Cochin- Munnar- Thekkady – Alleppey- Kovalam

Day 01: Cochin

Arrive Cochin airport or railway station. You will be met on arrival by our representative.
Proceed for a short unguided sight seeing of Cochin. Places of interest include the Jewish Synagogue; St. Francis Church, the Dutch Palace and the Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight at Cochin

Day 02: Cochin/Munnar- 135kms

Today after breakfast you will be driven 04 hours to Munnar. One of the most popular hill stations in India, Located at 1600 Mts above sea level. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. On arrival, check in to the hotel.

Visit Tea Museum and Pothamedu View Point.
Rest of the day relax and enjoy the cooler climate of the hills.
Overnight at Munnar

Day 03: Munnar

Today morning after breakfast leave for the unguided sight seeing trip of Munnar, visiting the Mattupetty Dam , Echo point, Kundala Dam and Top station. Evening back to Resort.

If time permits visit Eravikulam National Park where you may see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr.
Overnight at Munnar

Day 04: Munnar/Thekkady

Another leisurely start to the day. You will be driven 4 hours to Thekkady in the Western Ghats mountain range. Thekkady boasts one of the largest game parks of India – the Periyar Tiger Reserve, where you may spot the elusive tiger and more likely elephants, wild dogs and a large variety of birds. On arrival at Thekkady check in to the hotel.

There is plenty to do in and around Periyar. Perhaps enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to spot wild animals and a visit to the nearby tea estates and spice plantation.
Overnight at Thekkady

Day 05: Thekkady/ Alleppey

After the breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive 04 hours to Alleppey enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantation.
Embark into the Rice Barge – converted cargo boat for a lazy journey through the meandering backwaters as you watch local life going on by the banks. In the evening the boat will anchor safely for the night.
Overnight at Alleppey

Day 06: Alleppey/Kovalam

After enjoying breakfast, check-out of the hotel and drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Overnight at Kovalam

Day 07: Kovalam

Kovalam a favorite haunt of visitors since the 1930s, Kovalam consists of three successive crescent beaches. Sun bathing, Swimming, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Yoga and meditation, Herbal body toning massages, Special Cultural Programs, Catamaran cruising; the possibilities are many. The Kovalam lighthouse beach is where most visitors spend their time.

Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Kovalam

Day 08: Kovalam/Trivandrum

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Trivandrum airport/railway station to board flight/train for onward destination.

Tour Ends