GOD’S OWN COUNTRY
KOCHI (1), MUNNAR (2), THEKKADY (1), ALLEPPEY (1) & KOVALAM (3) WITH KANYAKUMARI
9 Days / 8 Nights

Arrival Port       : Kochi, Nedumbassery International Airport
Departure Port : Trivandrum International Airport

Day 01
Kochi Arrival
Upon arrival in Nedumbasseri International Airport, Cochin, Kerala, you are met by our representative / driver and assisted to vehicle for your transfer to hotel.

Cochin, one of the finest harbours on the Arabian coastline, famous as a port for overseas trader’s from early times. Its cosmopolitan character is reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions of the world. A city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub.

On Arrival, if time permits, proceed for half day Cochin City tour – Visit Fort Kochi and St. Francis Church, one of the oldest European Churches in India, Dutch Palace and the 1568 Jevish Synagogue. Visit the Chinese Fishing nets depicting ancient trade between Cochin and China.

Later, check in at Hotel. Relax rest of day with chosen activities. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Kochi.

Day 02
Transfer to Munnar

Break Fast is taken at Hotel. Later, drive to Munnar (154kms), the hill station with beautiful tea gardens. Munnar is the highest point in South India. On arrival, Check in at Hotel. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Munnar.

Munnar, a hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it’s surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr (Mountain Goat).

Virgin forests, savannah, rolling hills, scenic valleys, numerous streams, huge splashy waterfalls, sprawling tea plantations and winding walkways are all part of the great holiday experience on offer for a traveller to Munnar. Munnar is also known for Neelakurinji, a rare plant which flowers only once in twelve years.

Day 03
Munnar Local Sightseeing

After breakfast, Local sightseeing of Munnar, visiting its sprawling Tea Estates & Spice Plantations. The best place to see the Nilgiri Tahr (Mountain Goat) in Eravikulam National Park. Return to Hotel. Evening at Leisure. Overnight Stay at Hotel in Munnar.

Day 04
Transfer to Thekkady (Periyar)

After breakfast, proceed by surface to Thekkady (Periyar).

Thekkady, one of the finest wildlife sanctuaries in India, the Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Set on an attractive lakeside, Periyar is the home to herds of Wild Tuskers, Bison and Spotted Deer.

On arrival in Thekkady, check in at Hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing of Boat Ride (optional, payable directly), Spice & Tea Plantations. Evening at Leisure. Overnight in Hotel in Thekkady

Day 05
Transfer to Alleppey (Alappuzha)

After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey to explore the scenic beauty of the Vembanadu Lake.

Please ensure to leave thekkady in time, so that you can reach Alleppey by 1200hrs. On Arrival, board on House Boat for a thrilling experience. Enjoy the magnificent backwater.

Lunch will be served on House Boat. Continue, Cruise through the Vembanadu Lake / Backwater. Dinner and Overnight at House Boat in Alleppey.

# Guest can choose stay in Hotel & do day cruise in Vembanandu Lake. (Additional Cost)

Day 06
Transfer to Kovalam

After breakfast, drive to Kovalam.

Kovalam, one of the India’s best beaches and famous for water sports in Southern India. On arrival, check in at Hotel. The day’s invested in exploring the unbounded beauty of this place. Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.
Day 07
Kovalam (Trivandrum City Tour)

After breakfast, leave for Trivandrum morning city tour. Trivandrum, Located at the south western tip of India, Thiruvananthapuram district is bounded by the Arabian Sea in the west and Tamil Nadu in the east. The wooded highlands in the Western Ghats in the eastern and northern border.

In Trivandrum – visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple (non-hindus are not allowed to enter temple premise), later, the Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, the Horse Palace and the Institute for handicrafts. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight Stay in Hotel in Kovalam

Day 08
Kanyakumri Day Trip

After breakfast, day trip to Kanyakumari, including visit to Kumari Amman, devoted to the Goddess Parvathi as Devi Kanya- the Virgin Goddess.  Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India, is a coastal town in Tamil Nadu. The town was known as Cape Comorin during British rule.

The Place is popular for watching sunrise and sunset over the ocean. It is the only place on earth, where you can see the Sun Rise and Sun Set from the ocean, and only place in India, where one can enjoy the unique spectacle of Sunset and Moonrise simultaneously on full moon days. Visit Bagavathi Amman Temple, dedicated to a consort of Shiva. Take a boat ride to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial stands on one of the two rocks located about 500 meters off mainland of Vavathurai. It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda, who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock. According to legends, it was on this rock that Goddess Kanyakumari (Parvathi) performed tapas in devotion of lord Shiva. Another attraction is Gandhi Mandapam, where the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was kept for public viewing before being immersed into the sea and other place.

Later, drive back to Kovalam. On Arrival, Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight Stay in Hotel in Kovalam

Day 09
Departure Transfer

After breakfast, Check out from hotel & transfer to Trivandrum International Airport or Trivandrum Railway Station to connect flight/train back home.
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