Day 1: Cochin
Arrive Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Cochin including The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry
is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from
the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what
is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church,
the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica,
originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese
fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed
to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally,
the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is
the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day
2: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations
of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut,
to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and
check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around
in the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee
plantations
Day 3 : Periyar - Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see
wild elephants. Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous
hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and check-in at
hotel.
Day 4: Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar
is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak
in the Western Ghats.
Day 5: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in
one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters
here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey
Morning drive a short distance before switching over
to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up
to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat
is the best way to explore the villages and rural life.
In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat,
a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room
for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters,
sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of
birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering
delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen
crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy
a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and
lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked
to your taste on board.
Day 7: Alleppey - Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive
to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum,
visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is
one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious
blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural
styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection
Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo
in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful
walks.
Day 8: Trivandrum - Excursion
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost
part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial
which is built about 400 metres offshore.
Day 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
