Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady -Alleppey -Kovalam – Trivandrum
Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady -Alleppey -Kovalam – Trivandrum
Day 1: Arrival in Cochin & Drive from Cochin to Munnar (120 km/approx. 4.5 hours)
Upon arrival at Cochin Airport, Meet our representative and drive to Munnar It offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Enroute visit the beautiful Cheeyapara & Valara waterfalls. Enjoy the breathtaking and glorious waterfall cascade down the seven steps. Arrive at Munnar and check in to the resort / hotel and spend evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing in Munnar
After Breakfast, proceed to explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 3: Munnar – Thekkady (90 kms / approx. 2.5 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. Periyar wildlife sanctuary has a picturesque lake at the heart of the sanctuary. Herds of playful wild elephants have made Periyar Lake their favorite haunt for frolicking in the water. They can be witnessed bathing and swimming here. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake to view the wildlife at close quarters. The aroma and pleasant ambiance of the spice and tea plantations of Periyar are fascinating. Spices found in Thekkady include pepper, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, vanilla and curry leaves. In evening, watch traditional Kalaripayattu show. (Optional) – You can also enjoy an elephant ride in Periyar. Return to the hotel and overnight stay at the Hotel .
Day 4: Thekkady – Alleppey (140 kms / approx. 4 hours)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerala, while you stay in houseboat. Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 5: Alleppey – Kovalam (160 km/approx. 4.3 hours)
After Breakfast, check out from the houseboat / Resort at 0900hrs and drive Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala. Enroute visit Thiruvananthapuram literally means ‘the abode of Anantha’, the snake God. The main attraction of the city is the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Vishnu (also known as Padmanabha) reclining on the snake Anantha. The imposing gopuram (gateway tower) and intricate sculptures of the temple make it a very popular tourist attraction. Later visit Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum which houses a collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) displays the original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma which houses a collection of paintings from the Rajput, Mughal and Thanjore schools. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th century. Overnight stay at Kovalam
Day 6: Kovalam
After breakfast ,day is free for leisure or you can travel to Kanya Kumari and back to Hotel at kovalam. ( Additional Cost to be added).
Day 7: Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure.
After Breakfast, Check out from the resort and drive to Trivandrum airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”. Our services end after dropping you at Trivandrum airport.
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