Day 1: Kochi – Arrival
After arrival at Kochi – the commercial and industrial capital of Kerala, meet our representative who will transfer you to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a live Kathakali dance performance, a combination of devotion, drama, dance, music, costumes and make up into a divine experience for all who get to view it.
Day 2: Kochi – Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will go for sightseeing around the City. We will visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Overnight Stay in Kochi.
Day 3: Kochi – Munnar (125 kms, 4hrs)
After breakfast, we will proceed towards Munnar, one of the most beautiful hill stations in South India. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar Sightseeing (145 kms, 4hrs)
Enjoy a speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam followed by a visit to Echo point and Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park. En-route see the Tea Gardens. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 5: Munnar – Thekkady (Periyar) (105 kms, 3hrs)
Travel to Periyar, one of the important tourist attractions in Kerala. En-route spend some time shopping at Kumily Spice Village. On arrival visit Periyar Lake and explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by boat (Subject to Availability). Overnight stay in Thekkady
Day 6: Thekkady (Periyar) sightseeing
Today after breakfast, we will go for visit Phillips Honey and Bee Farm, Mullaperiyar Dam, Mangala Devi Temple. Later in the day, we will go for a spice walk.
200 acre coffee plantation, located in Kumily, Kerala. The farm consists of coffee, cardamom, pepper and other spices. The farm tour is about an hour, with a guide and there is extensive study of coffee and cardamom cultivations. Spice walk also has facilities for boating, small trek and fishing. There is also a shop that sells farm fresh spices. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 7: Thekkady – Kumarakom (122 kms, 3hrs & 30mins)
After breakfast, we will drive towards Kumarakom . Once here you can check into a resort at the bank of the Vembanad Lake, where you will be amazed and you will forget everything except the simple enjoyment of life. You can rest for the day followed by an overnight stay at the resort.
Day 8: Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kumarakom (51 kms, 1hr one way)
In the morning after breakfast, proceed to Alleppey to experience the famous backwater ride. Return to Kumarakom. Evening free time for relaxation. Overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 9: Kumarakom – Kovalam (176 kms, 5hrs)
Today after breakfast, we will proceed towards Kovalam. The route is enriched with rich Greenery of Coconut Palms and laced with golden sands. On arrival check in at a beach resort. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the beach. Stay overnight at Kovalam.
Day 10: Kovalam – Kanyakumari (77 kms, 2hrs)
Today after breakfast, we will drive to Kanyakumari. Take a Ferry ride to Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial to see the Meditation Hall and Smarak. Visit Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri-Samudra Milan, and Gandhi Mandapam. Overnight at Kanyakumari.
Day 11: Kanyakumari – Trivandrum Departure (95 kms, 3hrs)
After breakfast, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Trivandrum Airport/ Railway Station for your journey onwards.