Backwaters of Kerala - 03
Duration 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit: Cochin - Alleppey - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Thekkady - Munnar
Day 1
Cochin
On the first day of Kerala Tour Itinerary, arrive at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station where our representative meets you and transfers you to the hotel. Check into hotel and leave for a city sightseeing tour that includes visit to Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 2
Cochin – Alleppey
Leave for Alleppey (5 hours). Check in at backwater resort up on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the picturesque backwaters that form one of the major attractions of Kerala. Evening Sunset Cruise in Vembandan Lake.Overnight at the resort.
Day 3
Alleppey – Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kanyakumari . visit to famous Swami Vivekanand Memorial, Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Smarak, Sunset Point, Triveni Sangam etc.Drive back to Kovalam. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4
Kovalam
After breakfast. Full day to enjoy beach destination. Evening free for Leisure .Overnight at hotel.
Day 5
Kovalam –Alleppey Houseboat
After breakfast., Drive to Houseboat.Enjoy full day in Houseboat.Overnight in Houseboat.
Day 6
Alleppey Houseboat -Thekkady
After breakfast, leave for Periyar in the morning (4 hours) and transfer to hotel on arrival. Evening free for Leisure.
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 7
Thekkady
After breakfast You may opt for a pleasant boat ride along the Periyar Lake in the evening. Enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc at the Periyar/Thekkady National Park. You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribal collecting honey from dangerous hill bees. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8
Thekkady– Munnar
Morning check out from hotel and continue drive to Munnar (4½ hours), the beautiful hill station of Kerala. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Spend the remaining day at leisure and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Visit the aromatic tea plantations or indulge in thrilling sport activities like paragliding. Overnight stay.
Day 9
Munnar
Day 9 of Kerala Tour Itinerary is devoted to sightseeing in and around Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anaimudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 m, is visible from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and proceed for wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km). Continue to Rajamala Hills lying adjacent to the park and stop by at Madupetty Dam, a famous picnic spot for boating and horse riding en route to Top Station. Return to hotel for overnight stay. Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 10
Munnar- Cochin
Early morning after breakfast, leave for Cochin airport for your onward journey.