Overview

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.

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.

Kumarakom is a village on Vembanad Lake in the backwaters of Kerala, southern India. It’s laced with canals, where houseboats ply the waters. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is home to many species including cuckoos and Siberian storks. Nearby, the Bay Island Driftwood Museum displays wooden sculptures. In the lake, Pathiramanal Island is a haven for rare migratory birds. Ancient Thazhathangady Mosque is east of Kumarakom.

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.

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.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Mattancherry Palace Fort Cochin St. Francis Church Cochin Marine Drive

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Once your reach the port city of Cochin, an agent will receive you. Check in to the hotel room and settle down with your family. Later get ready for some sightseeing of Cochin such as Mattancherry Palace, Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church and the Cochin Marine Drive. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Cochin to Munnar

Flower Garden Tea plantations

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After a delicious breakfast, you will be driven to the exotic hill station on Munnar. Enjoy with your family members around those lush green hills. You can relax for some time in your hotel room. Later, indulge in some sightseeing around Munnar at Flower Garden, the cardamom plantation, and tea plantations. There is an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3

Munnar

Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam Photopoint view Echo point Kundale Lake

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After breakfast, there will be a full day tour to Munnar. Plenty of tourist destinations will be covered like the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Photopoint view, Echo point, and the beautiful Kundale Lake. This would complete your amazing tour to Munnar. The day ends with an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After a mouthwatering breakfast you will be travelling with your family to Thekkady. Enjoy the scenic beauty. Check in to the hotel and relax for a while. Have a wonderful time with your family at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5

Thekkady to Alleppey

Houseboat

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast. There will be a road trip to Alleppey. Once you arrive check into the Houseboat with your family, have a sumptuous lunch. This houseboat trip is the speciality of the Kerala tour. In the midst of the Arabian sea you can view the night sky and sight millions of stars. This night cruise will be a fascinating experience. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 6

Alleppey to Kumarakom

Leisure Local Market

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Kumarakom. Once you reach Kumarakom, check into the resort. Indulge in some leisure time or meander around the local markets and shop for some things to buy in Kumarakom. The day ends with an overnight stay at the resort.

Day 7

Kumarakom to Kovalam

Lighthouse Beach Samudra Beach Shanghumugham Beach Neyyar Lake Vellayani Dam

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Drive to Kovalam. Plenty of adventure and sightseeing awaits you around the clear pristine beaches. Visit the famous Lighthouse Beach, Samudra Beach, Shanghumugham Beach, Neyyar Lake, Vellayani Dam. As the day ends, return to the hotel to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.

Day 8

Kanyakumari Excursion

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

Have a sumptuous breakfast, and start an exciting trip to the coastal city of Kanyakumari which is famous for its breathtaking sunrise. Check into the hotel and relax. Later, visit with your family to Vivekananda Rock Memorial. It’s the same rock where famous Hindu monk Vivekananda received enlightenment. Visit many other sights. Return to hotel for night

Day 9

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Drive to Trivandrum for Drop.