COCHIN-MUNNAR-THEKKADY-KUMARAKOM-ALLEPPY-KOVALAM-KANYAKUMARI (CAPE) (07NIGHTS/08DAYS)

DAY-1                        Cochin

                        On your arrival at Cochin international Airport/ Railway station, meet our executive to Welcome & receive you. Proceed for Cochin city tour.-St Francis Church, built in1510 by friars brought to India by Vasco da Gama, is the first European Church built in India and is the site where Vasco da Gama was buried. The Jewish synagogue was built in 1568, Chineese hand-painted tiles are one of the attraction.This, the only Synagogue in India has a nostalgic past of a Jewish Diaspora. The ‘’Dutch Palace’’ was built in the 1550s;the palace contains excellent mythological murals and rare example of traditional Keralite flooring-a subtle mix of burnt coconut shells,lime,plant juices and egg whites-which gives the effect of polished marble. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY-2                        Cochin to Munnar

                        Today morning drive to Munnar hills (130 Kms), the green Paradise of Kerala with unending expands of Tea plantations, spice plantations and a variety of flora and fauna. On the way visit two beautiful waterfalls like Check in your hill resort and after noon at leisure/ you can go to visit Munnar town and nearby places & Overnight stay.

DAY-3                        Munnar

                        Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing at Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque Munnar, Kundala Lake- a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating and having excellent view of Western Ghats as well as the forest surrounded with. Also visit Eco point, Blossom Park, TATA Tea Museum and tea plantations. After noon you can visit Eravikulam National park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved and can have the breath taking view of Munnar Hills. Later drive back to your resort for Overnight stay.

DAY-4                        Munnar to Thekkady (Periyar)

                        Today after breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady, the Wildlife destination of Kerala. It’s also known as the spice bag of the state. You can enjoy a beautiful journey through the hills and valleys of Western Ghats to reach this jungle destination. Check in your hotel and later go for an optional Kathakali show, Spice plantation visit, elephant ride, or an Ayurvedic massage treatment there. Also have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar tiger reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc are roaming the both shore. Also you can get engaged with lot of optional activities like elephant safari, Jeep Safari, Bamboo rafting, Spice plantation visit etc. Overnight at hotel.

DAY-5                        Kumarakum (Houseboat) to Allappuzha

                        After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom (170 km – 04 hours drive), by noon Houseboat will pick you from the resort jetty for a night stay. Your meals are cooked and served on board. Explore the amazing backwater life of Kerala...Overnight at the Houseboat.

DAY-6                        Alappuzha to Kovalam

                        After breakfast check out from the Houseboat and drive to Kovalam (162 km, 03 hours drive) and check into hotel and relax. Day free to enjoy the beach life. You may go to city tour of Trivandrum during after noon. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY-7                        Kovalam to Kanyakumari (cape)

                        After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari (Cape Comerin)(85 Kms Drive 2 Hours),the southern most tip of Indian peninsula.Enroute,visit the Sucheendram Temple & Padmanabhapuram palace. Enjoy the sightseeing place of Kanyakumari -Vivekananda Rock, Vivekananda Temple, Triveni Sangam and Sunset Point. After sunset, drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY-8                        Kovalam to Trivandrum

                        You will be dropped to Trivandrum to connect your onward journey.