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

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.

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.

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.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival

Dutch Palace Chinese fishing nets

Sightseeing

Transfers

Stay

Upon arrival at Cochin airport meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. After Check into Hotel process for city tour of Cochin. Visit visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. The evening holds a show of Kerala's most popular classical dance. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2

Cochin to Munnar

Tea plantations

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Checkout from hotel and Transfer to Munnar. On route Visit aromatic tea plantations . Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Munnar

Anamudi Christ Church Eravikulam National Park

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After Breakfast full day sightseeing in and around Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anamudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 m, is visible from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and proceed for wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km).

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Thekkady National Park

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Checkout from hotel and Transfer to Thekkady. Enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc. at the Periyar / Thekkady National Park. You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribals collecting honey from dangerous hill bees. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Thekkady to Kumarakom

Leisure

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Breakfast Checkout from hotel and Transfer to Kumarakom. Check in at backwater resort on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6

Kumarakom to Alleppey

Houseboat

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

Dinner

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Drive to Alleppey. Post a freshly prepared lunch, enjoy cruising the backwaters of Alleppey on the houseboat through a distinctive web of lakes, lagoons, and canals. After sailing through the lovely backwaters, savor a delectable dinner, followed by a restful night onboard.

Day 7

Alleppey to Kovalam

Leisure

Breakfast

Transfers

Stay

After Check out from Houseboat transfer to Kovalam. Check in to hotel and day free to spend at leisure on the beach.

Day 8

Kovalam

Explore the beaches

Breakfast

Stay

After breakfast, full day free to explore the beaches. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 9

Trivandrum Excursion

Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Sightseeing

Breakfast

Stay

After Breakfast Process for full day Sightseeing of Trivandrum. The main attraction is Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the 108 pilgrimage sites for the Vaishnavites. The exquisite carvings on its 400 pillars is notable. Evening transfer to hotel.

Day 10

Departure

Breakfast

Transfers

After Breakfast Check out from Hotel and Transfer to Airport.