Natural Paradise
8 Nights / 9 Days
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Sightseeing &
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Itinerary
DAY 01 ARRIVAL AT COCHIN
Your tour across the scenic Kerala begins at Cochin. Once you arrive at the airport or railway station, our executives will come and take you to your pre-booked hotel. Once you reach the hotel, freshen up and sip a cup of coffee or tea. You can then head out to the nearby destinations for shopping.
DAY 02 TOWARDS THE HILLS, MUNNAR (4 HOURS/16 MINUTES, 132.6 KM)
After a sumptuous break, you head out for sightseeing across the city of Cochin. You will be taken through the remnants at Fort Kochi. You will also be taken to Marine drive and the famous museums here. Once you are done sightseeing in Cochin, our executives will drive you to Munnar. The temperature drops down as you near Munnar. Once you arrive here, head inside your cozy hotel room and rest for the night.
DAY 03 ALL DAY TOUR AT MUNNAR
The next day, you can start by visiting the Tata Tea Plantation where you can see workers plucking, processing and packing tea leaves. Don’t forget to take a stroll through the tea plantation. You can also visit the Eravikulam National Park to marvel at the thriving wildlife there up close. End the day on a beautiful note visiting the Mattuppetty Dam which offers a spectacular view of Munnar. If you have time, drop by at the nearby dairy farm.
DAY 04 ARRIVAL AT THEKKADY AND ALL DAY TOUR (3 HOURS 10 MINUTES – 92 KMS)
On the third day of your trip, you will visit another very popular hill station of Kerala, Thekkady. Visit the Periyar National Park, a protected reserve forest to start the tour on a green note. The Periyar Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes in India, too, is located close to the forest. You can engage in some boating here. However, the most interesting part and an experience you shouldn’t miss out on is the bamboo rafting, which is pretty much unique to Thekkady. If you have the time, you can make a short drive to nearby places like Kumily, Murikkady or Pullumedu to enjoy the greenery of the hills.
DAY 05 ARRIVAL AT ALLEPPEY AND ALL DAY TOUR (3 HOURS 34 MINUTES – 138 KMS)
On the fourth day, you will be driven to one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kerala. An Alleppey tour is best started with a houseboat ride through the backwaters of Kuttanad and Vembanad Lake. Enjoy the ride in the accompaniment of some tasty food. The beaches in Alleppey, too are beautiful places worth spending time at. Visit the temples and churches to witness an integral part of their culture and lifestyle. Krishnapuram Palace, built by the King Marthandavarma during his reign, has now been converted into a museum, which makes for a very informative trip on Kerala’s culture and heritage.
DAY 06 TAN AND SUNBATHE IN KOVALAM (170 KMS, 3 HOURS)
After breakfast at the houseboat, drive to the beach resort at Kovalam; one of the most loved goal of Kerala with shallow water for swimming and ideal for other water sports exercises. After lunch spend time sitting by the Arabian Sea. Then head back to the resort for the night.
DAY 07 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM TO KOVALAM
Today after breakfast you will be visiting the famous spots of Old Travancore such as Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery, Zoo, and Padmanabha Swami Temple. Then, back to the hotel for the night.
DAY 8 KOVALAM TO KANYAKUMARI
After early breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari (100 km – 3 hours drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Proceed for local sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off the coast. Padmanbhapuram Palace, Sucheendram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisagam are some of the sightseeing attractions in Kanyakumari. Enjoy the sunset in the evening and overnight stay is arranged at the hotel.
DAY 9 DEPARTURE
After breakfast today you will be heading back home. With memories umpteen, we bid goodbye.