MUNNAR, THEKKADY, MADURAI, RAMESHWARM, KANYAKUMARI, KOVALAM ALLEPPEY

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Cochin to Munnar

Following your arrival at the Cochin International Airport, you will be greeted whole heartedly by our tour guides and representatives. Post this, you will be driven to the scenic hill station of Munnar. Also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’, your arrival in this hilly abode will be followed by your checking-in into a hotel or a resort. Spent the rest of the day at total leisure while enjoy the stunning beauty of Munnar; overnight stay in the hotel/resort.

Day 2: Full Day Munnar Excursion

A treasure trove for the nature lovers, honeymooners, leisure seekers and all other classes of travellers, Munnar is an ideal sightseeing destination in Kerala! Today morning, after having breakfast, you can embark on a delightful sightseeing tour and discover all the grandeurs of this gorgeous hill station town. On the list, there will be scenic landmarks like Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Elephant Arrival Point, Cinema Shooting Point, Jungle Honey Bee Nest and several other places. Mattuppetty, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Blossom Hydel Park, spice plantation and Anaimudi Peak will also be visited during the day. By evening, you will be guided back to the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.

Day 3: Drive from Munnar to Thekkady

Following your lively Munnar excursion on the previous day, today you will be driven towards Thekkady. Home to the wildlife rich Periyar National Park, this tourist town is known for its candid and untouched beauty. Arriving in Thekkady, check-in into a hotel/resort and after relaxing for a while, you will be taken for a rustic tribal tour to a nearby village followed by a plantation tour. Come evening, you can avail a boat ride in the Periyar Lake and enjoy the wilderness of the Periyar National Park. Returning from the ride, you can indulge in local shopping before retiring into the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Thekkday To Madurai

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Madurai; on arrival check-in into hotel. Afternoon, proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Madurai. The temple town of Madurai, situated on the banks of river Vaigai, is one of the most ancient cities in India with a history dating back to the pre-Christian times. It was the imperial capital of the Pandyan Empire in the 14th Century AD. Madurai was the seat of Tamil learning and the last of the Tamil Sangams (Academies) was held here nearly 2000 years ago. Main tourist attraction is Meenakshi Temple. Overnight is at hotel.

Day 5: Madurai To Rameshwar

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Rameswaram (04 Hrs Drive); on arrival check in to the hotel. Enjoy a full day sightseeing at Rameshwaram. The temple here is highly famous among Hindu pilgrims all round the globe. Your itinerary here will also include other places of attraction in an around this temple town.Overnight stay is at Rameswaram.

Day 6: Rameshwar To Kanyakumari

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari (07 Hrs Drive); on arrival check into Hotel. Proceed for local sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisagam are some of the sightseeing attractions in Kanyakumari. Enjoy the sunset in the evening and overnight stay is arranged at the hotel.

Day 07: Kanyakumari to Kovalam

After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and drive to Kovalam (03 Hr Drive); on arrival check-in into hotel. Kovalam is one of the prime beach destinations in India. Enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sunset or swimming at the picturesque Kovalam Beach. Overnight is to be spent at hotel.

Day 08: Kovalam - Trivandrum sightseeing

Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum after breakfast- Thiruvananthapuram, previously called Trivandrum, is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. This capital city of Kerala is a beautiful seaside metropolis built on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India spreading over a total of 2,192 sq.km. Sightseeing tour is comprehensive with the visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Overnight stay is arranged in Kovalam.

Day 09: Kovalam To Alleppey

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. Check in time is 01:00 PM and cruise starts with lunch. While cruising, let your eyes settle for the bowed-down paddy fields, local inhabitants, rustic homes, ancient churches / temples and swaying coconut groves. Food will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

Day 10: Drop Kochi

After breakfast check out from the House Boat / Hotel and drive to Cochin Airport / railway station (depend on your departure place) for your flight / train back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the God's Own Country.