Day 1ARRIVAL AT KOCHIWelcome to your Kochi, popularly known as “THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA”. Upon arrival at the Kochi international airport start on your journey to the hotel in Kochi. Kochi is a major port city, situated on the west coast of Peninsular India. It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Western Ghats on the east. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the breathtaking scenic beauty and age-old charm of the state. Once you reach Kochi Hotel, complete the check-in formalities at the hotel. Thereafter, the remaining day is free for leisure activities in hotel.
Overnight at Kochi Hotel
Note: Vehicle will depart from Kochi Airport to Kochi Hotel at 1200 noon, Guest are requested to reach Kochi Airport before 1200 Noon
Day 2Kochi - Munnar [approx. 140 km/ 4 -5 Hrs Drive]After delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel and Set out on a sightseeing tour in Kochi. Your itinerary here will include places like Fort Kochi, Mattancherry palace (Closed on Friday, Saturday & Public Holidays), St. Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Kochi beach are the must see . Later in Afternoon driver to Munnar. Munnar is a beautiful hill town which is located in the Western Ghats. The place is full of rolling hills, stunning tea plantations, spice plantations and much more. It is the ideal holiday destination to unwind all your stress. Enroute visit Cheeyappara Waterfall and Valara Waterfalls. Upon your arrival in Munnar, check into your hotel and then unwind youself. Rest of the day is at Leisure.
Overnight at Munnar Hotel
Note: If Mattancherry Palace is closed an alternate sightseeing of Hill Palace will be done
Day 3MUNNARAfter a satisfying breakfast, get ready to leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Smell the aroma of tea plantations in Munnar and spot the elusive Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park, enroute visit Tea Estates. Head to Rose Garden and Mattupetty Dam. Later vist Eco Point, The Blossom Hydel Park and Munnar Botanical Garden. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight at Munnar Hotel.
NOTE: Eravikulam National park is closed from 1st Feb to 31st March due to Breeding season of the Nilgiri Tahr. Alternate sightseeing will be provided as per feasibility and time.
Day 4MUNNAR TO THEKKADY [APPROX. 120 KMS / 4-HOUR DRIVE]Relish the lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel, check-out and we will drive you to a next highly picturesque destination Thekkady. Enroute visit Spice Plantation. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Later walk on the street on Thekkady and visit Epephant Junction to enjoy Elephant Ride and watch Elephant Bathing. Later In evening be mesmerized by a live show of Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial arts) After a joyfull day return back to hotel for dinner.
Overnight at Thekkdy Hotel
Day 5Thekkady - Alleppey [approx. 140 kms / 4 -hour drive]After a wholesome breakfast in the morning drive to Alleppey. A captivating backwater terminus, which offers visitors many other leisure options. Upon arrival in Alleppey, check-in to the resort and make yourself at home.
After a while, step out and enjoy evening Sunset boat ride for 1 hour. At the end of the day after visiting the lovely sights, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay.
Overnight at Alleppey Hotel.
Day 6Alleppey – Kovalam [approx. 180 kms / 5-hour drive]After a sumptuous breakfast, drive from Alleppey and reach Kovalam. Kovalam the beach town located by the beautiful Arabian sea can be found situated within the boundaries of Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala. As you reach Kovalam, visit Lighthouse Beach one of the main attractions, and Samudra Beach which is the Jewel in the already heavily ornate crown of Kovalam.
After exploring Kovalam, Checkin to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam
Day 7Kovalam - Excursion to KanyakumariSavour the delightful breakfast and get ready to visit Shri Padmanabhswamy Temple. The beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is more than a century old and is amongst the must-visit places to visit in Kovalam. The architecture of the temple is eye-catching and represents the Dravidian and Keralite culture. After sightseeing we will drive further to Kanyakumari and visit Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay.
Day 8Kovalam – Thiruvananthapuram [approx. 20 kms / 45-minutes drive]Devour your breakfast and then check-out from the hotel. A unique experience of soul probing expedition through the lush State with this 8 days Kerala package ends today. You’ll be transferred to the Airport in Thiruvananthapuram for your onward journey as it’s time to say goodbye.
Note :-
Vehicle will depart from Kovalam Hotel to Thiruvananthapuram Airport 10:00 AM, Guest are requested to book flight after 1400 hrs
Being a group tour package, the departures will be operated on meeting the minimum operating strength of 20 passengers. Otherwise, passengers will be given an option of shifting to another operating departure or continue on the same departure by paying the private vehicle supplement as applicable.