COCHIN (1N) + MUNNAR (2N) + THEKKADY (1N) + HOUSEBOAT (1N) + KANYAKUMARI (1N) + KOVALAM (2N)
Pickup from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam Railway Station / Bus Station and proceed to Cochin Hotel. Check in to Hotel and rest of the day local sighteeing of Cochin. Visit Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch palace, Chinese fishing net, Fortkochi Beach and Marine Drive. Overnight stay in Cochin.
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Munnar one of the most popular hill station in Kerala. 4 Hour drive to Munnar Hill station. On the way visit Adimali (wholesale place for spices and cardomom), Vallara waterfalls, Cheeyappara waterfalls, Kallar waterfalls, View point, Pallivasal and Attukal waterfalls. Overnight stay at Munnar.
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Munnar for local sightseeing. Visit Photo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Shooting Point, Kundale Lake, Rajamala, Tea Museum, Blossom Park and Honeybee Tree. Overnight stay at Munnar.
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Thekkady. Enroute visit Anayirangal dam. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wild life reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. This plantation town is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar sanctuary. Come back to the Town in the Evening and shopping is possible in the spice market of these spicy lands. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey/Kumarakom. Board on to the airconditioned houseboat at 12 noon. Cruise through the backwaters.
(All meals will be provided in the House Boat.) Meals served will be of typical Kerala cuisine.
Lunch: Boiled/Basmati Rice, vegetables, fish fry/curry, salads, pappad.
Evening: Tea/coffee with snacks.
Dinner: Rice, chapathy, vegetable curries and chicken.
Breakfast: Bread, butter, jam, and eggs to order or Kerala style Break Fast.
NB:
1.) 06.00 pm to 07.00 am- Boat will Anchored & it will be idle in the lake. (As per GOVT. Rule- Village people need to put the net in the lake for fishing).
2.) Air condition will function in the bed room from 08.00 PM till 06.00 AM only. Overnight stay in houseboat.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kanyakumari. On the way visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suceendram Temple. On arrival check in at Hotel. Later depart to enjoy a short sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari visiting Swami Vivekananda Memorial, Triveni Sangamam and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Evening witness the spectacular sunset view. Overnight stay at hotel in Kanyakumari.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kovalam (175 kms 4 hrs highway transit). Check in to the resort / hotel. Evening visit Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Morning after breakfast go for a half day sightseeing of Trivandrum city covering the Padmanabha Swami Temple, Horse Palace and Zoo. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the beaches of Kovalam. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
After breakfast proceed to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). Cab will drop you at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) Airport / Railway Station / Bus Station for your onward journey back to home. Tour Ends !!!