Kerela

Day 1 : Arrive Cochin

Arrive Cochin airport, Meeting and assistance on arrival by our representative . After completing check in formalities relax at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Cochin - Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast sightseeing of Cochin visiting St. Francis church ,Visit Mattancherry or the Dutch Palace built in 1557 . Also visit Cochin museum which houses an interesting collection of oil paintings, coins, sculptures etc as well as exhibits from the Cochin palace. Along the tip of Fort Cochin are cantilevered Chinese fishing nets introduced centuries ago by traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 : Cochin - Munnar

Drive up through the Cardamom hills to the old hill station of Munnar. Arrive and check in at hotel (approx. 130 Kms, 4 hrs drive) . Afternoon Visits that include The Kundale Tea Plantation, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajmalai Park and High Range Club. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar)

Today drive to Thekkady (Periyar) - the land of spice plantations (105 Kms / 3.5 hrs drive). On arrival check into your hotel. Later walk through the spice market. After Lunch drive to the wildlife reserve of Lake Periyar through some of India's most stunning scenery. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is the oldest national park in the state, created in 1934. The vast reserve of some 780sq. kilometers varies in altitude from 900m to 1800m. The terrain ranges from open grasslands to dense tropical forests. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Periyar - Alleppey Houseboat (110 Kms / 4 hrs drive)

At Periyar enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake and spot perhaps Indian elephant and wonderful, exotic birds. Later drive to the idyllic backwaters of Alleppey and board your houseboat. Overnight stay.

Day 6 : Alleppey - Kumarakom (50 Kms / 1.5 hrs drive)

Today drive to Kumarakom. This the village is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. Free time to explore. On arrival check-in to hotel or resort. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 : Kumarakom - Houseboat

Visit to the bird sanctuary, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 : Kumarakom - Kovalam Beach

This morning you will drive to Kovalam where on arrival you will check into your hotel. (190 Kms / approx. 5 hrs drive)

Day 9 : Kovalam

The day is at leisure. You can opt for a rejuvenating Ayurvedic body massage (on direct payment basis) or simply enjoy the facilities offered by the resort.

Day 10 : Kovalam - Trivandrum

Drive to Trivandrum Airport (16 Kms. / approx. 45 min. drive) to board your next flight for onward journey taken from our other tour options

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