DAY 1 : Cochin – Munnar |
| Arrive at Cochin International Airport in the morning – you will be met by our representative who will introduce you to the driver and you will be transferred to Munnar – (140 KM / 4 hours) a hill station at a height of 1525 meters; Munnar offers a breathtaking view of the landscaped hills draped in folds of green carpet of tea gardens. Anamudi peak, the highest peak in South India is situated here. Munnar’s serene atmosphere, silver streams and pleasant climate welcomes you to have a whiff of the cool mountain breeze.
Rest of the day will be at leisure or you may explore the area by walk. Overnight at Hotel. |
DAY 2 : Munnar |
| Day at leisure or visit Rajamalai, Eravikulam National Park, Tata Tea Museum & other places of interest. Overnight at Hotel.
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DAY 3 : Munnar – Periyar (Thekkady) |
| Today you will be driven to Thekaddy (110 k m/ 3 hours) set in the green hills of spice plantations and home of the Periyar Wildlife Reserve – a sanctuary for a multitude of wild elephants bears, bison, deer, boar and the great Indian Tiger. You will arrive at the plantation retreat early in the afternoon. Thekaddy being the home of spice growers you can go for a spice plantations tour (Optional) that will give you a complete understanding of various spices. Later proceed for sightseeing –The Periyar wildlife sanctuary is thick evergreen forest, declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the periyar river adds to the charm of the park. Over night at hotel. |
DAY 4 : Periyar – Alleppey |
| This morning after your breakfast you will be driven to reach the boarding point for the ‘kettuvallam’, Houseboats of Kerala (4 Hrs from Thekkady and 5 ½ Hrs from Munnar ). Enjoy a backwater cruise, lazing in a small country boat as it meanders through the tranquil network of water canals, dotted with busy hamlets, lush green paddy fields. Formed by the 40 odd rivers that flow down to the Arabian Sea from the Cardamom Hills, this network of canals, lakes and estuaries comprises one of India’s most enchanting areas – a rural, revering expanse of verdant coconut groves and rice paddies. The scene is idyllic and the mood – romantic and the experience unforgettable. These converted rice barges or “Kettuvallams” sail along shallow, palm-fringed lakes and narrow canals where coconut and cashew is loaded onto dugouts. You pass villages built on narrow spits of land, stopping to visit local markets, or to marvel at craftsmen engaged in centuries-old boat-making tradition. The boats offer one or two cabins with a small sitting room and a crew of 2 staff and a chef. The food is authentic Kerala cuisine, purchased fresh along the way. For most of the journey, the boat is poled, sailing only between dawn and dusk. overnight on the House Boat. |
DAY 5 : Alleppey – Trivandrum (Kovalam) |
| Today morning after disembarking from the house boat you will be driven to reach Kovalam – The beach destination of Kerala. This internationally renowned beach has been a favorite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost as the light house beach, is the most popular. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at resort. |
DAY 6 : Kovalam – Trivandrum City Tour |
| Morning after breakfast, go for half day city tour covering Museum complex, Art gallery, Zoo, Sri. Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Veli tourist village, Shangmugham Beach. Evening enjoy the resort facilities or visit to Kovalam Beach
Overnight stay at Kovalam. |
DAY 7 : Kovalam – Trivandrum |
| Check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport in time to connect your departure flight.
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Inclusion
 Welcome drink on arrival- 06 Nights Accommodation
Does Not Include
- Visa fee if it is not mention in inclusion. Transfers As Per Requirements.
- Lunches & Dinners until and unless mentioned.
- Peak Season Surcharge - If applicable.
- Any items of personal nature like telephone, beverages, laundry etc. which are not mentioned above are not included in the services.
- Visa fee if it is not mention in inclusion. Transfers As Per Requirements.
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