PACKAGE: 6 Nights/7 days
Summary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01
Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02
Morning sightseeing of Cochin, a city till today influenced by medieval Portugal, Holland and England. You visit St. Francis Church, built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars where Vasco da Gama was buried for 14 years before his remains were transferred to Lisvon. His tombstone still stands. Nearby is the Mattancherry Palace or “Dutch Palace”. The central hall on the Ist floor was the coronation hall of the rajas of Cochin. Other rooms depict scenes from the Ramayana and Puranic legends connected with Hindu gods. Amazing are the Chinese fishing nets. These cantilevered fishing nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. They were introduced by traders from the courts of Kublai Khan. You also see the Jew City with the Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, with hand-painted, willow-pattern floor tiles brought from Canton in the mid-18th century by a Rabbi, who had trading interest in that city.
Afternoon drive to Munnar (5 hrs).One of the Most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three Mountain streams-Mudrapuhza, Nallathanni and Kundala. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 03
Full day at leisure to explore the hill station. Munnar town is located 5200 ft above Sea level. Mattupetty Lake and Kundala Lake are memorable spots renowned for their Scenic beauty. Eravikulam national park is arare wild garden of rolling grasslands and evergreen tropical forests. Anamudi, the tallest peak in south India is located here. Top station is a picturesque place with laterite ,rocky mountains. Where the rare Neelakurinji flowers (which flower once in 12 years)are seen. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04
After the breakfast leave for Kumarakom by surface. On arrival check-in at hotel.
The village of Kumarakam is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small village that is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Kumarakom strengthens Kerala’s reputation for being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lilies. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05
Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06
Morning check-out from the hotel and board a houseboat. Cruise towards Alleppey, the backwaters cruise takes off through a network of canals with a back drop of villages and coconut trees on the shores. Overnight on board the houseboat.
Day 07
Disembark the houseboat and transfer to Cochin airport to board flight for onward destination.
PACKAGE: 3 Nights/4 days
Arrival in Cochin airport and straight drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel
PACKAGE: 09 Nights/ 10 days
Trivandrum-Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Allepey-Kumarakam-Munnar-Cochi
Meet and assist upon arrival and transfer to Kovalam hotel (30 minutes). On arrival check in at hotel.
Kovalam beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The Surf here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to rid e the "Catamaran" or log, with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the beach centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil-bath are given by experts. (On direct payment basis)
Overnight at hotel
Today full day excursion to Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin).
Kanyakumari is the Land’s End of India where the three oceans meet. It is famous for its fabulous sunrises and sunsets and the rock on which Swami Vivekananda meditated. The new temple built on it draws visitors throughout
Later drive back to Kovalam.
Overnight at hotel.
Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel (No Transportation)
Today drive to Alleppey. On arrival board a houseboat. Cruise towards Alleppey, the backwaters cruise takes off through a network of canals with a back drop of villages and coconut trees on the shores. Overnight on board the houseboat
Today check out from the house boat and check in at hotel in Kumarakom
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small village that is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala. Kumarakom strengthens Kerala’s reputation for being God’s own country with its unbelievably beautiful mangrove forests, coconut groves and emerald green paddy fields interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lilies. It is a breathtaking bout to experience a solitary and calm glide through this network of waterways
Today drive to Munnar (5 hrs.). One of the Most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three Mountain streams-Mudrapuhza, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Overnight in Munnar.
Day 08
Full day at leisure to explore the hill station. Munnar town is located5200 ft. above Sea level. Mattupetty Lake and Kundala Lake are memorable spots renowned for their Scenic beauty. Eravikulam national park is arare wild garden of rolling grasslands and evergreen tropical forests. Anamudi, the tallest peak in south India is located here. Top station is a picturesque place with laterite, rocky mountains. Where the rare Neelakurinji flowers (which flower once in 12 years) are seen.
Day 09
Today drive to Cochin. On arrival check in at hotel
Afternoon sightseeing of Cochin, a city till today influenced by medieval Portugal, Holland and England. You visit St. Francis Church, built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars where Vasco da Gama was buried for 14 years before his remains were transferred to Lisvon. His tombstone still stands. Nearby is the Mattancherry Palace or “Dutch Palace”. The central hall on the Ist floor was the coronation hall of the rajas of Cochin. Other rooms depict scenes from the Ramayana and Puranic legends connected with Hindu gods. Amazing are the Chinese fishing nets. These cantilevered fishing nets line the entrance to the harbour mouth. They were introduced by traders from the courts of Kublai Khan. You also see the Jew City with the Jewish Synagogue, constructed in 1568, with hand-painted, willow-pattern floor tiles brought from Canton in the mid-18th century by a Rabbi, who had trading interest in that city.
Day 10
Today in time transfer to airport to connect onward flight