Magical Kerala Honeymoon – 8 days
HM003 – E – (1) Cochin – (2) Munnar – (1) Thekkady – (1) Alleppey – (2) Kovalam – Trivandrum – ( 07 Nights 08 Days)
DAY 01 – COCHIN
Arrive at Cochin airport/railway station, greetings and airport assistance, and transfer to Cochin. Cochin is the Commercial capital of Kerala. On arrival check into the hotel. The afternoon has a short city tour of Cochin, the city famed as the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea. Visit Mattanchery Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, The Oldest European Church in India, the Chinese Fishing Nets – living symbols of centuries Old Chinese influence etc. Overnight at Hotel in Cochin.
DAY 02 COCHIN – MUNNAR
Morning proceeds to Munnar. Munnar, the picturesque hill station in India is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make this destination a popular resort town. Munnar is home to Nilgiri Tahrs, an endangered species of wild goat. On arrival, check in to the hotel with the rest of the day to spend as you please- either relaxing or exploring Tea City. Overnight at the Hotel in Munnar.
DAY 03 MUNNAR
You will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. A sightseeing tour around Munnar takes one to tea gardens where picturesque colonial towns and meandering mountain streams present photo opportunities galore. You will be taken for a visit to Rajamalai where you can watch Nilgiri Tahrs in their natural habitat. You will also be visiting the nearby Mattuppetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, and Blossom Park. If interested you can have boating in the lake. Later scroll at the local market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 MUNNAR – THEKKADY
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice-scented plantations. The Periyar forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. Evening enjoy the boating at the Periyar Lake. Overnight at a resort/hotel in Thekkady.
DAY 05 THEKKADY- ALLEPPEY
After breakfast, transfer to Alleppey. Check in the hotel. With the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of Lakes, Lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscrossing it, Alappuzha is a district with immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world. Today, Alappuzha is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Evening you will be taken to the nearby beach where you can have the beach experience and sunset. Overnight at the hotel in Alleppey.
Optional – You can either take an evening shikhara cruise or a morning cruise the next day.
DAY 06 ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM
After breakfast check out the hotel, and transfer to Kovalam. On arrival at Kovalam check into the hotel. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach destination. Kovalam has been a favourite haunt of tourists for decades. Rest of the day to explore the beach. Overnight at a hotel in Kovalam.
DAY 07 KOVALAM
After breakfast, have a city tour of Trivandrum – visit Sree Padmanabha SwamiTemple, the foremost attraction in Trivandrum Kuthira Malika Palace Museum, known for its Travancore style of architecture, Napier Museum, which houses a rare collection of archaeological and historical artefacts, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, displays paintings and other exquisite works etc. Overnight at the hotel in Kovalam.
DAY 08 DEPARTURE TO TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT/RAILWAY STATION
Morning check out hotel, transfer to airport/railway station to catch flight/train towards onward journey.
