Day 01: Arrive Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam
On your early morning arrival at International airport, met and straight drive to Kovalam, on arrival check-in into the hotel.
From the airport drive straight to Kovalam which has one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of aquatic sports.
Full day you are free for independent activities.
Beach in the morning and have hedonism of the sun, sand and sea. Later you can rejuvenate Ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurvedic Treatment Center in Kovalam (on direct payment Basis).
Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beauty of the picturesque beach town Kovalam. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits. (on direct payment Basis).
Rest of the day you will be free to relax & exploring the beach. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: In Kovalam
Morning proceed for excursion to Kanya Kumari to visit the stunning Padmanabhapuram palace and to enjoy the unique experience of Sunset & Moon rise over the ocean simultaneously.
Return to Kovalam in the evening.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: In Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. For the half:day visit Shree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery, Zoological Gardens, Reptile House Observatory and Kanakakannu Palace at Trivandrum.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Kovalam - Quilon
(By Road) After breakfast, we drive to Quilon one of the oldest ports of the Malabar Coast and were once the centre of international spice trade. Quilon is famous for its delicious Cashew and Seafood. After checking in hotel we set out to see some historic remains and the temples built in ornate style. We also visit the village to know the life style and culture of locals.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Quilon - Alleppey
(By the backwaters) Breakfast at hotel.From Quilon, we take Kerala's traditional houseboat for Alleppy, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. We reach Alleppy by next day morning. Use the rest of the day in exploring and in shopping.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Alleppey - Periyar
We reach Periyar by noon. After lunch we take safari to a nearby Coffee Plantations & villages.
Day 07: In Periyar
(By Road) Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild Elephants.
For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day 08: Periyar - Munnar
(By Road) From Periyar we continue to Munnar set amid Southern India's most dramatic mountain scenery and the combination of craggy Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain air makes Munnar a delightful alternative to the better known hill stations of Tamil Nadu. It is a perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer magnificent scenery and wonderful walks. At Munnar you are free to explore its beauty of nature.
Day 09: Munnar-Cochin
Morning you will drive to Cochin and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Day 10: Cochin – Mumbai - Depart
Morning you will take half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,
Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
Afternoon as per scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport to board flight to Mumbai. After reaching the airport of Mumbai take the connecting flight to your onward destination. |