Inland Holidays
Inland Holidays
South India Tour
Cream of Kerala
Trivandrum (Kovalam) (02 nts) – Alleppey houseboat (01 nt) – Kumarakom (01 nt) – Periyar (01 nt) – Munnar (01 nt) – Cochin (02 nts) – out from Cochin

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Thiruvananthapuram / Kovalam (20 Kms)
Arrive in Thiruvananthapuram earlier known as TRIVANDRUM, meet & greet services at the airport and transfer to your hotel at Kovalam, the world famous beach destination of kerala.
Day 02: At Kovalam – Day Excursion To Thiruvananthapuram (20 Kms)
After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala is just a stones throw away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple (from outside only), Puthenmalike Palace museum.
Day 03: To Alleppey on Houseboat (175 Kms)
After a leisurely breakfast drive north to Alleppey to board a Kettuvallam (houseboat) and proceed for an unforgettable overnight cruise to Kumarakom, through the mesmerizing backwaters of, something unique to kerala.
Day 04: To Kumarakom (120 Kms)
Wake up to the chatter of the water birds. A traditional kerala breakfast prepared by the boat crew awaits you. Disembark the boat at your resort at Kumarakom, the land of lakes and lagoons. Check in to the lake side resort at kumarakom and relax.
Day 05: To Periyar / Thekkady (125 Kms)
After a leisurely breakfast at your resort, check out and drive to Periyar the land of unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. It houses the famous wildlife sanctuary in South India and has also been declared as a Tiger Reserve.
Day 06: To Munnar (120 Kms)
By Morning proceed for a visit of the spice plantations with a naturalist. Periyar is famous for the wide variety of spices ranging from pepper, cardamom, nutmeg etc. Return to hotel for breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar. Breakfast is followed by drive to MUNNAR. Surrounded by lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations, Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala. Here is an exotic plant called Neelakurunji that flowers just once in a 12-year period.
Day 07: To Cochin / Kochi (140 Kms)
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to a visit of Eravikulam national park (Rajamala) which forms house to the unique Nilgiri Thars. Later drive to Cochin the financial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala. By evening witness the world famous Kathakali dance at a local theatre, a traditional art form of kerala and one among the national dances of India.
Day 08: At Cochin
After breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Cochin covering - The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.
Day 09: Departure from Cochin
In time departure transfer to the Cochin Airport (1 hour drive) assisted by our representative.
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