Day 1

Kochi Airport to Fort Kochi

When you arrive at Kochi Airport, you will be met by our representative  and we will proceed to Fort Kochi. Once you reach your destination- Fort Kochi, check into the hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

In the evening proceed ffor a walk in  Fort Kochi. Located at a distance of 12 km from the main city in Kerala, Fort Kochi has an amazing history that still draws visitors from all over the world to its shores. On walking down the roads of Fort Kochi, you will get to see old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch as well as British. You can start your tour from Kochi Beach, which is one of the finest beaches in Kerala and is definitely most popularly visited beach. Overnight at the resort

Distance Covered : 36.8 km

Travelling Time : 72 minutes

Highlights

• Fort Immanuel
• Thakur House
• Vasco-da Gama square
• Maritime Museum.

Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Checout from teh resort in Kochi after breakfast and we will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. If elephants are sheltered at Kodanad and you can enough time after your arrival in Kochi Airport, we will arrange for an Elephant Center Visit as well. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pitstops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort and Overnight at the resort

 

Distance Covered : 145 KMs

Travelling Time : 4.5 Hours

Highlights

 

• Waterfalls on the Way to Munnar
• Neriamangalam Bridge
• Night Stay at the resort

Day 3

Munnar Sightseeing

On reaching Munnar, check into the hotel, have your breakfast and proceed for the sightseeing tour of Munnar. Munnar is, undoubtedly, one of the best hill stations in Kerala. Located in the enchanting terrain, this hill station offers a spectacular view of misty valleys, low-flying clouds and cascading waterfalls. You can begin your tour by visiting the Anaimudi Peak. This peak is the highest peak of South India and offers a picturesque view of lofty hilly terrains. It is also the famous place for adventure lovers due to the fascinating trekking routes and campaigning at an altitude of 2700m. This place is truly a heaven for all nature enthusiasts.

Distance Covered : 50 KMs

Travelling Time : 4.5 Hours

Highlights

 

• Pothamedu
• Devikulam
• Kuthumkal Waterfalls
• Evarikulam National Park

Day 4

Munnar to Thekkady

Once you reach Thekkady, check into the hotel, have your breakfast and proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady- a place known for its wildlife centers which teems with animal, plant species as well as colorful birds. There are many well-known tourist destinations in Thekkady that include Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake. Being the main center of attraction of Thekkady, this place lures nature and wildlife lovers from different spheres of the globe. Spread across the area of 777 Sq. km, the vegetation of the sanctuary consists of tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forest. You can enjoy the sights of tigers, leopards, elephants, wild boars and many more. There are around 260 species of Birds available in the park that makes it a paradise for bird lovers.

Distance Covered : 92.1 km

Travelling Time : 189 minutes

Highlights

 

• Kumily

• Murikkady

• Mudra Cultural Centre

• Periyar Lake

Day 5

Thekkady to Kumarakom

After breakfast, check out of the resort in Thekkady. Drive to Kumarakom and arrive by the afternoon .Check in and enjoy rest of the day  at leisure in a lovely backwater resort. You may just relax being at one of the premium backwater resort watching the backwater life.

Distance Covered : 122 Km

Travelling Time : 3 hours 22 minutes

Highlights

• Relax at the Resort
• Trip to Kumarakom

Day 6

Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat

Alleppey is truly a place endowed with scintillating natural beauty and picturesque backwaters that offers you picturesque vistas of nature. But on visiting Alleppey, one thing that you cannot miss to experience is its Houseboat Cruise.

The best thing about these Houseboat Cruise is that they are designed by using the ancient principles and techniques of boat building. These boats are mainly built by using jack-wood, mats, sticks, coir-mats, bamboo, etc. But you will get all the luxuries and amenities in your room and a well furnished bedroom, modern toilets as well as cozy living room.

What all to do in a day

Your backwater journey in Alleppey’s Houseboat Cruise mostly starts from Alleppey and ends at Kumarakoam. But if you want, you can just take a round around Alleppey’s Backwater. On the Cruise, you can enjoy the sight of local people indulge in their daily activities, women washing clothes, water birds playing with water, colorful flowers, Chinese fishing nets, lush paddy fields, Coir Villages, temples, rustic homes, as well as coconut groves.

To add even more excitement to your Houseboat Cruise Tour, you will also get the gourmet food prepared by the chef in front of you and as per your choice and taste. Houseboats in Alleppey are available both on a daily basis or for a longer time. These houseboats are also very popular among couples and honeymooners as they provide couples a totally different and exotic holiday by creating fascinating and romantic ambience.

Distance Covered : 45 Kms

Travelling Time : 12 Hours

Highlights

• Traditional Kerala Lunch
• Houseboat Cruise
• Scenes from Backwater Life

Day 7

Alleppey to Marari

Enjoy the sunrise by the beach  and after breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Marari.  Marari is a dream beach: a mile or so of pristine white sands, fringed with cool shady coconut groves and more or less empty other than a few local fishermen working the surfy Arabian Sea.Most of the guests end up on the beach or in their hammocks or reading a book in their relaxing chairs on the veranda.We can arrange for an original tour with an auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) to visit some temples & churches in the area or visit the local coir home industry. Alleppey visits and boat tours on the Vembanad Lake and canals can also be arranged. Even Fort Kochi is not too long driving (1.15 hrs) for a day visit.Or maybe the best of all, Take a relaxing general body massage or one of the many other treatments available in the Ayurveda retreat.

Distance Covered : 30 Kms

Travelling Time : 2 Hours

Highlights

• Stay in a Beach Villa
• Visit to Marari Beach

Day 8

Marari Sightseeing

Enjoy the sunrise by the beach  and after breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Marari.  Marari is a dream beach: a mile or so of pristine white sands, fringed with cool shady coconut groves and more or less empty other than a few local fishermen working the surfy Arabian Sea.Most of the guests end up on the beach or in their hammocks or reading a book in their relaxing chairs on the veranda.We can arrange for an original tour with an auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) to visit some temples & churches in the area or visit the local coir home industry. Alleppey visits and boat tours on the Vembanad Lake and canals can also be arranged. Even Fort Kochi is not too long driving (1.15 hrs) for a day visit.Or maybe the best of all, Take a relaxing general body massage or one of the many other treatments available in the Ayurveda retreat.

Distance Covered : 30 Kms

Travelling Time : 2 Hours

Highlights

• Stay in a Beach Villa
• Visit to Marari Beach

Day 9

Marari toTrivandrum

There are a number of tourist attractions in Trivandrum, India. A must on every tourist itinerary for Trivandrum, the Padmanabhaswami temple with its gopuram (tower) soaring majestically upwards, is believed to be one of the 108 shrines sacred to the Vaishnavites in India. Besides this magnificent temple, Trivandrum offers a great deal more. There is the Observatory to start with, established over a hundred years ago in Trivandrum in India. In Trivandrum one can visit the Museum with its profusion of gables and turrets. A repository of fine works of art, the chief attraction here is the 250-year-old temple car made for Lord Vishnu, artistically designed and ornamented. Besides this, objects carved out of wood, models of temple, antique jewelry, etc., make the museum worth a visit.

Distance Covered : 45 Kms

Travelling Time : 253 Minutes

Highlights

A must on every tourist itinerary for Trivandrum, the Padmanabhaswami temple with its gopuram (tower) soaring majestically upwards, is believed to be one of the 108 shrines sacred to the Vaishnavites in India

Day 10

Trivandrum Sightseeing and departure

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed for sightseeing in Trivandrum based on the time of your flight or train.

 

There are a number of tourist attractions in Trivandrum, India. A must on every tourist itinerary for Trivandrum, the Padmanabhaswami temple with its gopuram (tower) soaring majestically upwards, is believed to be one of the 108 shrines sacred to the Vaishnavites in India. Besides this magnificent temple, Trivandrum offers a great deal more. There is the Observatory to start with, established over a hundred years ago in Trivandrum in India. In Trivandrum one can visit the Museum with its profusion of gables and turrets. A repository of fine works of art, the chief attraction here is the 250-year-old temple car made for Lord Vishnu, artistically designed and ornamented. Besides this, objects carved out of wood, models of temple, antique jewelry, etc., make the museum worth a visit.

In the evening transfer to railway station/airport for your onward journey. 

Distance Covered : 50 Kms

Travelling Time : 75 Minutes

Highlights

• Padmanabhaswami temple
• Trivandrum City SIghtseeing