Munnar - Athirapally - Thekkady – Kumarakom - Alleppey – Kovalam - Trivandrum
ITINERARY
Day 01: Cochin Airport – Cochin
On your arrival at the Cochin International Airport, drive to Fort Kochi. You will be welcomed traditionally at an elegant boutique hotel that is a mélange of Portuguese, Dutch and British influences, overlooking the historic harbor. Enjoy your time at leisure, by the pool or take a stroll through the green courtyards of the hotel. Explore the destination with many stories, tour the old spice markets, Jew street and synagogue, the Dutch Palace, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets and David Hall. Return to Hotel for the night.
Day 02: Fort Cochin – Athirapally
Wake up for your 3-hour drive to Athirapally. Athirapally, south India’s most beautiful waterfall nicknamed as The Niagra of India. It’s covered with evergreen forest on Chalakudy river. Walk till the beginning of waterfall is refreshing, beautiful pathway and greenery all around make you fall in love with the place. Visit the Carpet and Vazhachal Falls. Falls are active in its peak from Monsoon season. Retire for the night in the Village.
Day 03: Athirapally – Munnar
After breakfast, enjoy a morning drive to Munnar. Munnar is really a heaven of Kerala in the western ghats with cool and foggy climate throughout the year. Upon arrival you will be received by our person and while driving from athirapally to Munnar you will get to see Cheeyapara and Valara waterfalls on the way. You will pass through the photo point, tea plantations and viewpoints. Disembark straight onto the reception of the hotel and checkin, if time permits you may visit the nearby town. before calling it a night.
Day 04: Munnar
Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and later unwind yourself to the misty Munnar. The Whole day is to explore Munnar. We begin with Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque Munnar, Kundala Lake- a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating and having excellent views of the Western Ghats as well as the forest surrounded by. Also visit Eco point and tea plantations. Post lunch you will be taken to Eravikulam national park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved.
Day 05: Munnar – Thekkady
Enjoy a delicious breakfast to kick start the day with a trek through the Periyar wilderness, a protected elephant and tiger reserve with the park rangers. You can have an amazing boat ride in the Periyar River flowing through the Tiger Reserve, which will bring rare opportunities to watch wild animals roaming in their natural habitat very closely. it is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and rich tribal culture. After boating you could visit the Elephant safari place. A chance to enjoy the unique experience. Seated on top of an elephant, ride through the plantations to get the views of the valleys. Here the evening has a surprise for you; here get a chance to watch the world famous Kathakali and martial art shows. Return to hotel for the night.
Day 06: Thekkady – Kumarakom
Leave the hill station behind and drive to the scenic backwater of Kerala. Experience village life with a local, and learn all about a different world. You will pass through lush mangrove forests, paddy fields and massive coconut trees lining up on the shores. A destination to relax looking over the backwaters. The bird sanctuary here spread over 14 acres is a famous haunt of ornithologists and bird watchers. Many migratory species like the Siberian Stork and Wild Duck can be seen here, along with darters, herons, egret, waterfowls and cuckoos are fascinating sight for the visitors.
Day 07: Kumarakom – Alleppey Houseboat
This morning proceed to alleppey to experience world known houseboat. Alleppey; Venice of the east. You will be boarding the traditional style Kerala Houseboat/ Kettuvallam by 12noon. A moving houseboat of Kerala is a unique experience. You will have an ever memorable backwater cruise through the beautiful lagoons and waterways coir villages in Alleppey till 05:30 Pm. All your 3 complimentary meals, evening tea and snack will be prepared and served by an exclusive chef on board. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Check in Time: – 12 Noon
Check out Time: – 9.00AM
Cruising Hours: – 12.00 PM 5.30 PM
Food Plan: – Lunch, Evening Tea with Snack, Dinner & Breakfast (VEG/NON VEG AS PER YOUR CHOICE)
Day 08: Alleppey – Kovalam
After on board breakfast, heading to another landscape; beach. Kovalam; attracts large number of international beach lovers since last several decades with its magnificent sandy beach stretches and shallow water that are perfect for water sports and swimming. Kovalam has three adjacent crescent beaches. You can check in your beach resort and rest of the day at leisure/ enjoy the thrilling beach. Water sport activities are available here. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body massages, special cultural programs available too. Pamper yourself time for a sleep.
Day 09: Trivandrum
After breakfast you will be going to Trivandrum capital city of the old Travancore Kingdom and presently of Kerala State. A day with different experiences. Half day city tour to experience the So many iconic monuments & attractions like the Napier Museum, KuthiraMalika, Sri Padmanabhapuram Temple, Sri Chithira Arts Gallery, and Zoo, etc. Today early in the morning or in the evening you can visit the famous Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Kovalam – Kanyakumari
We are about to leave for our last halt destination after breakfast. Kanyakumari the southern tip of Indian Sub-continent and an important destination for pilgrim as well as leisure travelers. On the way get down at Padmanabapuram Palace an architectural wonder, and reach Kanyakumari at noon. Evening visit the famous Vivekananda rock which is situated on the sea and the statue of Thiruvalluvar on the rock. Enjoy an ever memorable Sunset from there as its the point where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal are joining together. Overnight stay.
Day 10: Drop off to Trivandrum
Pack your bags and enjoy the breakfast and begin your journey home with a drive to Trivandrum airport. As you take off, don’t forget to enjoy a bird’s-eye- view of the vast area you have just travelled and begin to plan your next holiday with us. Here ends a memorable trip, a week out of your glass cubicle, out of your virtual world and was with Mother Nature, cultural shows, heritage town. A memory of life time.
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Madaparambil Trade Tower madaparambil Lane,
Thiruvankulam, Thrippunithura,
Ernakulam, Kerala 682305
