Cochin – Athirapally- Trissur - Munnar - Thekkady / Periyar - Alleppey - Kovalam – Kanyakumari
DAY 1: COCHIN TO ATHIRAPALLY
Arrive Cochin International airport and meet the tour Guide. proceed to hotel in Athirapally. Overnight stay at a Athirapally hotel.
DAY 2: ATHIRAPPALLY TO THRISSUR
After breakfast proceed to visit Athirapplly waterfalls and later to the visit the famous Tomb of St.Euphrasia and st. Mariam Thresia. Back to hotel in Athirappilly. Over night at Hotel in Athirappilly
DAY 3: ATHIRAPPALLY TO COCHIN
After breakfast proceed to Cochin. On the way visit Vallarpadam church and cherai beach. In the evening, we take you to witness one of the most colourful and exquisite performing arts in the world – Kathakali. After two hours of glorious entertainment, remember to get photographed with the Kathakali performer. Over night at Cochin.
DAY 4: COCHIN
After breakfast, proceed to visit the city tour of cochin covering the only Jewish Synagogue in India at Mattancherry and St.francis church. At evening a guided walk in the marine drive and free for local shopping. Overnight stay at Cochin.
DAY 5: COCHIN TO MUNNAR
After breakfast, start a scenic drive to Munnar – Kerala’s tea garden hill station. Visit Cheyyappara and Valara Waterfalls on the way .As evening unfolds, crisp mountain air and beautifully kept valleys of tea gardens give you the first signs of what is in store for you. Check into your resort. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 6: MUNNAR
After breakfast, we proceed on a daylong sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park – home to the endangered mountain goat species, the Nilgiri Tahr. Take snaps of the frolicsome and rather friendly goats. Admire the valley in front of you.
Next to Top-station, the highest point in Munnar and the place where you find an abundance of Nilakurinji plants, which flowers only once in twelve years.
Enjoy a fine dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 7: MUNNAR – THEKKADY
After breakfast, we drive to Thekkady, hometown of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. On your way to Munnar, travel through spectacularly beautiful scenic splendours. The Munnar-Thekkady route is considered among the best tourist circuits in India. On arrival at Thekkady, check into the Periyar Jungle Resort. There is time for relaxation. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 8: THEKKADY
After breakfast, we take you to enjoy a rather unusual way of exploring a wild reserve – aboard a boat. The picturesque Periyar Lake is a beautiful setting. Your boat ride affords views of elephant herds and bison. If you are lucky enough you can spot more exotic animals. Don’t forget to take your binoculars!
Next we go on trekking trails that take us closer to the majestic Nature in this area – an exciting experience. Later, visit a cardamom-curing centre to get a feel of spice industry based here. And at evening enjoy the kalaripaittu show.Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 9: THEKKADY TO ALEPPEY
After breakfast drive to Alleppey via Bharananganam visiting the tomb of St. Alphonsa. later check-in to your hotel in aleppey. Take in the serene view of the backwaters throughout the day. There is time for relaxation. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.
DAY 10: ALEPPEY
After breakfast move to Alappuzha the beautiful coast city in the state of Kerala. Known as the gateway to the rustic Kerala Backwaters, this city is laid back and relaxed. If you plan to remain in the town, you could spend the days by relaxing in its lagoons, seeing sunsets on its beaches, drifting through its many palaces and temple complexes. Evening return to the hotel and dinner at hotel.
DAY 11: ALLEPPEY HOUSE BOAT
Enjoy your delicious breakfast from Allepey resort checkout and proceed to around 11.30 AM proceed to Alleppey houseboat which is 35 KM away and approximate travel time is 30 minutes. Check in the houseboat around 12 noon. Now it’s the time for relaxation and enjoyment. Around 1.30 PM, delicious lunch will be served in the Alleppey houseboat. Over night at house boat.
DAY 12: ALLEPPEY -TRIVANDRUM- KOVALAM
Disembark from the houseboat at 09.00hrs after a refreshing breakfast on board and drive to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations in Kerala. Enroute visit Thiruvananthapuram literally means ‘the abode of Anantha’, the snake God. The main attraction of the city is the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Vishnu (also known as Padmanabha) reclining on the snake Anantha. The imposing gopuram (gateway tower) and intricate sculptures of the temple make it a very popular tourist attraction. Later visit Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum which houses a collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) displays the original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma which houses a collection of paintings from the Rajput, Mughal and Thanjore schools. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from pre-historic times down to the 18th century. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
DAY 13: KOVALAM -KANAYAKUMARI
Get up early in the morning and enjoy the beauty of the sunrise on the beach and back to the hotel for your breakfast. Now proceed to Kanyakumari, 82 KM away and approximate travel time is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Check in the hotel and enjoy your lunch. Evening proceed to Vivekananda rock memorial and watch the sunset at Kanyakumari beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 14: KANYAKUMARI -KOVALAM
After a refreshing breakfast , Proceed to Kovalam ,explore the Kovalam This beach town ranked high among international tourists is an ideal destination to feel the tropical sun and to feel contented about the golden suntan. Water enthusiasts have a lot of beach activities to indulge in like – kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. Occasionally walk into some of the certified massaging centers alongside the beach and pamper yourself with an exotic herbal, body- toning massage. Overnight to be spent at hotel near the beach.
DAY 15: DEPARTURE TO JAIPUR
Now it is the time to say goodbye to God’s own country, Kerala with sweet memories. Enjoy your breakfast from the hotel and get ready for check out. Move to the airport in Thriruvanathapuram airport and take the flight to Jaipur. On arrival at Jaipur airport move to the hotel in Jaipur. Over night at Jaipur.
Day 16 : Jaipur Sightseeing
After Breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour to the Pink city of Jaipur, including City Palace in the heart of Jaipur, which is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Also visit Jantar Mantar, is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh, Hawa Mahal and the Amber Fort situated just outside the city. You can have the unique experience of travelling on Elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Night stay at Hotel.
Day 17 : Jaipur - Agra ( APPROX 265 KMS )
After breakfast check out from the hotel & depart to Agra. Reach Agra hotel check in.
After fresh up go for sightseeing of Taj mahal , Agra fort. Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 18 : Agra- Delhi via Mathura ( Approx 230 Kms )
After breakfast, depart to Mathura. Reach Mathura and visit Mathura Temple ( Lord Krishna Birth Place ). After that proceed to Vrindavan, then visit Nidhivan, Bakein Bihari Temple , Prem Temple, Krishna Balram Temple etc. After that, depart to Delhi. Reach Delhi check into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 19 : Delhi Departure
After morning breakfast visit India Gate, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple After that drop @ Airport for return journey.
Accommodation
Cochin
Crown Plaza
Athirappilly
Casa Rio
Munnar
Fog
Thekkady
Greenwoods
Aleppey
Udaya Backwater
Aleppey
House boat
Kovalam
Udaya samudra
Kanayakumari
Annai Resort
Jaipur
Four Points by Sheraton
Agra
Taj Agra
Delhi
Holiday Inn
- Cochin : Crown Plaza
- Athirappilly : Casa Rio
- Munnar: Fog
- Thekkady : Greenwoods
- Aleppey: Udaya Backwater
- Aleppey: House boat
- Kovalam : Udaya samudra
- Kanayakumari: Annai Resort
- Jaipur: Four Points by Sheraton
- Agra : Taj Agra
- Delhi : Holiday Inn
Inclusions
- Package Starts with Lunch on the first and ends lunch on the last day
- Meeting & assistance
- Transfers
- Sightseeing
- Tour guide all through the travel
- Traditional welcome on arrival
- Driver allowance, toll, tax, parking
- Hotel accommodation double/ single sharing on given or similar hotels.
- Transportation in A/C Coach
- Flight cost from Manchester to Manchester
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Any other services not mentioned above
Note:
Itinerary can be changed or altered based on the unforeseen situations and availability of time during the travel.
Price can be varied depends up on the change in flight fare and hotel fare.
Hotels can be mentioned or similar based on the availability at the time of booking
