Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Vandanmedu - Periyar - Kovalam - Varkala - Kollam - Alleppey - Mararikulam - Cochin Duration: 15 Days/14 Nights
Day 1 Cochin
Welcome to Cochin.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 Cochin
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of the city including Fort Kochi.
Cochin - Kochi (Cochin) is rightly termed as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' with a number of islands and promontories between the Arabian Sea and backwaters. It spreads across modern Ernakulam in the east and the old districts of Mattancherry and Fort Cochin in the west, which are interconnected by romantic ferries and bridges. The profound foreign influence can be seen in the architectural styles of its monuments. Some of the city's highlights are spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, Jewish synagogue, Portuguese palace, India's first European church, Dutch homes and Kathakali dance performances.
Evening boat cruise to islands of Cochin and watching sun set at Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Munnar
Morning drive to Munnar.
Evening free to explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Munnar
Half-day tour of tea plantations.
Munnar - Situated in Kerala, Munnar is 1600 m above the sea level. Also known as the Kashmir of South India, this beautiful hill resort is ideal for trekking. It also has Anamudi, the highest peak in South India. Its highlights are terrace farming of tea and cardamom, misty mountains, narrow lanes snaking around the hills, waterfalls and lush green forest sanctuaries.
Rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Vandanmedu
Morning drive to Vandanmedu cardamom plantations.
Rest of the day free to explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar.
Periyar Wildlife Park - Best-known wildlife sanctuary in South India, Kerala's Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Tiger Reserve is famous for wild Indian elephants and a century old artificial lake set in the beautiful thick woods of Western ghats. The other highlights here are Nilgiri Langoors, Nilgiri Tahrs, Bisons, Deers and Antelopes. Besides one can spot about 100 species of butterfly and 240 species of birds here and take a tour of the aromatic spice gardens around the park.
Evening boat ride to Periyar Lake featuring spotting of Elephants, Antelopes and Bisons.
Ovenight stay at hotel.
Day 7 Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam.
Rest of the day free to relax.
Kovalam - Kovalam is known for its golden sands bordered by coconut palm trees. 16 km from Trivandrum, it was once a fishing village and is now an evergreen beach resort with a pleasant climate. Known as the 'Paradise of the South', Kovalam is now one of the most favoure tourist destinations all over the world. The scenic beauty, serenity and the seafood alonf with Ayurvedic massage parlors, yoga centers and water sport facilities make Kovalam a popular haven for tourists.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8 Kovalam
Day free to relax and explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 9 Kovalam
Day free to relax and explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10 Varkala
Morning drive to Varkala.
Evening free to explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11 Kollam
Morning drive to Quilon/Kollam.
Evening free to explore the city.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 12 Alleppey
Morning drive to Allepey.
Evening boat cruise to villages near the canals.
Alleppey - One of the best ports along Malabar Coast and an important trade centre, Alleppey is known for a large network of inland canals. A hub and a base for most of the backwaters and boat cruises, has carved out quite a name for Alleppey and large number of tourists visit the city every year. These backwater cruises are the best way to see the glimpse of the rural life style of Kerala where natives still indulge in the traditional, outdated and laborious tasks of toddy tapping, fishing, coir-making industry and prawn farming and see the greenery and the rich avian life thriving in many of the lake islands.
Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 13 Mararikulam
Morning drive to Marari Beach.
Evening free to relax on beach.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 14 Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin.
Evening free to relax.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 15 Cochin
Transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.
