Destination: Cochin-Kumarakom-Munnar-Vythiri-Kovalam-Thekkady
Duration:12Nights / 13 Days
DAY 01 KOCHI
Arrive Kochi airport by afternoon. Assistance and
transfer to hotel, further in the afternoon we start
visiting Kochi, which has been eulogised as 'Queen
of Arabian Sea'. We start our visit with Mattanchery
Dutch Palace (closed on Friday's), adjacent Jewish
Synagogue, which dates back to centuries (closed on
Friday's & Saturday's) and the Jew Street. Further
drive to Fort Kochi to visit the old Churches and
the huge Chinese Fishing nets, which adorn the northern
shores. O/n Hotel.
DAY 02 KOCHI TO MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar (about 145kms/04hrs),
a picturesque hill station covered with unending expanse
of tea plantations. Arrive and check into the hotel
and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 MUNNAR
After breakfast we make a short drive to explore the
Rajamalai National park which houses the endangered
species Nilgiri Ibex. Explore the park by foot; the
views are stunning from the top of the park. Afternoon
free to stroll around the Mattupetty dam and the small
picture book town of Munnar. O/n Hotel.
DAY 04 MUNNAR TO THEKKADY [PERIYAR]
After breakfast drive to Thekkady (about 110kms/03hrs),
through the cardamom hills of Idukki. Arrive and check
into the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 05 THEKKADY
After breakfast we explore the picturesque Periyar
wildlife sanctuary by 02 hrs motor boat ride on the
manmade lake which encircles the wildlife. Further
make a short drive to nearby spice plantations to
know more about the spices of Kerala. Afternoon free
to relax or stroll around the small Kumily town, which
is famous for its spices, shops all around. O/n Hotel.
DAY 06 THEKKADY TO KUMARAKOM
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom (about 140kms/03-04hrs),
a small village located on the banks of Vembanadu
Lake. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 07 KUMARAKOM
The day free to relax + experience some Ayurvedic
massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY 08 KUMARAKOM TO ALLEPPEY
After breakfast transfer to Alleppey to board your
houseboat that comprises of furnished bedroom with
attached bath & shower and a lounge area where
you can relax while on the cruise. We start our enchanting
cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey. O/n Houseboat.
DAY 09 ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat, straight
drive to Kovalam (about 160kms/04hrs), a sheltered
natural bay. Arrive and check into the hotel overlooking
the Arabian Sea and rest of the day at leisure. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 10 KOVALAM
The day at leisure + experience some Ayurvedic massages.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 11 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM
Early morning transfer to Trivandrum int'l airport
to board flight to your home country.
ACTIVE
KERALA
DAY 01 KOCHI
Arrive Kochi airport by afternoon. Assistance and
transfer to hotel, further in the afternoon we start
visiting Kochi, which has been eulogised as 'Queen
of Arabian Sea'. We start our visit with Mattanchery
Dutch Palace (closed on Friday's), adjacent Jewish
Synagogue, which dates back to centuries (closed on
Friday's & Saturday's) and the Jew Street. Further
drive to Fort Kochi to visit the old Churches and
the huge Chinese Fishing nets, which adorn the northern
shores. O/n Hotel.
DAY 02 KOCHI TO MUNNAR
After breakfast drive to Munnar (about 145kms/04hrs),
a picturesque hill station covered with unending expanse
of tea plantations. Arrive and check into the hotel
and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 MUNNAR
After an early breakfast we drive to Silent valley
to start our 04-05hrs walks towards Cliff Hut. You
will walk through the tea estates, rain forests and
rolling hills and finally will reach Cliff Hut, where
you will find a panoramic view of the villages down
in the plains. Evening back to hotel and relax. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 04 MUNNAR
Today we will go for a full day walk about 05-06hrs
toward the second highest peak of Western Ghats -
Meesapulimalai. Evening back to hotel and relax. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 05 MUNNAR TO THEKKADY [PERIYAR]
After an early breakfast we set off for a 02 hr cycle
ride through the valleys and tea estates. Back to
hotel for freshen up and further drive to Thekkady
(about 110kms/03hrs), through the cardamom hills of
Idukki. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 06 THEKKADY
After breakfast we explore Periyar wildlife sanctuary
by full day trekking through the forest + bamboo rafting
along with other tourists. Evening at leisure. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 07 THEKKADY TO ALLEPPEY
Early morning at 06.00, we continue our exploration
by 02 hrs motor boat ride on the manmade lake which
encircles the wildlife. Back to hotel for breakfast
and further drive to Alleppey (about 155kms/04hrs),
here we board our houseboat that comprises of furnished
bedroom with attached bath & shower and a lounge
area where you can relax while on the cruise. We start
our enchanting cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey.
O/n Houseboat.
DAY 08 ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat, straight
drive to Kovalam (about 160kms/04hrs), a sheltered
natural bay. Arrive and check into the hotel overlooking
the Arabian Sea and rest of the day at leisure. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 09 KOVALAM
The day at leisure + experience some Ayurvedic massages.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 10 KOVALAM TO
TRIVANDRUM
Early morning transfer to Trivandrum int'l airport
to board flight to your home country.
SILVER SANDS OF KERALA
DAY 01 MUMBAI
Arrive Mumbai from your home country by late evening.
Assistance and transfer to hotel. O/n Hotel.
DAY 02 MUMBAI TO MANGALORE TO KASARGOD
After breakfast transfer to airport to board flight
to Mangalore at 09.45 - 11.00hrs. On arrival, direct
drive to Kasargod (about 67kms/02-03hrs), check into
the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 KASARGOD TO KANNUR
After breakfast we visit the Bekal Fort and further
drive to Kannur (about 90kms/02-03hrs), check into
the hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea. Rest of the
day free to relax or stroll around the nearby village.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 04 KANNUR TO THALASSERI
After breakfast we visit the Kannur fort and further
drive to Thalasseri (about 20kms/01hr), check into
a heritage home overlooking the sea. Evening we make
a short drive to nearby Muthappan Temple located on
the Valapatnam river, where you can witness the traditional
ritual dance - Theyyam. O/n Home.
DAY 05 THALASSERI
The day at leisure or free to stroll around the nearby
village and Beedi - local cigarette units. Evening
explore the Muzhappilangadi beach. O/n Hotel.
DAY 06 THALASSERI TO KOZHIKODE [CALICUT]
After breakfast drive to Kozhikode (about 65kms/02hrs),
check into the hotel located on the banks of Chaliyar
River. Rest of the day free to relax or free time
for a cruise using country boat. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07 KOZHIKODE TO KOCHI
After an early breakfast drive to Kochi (about 225kms/05-06hrs),
enroute visit Punnathoor kota - an elephant camp where
about 40 temple elephants had been taken care. Arrive
and check into the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 08 KOCHI TO ALLEPPEY
After breakfast we star visiting Kochi with Mattanchery
Dutch Palace (closed on Friday's), adjacent Jewish
Synagogue, which dates back to centuries (closed on
Friday's & Saturday's) and the Jew Street. Further
drive to Fort Kochi to visit the old Churches and
the huge Chinese Fishing nets, which adorn the northern
shores. Afternoon drive to Alleppey (about 65kms/02hrs),
check into the hotel and free to relax on the beach.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 09 ALLEPPEY
Morning free, afternoon transfer to Finishing point
jetty to board your houseboat that comprises of furnished
bedroom with attached bath & shower and a lounge
area where you can relax while on the cruise. We start
our enchanting cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey.
O/n Houseboat.
DAY 10 ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat, straight
drive to Kovalam (about 160kms/04hrs), a sheltered
natural bay. Arrive and check into the hotel overlooking
the Arabian Sea and rest of the day at leisure. O/n
Hotel.
DAY 11 KOVALAM
The day at leisure + experience some Ayurvedic massages.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 12 KOVALAM
A day excursion to Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) about
90kms/03hrs. Enroute visit Padhmanabhapuram Palace
and Vivekananda Rock and the Temple at Kanyakumari.
After watching the sunset at Triveni Ghat where three
Oceans (Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal & Arabian
Sea) merging, we will drive back to hotel and relax.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 13 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM TO MUMBAI
Morning free to relax, afternoon transfer to Trivandrum
airport to board flight to Mumbai at 15.00 - 16.55hrs.
On arrival, transfer to hotel for wash and change.
Late night transfer to int'l airport to board flight
to your home country.
DAY 14 MUMBAI
Early morning board your flight.
