11D / 10N 5Overview
Tour overview
Tour highlights
Day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
A carefully paced plan, day by day. Tap any day for the stay, meals and altitude detail.
Welcome to Kerala, God’s own Country!! As you arrive at Kochi airport or Ernakulam station, our arranged vehicle would take you to your hotel. Check in at the hotel and get refreshed.
Later you would be going for Kochi city tour. Kochi is located on Arabian sea and it is one of the most important and busy ports in India. This vibrant town has many things to offer, history, culture, cuisines and shopping!!
In city tour of Kochi, you would be visiting Jewish Synagogue (not open on Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town, Mattancherry Palace (not open on Fridays and public holidays). Later visit Chinese Fishing Nets, the only ones in India and St. Francis Church (not open for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs.) the oldest European Church in India.
In the evening, you can go for shopping. Kochi is famous for spices, silk and South Indian sarees and sweets also!! To see the artistic side of the town and to experience a good time, go for Kathakali dance performance at 5 pm. Stay at Kochi.
Proceed to Munnar after breakfast. A journey through hills and mountains takes you to hill Munnar, one of the most famous hill stations in South India. Once you arrive in Munnar, check in at the hotel.
Later you can explore this beautiful town or take rest in your hotel. Stay at Munnar.
After taking your breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is known for Periyar wildlife sanctuary and spice plantations. Check in at the hotel and quickly get refreshed.
Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Thekkady. Visit spice plantations around and other tourist places. You can also have a nature walk. Stay at Thekkady.
At 6 am, proceed to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Take a boat ride in lake Periyar. You can see variety of animals and birds during this ennjoyable boat ride.
Later come back to the hotel, have your breakfast and proceed to Alleppey. Upon arrival, check in at the houseboat. Enjoy serenity of backwaters as houseboat sails through. You can also see villages and scenic islands in the backwaters.
Stay on the houseboat is really an unique experience. While enjoying the backwaters, you would have delicious cuisines on board prepared and served fresh!! Stay at houseboat.
After having breakfast, at 10.30 am, proceed to Kovalam, one of the most popular beaches in India. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After you get refreshed, visit various beaches in and around Kovalam.
The famous beaches are Hawa beach, Light House beach and Ashoka beach. You can also enjoy water sports activities on the beaches. Stay at Kovalam.
After breakfast, at 10.30 am, go for city tour on Trivandrum, capital city of Kerala. Visit famous Padmanabhaswami temple(dhoti for gentlemen and saree for ladies is mandatory to wear).
Later visit Palace museum and Raja Ravi Varma Art Gallery. Back to Kovalam. In rest of the time,you can roam around on beach in Kovalam. Stay at Kovalam.
After breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland of India. Kanyakumari is located on the confluence of Indian ocean Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal that offers picturesque views to visitors.
Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After getting refreshed, visit Kumari Mata Mandir and Vivekananda rock memorial. Enjoy spectacular views of the sunset. Back to your hotel. Stay at Kanyakumari.
Temples on the way
Sacred temples you can visit
On this journey you come close to 3 holy temples of India, from the Shakti Peetha, Divya Desam, Arupadai Veedu circuits. Below you can see each temple and how far it is from where you stay, so you can plan your darshan with a calm mind and enough time.
Where you stay
Bhagavathy Amman (Kanyakumari) Shakti Peetha
Shakti Peetha · Shakti · Tamil Nadu
While you stay at Kanyakumari, you can have darshan at Bhagavathy Amman (Kanyakumari) Shakti Peetha.
Sri Padmanabhaswamy (Thiruvananthapuram) Divya Desam
Divya Desam · Vishnu · Kerala
While you stay at Kovalam, you can have darshan at Sri Padmanabhaswamy (Thiruvananthapuram) Divya Desam.
An easy day trip from your stay
Palani Murugan Temple
Arupadai Veedu · Murugan · Tamil Nadu
Palani Murugan Temple is an easy day trip from your stay at Munnar (about 64 km).
UNESCO World Heritage
World Heritage Sites on this journey
This tour takes you close to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site of India. These are places the world has recognised as our shared treasure. Below you can see each one and how far it is from where you stay, so you can plan your darshan and sightseeing with time to spare.
Right where you stay
Western Ghats
Natural · Inscribed 2012 · Kerala
While you stay at Munnar, you can visit Western Ghats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Want to plan your trip around India’s World Heritage Sites? See all UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India.
What's included
What's included
Included
- ✓08 Night's accommodation as per itinerary.
- ✓Daily breakfast in the hotel.
- ✓All meals on the houseboat.
- ✓AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing.
- ✓Driver allowance, toll tax, parking charges.
Not included
- ✕Any air/rail/coach fares.
- ✕Any personal expenses, TIPS, porter charges etc.
- ✕Any meals apart from those included.
- ✕Any camera/guide charges/entrance fees.
- ✕Any other services which are not mentioned.
What travellers say
What travellers say
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