When
you arrive at Kochi airport/ railway station you will be received by our
representative and we will proceed on a 4.5 hour drive to Munnar. On the way we
will visit the Elephant Training Centre in Kodanad and watch the elephants
bathing. You can also take an Elephant Safari and play with Baby elephants
while they are bathing. The other attractions on the drive include Spice
Plantations, Valara waterfalls, Cheeyappara waterfalls, Karadippara view point,
Attukkad water fall view etc.Once you reach Munnar, check in to the hotel.
Relax in the hotel for the rest of the day and enjoy a campfire and cooking demostration
in the evening. .
Day
02: Munnar
Morning
after break fast, you will proceed on to Munnar which takes one to tea gardens
where picturesque colonial towns and meandering mountain streams present photo
opportunities galore. You will be taken
for a visit to Rajamalai where you can watch Nilgiri Tahrs in their natural
habitat. You will also be visiting the nearby
Mattuppetty. Overnight stay at
Hotel/Resort
Day
03: Thekkady
After
breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (200 km, 6 Hours
drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of
Thekkady - one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar
wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km
is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life
and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional
activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo
Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. Overnight
stay is arranged in Thekkady.
Day
04 : Kumarakom
Morning
after breakfast proceed to Kumarakom, Kumarakom a renowned bird sanctuary on
the banks of Vembanad Lake, along the backwaters of Kerala. Backwaters are a
unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers, which forms an integral part
of Kerala’s tourism scenario. Kumarakom
is well known for its varied avian population.
Migratory birds can be seen in the season. Overnight stay at
Hotel/Resort
Day
05 : Alleppey (Backwater Cruise)
Morning
after breakfast, proceed to Alleppey.Today you can enjoy boat cruise, it is an
incredibly different experience to cruise in the backwaters in houseboats
(modified rice boats of the past), absorbing the beauty of Kerala
villages. The scenery flashes up vivid
contrasts of breath-taking greens and deep blues. A journey through the curving
and winding backwaters of Kerala` is an experience of returning to nature. The
fully furnished Houseboats take one to a fascinating cruise at a leisurely and
relaxing pace. Overnight stay at HouseBoat
Day
06 : Kovalam-Trivandrum
After
early breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kovalam (180 KM – 04
hours drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed for the
sightseeing tour of Trivandrum - an ancient city with a tradition dating back
to 1000 BC. This capital city of Kerala is a beautiful seaside metropolis built
on seven hills. It is located on the west coast of India spreading over a total
area of 2,192 sq.km. Sightseeing tour is comprehensive with the visits to
Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Overnight
stay is arranged in Kovalam
Day
07 : Departure
Morning
after breakfast proceed to
airport/Railway station for your onward journey.
