Day
1
Cochin
Arrive Cochin from Mumbai/Delhi or from your new destination.
Transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to the Mattancherry Dutch
Palace, a gift from the Portuguese to the Raja of Kochi. Evening
enjoy a performance of Kerala's Kathakali dancers (Optional).
Overnight at hotel.
Day
2
Cochin - Munnar (145 kms)
Morning tour
of Kochi including Jewish Synagogue, the Chinese fishing nets
and the St. Francis Church. Afternoon drive to Munnar the hill
resort in the Western Ghats famous for its plantations. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
3
Munnar
A day to relax and unwind amidst
the cooler climate of the delightful cardamom hills. Optional
: Visit Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point and the tea gardens.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
4
Munnar - Thekkady (100 kms)
Morning free to relax. Afternoon drive to Thekkady, located
close to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
Day
5
Thekkady - Kumarakom (125 kms)
Early
morning enjoy a boat ride on the Periyar Lake famous for its
wild elephants and bird life . Return to hotel for breakfast
and drive to the picturesque backwaters of Kumarakom .Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day
6
Kumarakom - Houseboat
Breakfast at the
hotel. Later check into the houseboat for an overnight cruise
through the backwaters of kerala. Cruise till 6 in the evening,
by then houseboat halts in the lake for an overnight stay. (Next
day, cruising starts at 7am). Unwind yourself watching the endless
strips of greenery passing by you while the boat moves at a
relaxing pace. Overnight at boat.
Day
7
Alleppey - Kovalam (165 kms)
Drive to Kovalam India's most spectacular beach resort. Rest
of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day
8
Kovalam (16 kms)
Morning city tour of Thiruvananthapuram.
Optional : Full day excursion to Kanyakumari & back to include
the Padmanabhapuram Palace and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
9
Kovalam - Trivandrum
Transfer to Trivandrum airport for your flight to onward to
destination.
