Arrive at Kochi, the popular port city that served as the entry point for the European traders centuries ago. Our representative will meet you at the Kochi Airport or the Ernakulam Railway Station from where you will be transferred to the hotel.
Freshen up and get ready for the city tour. Visit the top attractions like Mattancherry Palace (closed on Friday and public holidays), Jewish Synagogue (closed on Saturday and Jewish holidays), Chinese Fishing Nets (presented by the Chinese to the local ruler hundreds of years ago), St. Francis Church (India’s oldest European Church, closed in Sundays up to 11:00 a.m.) and other destinations.
Later, go on a shopping trip in the evening and explore the markets bustling with spices, handicrafts, silk items, traditional sarees and a variety of sweets. You may also join us to watch the enthralling classical dance form Kathakali at a cultural centre at 05:00 p.m. Get back to the hotel at the end.
Day 2: Kochi– Munnar (130 km. / 3.5-4hr.) After you finish breakfast, you will drive to Munnar, undisputedly the best hill station in South India.
Enjoy the fascinating trip through serpentine roads with tea plantations, waterfalls and amazing natural beauty all around.
Check in at the hotel on arrival. Take rest or go out for admiring the scenic beauty of the place.
Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
Day 3: Sightseeing of MunnarEnjoy your breakfast and we will take you on the sightseeing tour.
You will be visiting the top tourist spots in Munnar, including Devikulam, Mattupetty Dam, tea estates and plantations and many more before returning to the hotel.
Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar– Kumarakom (145 km. / 3 hr.)Leave Munnar after breakfast and drive to Kumarakom, famous for its pristine backwaters.
Check in at the hotel and go out for the sightseeing tour after some rest. You will be visiting Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Houseboat Jetty, beautiful villages and the shores of breathtaking backwaters.
Later, return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Kumarakom – Alleppey (52 km. / 1 hr.)As you begin the drive from Kumarakom after breakfast, you will be taken to Alleppey the home to backwater and houseboat expeditions.
Check in at the houseboat on arrival as the stupendous journey begins. Sail through backwater channels, admiring picturesque islands and villages located along the shores. Enjoy mouth-watering cuisines and stay comfortably onboard.
Overnight stay shall be in houseboat.
Day 6: Alleppey– Kovalam (170 km. / 4hr.)Finish the breakfast and get off the houseboat to visit Kovalam, the outstanding beach destination in the region.
Check in at the hotel on arrival and freshen up.
Enjoy the excited visits to the crescent shaped beaches of Hawa, Ashoka and Lighthouse Beach. Spend time in the fun-filled water sports before getting back to the hotel.
Day 7: Kovalam– Trivandrum – Kovalam (20 km. / 1 hr. one way)Visit the state capital Trivandrum after breakfast and begin the exciting city tour with a visit to the majestic Padmanabhaswami Temple (please note the traditional dress code required for the visit). Proceed to other attractions like Palace Museum and Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery. Get back to Kovalam and spend some more time at the beach before returning to the hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 8: Kovalam– Trivandrum (20 km. / 1 hr.)Today, you will be transferred to the airport or the railway station at Trivandrum after breakfast.
The tour ends as you board the scheduled flight or train.