10 Days 9 Nights Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady and Kumarakom Trip Package

You will be welcomed at Kochi International airport by our company representative. Spend your evening here exploring the fascinating port city of Kochi. An evening at the iconic Marine Drive. It is a beautiful promenade in Kochi Cochin. The Marine Drive is built facing the backwaters of Kochi. It is a popular hangout for the local populace as well as the tourists. Optional Activities here include water sports and dinner cruises. As the evening unfolds choose among the local activities to consider: Shopping optional Stroll through the bustling narrow lanes of the shopping spot of Cochin, ironically named the ‘Broadway” an ideal spot for instant shopping in the crowded streets. Alternatively visit some of the largest silk saree/Textile and Gold showrooms in the country. Even consider Lulu Mall, one of the largest in India. Relax for the night in your hotel.

Today, head to the dramatic Munnar hills, a place that will forever keep you under its spell. In this former hill getaway of the colonial British, soak up the tranquillity and head out to the verdant tea plantations to taste the local brew. The drive up the hills: beautiful valleys and tea gardens along the way This morning, you will drive up through the hills on the way to Munnar. Stop to take a snap of the amazing vistas and views nearby places on your way here. Check-in to your resort and relax for a while. Visit the Tea Museum: witness tea processing and explore some colonial artefacts The afternoon would be a great time to visit the tea museum where you could explore artefacts from the colonial times besides witnessing the tea processing procedure. The evening is free for you to go shopping in Munnar town or spending time in the resort. Relax for the evening at your resort. Timings: 0900 to 1600 hrs. The museum is closed on Monday.

Wake up early and catch the sunrise over the hills. Today, set out to explore other attractions in Munnar like Rajamala national park, the dam and echo point. Trek along the Eravikulam national park: Meet up with friendly Niligiri Tahrs Asian Wild Goat The terrain in the park is high altitude grasslands and features Anamudi, the highest peak 2695m south of the Himalayas. Get on one of the government operated mini-buses and take a mild trek to amazing vantage points along with lots of endangered Niligiri Tahrs. An afternoon covering the Mattupetty dam, photo point and Echo point at Munnar As the day unfolds take a few snaps at photo point before reaching Mattupetty dam. Spend some time here if you feel like taking a motor boat cruise. If nothing else, scream at the top of your voice at Echo point and hear your voice resounding through the hills. For the activity oriented there are numerous optional activities like horse rides, elephant safari and martial arts shows to consider. Relax for the night at your resort.

Enjoy your breakfast and head to Thekkady, home to one of the best-managed wildlife reserves in India. With a 100-year-old artificial lake and its setting in the thickly forested Western Ghats UNESCO world heritage site, Periyar will not disappoint with a range of activities and wildlife spotting on offer. Check-in to your resort, relax for a while and soak in the tropical garden landscape. Boating the Periyar: A soothing wildlife experience Optional The afternoon boat ride through the lake Periyar will give you a chance to spot wildlife by the riverside. Arrive at the counter to make the afternoon boating. Optional Activities outside the reserve: Thekkady is an established activity center with many options. Depending on time available, you can choose between elephant rides/showers, Martial Arts shows, Kathakali performance, spice shopping and fine dining. Relax for the night at your resort.

After breakfast, check-out of your resort and take a scenic ride to the backwater town of Kumarakom. It is an idyllic village set in a maze of complex lush waterways marked by its gentle pace of life. Take it slow: A day of relaxation in a backwater front resort Check-in to your backwater front resort and spend the rest of the day enjoying the scenic environs by the lake side. You make choose to lounge by the pool or pamper yourself with an ayurveda treatment. Ayurveda besides being an ancient Indian science of healing is also a philosophy of living. Relax for the day at Kumarakom. Note: You can also visit local attractions in the Kumarakom town or plan activities like kayaking or guided village walks. You may have to book this in advance.

Today enjoy your breakfast, check out and head to the backwater town of Alleppey for the most anticipated experience in Kerala: the houseboat. The ‘Venice of the East’ as Alleppey is called supports a vibrant village life along the shorelines with paddy fields and palms. On board a ‘Kettuvallom’: A glimpse of backwater life After traditional lunch on your private houseboat, the cruise will take you through splendid waterways of narrow canals. You will get opportunities to explore village life and the country side. Afternoons are best spent sunbathing on the deck or lounging in the shade while socializing with your crew. As we drift along you will be amazed by the life by the water side and witness a spectacular sunset. Overnight stay in Houseboat. Cruising hours5-6 hours on the first day & 01 hour on the second day morning. Note: Houseboat check in Time: 12 Noon & check out time: 9 am Air-conditioning in fully glass covered lobby and bed room from check in time till next day check out 9 am with luxury amenities for Luxury houseboat.

Today you will travel to a place where you will find some of the most popular beaches in the country. Famed for its ayurveda centers with enough opportunities for adventure junkies, Kovalam will not disappoint. Soak in the view from atop the Vizhinjam lighthouse This afternoon, climb up the spiral staircases of one of the oldest lighthouses in India to get a stunning view of the coast. Atop thrilling height of this candy-striped lighthouse, enjoy the strong winds and an awesome vantage point. Open between 3 pm to 5 pm. Sunset by the seaside: Explore lighthouse beach This evening is free for you to spend time by the beach side. The atmosphere will be laid back and relaxed. With lots of options around, consider dining at some of the open air restaurants around or shopping for souvenirs. Relax for the night at your beach resort.

Today set aside for you to explore Kovalam and pursue activities of your interest. There are quite a few in-house activities like yoga, learning to cook with spices, or ayurveda. The outdoor options include heritage tours, water sports and village tours among others. Trivandrum City Tour After breakfast, head to the Padmanabhaswamy temple, the richest temple in the country with antique riches. Only Hindus are permitted entry to the temple in prescribed dress code. Visit the palace museum/horse palace Puthenmalika- magnificently crafted wooden palace famous for its house sculpture work and priceless collection of the royal family Monday holiday. Later, revel at the oil paintings of the raja and exquisite collection at Napier Museum. ExploreVeli Tourist Village & Shanghumugham Afternoon head to Veli Tourist Village. This picnic spot, where the Veli Lake meets the Arabian Sea, offers boating facilities. Pedal boats and paddle boats can be hired to explore the charms of the lagoon in a leisurely manner. The mermaid statue and recreation club are other attractions. This evening is free for you to spend time by the beach side. The atmosphere will be laid back and relaxed. With lots of options around, consider dining at some of the open air restaurants around or shopping for souvenirs. Relax for the night at your beach resort at Kovalam.

Today you are at Kanyakumari, traveling past green paddy fields, wind turbines and mountain ridges to the symbolic Land’s End of India. This evergreen spot will be a perfect spot for your tour. A visit to Padmanabhapuram Palace: The biggest wooden palace in Asia Former home of the Rajas of Travancore, this palace is standing proof of the Kerala’s indigenous style of architecture. The fine detailing on carved wood adds to the charm and beauty of this palace which is unlike any other in India. This place will astound you! Monday Holiday A half day tour at the Vivekananda Memorial: a tribute to the wondering monk Take a ferry to the two-mandapa rock memorial which was built in the 1970s merging architectural styles from all over India. The huge statue of Tamil poet Thiruvallu on an adjacent island is the work of 5000 sculptors. Also visit the Gandhi Mandapam, an architectural marvel which has a lot of relics of Mahatma Gandhi. Note: Ferry operates from 7:00 -11:00 am and from 2:00-4:00 pm. Sunset at Kanyakumari: It doesn’t get better than this! Watch the sun setting down as the moon rises simultaneously over the 3 seas. This marvelous sight is unique to the Land’s End of India. Walk down sand and rocks to get a nice private spot to witness this! Relax for the night at your hotel.

After Breakfast, Proceed to Trivandrum Airport. Depending on the time available, take a short city tour or shop around before being dropped at the Airport. Prepare for onward journey with memories to last for a lifetime.