Day 1

Kochi Airport to Fort Kochi

Once you reach your destination- Fort Kochi, check into the hotel and proceed for your tour to 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.

Distance Covered : 36.8 km

Travelling Time : 72 minutes

Highlights

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

Day 2

Kochi Sightseeing

After breakfast,enjoy your day in Kochi. Go for shopping, amusement park and have a fun trip in Kochi!

Distance Covered : 45 KMs

Travelling Time : 2 Hours

Highlights

• SHopping in Kochi
• Trip to Kochi

Day 3

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 4

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 : 100 KMs

Travelling Time : 4.5 Hours

Highlights

 

• Pothamedu
• Devikulam
• Kuthumkal Waterfalls
• Evarikulam National Park

Day 5

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 6

Thekkady Sightseeing

Enjoy the day in Thekkady. After breakfast proceed to the periyar lake for boating and booking tickets. After the boaring enjoy Jeep Safari to Gavi. In the evening as the time permits proceed for a Kalarippayattu or martial arts show in Thekkady

Distance Covered : 40 Km

Travelling Time : 120 minutes

Highlights

• Boating in Thekkady Lake
• Kalarippayattu Show
• Jungle Safari

Day 7

Thekkady to Alleppey

On reaching Alleppey, check into the hotel, have your breakfast and proceed for the Alleppey tour- the land of backwaters and houseboats. Alleppey is truly a beautiful network of lagoons, canals and waterways with pristine backwaters, swaying coconut trees as well as green paddy fields and sleepy backwater villages. You can start your tour from Alleppey beach, where you can enjoy the blue waves kissing the pristine palm-fringed beach. The highlight of the beach is the 150 piers that extend into the sea. You can even visit Alleppey Lighthouse that dates back to 1862.

Distance Covered : 150 Km

Travelling Time : 244 minutes

Highlights

• Ambalapuzha Temple
• Relax on Houseboat Cruise
• Enjoy Kayaking in the backwaters
• Coir Making and Toddy Tapping

Day 8

Alleppey Sightseeing

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.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.

Further, visit to Ravi Karunakaran Museum, Alleppey Beach and Coir Factory would add more to your beautiful trip!

Distance Covered : 45 Kms

Travelling Time : 12 Hours

Highlights

• Enjoy Backwaters
• Ravi Karunakaran Museum
• Visit to Beach
• Coir Factory 

Day 9

Alleppey to Kumarakom Houseboat

 Checkinto houseboat at Kumarakom.  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 : 10 Hours

Highlights

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

Day 10

Kumarakom to Kovalam

If you are looking for complete peace of mind and total relaxation, look no further than Kovalam. With its sandy white beaches and tranquil blue waters, Kovalam will completely rejuvenate your mind. You can spend the entire day lounging around the beach whilst enjoying exciting activities such as beach volleyball, surfing, sunbathing and much more. The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is one of Kovalam’s star attractions thus making it a popular tourist spot. Situated along the shore, shrouded by the swaying palm trees, you can climb up to the lighthouse deck and enjoy the spectacular Kovalam sunset. Dotted along the beach are several local eateries with a mouthwatering selection of seafood. Be sure to sample some of these local delicacies. Kovalam offers a range of specialized massages performed by expert masseuses that help you de stress. The products used are all organic in nature and have no side effects. This makes for a perfect end to your day.

Distance Covered : 60 KMs

Travelling Time : 2 Hours

Highlights

 

• Hawa Beach 
• Kovalam Light House
• Veli Tourist Village
• The Vellayani Lake 

Day 11

Kovalam to Kanyakumari

With three adjacent, crescent shaped beaches, the lifestyle of Kovalam residents personifies understated grace. Popularized by Europeans, the beaches of Kovalam used to be topless beaches in the 1930s. They have been banned soon after, however, the beauty of Kovalam still remains. If you are looking for energetic party life, Kovalam has a host of discos and clubs that cater to the younger crowd. However, if peace and relaxation is what you seek, indulge in one of the many traditional ayurvedic spas. Massage parlours are dotted throughout Kovalam and offer all kinds of massaged. With its traditional healing techniques, you will leave Kovalam feeling fresh. The journey to Kanyakumari is not very long and can be completed in 2.5 hours by road. If you are traveling in a large group or with family, hiring a private car or taxi is your best bet. You can select the best option from a number of cars available. The standard fare is Rs 5 per kilometer. However, the rate can vary. Alternatively, train is also a good option to minimize travel time between Kovalam and Kanyakumari. Trivandrum Nemom is the nearest railway station which is around 8 kilometers from the Thiruvanthanpuram Airport.

Distance Covered : 82 KMs

Travelling Time : 2.5 Hours

Highlights

• Padmanapuram Palace
• Thanumalayan Temple

Day 12

Kovalam to Poovar

Poovar is a small rustic town just 16 kilometers from Kovalam. Since the distance between both these points is so little you can either take a local bus or hire a taxi. Poovar is known for its rustic and simple way of life. You can spend a day in Poovar exploring the daily life of the locals. Mainly a fishing community, Poovar offers some great fishing grounds. The fishing village is comprised of the fishermen’s community where the primary source of income is through traditional fishing methods. Aprt from this, Poovar Beach is an untouched piece of coastline where you can spend the afternoon lounging around the beach or taking a dip into its refreshing waters. Vizhinjam is a natural sea port located near Poovar.   

Distance Covered : 16 km

Travelling Time : 30 Mins

Highlights

• Get an authentic ayurvedic massage 
• Poovar Beach
• Poovar Estuary
• Kovalam Beach

Day 13

Kovalam SightSeeing

If you are looking for complete peace of mind and total relaxation, look no further than Kovalam. With its sandy white beaches and tranquil blue waters, Kovalam will completely rejuvenate your mind. You can spend the entire day lounging around the beach whilst enjoying exciting activities such as beach volleyball, surfing, sunbathing and much more. The Vizhinjam Lighthouse is one of Kovalam’s star attractions thus making it a popular tourist spot. Situated along the shore, shrouded by the swaying palm trees, you can climb up to the lighthouse deck and enjoy the spectacular Kovalam sunset. Dotted along the beach are several local eateries with a mouthwatering selection of seafood. Be sure to sample some of these local delicacies. Kovalam offers a range of specialized massages performed by expert masseuses that help you de stress. The products used are all organic in nature and have no side effects. This makes for a perfect end to your day.

Distance Covered : 60 KMs

Travelling Time : 2 Hours

Highlights

 

• Hawa Beach 
• Kovalam Light House
• Veli Tourist Village
• The Vellayani Lake 

Day 14

Kovalam to Trivandrum

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 : 18 KMs

Travelling Time : 1 Hour

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