Cochin- 1 Night ;Munnar- 2 Nights ;Thekkady- 2 Nights ;Alleppey- 1 Night ;Trivandrum/Poovar - 3 Nights
Arrival at Cochin Airport. The vehicle to the hotel departs from Cochin Airport at 1200 and 1400 hrs. Guests are requested to time their flights as per this schedule to avail the complimentary transfers or else they may opt for the add-on transfers on extra payment basis. Reach your hotel. Check in and freshen up. Day at Leisure. Overnight in Cochin.
After breakfast enjoys a city tour of Cochin - Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace - (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit the Jewish Synagogue (closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town and Fort Cochin Area. There are a couple of streets of picture-postcard houses out of another age. Visit St. Francis Church - (closed on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs) the oldest European Church in India. It has several antiquities including a wealth of records. See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast.
Later to transfer to Munnar. Munnar is 1800 mts. above sea level and also the place of South India's highest peak (Anamudi-2695 Mts). Have a short visit to Munnar town. You can see the beautiful tea estates like a green paradise. Overnight stay at Munnar. [All Entrances on Direct Payments].
After breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of Munnar. Enjoy the serene views that Munnar offers to owe to its famous tea plantations. We see Maduppatty Dam, Echo Point, Kundalay Dam, Pothenmedu View Point, Blossom Park, and visit either one of the 2 attractions: the Tea Museum or Eravikulam National Park (This is decided on the ground as per the availability and rush). Tea Museum (Monday Closed) – offers an Informative and enjoyable session of around 01 hr on the history of Tea plantations, factories, and the important role of tea in Munnar. Followed by Various stages of tea processing can be seen, which include the making of black tea and a tea tasting session, and shopping. [We Do Eravikulam National Park if Tea museum is closed: The National Park has rich flora and fauna of the region. (Eravikulam National Park is shut around Jan to April; during these dates, Park visits cannot be done but all other sightseeing tours shall be provided as per the itinerary). We also have a small session of Complimentary Candid photoshoot for all guests at a scenic photo point. Overnight stay at Munnar. Overnight in Munnar. [All Entrances on Direct Payments except where mentioned complimentary].
Today after breakfast depart for Thekkady by road. Arrive at Thekkady and transfer to hotel. Lying at an altitude of 700-1900m above sea level, Periyar has a cool and comfortable climate. In the afternoon, guests are at leisure. The town also houses one of the world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries.
1500 Hrs - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where you can do wildlife safari on a boat over Lake Periyar. The Park encompasses 26 sq. km. of the artificial lake take a boat ride on the lake to view wildlife and water birds. Herds of elephants and bison come to the lake to drink water. Guests May Opt to explore the neighboring Spice Market for shopping for fresh spices or use the hotel travel desk to explore multiple activities of the destination.
1800 Hrs – Martial Art Show witness the Kalaripayattu Martial Art Show for 1 hr. [Complimentary] – an ancient South Indian martial art and one of the oldest fighting systems in existence today. Overnight at the hotel. [All Entrances on Direct Payments except where mentioned complimentary].
Morning after Breakfast, We go for a learning yet awesome experience.
Cardamom Factory Visit: A tour of the cardamom processing factory is a fascinating experience. Guests will get to witness at close quarters how cardamom is cleaned, processed and packed. One can also sample some of the finest quality cardamom pods and perhaps take samples back home.
Spice Plantation Tour: Walk through fragrant spice gardens. Learn about spice cultivation & uses. The Spice farms are captivating to wander in and enjoy the aroma of the fresh spices that are grown and cultivated here. There are various kinds of spices cultivated, including a variety of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, turmeric, ginger and curry, but the spice that is most abundantly found in these farms is pepper. Yes, you may window shop or Buy some tokens for home.
We do early breakfast and we depart for Kumarakom/Alleppey by road. Reach your destination, check into the hotel. Later At around noon time, board the Houseboat Day for a cruise and Lunch.
Evening at Leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Morning after breakfast, we proceed for Trivandrum.
En route we visit Alumkadavu – a village famous for Houseboats Construction and Coir Making. It is a major centre for the construction of Kettuvalloms (traditional rice barges) modified into houseboats, the beautiful Alumkadavu town is surrounded by expansive stretches of coconut and palm trees. It is also famous for the creation of coir products, which are available in plenty in Kollam, a town which is further ahead in our journey.
Pls. Note: Getting to see the Houseboat making process is very much subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.
Reach Trivandrum and check into your hotel in Trivandrum/Kovalam/Poova
Today after breakfast enjoy Trivandrum for the city tour. Visit the famous Sree Padmanabha swamy temple (non Hindus are not allowed). Also visit the Napier Museum and the Srichithra Art Gallery and Zoo. Stay overnight hotel.
Today after breakfast proceed for excursion of Kanyakumari - An inspiring spiritual joint of India & also meeting point of three major sea (Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal); En route visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace (Palace of Marthanda Varma - Padmanabhapuram Palace is located close to the town of Thuckalay in Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu). Reach Kanyakumari and visit Vivekananda Memorial rock by boat(on direct payment basis), Statue of Thiruvalloor, Gandhi Mandapam and temple of Goddess Kanyakumari. Enjoy Sunset from the tip of India. In the late afternoon return to Poovar. Overnight in the hotel.
Morning have breakfast at resort later check out Hotel and drive to Airport / Railway Station for departure. The vehicle to the Airport departs to Cochin Airport at 1000 hrs. Guests are requested to time their flights as per this schedule to avail the complimentary transfers or else they may opt for the add-on transfers on extra payment basis.