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Day 01 –
Cochin
You will be received by our
representatives at the Cochin Airport or Railway
Station. You will be dropped at your resort, where you
can chec k
in and relax. Sightseeing begins in the afternoon with
a visit to the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the Jewish
synagogue, the St. Francis Church—the oldest European
church in India, the Chinese fishing nets and St. Mary’s
Cathedral. Back to the hotel in the evening where your
overnight stay will be arranged.
Day 02 –
Munnar “The Southern Kashmir of Kerala”
Check out from the hotel at
Cochin and proceed to Munnar, known as the “nature
lover’s paradise”. After 3 hours 30 minutes drive,
you’ll reach Munnar, where you check in to the
hotel/resort. In the evening, proceed to Mattupetty
dam/Kundala dam for boating. On the way, make a visit
to the echo point & shooting point. A 7kms drive
further down will take you to the top station for a
spectacular view. Overnight stay will be arranged at
the resort.
Day 03 – Munnar
Munnar, “The Gateway to the
Hills”, has the highest peak in South India – Anaimudi –
which towers over 269 metres (of course needs trekking)
and Devikulam – a nature lovers’ retreat. Trout fishing
on the Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam
National Park is the best place to see the Nilgiri Tahr,
the mountain goat of South India. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 04 – Thekkady
Morning after breakfast,
proceed to Thekkady, where you can check in to your
resort and relax. Set out for sightseeing at Thekkady,
boating in Periyar Lake through the wildlife sanctuary
and spice plantations (coffee & cardamom) etc.
Day 05 – Alleppey
Check out from the hotel at
Thekkady and proceed to Alleppey, the “Venice of the
East”. It is famous for its backwaters, boat races,
houseboat holidays, beaches, marine and coir products.
A houseboat cruise through the narrow canal, paddy
fields, coconut lagoons and coir villages in Alleppey
await you. Overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day 06 – Kovalam
Proceed to Kovalam, the
famous beach known as the “Paradise of the South”, after
a sumptuous breakfast. This marvelous beach is a
tourist’s dream come true. Check in to your resort and
relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 – Kovalam
Morning after breakfast,
spend the day at Kovalam beach, a sheltered natural bay
with cool soothing palms and gentle waves. When you are
tired of aquatics, swimming or sunbathing you can
explore the handicrafts, jewelry and cloth shops spread
along the waterfront. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 08 – Drop at
Trivandrum
Time to bid farewell. We
drive you to the Airport or Railway station with all the
check-in formalities. |