Splendour of Kerala itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cochin By: flight
Welcome to India – a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
Meal: No Meal
Day 2: Cochin
Morning after breakfast you will take for full Day sightseeing of Cochin.
Today you will have heritage walking tour of Cochin or by car. Formerly a princely state which beckoned travelers from distant shores, Cochin is also known as “The Queen of the Arabian Sea”. Visiting the Dutch palace, the Jewish synagogue (closed on every Friday, Saturday and Public holidays), St. Francis church. Also view the Chinese fishing nets.
Afternoon at leisure.
Later in the evening proceed to the auditorium to witness the famous classical dance performance of “Kathakali”. Kathakali Dance Drama in the evening. The most popular and sacred dance drama of Kerala, Kathakali, has evolved over last 400 years.
Overnight stay in Cochin.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3: Cochin / Munnar Surface (125 Kms – 04 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast you will proceed to Munnar.
Tour exotic Munnar with its lush hills carpeted with fragrant spice plantations and enjoy nature at its glorious best. Famous for the Neelkurinji blossom that spreads a sparkling blue carpet on the Munnar hills once in 12 years, Munnar enchants you with rows of tea plantations and red roofed colonial cottages that pop up from amongst dense greens.
Munnar was the summer holiday resort during the British rule in India and is still a favorite summer holiday retreat. Located on a hill stretch that lies where three rivers meet, Munnar is a picture-perfect plantation town in Kerala, South India.
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight in Munnar.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4: Munnar
Tour the Kundala Lake, Tea Musuem, tea gardens, Mathupetty and other interesting tourist destinations on your Munnar travels.
Travel to the Anaimudi Peak that is the highest point of the Western Ghats in Kerala, South India and enjoy wild verdant Kerala as you course wood trails in Munnar that lies about 1,600 meters above the sea level.
Overnight in Munnar.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 5: Munnar / Periyar Surface (125 Kms – 04 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed to Periyaar. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Upon arrival check into your hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Periyar.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6: Periyar
Early morning enjoys the boat cruise on Lake Periyar and if you are lucky you could come across a herd of wild elephants or wild boars.
Later visits small spice plantation, where we will learn about the many uses of the spices, both in medicine and local cuisine.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Periyar.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7: Periyar - Kovalam Surface (210 Kms – 06 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.
It is among the most happening spots in Kerala where tourists come in great number. Set between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, the beach is a famous honeymoon tour destination. It is located 16 off Thiruvananthapuram. It boasts of three mesmerizing crescent shaped beaches namely the Lighthouse beach, Hawa beach and Samudra beach.
Evening spend time at leisure for own activities at beach/hotel.
Overnight in Kovalam
Meal: Breakfast
Day 8: Kovalam / Trivandrum Surface (20 Kms – 1/2 Hrs)
Today as per your flight schedule, you will be driven to airport for your flight connecting to onward destination.
Tour Highlight
Explore Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace, St. Francis, Church, Jewish Synagogue.
Live Kathakali Dance Drama
Munnar: Tea Garden Estate
Boat ride on Periyar Lake at Wildlife Sanctuary
Spice Planation visit in Periyar
Splendid beaches of Kovalam
