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters, still bays and an astounding 44 glimmering rivers.
| Day | Destinations | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mumbai-Trivandrum-Kanyakumari (approx.2-3 hrs- 90 km) Kanyakumari-Kovalam (approx. 1-2 hrs- 90 km) | Early morning board flight to Trivandrum transfer to Kanyakumari. Enroute visit the Indira Point - Cape Comorin - the southernmost tip of the Indian sub-continent. Later take a boat ride to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. In the evening enjoy the Sunset, visit the Kanyakumari Mandir and Gandhi Mandapam. Departure to Trivandrum. Hotel check-in. Overnight stay in Kovalam. |
| 2 | Kovalam | After breakfast, free time. In afternoon visit Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery, Napier Museum. Overnight stay in Kovalam. |
| 3 | Kovalam – Alleppey (approx.3-4 hrs- 161 km) | After breakfast departure to Alleppey to board the houseboat. To label Alappuzha (The Malayalam name for Alleppey) The ‘Venice of the East' is a quaint little town. Nowhere else will you find, spread out across the center of town, a unique crisscrossing network of canals on which thatched country boats punt along leisurely. The proximity of lakes adds to the Venetian ambience. What is truly magical about a houseboat ride is the breathtaking view of the untouched and otherwise inaccessible rural Kerala that it offers, while you float! Overnight stay on the Houseboat. |
| 4 | Alleppey – Thekkady (approx.3-4 hrs- 139 km) | After breakfast the houseboat will dock at the jetty. Transfer to Thekkady, which is unique and abundantly rich with flora, fauna and a wide range of birds. In the evening visit the Kumily spice village for spices. Overnight stay in Thekkady. |
| 5 | Thekkady–Munnar (approx.2-3 hrs- 95 km) | In the morning enjoy the boat ride on the Periyar lake. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attraction of Periyar, however are the herds of wild elephants that come down to play in the lake. After lunch departure to Munnar. Munnar is a heaven of peace and harmony. This is an incredibly beautiful hill town in Kerala. The place also has an extensive stretch of tea plantations amidst the high mountains and unspoiled valleys, giving a pleasant feeling. Overnight stay in Munnar. |
| 6 | Munnar | Today visit the Eravikulam National Park in the morning. Eravikulam is one of Kerala’s finest wildlife reserves. The Eravikulam National Park was created to preserve the NilgiriTahr, a rare species of the wild goats found only in the south and some of the other animals spotted here are Elephant, Nilgirilangur, Nilgiri marten, small-clawed, Nilgiri wood pigeon. You can also view the Anaimudi peak inside this park, which is the highest peak in South India. Then visit the Tea Estate, Matupatty dam where you can enjoy speed boat ride and Echo point. Overnight stay in Munnar. |
| 7 | Munnar | Today after breakfast, full day at leisure for rest or shopping. Overnight stay in Munnar. |
| 8 | Munnar-Cochin (approx. 3-4 hrs-127 km) | Today after breakfast, proceed to Cochin. Enjoy city tour of Cochin visit the oldest European church in India-St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue which is located in old Cochin known as Jew Town and Dutch Palace which was built by the Portuguese and Chinese fishing nets, they are definitely unique to the area. Evening free for shopping. Later depart to the airport to board the return flight. |
| Destination | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Kovalam | Taj |
| Alleppey | Lakes and Lagoon |
| Thekkady | Greenwoods |
| Munnar | Spice Tree |
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| Destination | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Kovalam | Abad Harmonia |
| Alleppey | Lakes and Lagoon |
| Thekkady | Sarovar |
| Munnar | Abad Copper Castle |
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