Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Kanyakumari
Day 01: Upon reaching Cochin airport, our representative will escort you to your hotel. Later, embark on an afternoon tour of Cochin, exploring highlights like the Dutch Palace, Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, the aromatic spice market, St. Francis Church, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. The evening features a captivating Kerala classical dance performance, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02: Head to Munnar, Kerala’s stunning hill station, in a 4-hour drive post-breakfast. Check into your hotel upon arrival and enjoy the day relaxing amid scenic views. Explore fragrant tea estates or engage in exciting activities like paragliding. Spend the night at the hotel after an evening return.
Day 03: Explore Munnar all day after breakfast, taking in breathtaking views of Anamudi, South India’s highest peak at 2695 m. Visit Christ Church, and indulge in wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km). Note: The park is closed from Jan 1 to Feb 28 annually. Continue to Rajamalai Hills, and visit Madupetty Dam for boating and horse riding on the way to Top Station. Transfer to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 04: Depart for Periyar after breakfast, arriving at the hotel in the morning. Consider a scenic boat ride on Periyar Lake in the evening, observing diverse wildlife like tigers and elephants at Periyar National Park. Explore tribal villages and witness intriguing honey collections from hillbees. Return to the hotel in the evening for an overnight stay.
Day 05: Day 5 of the Kerala Tour Itinerary starts with a 3-hour journey to Kumarakom after breakfast. Check-in at a backwater resort upon arrival and enjoy the day leisurely by the scenic backwaters, a key highlight of Kerala. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Head to Kottayam after breakfast and embark on a luxurious overnight houseboat journey through the serene Kerala backwaters, reaching Alleppey.
Day 07: Arrive at Alleppey, leave the houseboat, and head to Kovalam. Check-in at a beachfront hotel. Spend the day at leisure on the beach—play in the golden sands, take a dip, or relax with a sunbath. Adventurous activities and optional Ayurvedic massages are available. Transfer to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay.
Day 08: Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the beaches after breakfast. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Head to Trivandrum after breakfast for a city tour, exploring the renowned Padmanabhaswamy Temple with its intricate carvings on 400 pillars. In the evening, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy leisure time on the beaches in the afternoon. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Today on time transfer to the Trivandrum Airport (15kms) to board a flight for your onward journey.