Enchanting Kerala

8 Nights / 9 Days

COCHIN – MUNNAR – PERIYA –
KOTTAYAM – KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM – MUMBAI

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Day 01 : Arrive Cochin

A warm welcome by our representatives and transfer to hotel. Later take guided city tour of Cochin, the gateway to Kerala. Enjoy a live performance of Kathakali dance in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel in Cochin.

Day 02 : Cochin – Munnar

Munnar, a peaceful hill station with its impeccable beauty has become the most sought after destination for a holiday. Munnar was the erstwhile 'Summer Capital' of the British Government in South India. It is the luxuriant gift of nature to the Western Ghats, the eastern border of Kerala and an adjoining part of Tamila Nadu. The very name 'Munnar' means three rivers and there are actually three of them, confluence of three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha, nallathanni and Kundala 5000ft above sea level. Munnar consists of vast sloping areas of tea plantations. In the morning drive to Munnar, en route visiting the fragrant cardamom plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.

Day 03 : Munnar

The day is free to relax or to visit the bazaars, plantations and to take a boat ride in the lake. Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar – Periyar

Periyar tiger Reserve, Thekkady, is an example of nature's bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 777 Sq. km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. Zealously guarded and efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamba. Early Morning drive to Periyar. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later visit the Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of the finest habitats for the Asiatic elephant and enjoy a boat ride in Lake Periyar. Also visit Kumily spice market to see and buy spices. Overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar.

Day 05 : Periyar – Kottayam

Early Morning drive to Kottayam. On arrival, switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages and market. Overnight stay on board House Boat.

Day 06 : Kottayam – Kovalam

Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches. Shallow waters stretching for hundreds of metres are ideal for swimming. The beaches have steep palam covered headlands and are lined with shops that offer all kinds of goods and services. The larger of the beaches is called Light House Beach for its 35 metre high light house which towers over it atop Kurumkal hillock. The second largest one is Hawah Beach. Visitors frequent these two beaches. The northern part of the beach is known as Samudra Beach in tourism parlance. A large promontory separates this part from the southern side. Arrive in Alleppey and switch over to car and drive to Kovalam en route stopping at Trivandrum for handicrafts and silk. On arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day relax or indulge in Ayurvedic massages. Overnight at the beach resort in Kovalam.

Day 07 : Kovalam

Full day free to relax or to revitalize the body and soul with Ayurvedic massage. Overnight stay at the beach resort in Kovalam.

Day 08 : Kovalam

The day is at leisure for unwinding or to stroll on the unspoiled beach. Overnight stay at the beach resort in Kovalam.

Day 09 : Kovalam – Trivandrum – Mumbai

In the morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to connect flight to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai, transfer to airport to board flight for your journey back home.