COCHIN, MUNNAR, THEKKADY, ALLEPPEY & KOVALAM

Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
Cochin, the confluence point of the alluring Arabian Sea and the Silent Backwater, will be your host for
the day. With your arrival in this pictorial port-city, you will be warmly greeted by our representatives.
Hereafter, you will be checked-in into a hotel, where you can unwind, relax and get freshened up.
Though a metropolis, Cochin still holds strong to its roots and cultures. To witness and enjoy the many
different facets of Cochin, you will be taken to a cultural show in the evening, where you can enjoy
Kathakali dance performance by local artists. Post this lively and vibrant show, you will be guided back
to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 2: Drive from Cochin to Munnar (140 km / 4 Hours)
Today morning, after having breakfast, you will be checked-out from the hotel and driven towards the
hill station of Munnar. Cossetted by lush greeneries, guarded by captivating hills and mountains, and
fringed with never-ending tea plantations, Munnar is also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’ and
will surely hold you captive throughout your stay. Arriving in this hilly retreat, you will be checked-in
into a hotel or a resort; overnight stay in the hotel/resort.
Day 3: Full Day Munnar Excursion
A treasure trove for the nature lovers, honeymooners, leisure seekers and all other classes of travellers,
Munnar is an ideal sightseeing destination in Kerala! Today morning, after having breakfast, you can
embark on a delightful sightseeing tour and discover all the grandeurs of this gorgeous hill station town.
On the list, there will be scenic landmarks like Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Elephant Arrival Point, Cinema
Shooting Point, Jungle Honey Bee Nest and several other places. Mattuppetty, Tata Tea Museum,
Eravikulam National Park, Blossom Hydel Park, spice plantation and Anaimudi Peak will also be visited
during the day. By evening, you will be guided back to the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.
Day 4: Drive from Munnar to Thekkady
Following your lively Munnar excursion on the previous day, today you will be driven towards Thekkady.
Home to the wildlife rich Periyar National Park, this tourist town is known for its candid and untouched
beauty. Arriving in Thekkady, check-in into a hotel/resort and after relaxing for a while, you will be
taken for a rustic tribal tour to a nearby village followed by a plantation tour. Come evening, you can
avail a boat ride in the Periyar Lake and enjoy the wilderness of the Periyar National Park. Returning
from the ride, you can indulge in local shopping before retiring into the hotel/resort for your overnight
stay.
Day 5: Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey
After today’s breakfast, you will be checked-out from the hotel/resort and driven towards Alleppey; the
backwater capital of Kerala. Arriving in Alleppey, check-in into a houseboat and get settle down. Also
called the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey is known for its mesmerising beauty and charm. During your
stay, you can enjoy and experience its meticulous grace along with its warm hospitality. Post this, you
can take an exciting backwater cruise and discover the lush beauty of Alleppey’s amazing network of
canals, evergreen paddy fields, coconut lagoons and coir villages. Overnight stay will be at the
houseboat.
Day 6: Drive from Alleppey to Kovalam (160 km / 4 Hours)
From the ‘Backwater Capital’, today you will be driven to Kovalam, the ‘Beach Capital’ of Kerala. The
journey will start post breakfast and will take around 4 hours. Arriving in Kovalam, you will be taken to
the Kovalam Beach, where you can enjoy several beach activities. Adorned by the playful waves of the
Arabian Sea, this sandy retreat is visited by a large number of beach lovers and is ideal for activities like
swimming, sunbathing, herbal body massages, water sports and lot more. With the advent of the
evening, you will be checked-in into a beach resort for your overnight stay.
Day 7: All day tour at Kovalam
After all the adventures and play in the beach, you must be exhausted. Don’t worry. You can reserve
the second day in Kovalam for some self pampering. There are many centres in and around Kovalam
offering Ayurvedic massages and spas. Have truly unwinding time at one of these centres. You can also
avail treatment for specific ailments. You can also visit the Halcyon Castle which was build for the royal
family in the early 30s. It has now been converted into a heritage hotel. Before you return, shop for
souvenirs from Kovalam. You’ll get beautiful handicraft items and antique items in the shops lined along
the beach
Day 8: Drive from Kovalam to Trivandrum (50 km / 1 Hour)
Today will be the last day of this amazing and enchanting Kerala tour! After breakfast is served, you will
be checked-out from the Kovalam beach resort, and driven to Trivandrum. Following your drop at the
Trivandrum Airport, this heart- warming tour will come an end.