Cochin- Munnar- Thekkady- Alleppey Houseboat- Kovalam
07 Nights / 08 Days
 

Day 01:
Arrive in Cochin (Kochi) at the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Depending upon the available time, visit the Chinese Fishing Nets, Santacruz Basilica, the Hill Palace Museum and more.
Overnight- Cochin

 

Day 02:
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Munnar- the beautiful hill town of Munnar was the summer resort of the British. Beautiful landscape, extreme greenery, tea plantations, vast tea plantations, rising mist and flowing clouds are what make up this little hill town. Arrive in Munnar and check into the hotel. Later, explore the region- visit the Mattupetty and the Kundala dams, enjoy boating.
Overnight- Munnar

 

Day 03:
After breakfast, explore Munnar further. Trek through the numerous tea plantations and the other parts of the hill town. Trek to the beautifully hidden waterfalls in the dense woods. Relax in the hills, feast on the refreshing mountain air and feel rejuvenated.
Overnight- Munnar

 

Day 04:
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Thekkady, home to dense forests, tranquil countryside, lakes, rich plantations and the Periyar National Park. Though Periyar is a Tiger Reserve, it has a notable number of wild elephants for which it is known.
Arrive in Thekkady and check into the hotel. Later, visit the National Park. Also, take a boat safari if the weather permits. Trek through the nature trails. In the evening, watch a “Kathakali” show- the traditional dance drama of Kerala.
Overnight-Thekkady

 

Day 05:
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Alleppey- known across the globe for it’s tranquil backwaters. Arrive in Alleppey and check into a private houseboat cruise- equipped with luxurious bedrooms, air conditioning, on board kitchen and crew. Sail slowly through the backwaters exploring the locals, village life, vegetation and more. Make several stops en route for sightseeing etc. Have fresh Kerala cuisine cooked for you onboard. At night, the houseboat will anchor at a designated place. You may also choose to get treated with an Ayurvedic massage for general health and wellness for which Kerala is the most significant place on the map.
Overnight-Houseboat

 

Day 06:
After breakfast, check out of the houseboat and drive to Kovalam- the destination which has some of the best beaches in India. Arrive in Kovalam and check into your beach resort. Spend the rest of the time at leisure on the beach.
Overnight-Kovalam

 

Day 07:
After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) - the capital city of Kerala. Visit the Padmanabha Swami temple which is one of the richest temples in the world and houses treasures worth billions of dollars. Visit the East fort and the museums. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and spend the rest of the time on the beach at leisure.
Overnight-Kovalam

 

Day 08:
After a relaxed breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) airport / train station for onward journey.
The tour concludes