VISIT COCHIN, MUNNAR TEA GARDEN & KOVALAM BEACH
(Spice Plantation, Tea and Coffee & Backwater Cruise for Night Stay)
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 days
Destination Included : Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum
DAY 01: ARRIVE IN COCHIN
AM – On arrival at Cochin Airport, our representative will receive you and will escort you to the hotel. Also will help you with your Travel plan for the day or next day. PM – Visit of Port Area. Return to the hotel for an night Stopover.
DAY 02: COCHIN CITY TOUR
After Breakfast, start guided Cochin City Tour. City Tour includes places like Fort Cochin, still keeping alive its ancient Jew tradition, the Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry palace, St. Francis Church and more. The Jew’s street and the Chinese fishing nets at Fort Cochin beach are the must see. Back to hotel for an Night Stopover.
DAY 03: COCHIN – KODANADU – MUNNAR (By Road drive)
This morning drive up to Munnar (4 ½ hrs), enroute visits Kodanadu elephant training Camp. Continue drive and on arrival, Check-In into hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Night Stopover.
DAY 04: MUNNAR CITY TOUR
Morning explore the picturesque hill station with Anaimudi (2,695 m), South India’s highest peak, the Christ Church, the Evarikulam National Park, the Rajamala Hills, Top Station and the Madupetty Dam. During the tour you have a option of Activities like boating and horse riding here(To be informed in advance). Return to the hotel for Night Stopover.
DAY 05: MUNNAR – PERIYAR/THEKKADY (By Road drive)
Afternoon proceed to Periyar National Park, a highly picturesque Park surrounded by Lake and Green Mountains. Upon arrival, visit of Spice Village. In the evening rejuvernate yourself with Boat Safari on the scenic Periyar Lake, during the riding you may spot Rare Birds and Animals. Return to hotel for an night Stopover.
DAY 06: PERIYAR TOUR
Enjoy a full day Guided plantation tour. Evening time free for Leisure. Night Stopover at Periyar City.
DAY 07: PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM (By Road drive)
After a breakfast, drive for Kumarakom, a land lying on the banks of Lake Vembanad, surrounded by stumbling scenery. Engage in what the locals master in – pluck huge coconuts and learn de-husking, breaking and grating them to prepare delicious dishes, flavoured with exotic spices! Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, a home to thousand and more of rare species of birds, is also included in the itinerary. Return to the hotel for an Night Stopover.
DAY 08: KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY(FLOATING HOUSEBOAT) (By Road drive)
After a breakfast, set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. While cruising in these floating luxury-villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual – skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Food will be served onboard. Night Stopover onboard the houseboat.
DAY 09: ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM (By Road drive)
After a breakfast served onboard, check out from the houseboat and drive to Kovalam. Up on arrival, check in to a hotel. This beach town ranked high among international tourists is an ideal destination to feel the tropical sun and to feel contented about the golden suntan. There are many Water Beach activities to indulge in like – kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. Night Stopover at Kovalam.
DAY 10: KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM – KOVALAM (By Road drive)
Morning set out on a sightseeing tour to Trivandrum which include places of interests like Padmanabhaswami temple, renowned for its towering gopuras and temples arts and paintings. The main pavilion of the temple stands impressive with 400 marvelously granite carved pillars. Later in the evening travel back to Kovalam for Night Stopover.
DAY 11: KOVALAM– TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT
Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport to board flight to back home.
End of Tour
NOTE : In few cities, Monuments and Museums opening and closing time and day may change. So, we request you to check same before visit.