Overview

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

Thekkady is the location of the Periyar National Park, which is an important tourist attraction in the Kerala state of India

Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. Alappuzha Beach is the site of the 19th-century Alappuzha Lighthouse. The city's Mullakkal Temple features a traditional design. Punnamada Lake's snake boat races are a well-known annual event.

Kanyakumari is a coastal town in the state of Tamil Nadu on India's southern tip. Jutting into the Laccadive Sea, the town was known as Cape Comorin during British rule and is popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean. It's also a noted pilgrimage site thanks to its Bagavathi Amman Temple, dedicated to a consort of Shiva, and its Our Lady of Ransom Church, a center of Indian Catholicism.

Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.

Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India's coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical of Kochi, have been in use for centuries.

Itinerary

Day 1

Cochin - Munnar

Cheeyapara Valara waterfalls

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

The weather gets transformed from hot humid heat to a pleasant temperate climate as you ascend into the hills. After a brief halt at the Cheeyapara & Valara waterfalls proceed to Munnar. (Afternoon) – Kannan Devan Tea Museum provides an interesting insight about the history,culture, tea plantation and tea processing. On conclusion of the days trip a visit to the local bazaar sums up the day. Over Night stay at Munnar.

Day 2

Munnar

Anamudi peak Kundala Arch dam Echo Point Mattupetty Elephant Camp Rose Garden

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Visit the Rajamalai National Park. While inside the park, breathe taking view of the Anamudi peak (the highest peak south of the Himalayan range) with a flowing silver cascading fall is a delight to the eyes. (Afternoon) , visit Kundala Arch dam, on the way down pass via Echo Point, Mattupetty, Elephant Camp, and Rose Garden. Over Night stay at Munnar.

Day 3

Munnar – Thekkady

Periyar Tiger Reserve Periyar Lake

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Moving in a south easterly direction the long winding roads along the Western Ghats will lead to Thekkady and break off for a quick bite! Please book online in advance (Afternoon) – Proceed to Periyar Tiger Reserve and enjoy the boat ride in the Periyar Lake. Get to see the flora and fauna from the safety of the boat. Visit the Kadathanadan Kalari Centre and get treated to a show of art and culture of Kerala. Over Night Stay at Thekkady.

Day 4

Thekkady – Alleppey

Backwater Cruise

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Morning Proceed to Alleppey and check into Hotel. After Check into Hotel you can go for Backwater Cruise(at Own). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5

Alleppey - Kanyakumari

Suchindrum Rock memorial Thiruvalluvar Statue Mahatma Gandhi Memorial

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. .A visit to the shrine of Suchindrum (Holy place), for the Hindus (Optional). Afternoon Hours for Vivekananda Rock memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, view Tower telescope House when nearing sunset. The setting sun is indeed spectacular as it is the confluence point where the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal join up at the Indian Ocean. Over Night Stay at Kanyakumari.

Day 6

Kanyakumari - Kovalam Morning

Kovalam Beach

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Proceed to Kovalam Enjoy the picturesque country side. Evening Relax at the Kovalam Beach. Night halt at Kovalam.

Day 7

Kovalam - Kovalam (Full Day)

Secretariat Museum Mini Zoo Padmanabha Temple

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Sightseeing trip in Thiruvanthapuram and places ofinterest are the Secretariat, Museum, Mini Zoo, and the famous Padmanabha Temple (optional). Relax once again on the pristine Kovalam Beach. Over Night stay at Kovalam.

Day 8

Kovalam – Cochin

Dutch Palace Lulu Mall

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Morning transfer to Cochin. Afternoon to Fort Kochi. The unique Chinese fishing nets can be seen. You will need a bit of luck to see the fishermen harvesting the produce. Take a short walk through Fort Kochi, and see the architectural beauty of the Santa Cruz Basilica. Proceed to Mattancherry, and get to see the Dutch Palace. The palace showcases the history of the region in the 14/15th century A.D. A walk on the Jew Street will re live the nostalgic memories of the Jew settlers of that period. The Jew synagogue and the cemetery can also be visited, which has inscription from the Hebrew language. In the evening hours visit the Marine Drive. Enjoy a boat ride in the back waters. After sunset, spend the leisure hours at the Lulu Mall, perhaps one of the biggest (in area) in South India. Night halt at Cochin.

Day 9

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

Morning Check Out from Hotel and Proceed to Airport/Train Station for onward destination.