Destination Covered: Cochin - Wynad- Trichur - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey - Kovalam Duration: 15 Nights / 16 Days
Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Arrive Cochin by International flight. Meeting, assistance and transfer to hotel & overnight.
Day 02 Cochin
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Cochin.
Cochin - Kochi (Cochin) is rightly termed as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' with a number of islands and promontories between the Arabian Sea and backwaters. It spreads across modern Ernakulam in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin in the west, which are interconnected by romantic ferries and bridges. The profound foreign influence can be seen in the architectural styles of its monuments. Some of the city's highlights are spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, Jewish synagogue, Portuguese palace, India's first European church, Dutch homes and Kathakali dance performances.
Late afternoon enjoy sunset boat cruise and overnight.
Day 03 Cochin-Wynad Drive 280 Km
After breakfast drive to Wynad.
On arrival check-in at tree house and overnight.
Day 04 Wynad
Full day free at tree house and overnight.
Day 05 Wynad-Trichur Drive 200 Km
After breakfast drive to Trichur.
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Trichur - Famous for the Thrissur Pooram festival at Vadakkunathan Temple, which is one of the grandest temple festivals of South India, Trichur is said to be the cultural capital of the state. The other highlight of the city is the Kerala Kalamandalam, a well renowned center of Indian classical dances, which has earned quite a name over the years in the preservation and promotion of the classical and folk dances of the region.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 Trichur-Munnar Drive 170 Km
After breakfast drive to Munnar.
On arrival check-in at hotel for overnight.
Munnar - Situated in Kerala, Munnar is 1600 m above the sea level. Also known as the Kashmir of South India, this beautiful hill resort is ideal for trekking. It also has Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. Its highlights are terrace farming of tea and cardamom, misty mountains, narrow lanes snaking around the hills, waterfalls and lush green forest sanctuaries.
Day 07 Munnar
Full day car at disposal to explore Munnar & overnight.
Day 08 Munnar-Periyar Drive 110 Km
After breakfast drive to Periyar.
On arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Periyar to explore sanctuary.
Periyar Wildlife Park - Best-known wildlife sanctuary in South India, Kerala's Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is famous for wild Indian elephants and a century old artificial lake set in the beautiful thick woods of Western ghats. The other highlights here are Nilgiri Langoors, Nilgiri Tahrs, Bisons, Deers and Antelopes. Besides one can spot about 100 species of butterfly and 240 species of birds here and take a tour of the aromatic spice gardens around the park.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 Periyar-Kottayam Drive 114 Km
Kettuvallams, the old rice-barges or Kera;a has now been converted into houseboats and are much popular with the tourists. Surprisingly, it is hand-made and not even nails are used to make these boats. The slow movement of the boats suit the purpose of leisurely enjoying the colorful village scenery of the South. After breakfast, cruising through Azhikkal Canal passing through Kuppapuram, Pallathuruthy, Swamy Canal, Meenappally Kayal, Muttael Canal, Kainakary Church Canal, Vatta Kayal, Venattukadu Canal, Aakkathara Canal and Paddy fields is once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Night stay near Chithira Kayal.
Day 10 Alleppey-Kovalam 159 Km
After breakfast disembark houseboat at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam.
Alleppey - One of the best ports along Malabar Coast and an important trade centre, Alleppey is known for a large network of inland canals. A hub and a base for most of the backwaters and boat cruises, has carved out quite a name for Alleppey and large number of tourists visit the city every year. These backwater cruises are the best way to see the glimpse of the rural life style of Kerala where natives still indulge in the traditional, outdated and laborious tasks of toddy tapping, fishing, coir-making industry and prawn farming and see the greenery and the rich avian life thriving in many of the lake islands.
On arrival check-in at hotel & overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Kovalam
Day free for independent activities.
Kovalam - Kovalam is known for its golden sands bordered by coconut palm trees. 16 km from Trivandrum, it was once a fishing village and is now an evergreen beach resort with a pleasant climate. Known as the 'Paradise of the South', Kovalam is now one of the most favoure tourist destinations all over the world. The scenic beauty, serenity and the seafood alonf with Ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centers and water sport facilities make Kovalam a popular haven for tourists.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 Kovalam-Kannyakumari-Kovalam
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari - The southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari presents an unusual confluence of the three great seas, namely Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The sight of sun and moon on the same horizon at Cape Comorin or Kanyakumari during Chitra Poornima is amazing. The highlight of the city is the Vivekananda Memorial built on the rock island nearby.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 Kovalam
Day free for independent activities.
Kovalam - Kovalam is known for its golden sands bordered by coconut palm trees. 16 km from Trivandrum, it was once a fishing village and is now an evergreen beach resort with a pleasant climate. Known as the 'Paradise of the South', Kovalam is now one of the most favoure tourist destinations all over the world. The scenic beauty, serenity and the seafood along with Ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centers and water sport facilities make Kovalam a popular haven for tourists.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 Kovalam
Day free for independent activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 Kovalam
Day free for independent activities.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 16 Kovalam-Trivandrum
Transfer to Trivandrum airport in time to board flight for onward destination.
