EXPLORE KERELA

Cochin, the confluence point of the alluring Arabian Sea and the Silent Backwater, will be
your host for the day. With your arrival in this pictorial port-city, you will be warmly greeted
by our representatives. Hereafter, you will be checked-in into a hotel, where you can unwind,
relax and get freshened up. Though a metropolis, Cochin still holds strong to its roots and
cultures. To witness and enjoy the many different facets of Cochin, you will be taken to a
cultural show in the evening, where you can enjoy Kathakali dance performance by local
artists. Post this lively and vibrant show, you will be guided back to the hotel for your
overnight stay.

Today morning, after having breakfast, you will be checked-out from the hotel and driven
towards the hill station of Munnar. Cossetted by lush greeneries, guarded by captivating hills
and mountains, and fringed with never-ending tea plantations, Munnar is also known as the
‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’ and will surely hold you captive throughout your stay. Arriving in
this hilly retreat, you will be checked-in into a hotel or a resort; overnight stay in the
hotel/resort.

A treasure trove for the nature lovers, honeymooners, leisure seekers and all other classes of
travellers, Munnar is an ideal sightseeing destination in Kerala! Today morning, after having
breakfast, you can embark on a delightful sightseeing tour and discover all the grandeurs of
this gorgeous hill station town. On the list, there will be scenic landmarks like Echo Point,
Gundala Lake, Elephant Arrival Point, Cinema Shooting Point, Jungle Honey Bee Nest and
several other places. Mattuppetty, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Blossom
Hydel Park, spice plantation and Anaimudi Peak will also be visited during the day. By
evening, you will be guided back to the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.

Following your lively Munnar excursion on the previous day, today you will be driven
towards Thekkady. Home to the wildlife rich Periyar National Park, this tourist town is
known for its candid and untouched beauty. Arriving in Thekkady, check-in into a
hotel/resort and after relaxing for a while, you will be taken for a rustic tribal tour to a nearby
village followed by a plantation tour. Come evening, you can avail a boat ride in the Periyar
Lake and enjoy the wilderness of the Periyar National Park. Returning from the ride, you can
indulge in local shopping before retiring into the hotel/resort for your overnight stay.

After today’s breakfast, you will be checked-out from the hotel/resort and driven towards
Alleppey; the backwater capital of Kerala. Arriving in Alleppey, check-in into a houseboat
and get settle down. Also called the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey is known for its
mesmerising beauty and charm. During your stay, you can enjoy and experience its
meticulous grace along with its warm hospitality. Post this, you can take an exciting
backwater cruise and discover the lush beauty of Alleppey’s amazing network of canals,
evergreen paddy fields, coconut lagoons and coir villages. Overnight stay will be at the
houseboat.

From the ‘Backwater Capital’, today you will be driven to Kovalam, the ‘Beach Capital’ of
Kerala. The journey will start post breakfast and will take around 4 hours. Arriving in
Kovalam, you will be taken to the Kovalam Beach, where you can enjoy several beach
activities. Adorned by the playful waves of the Arabian Sea, this sandy retreat is visited by a
large number of beach lovers and is ideal for activities like swimming, sunbathing, herbal
body massages, water sports and lot more. With the advent of the evening, you will be
checked-in into a beach resort for your overnight stay

After all the adventures and play in the beach, you must be exhausted. Don’t worry. You can
reserve the second day in Kovalam for some self pampering. There are many centres in and
around Kovalam offering Ayurvedic massages and spas. Have truly unwinding time at one of
these centres. You can also avail treatment for specific ailments. You can also visit the
Halcyon Castle which was build for the royal family in the early 30s. It has now been
converted into a heritage hotel. Before you return, shop for souvenirs from Kovalam. You’ll
get beautiful handicraft items and antique items in the shops lined along the beach.

Today will be the last day of this amazing and enchanting Kerala tour! After breakfast is
served, you will be checked-out from the Kovalam beach resort, and driven to Trivandrum.
Following your drop at the Trivandrum Airport, this heart- warming tour will come an end.