Tour overview
Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN
On arrival at Cochin airport, transfer to hotel (Check-in as per hotel).
In the evening enthral yourself with a special presentation of the colourfully costumed Kathakali Dance Drama in a local theatre.
Overnight in Cochin
Day 02 COCHIN
Sightseeing tour of Cochin.
St. Francis Church: It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese
Jewish Synagogue: The synagogue, built in
1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. (closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
Dutch Palace: The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. It remains closed on Fridays.
Chinese Fishing Nets: The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here.
Evening cooking demonstration – Overnight in Cochin
Day 03 COCHIN – MUNNAR (135 Kms / 04 Hrs approx)
After breakfast, drive to Munnar – Overnight in Munnar
Day 04 MUNNAR (Full day Trekking)
After breakfast, Letchmi Hills (Lakshmi Hills) Trek:
(Trek through the tea plantations and verdant grasslands)
Overnight in Munnar
Day 05 MUNNAR – THEKKADY (3 Hrs approx)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
Afternoon spice plantation tour: Evening watch
Kalari payattu show: Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art form that originated in Kerala, a southern state of India. Overnight in Thekkady
Day 06 THEKKADY (Gavi Jeep Safari)
(Full day Gavi jeep Safari) – This is a full day program with breakfast/veg lunch/tea. Once you reach Gavi, breakfast will be provided, then Forest department will provide a guide, provides boat ride, walking in the forest.
Day 07 THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY (145 Kms approx) HOUSEBOAT
After breakfast, drive to the jetty to board Houseboat (Kettuvallom) on the World-famous Backwaters of Kerala.
Overnight on Houseboat
Day 08 HOUSEBOAT – KOVALAM (160 Kms)
After breakfast on the rice boat (Kettuvallom) get down at jetty and drive to Kovalam. On arrival and check-in at the hotel – Overnight in Kovalam
Day 09 & 10 KOVALAM
Breakfast at hotel / full day at leisure or indulge in Ayurveda – Overnight in Kovalam
Day 11 KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM DEPART
Breakfast at hotel/ In time transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for onward journey.
Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN
On arrival at Cochin airport, transfer to hotel (Check-in as per hotel).
In the evening enthral yourself with a special presentation of the colourfully costumed Kathakali Dance Drama in a local theatre.
Overnight in Cochin
Day 02 COCHIN
Sightseeing tour of Cochin.
St. Francis Church: It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese
Jewish Synagogue: The synagogue, built in
1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. (closed on Fridays and Saturdays)
Dutch Palace: The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. It remains closed on Fridays.
Chinese Fishing Nets: The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here.
Day 03 COCHIN – MUNNAR (135 Kms / 04 Hrs approx)
After breakfast, drive to Munnar – Overnight in Munnar
Day 04 MUNNAR (Full day Trekking)
After breakfast, Letchmi Hills (Lakshmi Hills) Trek:
(Trek through the tea plantations and verdant grasslands)
Overnight in Munnar
Day 05 MUNNAR – THEKKADY (3 Hrs approx)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
Afternoon spice plantation tour: Evening watch
Kalari payattu show: Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art form that originated in Kerala, a southern state of India. Overnight in Thekkady
Day 06 THEKKADY (Gavi Jeep Safari)
(Full day Gavi jeep Safari) - This is a full day program with breakfast/veg lunch/tea. Once you reach Gavi, breakfast will be provided, then Forest department will provide a guide, provides boat ride, walking in the forest.
Day 07 THEKKADY – ALLEPPEY (145 Kms approx) HOUSEBOAT
After breakfast, drive to the jetty to board Houseboat (Kettuvallom) on the World-famous Backwaters of Kerala.
Overnight on Houseboat
Day 08 HOUSEBOAT – KOVALAM (160 Kms)
After breakfast on the rice boat (Kettuvallom) get down at jetty and drive to Kovalam. On arrival and check-in at the hotel – Overnight in Kovalam
Day 09 & 10 KOVALAM
Breakfast at hotel / full day at leisure or indulge in Ayurveda – Overnight in Kovalam
Day 11 KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM DEPART
Breakfast at hotel/ In time transfer to Trivandrum airport to board the flight for onward journey.
