Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations :
Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day 01
: Cochin tours
Arrive Cochin. Start your Beach tours to Kerala. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall
murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of
what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European
church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the
Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed
to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island,
named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command
of India. The first day of beach tours to Cochin is getting over.
Day 02 : Cochin tours - Periyar
Morning drive on this day of cochin tours a
scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper
and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check – in
at hotel. Rest of the Day 0free for walk around in the peaceful town known for
various Spice and coffee plantations
Day 03 : Periyar -
Munnar tours
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild
elephants. Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive
Munnar and check – in at hotel.
Day 04 : Munnar tours
Munnar HoliDay 0VacationsIn Munnar
Day 0is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi
Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Day 05 : Munnar tours -
Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the
backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy
nature at its best.
Day 06 : Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning on this day of beach tours to Kerala,
drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through many canals
and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best
way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard
your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room
for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get
disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and
savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew.
Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through
a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to
your taste on board.
Day 07 : Alleppey -
Trivandrum
Alleppey Beach, Alleppey Travel GuideMorning board your
transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of
Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the
major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in
1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian
architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore,
Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady
and delightful walks.
Day 08 : Trivandrum - Excursion
Full
Day 0return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian
mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres
offshore.
Day 09 : Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return
flight.
