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Day 01 – Cochin
You will be received
by our representatives at the Cochin Airport or Railway Station.
You will be dropped at your resort, where you can check in and
relax. Sightseeing begins in the afternoon with a visit to the
Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the Jewish synagogue, the St. Francis
Church—the oldest European church in India, the Chinese fishing nets
and St. Mary’s Cathedral. Back to the hotel in the evening where
your overnight stay will be arranged.
Day 02 – Munnar “The
Southern Kashmir of Kerala”
Check out from the hotel at Cochin and
proceed to Munnar, known as the “nature lover’s paradise”. After 3
hours 30 minutes drive, you’ll reach Munnar, where you check in to
the hotel/resort. In the evening, proceed to Mattupetty dam/Kundala
dam for boating. On the way, make a visit to the echo point &
shooting point. A 7kms drive further down will take you to the top
station for a spectacular view. Overnight stay will be arranged at
the resort.
Day
03 – Munnar
Munnar, “The Gateway to the Hills”, has
the highest peak in South India – Anaimudi – which towers over 269
metres (of course needs trekking) and Devikulam – a nature lovers’
retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam lake is a major
attraction. Eravikulam National Park is the best place to see the
Nilgiri Tahr, the mountain goat of South India. Overnight at
Munnar.
Day
04 – Thekkady
Morning after breakfast, proceed to
Thekkady, where you can check in to your resort and relax. Set out
for sightseeing at Thekkady, boating in Periyar Lake through the
wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations (coffee & cardamom) etc.
Day
05 – Alleppey
Check out from the hotel at Thekkady
and proceed to Alleppey, the “Venice of the East”. It is famous for
its backwaters, boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine and
coir products. A houseboat cruise through the narrow canal, paddy
fields, coconut lagoons and coir villages in Alleppey await you.
Overnight stay in the houseboat.
Day
06 – Kovalam
Proceed to Kovalam, the famous beach
known as the “Paradise of the South”, after a sumptuous breakfast.
This marvelous beach is a tourist’s dream come true. Check in to
your resort and relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day
07 – Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, spend the day
at Kovalam beach, a sheltered natural bay with cool soothing palms
and gentle waves. When you are tired of aquatics, swimming or
sunbathing you can explore the handicrafts, jewelry and cloth shops
spread along the waterfront. Overnight stay at resort.
Day
08 – Drop at Trivandrum
Time to bid farewell. We drive you to
the Airport or Railway station with all the check-in formalities. |