Kochi 2N, Munnar 2N, Thekkady 1N, Alleppey 1N, Kovalam 4N
Overview
From serene backwaters to lush hill country, discover the sheer natural beauty of Kerala – God’s own country! Walk amid aromatic plantations and rolling valleys shrouded in a veil of mist. Engulfed by the mesmerizing Nilgiri Hills, discover the native wildlife. Veer off the beaten path, or take a houseboat tour in the hinterland criss-crossed by the famous backwaters. From cultural evenings to pure relaxation on a pristine beach, enjoy the best of Kerala!
From serene backwaters to lush hill country, discover the sheer natural beauty of Kerala – God’s own country! Walk amid aromatic plantations and rolling valleys shrouded in a veil of mist. Engulfed by the mesmerizing Nilgiri Hills, discover the native wildlife. Veer off the beaten path, or take a houseboat tour in the hinterland criss-crossed by the famous backwaters. From cultural evenings to pure relaxation on a pristine beach, enjoy the best of Kerala!
Itinerary
- On your arrival at Cochin, transfer to the hotel. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity & beauty of Kerala.
- Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing covering the historical towns of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
- Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
- Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
- Santa Cruz Basilica (at extra cost) - one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.
- Vasco House (built in the Portuguese style of architecture) is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi, right until his death in 1524.
- Later visit Fort Kochi beach & Chinese Fishing Nets - Nowhere else in India could you find such giant fishing nets from China. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Explore Kochi on your own. Overnight in Kochi.
Overnight stay at Amritara The Poovath Beachfront Heritage, Fort Kochi
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Munnar.
- A breathtakingly beautiful - haven of peace and tranquility which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji/Strobilanthes. This flower which bathes the hills in blue once in every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018.
- On the way to Munnar visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests. Overnight stay at Hotel.
- Enjoy your breakfast today before we head out. We’re going on a trip to Dream Land Spices Park at an extra cost for entry and rides. There’s so much to do and explore here where you can go for challenging Tyre Climbing or get drenched at the Water Park. Try out the Archery and Camel Ride, have fun at the Trampoline or bond with your family with some off-road cycling and city scooter. There’s something for everyone here!
- We’re going to head back to the hotel in Munnar for our overnight stay after this.
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Thekkady.
- Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26-sq-km artificial lake.
- Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoy the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals. Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from hotel and proceed to Alleppey which has an immense natural beauty and is also known as the “Venice of the East”. It is famous for backwater cruising and boat race. Check into your hotel/houseboat & cruise (if staying in houseboat) through the Narrow Canal amidst the Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons and Coir Villages in Alleppey. Overnight stay in Alleppey.
- After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach destination with three adjacent crescent beaches & also known as the "Paradise of the South".
- On arrival check-in at the hotel & relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. By evening explore on your own to see how the everlasting sea touches the everlasting sky. Kovalam is the place where one can see the golden sand at the day time & silver sand in the night, with high rock promontory & a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Enjoy the beach of Kovalam and near by places on your own. Overnight at Kovalam.
Overnight stay at Turtle On The Beach
After enjoying breakfast, depart from the beach resort and head to Trivandrum airport to catch your flight to your next destination.