Duration: 17 Days 16 Nights
Description :
DAY 01: KOCHI
Welcome to Kerala – God’s own Country.
Our Representative will meet you at Airport and accompany you to the Hotel
After Check-in formalities, you will be free for the Day.
EVENING: The famous and typical dances of Kerala – Kathakali Dances
Will be shown to you in a Theater.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kochi.
DAY 02: KOCHI
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Morning: Sightseeing will comprise of a visit to Fort Kochi to see St. Francis Church, followed by Chinese Fishing nets. Take a round of Kochi Harbor and the famous
Bolgatty Island. Jews Synagogue will be next on the list.
Afternoon: Explore the shopping Center.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kochi.
DAY 03: KOCHI – KOZHIKODE (195 Km – 04 hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Drive onwards to Kozhikode – situated in Northern Kerala has Arabian sea on
the west and the Wayanad Hills on the East. It is a great fascination for tourist.
Complete the check-in formalities at the Hotel.
Afternoon: City sightseeing of Kozhikode – Kappad is the place where Vasco da
Gama set foot for the first time when he came to India on May 27, 1498. There is
a small stone monument at the beach to commemorate that event. Pazhassirajah
Museum – located on the East Hill. Visit Maritime Aquarium.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kozhikode.
Day 04:KOZHIKODE
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Full Day Leisure or take a Ayurveda message for rejuvenation.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kozhikode.
DAY 05: KOZHIKODE – GURUVAYUR (110Km – 3,30hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Leave by Car for Guruvayur (Guruvayur is one of the most important pilgrimage centers of South India. Guruvayur is also called the Bhoolokavaikunta – the heaven on Earth!)
After arrival, you will be allocated a room at the Hotel.
Visit – The square Sreekovil – the sacred sanctum Sanctorum of the temple, housing the main deity of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord MahaVishnu. Just in front of the temple there is a huge tower of light, it has thirteen discs including basement and is 24 feet in height.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Guruvayur.
DAY 06: GURUVAYUR – MUNNAR (130 Km – 3hrs)
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Leave by Car for Munnar ((MUNNAR – situated at an altitude of1600M was summer resort of the British. It is a popular destination among the Domestic and International tourists. The Tea Gardens are one of the attractions.Three mountain streams – Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala surround this beautiful Resort.)
Check-in at the pre-booked hotel.
Rest of the Day, you will be tempted to take walk through the Tea Plantations and the city center.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Munnar.
DAY 07:MUNNAR
After Breakfast, you will be driver to National Park – ERAVIKULAM famous for the Nilgiri Tahr. Besides, you will see the rare species of Butterflies and birds besides the other animals.
Your next stop will be Mattupetty situated at a height of 1700M with a beautiful lake and for its storage Masonry dam. Echo point will give you a sound reproduction for your pleasure.
Tea Museum – This exclusive Museum is a gift from Tata Tea and it gives you glimpses of legacy of Tea preservation and will also acquaint you as to how to grow tea in high ranges. .
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Munnar.
DAY 08: MUNNAR-PERIYAR (90 Km – 03 Hrs)
After Breakfast, you will proceed to Periyar to see wild life in this Sanctuary. Before you reach this Sanctuary, you will pass through the winding, dense rubber Plantations of Thekkady.
Completing the Check-in formalities, you will rest for a while.
EVENING – During the Sun Set, a Boat ride on Lake Periyar will give you opportunity to see the wild life returning back to their shelter.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Periyar.
DAY 09: PERIYAR – KUMARAKOM (120 Km – 3 Hrs)
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Kerala is known for its cuisine and the spices like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper is grown here. You will have a chance to see the finish product and to buy them.
Kumarakom is next on your program. This little town is situated directly on backwaters.
After Arrival, check-in at the designated Hotel.
Relax for rest of the day on the back waters.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kumarakom
DAY 10:KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPY by House Boat
With the musical sound of the Birds, we will wake you up and sail you to a better place to seem them.
Leisurely Breakfast at the Hotel
12:30 PM – You will board a House Boat for your overnight trip and sail through the canals and the backwaters. Lunch of your choice will be served on House Boat. The Boat will be anchored in a quite place for your sleep in the comfort of an Airconditioned Room after you had your Dinner.
Overnight stay at the Deluxe House Boat.
DAY 11: ALLEPPY – TRIVENDRUM (160 Km – 04hrs) – KOVALAM
Early morning, you will arrive in Alleppy, also known as the Venice of East with lakes and backwater. After Breakfast, you will disembark from the Boat and orientation drive will show more beautiful places of this small town. We will then drive you
To Kovalam for your beach stay.
Settle down in your Room and unwind your self on the beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 12: KOVALAM
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Relax on the Beach in front of the vast Sea.
Overnight stay at the Beach Hotel
Day 13:KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI-KOVALAM
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Drive to Kanyakumari via Padmanabhapuram Palace. The town of Thuckalay is surrounded by a Fort with an area of 187 Acres. The palace is situated in the Center.
Suchindaram – The town is located 12 Km from Kanyakumari on the bank of River Pazhayar. Temple is dedicated to Siva, Vishnu and Brahama.
EVENING – Drive back to your Hotel in Kovalamn.
Overnight stay at the Hotel on Beach.
Day 14:KOVALAM
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Another day to unwind yourself on the Beach.
Overnight stay at the Beach Hotel.
Day 15:KOVALAM – MUMBAI
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Transfer to Airport, in time to take a flight to Mumbai.
Our Representative awaiting your arrival in Mumbai will receive and accompany
You to the Hotel.
AFTERNOON: A visit to cosmopolitan city of Mumbai will reveal many of its hidden treasures such as Gateway of India, church Gate, Malabar Hill from where one can see Mumbai glittering in the night as a jewel in the Crown. Besides, visit Mani Bhavan famous for stay of Mahatma Gandhi, Dhobi Ghat and a drive through Haji Ali.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai
Day 16: MUMBAI
Breakfast in the Hotel.
Morning – A short sailing through Motor Launch, you will come across ELEPHANTA CAVES – a miracle in the Ocean. God Shiva is depicted on a large sculpted Panel with a separate Lingam shrine. The Triple headed Shiva denotes the Creator and Vishnu as the preserver. The serene sight to watch is Shiva eyes closed in contemplation.
AFTERNOON: One can not leave Mumbai without visiting the local shops.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Mumbai.
Day 17: MUMBAI – BACK HOME
MIDNIGHT – You will be taken to Airport for your flight back home
You will depart carrying memories of the trip.
