Arrive in Cochin and explore the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, and Chinese fishing nets, followed by a Kathakali Dance show. Travel to Munnar, visit Eravikulam National Park, Tea Museum, Rose Garden, and Mattupetty Dam. Proceed to Thekkady for a boat ride in Periyar National Park and spice plantation tour. Visit Kumarakom’s bird sanctuary, then head to Kovalam for the beach and Padmanabhswamy Temple. Explore Trivandrum, including the zoo, art gallery, and Napier Museum. Conclude with a trip to Kanyakumari to witness the sunrise and visit Vivekananda Rock and Gandhi Mandap.
8 Nights / 9 Days - 1 Countries / 6 Cities
Kochi (1N)/Munnar (2N)/Thekkady (1N)/Kumarakom (1N)/Kovalam (3N)
Day 01 Cochin :
Arrive Cochin, the gateway to God’s Own Country, known as “Queen of Arabian Sea”. Check into Hotel & later this afternoon visit the Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday & Saturday), Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) and end your tour with a visit to the Chinese fishing nets. Evening enjoy the Kathakali Dance Show. Overnight Stay in Cochin.
Day 02 Munnar :
Morning after breakfast proceed to Munnar, driving alongside the vast stretches of tea plantations, colonial cottages and foamy waterfalls with a cool breeze cuddling your face. Enroute, witness the natural beauty of Valara and Cheeyappara Falls with blossom garden. Overnight Stay in Munnar.
Day 03 Munnar :
After having a delicious breakfast, set out for a visit to the Eravikulam National Park, a must visit when in Munnar. Lush green rising and falling hills of this park are home to the Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species of mountain goat. The next stop is the Tea Museum by Tata Tea, where you not only get to understand the tinges of tea processing but also get to sample an energizing cup of tea. After visiting the tea museum, its time to visit Rose Garden, Photo Point, Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Once you are done with the day’s sightseeing binge, return to hotel for some time at leisure. Overnight Stay in Munnar.
Day 04 Thekkady :
Today post early breakfast, proceed for Thekkady. On arrival at Thekkady, check into your hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Periyar National Park. You can opt for boat ride in Lake Periyar. Later visit Spice Plantation and have a guided tour of Spice Plantation. You can buy Spices in their outlet. Rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Overnight Stay in Thekkady.
Day 05 Kumarakom :
After early breakfast, check out from Munnar and proceed towards Kumarakom - famous for its backwater stretch. On arrival check-in into the hotel and relax. Later visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. Post sightseeing drive back to the hotel. Overnight Stay in Kumarakom.
Day 06 Kovalam :
Morning you will be travelling to Kovalam by road, an idyllic tourist destination, it’s almost a picture postcard cliché: with age old black rocks, towering palms, sands and gentle surf. On arrival check-in at hotel and later visit the Padamanabhswamy Temple & Kovalam Beach. Overnight Stay in Kovalam.
Day 07 Kovalam :
Morning after breakfast proceed to cover few sights like Sree Padamanabhswamy Temple, Trivandrum Zoo, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum (Closed on Mondays, Wednesday, Govt Holidays, visiting time :1.00 PM to 4.45 PM), Science and technology museum (Closed on Mondays) etc. After sightseeing drive to the hotel. Overnight Stay in Kovalam.
Day 08 Trivandrum :
This morning you will be transferred to Trivandrum by road. Upon arrival check-in into the hotel and start for excursion to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari, the Land’s End of India or the point where the three seas meet giving a perfect view of Sunrise & Sunset, is the enchanting Kanyakumari. Visit Vivekananda Rock, Wax Museum and Gandhi Mandap & Suchidram Temple with exquisite sculpture & musical pillars dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu & Shiva. After sightseeing drive back to hotel. Overnight Stay in Trivandrum.
Day 09 Trivandrum :
Post breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station for onward journey.
Cost Includes / Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation in 3-star hotels with breakfast
- Transfers and sightseeing by private car
- Entry fees to monuments and safari permit
- Professional guide
- All applicable taxes
Cost Excludes
- Airfare/train fare
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses, tips, and beverages
- Camera or video charges
- Travel insurance
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