HOI/ISD 08

Day 1

Kochi (Cochin )

On arrival in Airport / Ernakulum Railway Station and you will be meet and assist by our representative and drive to Cochin .Arrive in Cochin and Check in to Hotel. The commercial capital and most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Cochin is also known as Queen of Arabian Sea. It has one of the finest natural harbours in the World. This was one of the major centres for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc .After some time go for the local sightseeing of Kochi .Evening back to the hotel ,Overnight  stay in  hotel . Places to Visit : Dutch Palace, (except Friday) Jewish Synagogue, (except Friday & Saturday) Jewish Street, St. Francis Church (except Sunday) and Chinese Fishing Nets.

Day 2

Kochi –Munnar  ( 3h 59min  130.0km)

After breakfast check out form the hotel and depart to Munnar. On arrival in Munnar, check in to the hotel. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, 1600 Meter above sea level. This hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British government in South India. Sprawling Tea Plantation picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facility makes this a popular town . After some time go for the local sightseeing of Munnar .Evening back to hotel .,Overnight stay at hotel .Sightseeing in Munnar - Rajamala, Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point

Day 3

Munnar

After breakfastgo for  full day local Sight seeing. Evening back to the hotel , Overnight Stay at Munnar

Day 4

Munnar –Thekkady  (3h 6min 91.3 km)

 After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed toThekkady .On arrival in Thekkady, check in to the hotel Thekkady is one of the world’s most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is spread across 777square kilometers of which 360 square kilometers is thick ever green forest; it is noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty. The Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary was declared as a Tiger Reserve in 1978. After some time go for the local sightseeing of Thekkady .Evening back to the hotel ,Overnight stay in hotel.Sight-seeing in Thekkady: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary, Spice Plantation

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Day 5

Thekkady –Alleppey  ( Alappuzha )  (4h 138.0km)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey . On arrival in Alleppey, check in to houseboat. With the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it, Alappuzha is a district immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of East by travellers from across the world, this backwater country is home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoy a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. Today, Alappuzha is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year. Alappuzha is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry.A singularity of this land is the region called KUTTANAD, a land of lush paddy fields referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala and one of the few places in the world where farming is done below sea level. After some time go for the local sightseeing of Alleppey .Evening back to the hotel ,Overnight stay  in hotel  .Sightseeing in Alleppey: Vembanad Lake, Alleppey Beach

Day 6

Alleppey – Kanyakumari  ( 6h 41 min  246.6 km)

After breakfast Check out from the hotel and proceed toKanyakumari . On arrival in Kanyakumari, check in to the hotel. Captivating Kanyakumari the southernmost end of Tamilnadu and the lands end of India is one of the most popular tourist spot of the country. The beautiful town on the very tip of the Indian Peninsula is set on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The town is at its best during Chaitra Poornima (full moon day in April),when the Sun and Moon are face to face at the same horizon. Other full moon days are also special when you can see thesunset and the moon rise almost simultaneously. After some time go for the local sightseeing of Kanyakumari . Evening back to the hotel ,overnight stay at Kanyakumari .Sightseeing in Kanyakumari: Vivekananda Rock, Kanyakumari Devi Temple

Day 7

Kanyakumari –Kovalam  (2h 30 min 87.1 km )

After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Kovalam . On arrival in Kovalam, check in to the hotel. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt oftourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbalbody toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one cansee the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carrieson well into the night. After some time go for the local sightseeing of Kovalam .Evening back to hotel ,Overnight stay at Kovalam .Sightseeing in Trivandrum : Padmanabha Swami Temple, Kuthira Maligai Palace, Zoo, Art Gallery (All places close onMonday except Padmanabha Swami Temple).

Day 8

Kovalam

After breakfast Full day for Leisure. Overnight stay at  Kovalam .

Day 9

Kovalam –Thriruvanandapuram ( 39 min 17.5 km)

Check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station for departure.