Itinerary
Day 01: Arriving Trivandrum
On arrival in Trivandrum also know as Thiruvananthapuram and transfer to Kovalam (16 kms from Thiruvananthapuram). On arrival at Kovalam, check into the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 02: Kovalam
After breakfast, a full day at the beaches of Kerala. Overnight in the hotel Kovalam.
Day 03: Kovalam
After breakfast, a full day at the beaches of Kerala. Overnight in the hotel Kovalam.
Day 04: Kovalam - Alleppey
After breakfast, leave for Alleppey, check-in at houseboat; enjoy the backwater cruise by watching beautiful villages, paddy fields, small churches, temples and day-to-day life of village people. Your crew will cook you delicious meals on the boat. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Day 05: Alleppey - Thekkady
After breakfast, leave for Thekkady. Check into the hotel. Later visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is more popular as a tiger reserve also visit Periyar lake for enjoying a boat cruise in Periyar Lake. The river Periyar is the longest river in Kerala. This is the only perennial river in South India with clean water. The river occupies an important place in the history of Kerala. In the Sangam age Tamil epics such as Chilapathikaram, ‘Akananuru’, ‘Purananuru’ etc much has been said about this mighty river, formerly known as the ‘Choorni Nadi’ or ‘Thamraparni Nadi’ (Sukasandesam –stanza 66). Evening at leisure and overnight in the hotel.
Day 06: Thekkady - Munnar- 100 kms / 3 hrs drive
After breakfast leave for Munnar, hill stations of Kerala, Munnar is famous for its manicured tea plantations and quiet colonial atmosphere. Visit the tea plantations and Paragliding is optional. Evening at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Munnar.
Day 07: Munnar- Cochin - 160 kms / 4/5 hrs drive
After breakfast, leave for Cochin. On arrival check-in the hotel. Afternoon, visit Cochin - the city of lagoons. Visit the Dutch Palace, St. Cruz Cathedral, the church of San Francisco, the Bolghatty Islands. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08: Cochin
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight back home.
