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Kerala Extravaganza Holidays

COCHIN – MUNNAR – THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI – TRIVANDRUM

08 Nights | Tour Code: 144

DAY 01 :  COCHIN ARRIVAL

On arrival at Cochin Airport / Ernakulam railway station, you will pick up and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Cochin – visit Hill Palace Museum, Dutch Palace (Closed on every Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (closed on every Fridays and Saturdays), Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay in Cochin.

DAY 02 :  COCHIN – MUNNAR ( 140 KMS – 04 Hours drive )

After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Munnar. Munnar is a land of Misty Mountains and spectacular tea plantations. The best hill station of Kerala. Watch the spectacular beauty of Tea Gardens; enjoy the nature, where the cloud turns into mist, which may touch you with a romantic feeling. On the way visit Pine Apple Garden, Rubber Plantations, Spice Plantations, Valara Falls, Cheeyappara Falls. Check in at Hotel & overnight stay at Munnar.

DAY 03:  MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING:

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar – visit Mattupetty Dam: There is 15 Minutes Boat Drive in this Dam &boating at own cost, Kundale Lake, Echo Point ((The natural Echo phenomenon is always happening here), Shooting Point and Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park (will be closed on February and March in every year). Back to hotel & overnight stay in Munnar.

DAY 04 : MUNNAR – THEKKADY ( 110 KMS – 03 Hours drive )

After early breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Thekkady (Periyar), on arrival check into Hotel. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. This plantation town is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary.The main attraction at Thekkady is Boating at Periyar Lake (at own cost). Other optional activities like: Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Elephant Ride, Kalaripayattu (A traditional martial art), Kathakali Show (A traditional performance art), Ayurveda massages etc.can be organized with supplement charges basis. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

NOTE: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary Boat Timings: 07:00; 09:30; 11:30; 14:00; 16:00; hrs. No advance ticket booking for boating at Thekkady; the guest should take tickets directly on arrival. Kindly cross check the boat Overnight stay at the resort in Thekkady

DAY 05:  THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY ( 145 KMS – 04 Hours drive )

Following the breakfast, proceed to Alleppey to board onto the Houseboat at 1200 hrs. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. Lunch on the houseboat and later cruise through the narrow canals of the Vembanad Lake. Explore the serene and scenic backwaters passing through lagoons, canals, lakes, rivers and inlets. See the traditional villages and coconut groves from the deck of the boat. Splash water with your hands and enjoy the unique world of water and wonderment. Food will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat.

DAY 06:  ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM ( 165 KM & 4 Hours drive).

After breakfast check out from Houseboat (check out time 9.30 AM) and drive to Kovalam, on arrival check into Hotel. Kovalam is one of the prime beach destinations in India. Excursion to Trivandrum – the capital of Kerala. Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is an old city with a history going back as ahead of schedule as 1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram, which means the city of the sacrosanct snake Anantha, turned into the capital of the past royal kingdom of Travancore in 1750 AD, Napier Museum( Closed on Monday), Srichitra Art Gallery, and Zoo ( Closed on Monday).  Overnight stay at the resort in Kovalam.

DAY 07:  KOVALAM– KANYAKUMARI ( 80kms. / 2 Hrs.)

After breakfast departure to Kanyakumari( 80kms. / 2 Hrs.). Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and Transfer to Hotel. Local visits to Gandhi Mandapam, Vivekananda Memorial and enjoy the sunset in the evening. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.

DAY 08: KANYAKUMARI – TRIVANDRUM(95 kms. / 2.5 Hrs.)

Early Morning enjoy the sun rise. After breakfast departure to Trivandrum (95 kms. / 2.5 Hrs.) Set out on a touring voyage through Trivandrum – the capital of Kerala. Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram is an old city with a history going back as ahead of schedule as 1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram, which means the city of the sacrosanct snake Anantha, turned into the capital of the past royal kingdom of Travancore in 1750 AD. Visit the Padmanabhaswami Temple, Napier Museum( Closed on Monday), Srichitra Art Gallery, and Zoo ( Closed on Monday). Back to hotel for overnight stay at Trivandrum.

DAY 09: TRIVANDRUM ( DEPARTURE)

After breakfast Check-out from Hotel and drop at Trivandrum Airport / Railway station for onward journey.