Duration:
13 Days
Places to Visit : Mumbai - Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam
- Quilon - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai
The lush Kerala is kaleidoscope of swaying palm trees, alluring
backwaters, emerald paddy fields and beaches.
Day 1 - Mumbai
-Delhi
Arrive
at Mumbai/Delhi. Overnight at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day 2 -
Mumbai - Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram
(Tiruvanthapuram Arrival)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Tiruvanthapuram. From
the airport drive straight to Kovalam which has one of the most beautiful
beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf riding and the water
invites the visitor to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the
fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of aquatic
sports. Arrive & check in hotel. Rest of the day free to relax &
exploring the beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 - Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. After lunch excursion to Kanya Kumari to visit
the stunning Padmanabhapuram palace and to enjoy the unique experience of
Sunset & Moon rise over the ocean simultaneously. Return to Kovalam in
the evening. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 4 - Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. For the half-day visit Shree Padmanabha Swami Temple,
Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery, Zoological Gardens, Reptile House
Observatory and Kanakakannu Palace at Trivandrum. . Rest of the day at
leisure. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day
5 - Kovalam - Quilon
(By Road) After breakfast, we drive to Quilon
one of the oldest ports of the Malabar Coast and were once the centre of
international spice trade. Quilon is famous for its delicious Cashew and
Seafood. After checking in hotel we set out to see some historic remains and
the temples built in ornate style. We also visit the village to know the
life style and culture of locals. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 6 &
7 - Quilon - Alleppey : (By the backwaters)
Breakfast at hotel.
From Quilon, we take Kerala's traditional houseboat for Alleppy, which is a
fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. We reach
Alleppy by next day morning. Use the rest of the day in exploring and in
shopping. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 8 - Alleppey - Periyar :
(By Road)
Leisurely breakfast in the morning. We reach Periyar by
noon. After lunch we take safari to a nearby Coffee Plantations &
villages.
Day 9 - Periyar : (By Road)
Early morning
we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural
habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely
to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild
Elephants. For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again
visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day
10 - Periyar - Munnar : (By Road)
From Periyar we continue to
Munnar set amid Southern India's most dramatic mountain scenery and the
combination of craggy Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain air makes
Munnar a delightful alternative to the better known hill stations of Tamil
Nadu. It is a perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer magnificent
scenery and wonderful walks. At Munnar you are free to explore its beauty of
nature.
Day 11 - Munnar
Complete day at leisure.
Day 12 - Munnar - Cochin : (By Road)
We reach Kochi
by noon and keep the day for the shopping and personal activities. At the
time of sunset we take Boat Cruise on the backwater which gives an
opportunity to behold the great charm of this city.
Day 13 -
Cochin - Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight
to Mumbai and then connecting flight home.
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