FABULOUS KERALA

Overview

The city is popularly known as the Queen of Arabian Sea as it has the natural harbor on the Arabian Sea coast and was the centre of the world spice trade for many centuries. Old Kochi (presently called West Kochi), loosely refers to a group of islands which comprise Willingdon Island, Fort Kochi, Mattancherry etc.

Known for its tea plantations, it's the most visited tourist spot in India. Reasons of opting Munnar in Kerala as the most viable tourist spot is, its utility for being the best for Honeymooners, Family vacations, corporate meetings, Trekkers & even for the Art lovers.

Thekkady, in the Idukki District, is one of the most popular and breathtakingly beautiful tourist spots in all of Kerala. Popular with many kinds of vacationers, Thekkady Kerela is perhaps best known for the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, which is a haven for hikers and animal lovers.

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse.

A must-visit location, the sculpture of Jatayu is massive & amazingly beautiful. The facilities in terms of good toilets, a cable car, restaurants et al are excellent. Beautiful temple on top of the hill.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Cochin & Transfer to Munnar

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

Once you arrive in Cochin our Representative welcome you and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is one of the most famous hill station situated on the Western Ghats at a height of 1600 metres above sea level. It is essentially a tea town – miles of unending tea plantation can be seen here. Enroute visit Cheyyappara, Valara waterfalls and Karadipara View Point on arrival check into hotel Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Munnar

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After Breakfast go for sightseeing to Eravikulam National Park also known as Rajamalai, the natural habitat of Niligiri Thar. Niligiri Thar can see very closely here. Later visit a tea factory and tea museum, Mattupetty dam, Echo point and the Kundala Lake. Boating facilities are available at Mattupetty Dam (entry charges extra payment on your own). and other local attraction of Munnar. Overnight, stay at Hotel.

Day 3

Munnar | Excursion to Kolukkumalai Peak

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

After morning breakfast proceeds to Kolukkumalai on arrival at Kolukkumalai visit Kolukkumalai Tea Estate, Cheyappara waterfalls, Lockhart Gap view, Berijam Lake, Pothamedu View Point, Kundala dam, evening return back to Munnar hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady, which is also known as Periyar. Visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , Spice Gardens , Kallari Show & Elephant Ride ( Own Cost) later Check In to Hotel and overnight stay Hotel.

Day 5

Thekkady – Kovalam

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kovalam. On reaching at Trivendrum visit The Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Nepier Museum & Zoological park. On reachingat Kovalam check into hotel and get freshen up. In evening stroll down at local beach.

Day 6

Kovalam and Poovar Island

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Dinner

Post breakfast visit Poovar Island (Boating on own expense). Visit famous beaches of Kovalam including Hawa Beach, Light House beach & Kovalam beach. Late evening return back to hotel for comfortable overngiht stay.

Day 7

Kovalam to Kumarakom

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

En route visit Enroute visit Jatayu Earth Centre Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom. En - route visit Jatayu earth center. On reaching at Kumarakom complete check in process and get freshen up. Late proceed to visit Kumarakom Bird Centrury. In evening You can ejoy Day use Houseboat or Evening sunset cruise on direct payment basis.

Day 8

Depart from Cochin

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

En route Cochin local sightseeing if time permits Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin airport / Railway station for your onward journey If time permits en-route visit Fort Cochin, Jewis Synagogne, St. Francis church & Chines fishing net.