Duration: 12
Nights / 13 Days
Destinations Covered: Mumbai
- Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam - Quilon - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar
- Cochin - Mumbai
The lush Kerala is kaleidoscope of swaying palm trees, alluring backwaters,
emerald paddy fields and beaches.
Day 1 : Mumbai / Delhi :
(Arrival) Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi. Overnight at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day 2 : Mumbai / Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram
(Tiruvanthapuram
Arrival) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Tiruvanthapuram.
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. Arrive &
check in hotel. Rest of the day free to relax & exploring the beach. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 3 : Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. After lunch 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. Overnight
at Kovalam.
Day 4 : 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. Overnight
at Kovalam.
Day 5 : 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. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 6 & 7 : 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. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 8 : Alleppey - Periyar : (By Road)
Leisurely breakfast in the morning. We reach Periyar by noon. After lunch we
take safari to a nearby Coffee Plantations & villages.
Day 9 : 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 10 : 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 11 : Munnar
Complete day at leisure.
Day 12 : Munnar - Cochin : (By Road)
We reach Kochi by noon and keep the day for the shopping and personal activities.
At the time of sunset we take Boat Cruise on the backwater which gives an opportunity
to behold the great charm of this city.
Day 13 : Cochin - Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai and then connecting
flight home.
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