Kerala Hills, Beaches & Backwaters

KERALA –Destination of a life time. Here you begin the beautiful journey in Gods own country. Kochi/Cochin a city with rich heritage and history.  The Attractions here are the Dutch Palace, Asia’s best preserved Synagogue, Chinese fish nets, Sea mouth, Beach walkway etc. History of this city written since AD 600. The city welcomed every voyager, Portuguese, English, Arabs, Chinese and Dutch. Once could still see this while you do a walking tour here. Back to hotel overnight stay.

St Francis Church
Fort Cochin
Marine drive
Jew Street
Synagogue
Dutch Palace
Chinese fishing nets
Fort Cochin beach

MUNNAR- 1600m above sea level. Its lays like a typical green painting with thousands of acre tea plantations hugged by the mist of Western Ghats & Cool foggy climate throughout the year makes Munnar is really a heaven of Kerala. You will get to see Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls on the way. A stop at photo point, tea plantation and view point. Check in to your resort and if time permits, visit the nearby town. Have a beautiful night in this hill station. 

Cheeyappara waterfalls 
Valara waterfalls 
Tea plantation 
Karadipara view point 
Photo point

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and later unwind yourself to the misty Munnar. The Whole day is to explore Munnar. We begin with Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque Munnar, Kundala Lake- a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating and having excellent views of the Western Ghats as well as the forest surrounded by. Also visit Eco point and tea plantations. Post lunch you will be taken to Eravikulam national park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved. If you get some time free then try your hands at some optional activity spots. Back to hotel Enjoy your last night sleep at Munnar. 

Spice plantation 
Hydel Park 
Mattupetty Dam 
Kundala Lake 
Echo point 
Eravikulam National Park - Online bookings available 
Tea Museum

Today we are moving towards another hill station, THEKKADY, tiger reserve, You can have an amazing boat ride in the Periyar River flowing through the Tiger Reserve, which will bring rare opportunities to watch wild animals roaming in their natural habitat very closely. it is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and rich tribal culture. After boating you could visit the Elephant safari place. A chance to enjoy the unique experience. Seated on top of an elephant, ride through the plantations to get the views of the valleys. Here the evening has a surprise for you; here get a chance to watch the world famous Kathakali and martial art shows. Overnight stay.

Periyar boating 
Elephant safari 
Kathakali 
Martial art show

Leave the hill station behind and drive to the scenic backwater of Kerala. You will pass through lush mangrove forests, paddy fields and massive coconut trees lining up on the shores. A destination to relax looking over the backwaters. The bird sanctuary here spread over 14 acres is a famous haunt of ornithologists and bird watchers. Many migratory species like the Siberian Stork and Wild Duck can be seen here, along with darters, herons, egret, waterfowls and cuckoos are fascinating sight for the visitors. Visit the paddy field, cross the village bridge, chase a flock of Duck. Live. Laugh. Love.

This morning will give you some mesmerizing view if you are close to the backwaters. The village people, the fishermen and boats worth to watch in the morning. Enjoy your Nasta and proceed to Alleppey; Venice of the east. You will be boarding the traditional style Kerala Houseboat/ Kettuvallam by 12noon. A moving houseboat of Kerala is a unique experience. You will have an ever memorable backwater cruise through the beautiful lagoons and waterways coir villages in Alleppey till 05:30 Pm. All your 3 complimentary meals, evening tea and snack will be prepared and served by an exclusive chef on board. Overnight stay at houseboat. 
Check in Time: - 12 Noon 
Check out Time: - 9.00AM 
Cruising Hours: - 12.00 PM 5.30 PM 
Food Plan: - Lunch, Evening Tea with Snack, Dinner & Breakfast (VEG/NON VEG AS PER YOUR CHOICE)

After on board breakfast, heading to another landscape; beach. Kovalam; attracts large number of international beach lovers since last several decades with its magnificent sandy beach stretches and shallow water that are perfect for water sports and swimming. Kovalam has three adjacent crescent beaches. You can check in your beach resort and rest of the day at leisure/ enjoy the thrilling beach. Water sport activities are available here. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body massages, special cultural programs available too. Pamper yourself time for a sleep.

After breakfast you will be going to Trivandrum capital city of the old Travancore Kingdom and presently of Kerala State. A day with different experiences. Half day city tour to experience the So many iconic monuments & attractions like the Napier Museum, KuthiraMalika, Sri Padmanabhapuram Temple, Sri Chithira Arts Gallery, and Zoo, etc. Today early in the morning or in the evening you can visit the famous Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple. Overnight stay. 
Napier Museum 
Sri Chithira Art Gallery 
Zoo 
Padmanabhaswami Temple 
Kuthiramalika Palace

We are about to leave for our last halt destination after breakfast. Kanyakumari the southern tip of Indian Sub-continent and an important destination for pilgrim as well as leisure travelers. On the way get down at Padmanabapuram Palace an architectural wonder, and reach Kanyakumari at noon. Evening visit the famous Vivekananda rock which is situated on the sea and the statue of Thiruvalluvar on the rock. Enjoy an ever memorable Sunset from there as its the point where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal are joining together. Overnight stay.

Its your departure day. Pack your bags and enjoy the breakfast. We are driving to Trivandrum airport/railway station. Here ends a memorable trip, a week out of your glass cubicle, out of your virtual world and was with Mother Nature, cultural shows, heritage town. A memory of life time. BON VOYAGE!!!!