Arriving in Kochi (colonial name Cochin) , meet the assistance and transfer to the hotel.

Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. On arrival check into the hotel, relax and unwind and enjoy the property and then have  Dinner..

After breakfast check out early and head to Munnar. Enroute visit the Chinese Fishing Net, Fort Kochi  and Jewish Synagogue.

During the scenic drive enjoy the stunning view of the Cardamom hills & greenery of the Tea plantations. Near Munnar town photo stop at Attukad waterfalls & Pothamedu view point.

On reaching Munnar you will visit

Tata Tea Museum : It is one of the significant sightseeing spots in Munnar. It is home to exclusive exhibits like the traditional tea roller known as ‘Rotorvane’ used for processing of CTC tea; the biggest delight for tea lovers is the fascinating experience of plucking tea leaves and tasting different types of tea.

Timings : 9:00 am – 4:00 pm All days (Closed on Monday)

Entry fee : INR 75 per adult, INR 35 per child Later check into the hotel.

Reach the hotel for Dinner & rest.

This morning After Breakfast, we will go for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar, Covering

Eravikulam National Park : It is located in the Kannan Devan hills of Munnar. The national park is famous for endangered Nilgiri Tahr. The Rajamalai region of the park is open to the public and from here; the exotic Nilgiri Tahr can be viewed. The Rajamalai region falls under the tourism zone of the area. The forest spread over an area of 97 sq km is divided into; core area, buffer area and tourism area. Core area and buffer area is not open to the public.

Timings : 7:00 am – 6:00 pm All days

Entry fee : INR 125 per adult, INR 95 per child, INR 420 for foreign nationals

Its advisable to book in advance online – https://eravikulamnationalpark.in/landing

(Note : Eravikulam National Park will be closed from February to March every year for the two months due to the calving season of Nilgiri Tahr.)

Kundala Lake : It is an artificial dam, Asia’s first arch dam. Though it pulls with its serenity and beauty, you could be lucky to spot the rare Neelakurinji flowers, which blossom once in 12 years in the adjacent hills and valleys of Kundala Lake. Boating in Kundala offers options of pedal boating, row boating and shikara rides. Shikara boat ride is famous here.

Timings : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm All days

Entry fee : INR 10 per (Boating charges : INR 350 for 15 minutes

Mattupetty dam : Nestled inside the hills of Munnar and very near to the Anamudi peak lies Mattupetty, the hill station at a height of 1,700 m. Mattupetty is located 13 km away from Munnar. Here you can enjoy the greenish valleys and feel the fabulous climate around. The main attraction of Mattupetty is the dam and the lake here.

The most attractive part of Mattupetty dam is its still water which reflects the tea garden around. You can engage yourself with water sport activities like speed boating organized by district Tourism Promotion Council of Idukki (Munnar) and enjoy the pretty natural surroundings of this beautiful dam. Adventure lovers also have options here like trekking in the Shola forest.

Timings : 9:30 am – 5:00 pm  All days

Entry fee : INR 10 per person.

Carmelagiri Elephant Park : How about an elephant safari, that too in the rocky topography of Munnar? It’s fun for kids and adults alike to have a ‘Haathi mere saathi’ moment at Carmelagiri Elephant Park. Located on Mattupetty Road, the park is one of the popular Munnar tourist attractions and offers short elephant rides of 10-15 minutes.

Timings : 9:00 am – 5:00 pm All days

Entry fee : INR 1150 per adult for the elephant ride

Blossom Park : This exotic piece of land has fresh flowers, Muthirappuzha river, lush green landscape, embracing migratory waterbirds, and mountain butterflies, It has a vast stretch of landscaped mounts, gardens, artificial waterfalls & lawns, that offer a wide range of facilities to make visitors feel relaxed and rejuvenated all at a same time. The facilities offered here are adventure trails, boating, nature walks, bird watching, roller skating, badminton, etc. The best time to visit this beautiful place is between the months of December and February, when the surroundings become more beautiful with a blanket of greenery layering every part of the hill station.

Timings : 9:00 am – 7:00 pm All days

Entry fee : INR 10 per adult, INR 2 per child (activity cost extra)

Evening return to the hotel for Dinner & rest.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable)

Morning after Breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. As you wind your way up the road, the wooded terrain clears to reveal breathtaking plantations, Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air; savor the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves.

Enroute visit Spice Plantation : The geographical and climatic peculiarities of Kumily such as the cool climate and its elevation from the sea level make it ideal for spice cultivation. One of the major spices produced in the area is cardamom. The pepper plantations are something else that are worth seeing. The sunlight seeping through the shapely leaves of the pepper plants is an alluring sight.

Entry fees : INR 200 to 300 per person

On arrival check into the hotel.

Evening you can enjoy Martial art /Kathakali dance at Mudra Center at additional cost. The Mudra Cultural center is popular for Kalaripayattu martial arts and Kathalkali performances.Kathakali shows at this cultural center are highly entertaining. Make-up and costume starts 30 minutes before each show. Use of still cameras is free and welcome. Arrive early for a good seat. There are also two Kalarippayattu performances every night.

Timings : 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 7 :00 pm & 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

Entry fee : INR 300 per person onwards

Return to the hotel for Dinner & rest  at Thekkady.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable)

Morning after Breakfast check out and visit Periyar Lake.

Periyar Lake : Lake Periyar South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. This is the only wildlife sanctuary in India that offers the unique opportunity of viewing wildlife in their natural habitat at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.

Timings : 7:30 am – 5:00 pm

Entry fee : INR 40 per person

Boating Timings: 7:30 am – 9:00 am; 9:30 am – 11:00 am; 11:15 am -12:45 pm; 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm; 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Boat charges : INR 250 onwards per person

Or

Bamboo Rafting for adventurers : A dawn to afternoon range hiking and rafting programme through some of the richest forest tracts of Periyar Tiger Reserve, a mosaic of habitats will be traversed before the party gets into rafts made of bamboo. By rafting you will get a panoramic view of forest-clad hills. Animals like elephants, gaur and sambar are sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake.

Timings : 7.30am – 12.30pm & 9.30am – 2.30pm.

Price : INR 2000 onwards per person (min. two person required)

Periyar boat ride to be booked in advance online : http://www.ktdc-boating.com/#booking

Enjoy the drive to Kumarakom – It is popularly known as the ‘Venice of East’, this exotic backwater village consists of a cluster of island villages in and around the Vembanad Lake.  Kerala offers some world best Ayurvedic treatments, giving you a complete relaxation of mind, body & soul. You can try the same at the resort at additional cost.

On arrival at Kumarakom check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or enjoy resort facilities.Evening you can enjoy a sunset cruise on Vembanad Lake. Then Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

After Breakfast you will go for a village walk and Later visit Kottayam city for some  street shopping of famous silk sarees of south india.Afternoon you will return to the hotel.Indulge in some good ayurvedic spa treatments at the hotel(at additional cost). In the evening enjoy the beautiful, charming and alluring sun setting on the horizon. Do not miss to see it in the evening time, the perfect sunset will be there for just five minutes, you gotta see this on perfect timing.

One can also enjoy the Kathakali Show and Kalaripayattu – a traditional martial art form of Kerala, performed by local artists. Then enjoy the Dinner and stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.

This morning after Breakfast check out early and you will drive to Kovalam/Poovar.

Kovalam : breathtakingly beautiful – a heaven of peace and tranquility and an idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. Backed by precipitously mounting headlands and covered by fertile coconut palms, the beaches, especially the southernmost part of lighthouse beach, is a magnificent beach destination located only 19 kms, from Trivandrum city.

Poovar : The origin of the name “Poovar” has a story related to Marthanda Varma (king of Tranvancore). Before that it was called Pokkumoosapuram. Poovar forms an estuary – the wide part of a river at the place where it joins the sea. On arrival in Kovalam visit Lighthouse beach to enjoy some water sports activities. The water activities which are offered by the sports clubs include parasailing, snorkeling, windsurfing and backwater cruise.

Activities offered : Snorkelling, Parasailing, WindSurfing, Back Water Cruise.

Cost of Activities :

• Jet Skiing- Rs 450 onwards
• Parasailing- Rs 1000
• Snorkeling- Approx Rs 2500 per dive
• Jet Skiing- 10 to 15 minutes
• Parasailing- 5 to 10 minutes
• Snorkeling- Approx 30 minutes

On arrival check into the hotel and freshen up and head for activities as per your choice and then enjoy the property and head back for dinner and rest.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable )

After Breakfast visit the places in Trivandrum Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum. Later visit Kanyakumari (Optional cost)

Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. Places to see in Kanyakumari.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial – An iconic monument, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial consists of two main structures. An exciting ferry ride takes the visitors to the small rock island.

Thiruvalluvar Statue – The beautiful statue is dedicated to the successful poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar. Perched upon a 38-foot pedestal, the statue is an important landmark in the coastal town.

Gandhi Mandapam – Built to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, Gandhi Mandapam is the place where his ashes were kept before immersing them in the water. It is interesting to note that the monument is meticulously designed so that the sun rays on every 2nd October falls exactly on the same place where the ashes were kept.

Kanyakumari Temple – Fondly known as the Bhagavathy Amman Temple, the shrine is one of the 108 Shakti Peeths of the Hindu Goddess.

Kanyakumari Beach – An ideal place to spend quality time with family and friends, Kanyakumari Beach offers amazing views of the sunrise, sunset, Vivekananda Memorial, the lighthouse and confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Evening return to the hotel.

Head to the hotel for Dinner & rest.

(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)

(Entry fees & activity cost to be paid directly wherever applicable)

This morning after Breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport for your flight to your home town. You return back with wonderful memories from God’s Own Country.

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