GLIMPSES OF KERALA
7 NIGHT 8 DAYS
Day 1: Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi has been drawing traders, explorers and travelers to its shores for over 600 years. On your arrival at Cochin International airport our executive will receive you. We will take you for a small tour of the old city, Fort Cochin visiting the main attractions like Dutch Palace Museum, Jewish Street, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Net. In the evening get treated to a traditional Kathakali show and dinner Overnight in Kochi.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar (135kms / 04:00hrs drive)
After breakfast at the hotel, Drive towards Munnar the green paradise of Kerala, on the way enjoy the scenic beauty of kerala, marvelous waterfalls and high mountains which have low flying clouds passing by. Arrive at Munnar and check in at hotel. Munnar is located 1,600 metres above the sea level, this hill station is a slice of India’s historic past: this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in south India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-perfect towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular holiday destination. Overnightin Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar
After Breakfast explore the tea gardens spread out like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers. Munnar, with its lush green hills, is a destination so difficult to resist. It has a very small population and is too far from pollution, with most of the area covered by tea estates,visit the main attractions of Munnar which includes Eravikulam national park, the natural habitat of the local ibex, the NilgiriTahr. Once you’ve had your fill, it’s on to the Mattupetty dam, Echo Point and the rest of the town. Then head back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Munnar- Thekkady (95kms/04.00hrs drive)
After an early breakfast check out and drive towards Thekkady, the venue of the famous Periyar (Thekkady) Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most well-maintained wildlife sanctuaries of south India. Spread out over an area of 777 sq km, the sanctuary boasts of a splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullai periyar dam across the Periyar river, which adds to the charm of the park. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters as you cruise along the lake in the confines of a boat. Once you reach, check in at hotel for the night, you have the afternoon enjoy that boat ride on Periyar lake. Later visit a locally owned spice plantation to walk through the different varieties of Kerala Spices. Overnight in Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady- Alappuzha (Alleppy) (140kms/05:00hrs)
After breakfast, Check out from the hotel and transfer to Alleppey. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is known as ‘the Venice of the East’. Offering the best tourist places, this charming place is the hub of Kerala’s backwaters and is home to a huge network of backwaters and more than thousand houseboats. Check in to the hotel. After Lunch visit the beach and the neighborhood villages of Alappuzha Overnight in Alappuzha
Day 6: Alappuzha - Kovalam (165km/04:30hrs)
After Breakfast enjoy a half day House boat cruise with lunch through the legendary backwaters of Kerala. One can see Mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides, palm fringed canals, shores bustling with glimpses from day-to-day life in the country side. After Lunch depart to Kovalam, one of the most famous beach towns in India. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sand washed away by the surf, make this beach a veritable paradise on earth, one that abounds in beauty and a veritable treasure trove of activities. If you are of an adventurous bent, then you can partake of some snorkeling or cycling. Overnight stay at Kovalam On arrival check in to your hotel and overnight in Kovalam
Day 7: Kovalam
After breakfast go on a half day city tour of the iconic spots of old Travancore Kingdom’s capital Trivandrum, includes Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery, Padmanabha Swami Temple and adjacent Palace etc. After noon enjoy the famous beach and the sunset in the Arabian sea Overnight in Kovalam
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward flight
Inclusions
- Private Cab Transfers
- Sightseeing tour
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Taxes
- Tools
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Volo Transfers
- Early check-in & late checkout
- Lunch
- Outdoor activities
- Welcome Drinks
- Accommodation
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
