Relaxing Kerala Tour – 8 days
Cochin – (2) Munnar – (1) Thekkady – (1) Kumarakom – (1) Kanyakumari (2) Kovalam -Trivandrum-( 07 Nights/ 08 Days)
DAY 01 COCHIN – MUNNAR
Arrive at Cochin airport/railway station, greetings and airport assistance, Transfer 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 the way experience a plantation tour. 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 02MUNNAR
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 go boating in the lake (optional) or visit a Tea Factory (optional). Later scroll at the local market. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 03 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.
On arrival check in to the hotel. After that, you can have an elephant ride if interested (optional). Afternoon enjoy the boating at Periyar Lake. Evening you can have any of the cultural shows of your choice like kathakali, kalaripayattu ( martial arts ) etc (optional). Overnight at a resort/hotel in Thekkady.
DAY 04 THEKKADY – KUMARAKOM
After breakfast check out the hotel, and transfer to Kumarakom, the renowned backwater destination on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom is a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Kumarakom is well known for its varied avian population. Check in to your hotel. Rest of the day relax at the hotel or you can opt for a soothing ayurvedic massage at the hotel (optional). Overnight at the resort/hotel.
DAY 05 KANYAKUMARI
Morning, after breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari, the land where three seas merge. En route visit the famous Padmanabhapuram Palace at Thucklay, the abode of erstwhile Travancore state. On arrival check into the hotel. After noon go sightseeing in Kanyakumari. Places of interest in Kanyakumari include Vivekananda Rock Temple, a memorial to a great Indian philosopher and reformist, Thiruvallavur Statue, dedicated to a Tamil classical writer and the Gandhi Museum. Overnight at the hotel in Kanyakumari.
DAY 06 KAYAKUMARI – 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.
