Day-1: Cochin
Arrive Cochin by flight/Train. Upon arrival meet & assist by our representative. Later transfer to hotel for 01 Night. After Lunch proceeds for a sightseeing tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Evening witness Kathakali dance show – Kerala’s one of the classical dance performed in colorful costumes.
Day-2: Cochin / Munnar
After breakfast proceeds by road to Munnar [3-4 Hrs], upon arrival transfer to hotel for 02 nights.
Munnar is one of the popular Hills station established during the British era set amongst the Kannan Devan hills. It is famous for its lush green tea estates, natural surroundings, lakes, reservoirs, and forests. The quiet environs of Munnar attract the traveler to relax in the lap of Mother Nature Enjoy visit Old Munnar town, Tea plantations, Tea museum & local market etc.
Day-3: Munnar
After breakfast proceed for a day excursion to Eravikulam wild life sanctuary. Eravilkulam Wildlife sanctuary: -This is the natural habitat of the nilgiri thar. Half the world population of the rare mountain goat which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here also visit Eco-point, Mattupetty Indo-Swiss project, Devikulam, Top station etc.
Day – 4: Munnar/Periyar
After the breakfast. Drive to Thekkady [3-4hrs] through the plantations and small villages. And simplicity of the state can felt while driving .all round would be scenic beauty, upon arrival transfer to hotel for 02 nights. Thekkady is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Afternoon visit spice plantation like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea, estates etc on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at local market pick some fragrant spices Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Day-5: Periyar /Kumarakom
After break (Kumarakom is one of the popular backwater destination famous for its picturesque backwater ways, country sides, boat cruises, snake boat races etc..) You could do various optional activities there like village walk, Visit Kottayam – nearby town to visit century old Christian churches, temples, & local market etc. Bird sanctuary visits, farm visits etc. P.M. Rejuvenate body & soul with Ayurvedic oil massage (optional) Evening enjoy sunset cruise on the Kumarakom backwaters for 02 hours.
Day-6: Kumarakom / Houseboat
A.M Enjoy facilities at the hotel or rejuvenate body & soul with Ayurvedic oil massage (optional) 1200 Hrs Board Houseboat for overnight cruises to Alleppey. Houseboats (Kettuvallams) the large traditional boats are converted into floating luxury dwelling units. These house boats are available in all sizes and shapes, the most popular accommodation type being a suite, having one or two bath attached bedrooms, one living room, kitchenette, an open lounge, deck and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide. A small outboard engine, allowing one to cruise along the backwaters, generally powers the houseboats. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Tea/coffee served on board.
Day-7: Houseboat / Kovalam
A.M. after breakfast later drive to Trivandrum enroute visit Alleppey (1 Hrs) enroute visit Trivandrum, capital city of Kerala & visit some of the important sites like Napier museum the sri Chitra art gallery, Padhmnabhaswamy temple, Horse Palace Museum later transfer by road to Kovalam.
Day-8: Kovalam /Kanyakumari
After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari or Capecomorin (2-3 Hrs) enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace - Previously well known as the head quarters of Travancore Maharajah’s, biggest wooden palace complex in South India. Capecomorin Or Kanyakumari is at the tail point of India, where the three sea ‘s meet together. The place is most famous for the spectacular sunset and moonrise. Other attractions include Vivekanada rock, memorial build for Tiruvalluvar, the author of the philosophical work Tirukkural, The temple of Kumari Amman (the virgin lady) and Gandhi Memorial etc.
Day-9: Kanyakumari /Trivandrum
Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport to board flight for onward destination.
DAY 01: TRIVANDRUM /KOVALAM
Arrive Trivandrum by flight . On arrival meet & assist by our representative later transfer to hotel in Kovalam. Latter enjoy the day in the sand. At your choice from any of the centres nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning massage.
Overnight stay Kovalam.
DAY 02: KOVALAM/CAPE CAMORIN /KOVALAM
After refreshing yourself at the beaches, next morning you will go to Cape Camorin.enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archeological museum - In the evening drive back to Kovalam
Overnight stay Kovalam
DAY 03: KOVALAM/VARKALA
After breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala : one of the unspoilt beach resorts of India. You also have an option to go for body therapy over here..
Overnight stay Varkala
DAY 04: VARKALA /KUMARAKOM
After breakfast from the resort proceed to Kumarakom (3 to 4 Hrs) .On arrival transfer to hotel for 02 nights. (Kumarakom is one of the popular backwater destination famous for its picturesque backwater ways, countrysides, boat cruises, snake boat races etc.) Evening enjoy sunset cruise on the Kumarakom backwaters for 02 hours.
Overnight stay Kumarakom.
DAY 05: KUMARAKOM
You will visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous enough, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing & water skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. Overnight at hotel.
Overnight stay Kumarakom.
DAY 06: KUMARAKOM /PERIYAR
Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water falls and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideway here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed.
Overnight stay Periyar.
DAY 07: PERIYAR
Thekkady is one of India's most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries, where you can watch wildlife at close range. The vegetation, the flora and fauna and the birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich, vast and varied that it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife sanctuaries in the world. Afternoon visit spice plantation like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea, estates etc on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at local market pick some fragrant spices Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.
Overnight stay Periyar
DAY 08: PERIYAR – KOTTAYAM /BACKWATER
In the morning, drive to Kottayam,By 1200 Hrs Board Houseboat for overnight cruises to Alleppey. Houseboats (Kettuvallams) the large traditional boats are converted into floating luxury dwelling units. These house boats are available in all sizes and shapes, the most popular accommodation type being a suite, having one or two bath attached bedrooms, one living room, kitchenette, an open lounge, deck and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide. A small outboard engine, allowing one to cruise along the backwaters, generally powers the houseboats. Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Tea/coffee served on board.
Overnight Stay Houseboat .
DAY 09: ALLEPEY /COCHIN
Pick up from the Allepey and transfer to hotel in Cochin. Afternoon city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show.
Overnight stay Cochin .
DAY 10: COCHIN /CALICUT
Morning drive to Calicut. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon half day city tour covering - Pazhassiraja Museum, The Art Gallery and Krishna Art Museum.
Overnight Stay Calicut
DAY 11: CALICUT – TREE HOUSE
Ensconced in Vythiri - 3750ft above sea leavel, in the Western Ghats among the Wyanad Hills in North Kerala at a distance of 65 kms from Calicut enroute Ooty - Mysore is the biggest kept secret of Kerala. The access to the Tree house 86 ft from ground is by an indigenous cane elevator. Spend your time at the beautiful accommodation in Tree house.
Overnight stay Tree House.
DAY 12: TREE HOUSE
Day free to explore the area.
Overnight stay Tree House.
DAY 13: CALICUT/DEP
After breakfast transfer to airport to connect flight back home.