DESTINATION: COCHIN – MUNNAR – THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM

DURATION: 08 NIGHTS & 09 DAYS

By Vacationer India Tour

OVERVIEW: Tour Overview: God’s own Country, Kerala, greets you with its rich history, exquisite natural beauty, and abundant biodiversity. The most affluent state in India, Kerala, is located between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. This tour takes you to some of its most stunning locations.

This immersive 9-day trip through foggy hills, spice-scented jungles, and serene backwaters will allow you to experience Kerala’s ageless beauty. Start at Munnar’s tea-carpeted highlands, explore Thekkady’s animal kingdoms, and finish your journey by houseboating through Alleppey’s backwaters. A wide range of creatures can be seen in the waterway, canal, and lagoon landscape when on houseboat excursions, also referred to as Kettuvallams. Finish the tour with unwinding at Kovalam Beach.

Highlights

Visit Chinese Fishing Nets in Cochin
Visit Tea Museum in Munnar
Visit Spice plantations in Periyar
Enjoy Jeep Safari in the mountains of Periyar
Overnight stay in Kettuvalam in Alleppey. Including lunch and dinner onboard
Relax in Kovalam Beach.

Day 01 :

COCHIN ARRIVAL

Upon arrival at Cochin airport you will be received by our representative and then transfer to hotel. Reach & check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.

Day 02 :

COCHIN

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter enjoy sightseeing tour of Cochin. Visit the famous St. Francis Church and the Jewish Synagogue. Also see the giant Chinese Fishing Nets being lowered on the famous Vasco Da Gama Square, offering a spectacular view to its visitors. In the evening enjoy a traditional Kathakali Dance Show in a Theatre. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.

Day 03 :

COCHIN – MUNNAR BY ROAD: 136 KMS.

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel and then proceed to Munnar, which is around 136 KM away and approximate travel time is 3 hours and 30 minutes. On the way you can enjoy the beauty of Neriamangalam bridge which is built in 1935. The other sightseeing on the way to Munnar from Cochin are Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls, Karadipara view point etc.

Continue drive to Munnar. Reach at Munnar & check-in at hotel and relax for the day. Overnight stay will be at Munnar.

Day 04 :

MUNNAR

After breakfast, proceed for Munnar full day sightseeing.

Today, you will cover major tourist attractions and create memories that last forever. The places you visit today include Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and Dairy Farm. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Munnar.

Day 05 :

MUNNAR – THEKKADY BY ROAD: 92 KMS.

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive to Thekkady, which is 85 KM away and approximate travel time is 3 hours. On arrival at Thekkady, check in the hotel, enjoy your lunch and relax. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady - one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978.

Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost.

Overnight stay will be at Thekkady.

Day 06 :

THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY BY ROAD: 151 KMS. (HOUSEBOAT)

Enjoy breakfast Thekkady hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey & transfer to boat jetty for overnight houseboat cruise in and around Alleppey. Overnight on houseboat.

Day 07 :

Breakfast will be at houseboat. Thereafter disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and then drive to Kovalam beach. Reach & check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Kovalam.

Day 08 :

KOVALAM

Day spend at Kovalam beach. Overnight stay will be at Kovalam.

Day 09 :

KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM / DELHI BY FLIGHT:

Breakfast will be at hotel. Thereafter check-out from the hotel and then drive to Trivandrum.

Arrive at Trivandrum & transfer to airport for connect flight to your onward destination.

TOUR ENDS.