Itinerary
Day 01: Arriving Trivandrum
Arrive Chennai, On arrival transfer to the hotel. Chennai is known for its cultural heritage & temple architecture. Evening at leisure. Overnight in the hotel in Chennai.
Day 02 to Day 08: Kovalam for Yoga Season, Meditation Season, and Sight-Seeing of Beaches and Other Sight Seeing
For Yoga Season, Meditation Season, and Sight-Seeing of Beaches and Other Sight Seeing
Day 09: Kovalam - Kumarakom - 180 kms / 4/5 hrs drive
After breakfast, leave for Kumarakom, Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake where you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats, and canoes. The freshwater of the lake runs into the mainland making a labyrinth of lagoons, brooks, canals, and waterways. The backwater houses a variety of species of both fauna and flora. They are rich with marine life namely the exclusive 'Kumarakom Karimeen' (pearl spotted fish), Konju (tiger prawns), Njandu (crabs), Chemeen (prawns) and many more. Overnight in the hotel at Kumarakom.
Day 10: Kumarakom
After breakfast move to enjoy backwater cruise and overnight stay.
Day 11: Kumarakom - Thekkady - 120 kms / 3/4 hrs drive
After breakfast, leave for Thekkady through the cardamom hills of Idukki. 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. 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 12: 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. Tea Plantations and Paragliding is optional. Evening at leisure. Overnight in the hotel at Munnar.
Day 13: Munnar
After breakfast, visit the tea plantations. Paragliding is optional. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 14: 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 15: Cochin
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight back home.
