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Day 01: Kochi
Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Kochi Airport/ Railway Station
and then transfer to the hotel. Check-in and relax for a while amidst the comforts
of your room. Later, proceed for a half day city sightseeing tour of Kochi. Kochi
which is having the best preserved history of colonial times and the ideal way to
bring it alive is to take a walk down memory lane. The major tourist attractions
are Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue,
and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 02: Kochi Munnar
After the breakfast proceed to Munnar, the place where the unfolded green carpet
is waiting for you. Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquility
- the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Munnar is the gateway of
Hills in South India. On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfalls in Cheeyappara
and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax
for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore rest of the day along with
the nature.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 03: Munnar
After the breakfast proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the
Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally
called the Nilgiri Tahr, visit Mattupetty Dam which offers many fascinating sights
to relish. The Shola forests around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and bird watching,
with the variety of birds found there. Kundala is a picturesque town located at
the confluence of three mountain streams namely Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Enroute visit Echo Point, View Point & green carpet of Tea Gardens.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 04: Munnar Thekkady
After the breakfast proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Wildlife
Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. Natures own little hideout nestled
in the hills of Thekkady. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while
amidst the comforts of your room. Visit the local spice market for some garden fresh
spices and handicrafts.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 05: Thekkady
After the breakfast proceed to the most attractive feature of Thekkady i.e. Periyar
Wild life Sanctuary. The place where one can go for a Wildlife cruise to view a
large variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild
Bison, Wild Boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. You can
recreate yourself by having Optional activities like spice plantation Tour, Bamboo
Rafting, Trekking and Elephant ride.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 06: Thekkady Houseboat
After the breakfast proceed to the boat Jetty to board the beautifully decorated
houseboats and begin the enchanting backwater cruising. The backwaters of Kerala
is a unique product of Kerala and is found no where else in the world. A glide in
a "Kettuvallam" (Houseboat) through the enchanting backwaters is sure
to rob your heart. Youre in a watery universe, so quiet, even you can hear your
own blood pumping around your head. Sparkling greens, emerald backwaters, coir-laden
houseboats and magical beauty heals your mind and body as you travel to surreal
Kerala.
Overnight stay in the Houseboat.
Day 07: Houseboat Kovalam
After the breakfast proceed to Kovalam beach. Kovalam is known as the "Paradise
of the South". This dreamland is an evergreen, serene, pleasant climatic and
enticing beach destination. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while
amidst the comforts of your room. Explore on your own to see how the everlasting
sea touches the everlasting sky. Kovalam is the place where one can see the golden
sand at the day time & silver sand in the night. With high rock promontory and
a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight
nights.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 08: Kovalam Trivandrum Kovalam
After the breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram
literally means Ananthapuri, "the city of Ananthan", the Thiru (Great/Lord)
Ananthan's Puram (City). Ananthan is the serpent Sesha on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu
reclines. The temple of Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is the most religious
icon of the city. Other sightseeing places are Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, the
name Kuthiramalika means 'palace of horses' derived from the frieze of 122 wooden
horses on the exterior walls. Veli Tourist Village, which has an excellent waterfront
park with a wide range of aqua entertainment facilities like fishponds, wading pools
and landscaped garden. Shangumugham Beach where one can watch the amazing sunset.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 09: Kovalam - Kanyakumari
After the breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari the land of virgin goddess. Kanyakumari
an important pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temples a symbol
of unity and sanctity dedicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari. To its South
East lies the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all architectural styles
of India. Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Resembling central Indian Hindu temples in form,
the memorial was so designed that on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday (2nd October), the
first rays of the sun fall on the exact place where the ashes of the father of the
nation were kept., Thiruvalluvar Statue, the memorial statue of Thiruvalluvar is
in Kanyakumari. End your day by watching the spectacular sunset there.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 10: Kanyakumari Trivandrum
After the breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return once again to this
paradise.... Proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your
holiday.
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