Estimated Price: $850 – $950 (excluding flights)
Overview
Warm welcome to Kerala. Upon your arrival at Cochin International Airport our representative will be available to take care of any immediate needs and ensure your smooth transfer to the hotel in Cochin. Day free for rest.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Day 01: Cochin
Warm welcome to Kerala. Upon your arrival at Cochin International Airport our representative will be available to take care of any immediate needs and ensure your smooth transfer to the hotel in Cochin. Day free for rest.
Day 2 :
Day 02: Cochin
Rise to a wonderful morning in Kerala and indulge in a tasteful breakfast at your hotel before you head out to feel the heritage of Cochin. The queen of Arabian Sea attracted by traders, invaders and travelers from all over world form many years. The fascinating highlights of Cochin include, The Jewish Synagogue, in what is locally called the Jew Town, St. Francis Church, which is the oldest European Church in India, the Santa Cruz Basilica, it was built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the Dutch Palace and the Spice market. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 :
Day 03: Cochin
Awake to an amazing morning at Cochin and spoil yourself to a flavorsome breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy the full day as you wish Relax at the hotel or go out and explore the local attractions, shop around in the local market. On a free day like this, you can always go out and spend some time at the beautiful fort Cochin Beach it is one of the must-visit attraction. Enjoying the fishing through 15th century Chinese fishing net is the one of the main activity on the beach
Day 4 :
Day 04: Cochin - Munnar
This morning travelling to Munnar. The lovely hill had been a summer vacation spot for British colonials. The hill station station at a height of 1525 metres filled with tea plantations and misty mountains. The drive to Munnar is very scenic crossing the narrow hairpin roads where you see beautiful valleys, spice gardens and small waterfalls on the way. Anamudi peak, the highest peak in South India is situated here. Check into hotel, Enjoy the evening of leisure and overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 5 :
Day 05: Munnar
Leaving the hotel to embark this beautiful hill town. Heading towards to the famous tourist attractions of Munnar. Mattupetty Dam and the dense green Eravikulam National Park are among them. En-route visit tea and spice plantations, and stop over the viewpoint for memorable snaps etc. Call off the day with lovely dinner and back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 6 :
Day 06: Munnar
Day free for leisure on your own
Day 7 :
Day 07: Munnar - Thekkady ( Periyar )
We are continuing our journey to Thekkady, set in the green hills of spice plantations and home of the Periyar Wildlife Reserve. The sanctuary for a multitude of wild elephants, bears, bison, deer, boar and the great Indian Tiger. On arrival at Thekkady Check-in to the hotel and refresh.You will also get a chance to do some spice shopping if you wish.
Day 8 :
Day 08: Thekkady (Periyar)
Morning boat ride along Periyar Lake, chance to see various animals like elephants, Nilgiri Langur, sambar deer, bison and a variety of birds, all in their natural habitat at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. You can also take part in optional activities like spice plantation tour, bamboo rafting, trekking and elephant ride. Stay overnight at the hotel/resort
Day 9 :
Day 09: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Relish a delicious breakfast and proceed for your transfer to beautiful backwaters of kerala, also known as ‘venice of the east’. The enchanting backwater destination a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom has strengthens Kerala’s reputation for being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lilies. Upon arrival check – in to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure as you wish. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 :
Day 10: Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast, embark on your private houseboat for a short cruise of the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves. Lunch & evening tea/coffee snacks will be served on board. Overnight stay in Houseboat / resort as you wish.
Day 11 :
Day 11: Kumarakom - Kovalam
This morning we are checking out from houseboat and drive to Kovalam. The famous pam lined sand beaches destination in South India. Check into the hotel. Enjoy in soft evening beach and overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 12 :
Day 12: Kovalam
Kovalam offers various visual treats. Sightseeing start with Sri Chitra Art Gallery – house paintings from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art. Besides these, the gallery has a rare collection of paintings by Raja Ravi Varma, Svetoslav and Nicholas Roerich. An Oriental collection consisting of paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali are a visual treat to the visitor. You can also visit zoo, museum, Shangumugham beach etc. Overnight stay Hotel at Kovalam.
Day 13 :
Day 13: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
This morning after breakfast drive to Kanyakumari. This southernmost tip of an Indian subcontinent famous for sunrise and sunset. (Specialty is joining point of the three major sea such as Arabian sea, Indian ocean and bay of Bengal) Enroute visit padmanabhapuram palace. Arrive at Kanyakumari and visit Vivekananda rock Memorial, Statue of Thiruvalluvar etc later back to Kovalam. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 :
Day 14: Kovalam – Trivandrum / Cochin ( Departure)
This day marks the end of your extraordinary vacation in Kerala. Enjoy a pleasant breakfast at your hotel and head to the airport for your flight back home with beautiful memories of God's own country...