Day 01 : Arrival Cochin (35 km-1
hrs)
On arrival
at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to
Hotel. After lunch go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway
of the Arabian Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour,
which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis
Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at
Cochin
Day 02 : Cochin - Nadukani (100 Km - 3 hr)Today you
will be transferred to Nadukani. Here your stay will be at a Resort. A resort
with difference, nestled in the nature's lap at Nadukani, a natural dream haven
surrounded by reserve forest in the district of Idukki, Kerala. This complete
natural leisure resort is any holidayer's dream come true. Set in 75 acres, at
3000 ft. above sea level, surrounded by one of the most beautiful rain forest in
the world, Green Berg is as close to nature as can be. Romantic misty mountains,
bubbly brooks and lovely dark woods in its pristine nature give all its charm
and serenity. To this, Ayurveda centre adds the healing touch of Yoga and
Ayurveda relax & enjoy your stay overnight.
Day 03 : NadukaniAfter an
early morning breakfast, proceed for a ½ day sight seeing tours. Spend the rest
of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Nadukani.
Day 04 : Nadukani - Munnar (90 km-3 hrs)After an early
morning breakfast, check out from the hotel & embark on a fascinating
journey to Munnar enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills
& green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On arrival, check in at Hotel/
Resort. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 05 : MunnarA morning sight
seeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see
the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Mattupetty Dam
& Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market etc… Rest of the day at
leisure and enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 06 :
Munnar - Thekkady (130 Km-4 hrs)
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the Resort &
embark on a fascinating journey to Thekkady enjoying the stunning panoramic view
of the Cardamom hills & green carpets of tea plantations enroute. On
arrival, check in at Resort. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar
Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include
elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can
also be spotted. Later, come back to the hotel; relax & enjoy your stay
overnight. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 07 : ThekkadyAfter
breakfast, proceed for a tribal village, Spice plantation & Tea factory
visit, a visit to the Spice Plantation will be fragrant enough to amaze you. In
the evening your schedule includes a visit to spice market. Another overnight
stay at the Resort.
Day 08 : Thekkady - Vagamon hills (70 Km-2
hrs)After morning breakfast, proceed to Vagamon Hills. This place has an
abode of peace and tranquility amid pristine surroundings, nestling in a sweep
of verdant hills, sparkling streams, lush green meadows, gigantic pine trees,
cardamom plantations and tea estates, Vagamon hideout is a place where you could
see the co-existence of the man and animals. It's air as pure as it can be, the
numerous waterfalls in its azure colors - ringing a melodious sound into ones
ear.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate.
Overnight stay at Vagamon hideouts.
Day 09 : VagamonRise up
early for a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage (head massage for ladies) or yoga and
meditation. Breakfast will be served at the restaurant. Explore the property on
your own. Lunch at the restaurant. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the
resort.
Day 10 : Vagamon - Kumarakom (90 Km-3 hrs)After
morning breakfast, Proceed to Kumarakom. Check into a resort at the bank of the
Vembanand Lake where you will forget everything except enjoyment of life. Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight at the resort.
Day 11 : Kumarakom -
Houseboat- Alleppey (30 Km-1 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Checkin to the waiting
houseboat. Enroute you can see many romantic beauty of the nature which will
remind you that you are in the "God's Own Country". You can view coconut palm
fringed canals and local people going for a fresh catch of the day & Tapping
of toddy (Local beverages) from palm trees. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at the houseboat.. Enjoy the sunset & stay overnight on the
houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 12 : Alleppey -
Kollam (100 Km-2.5 hrs)After sumptuous breakfast proceed to kollam. Full
day at leisure at the backwater resort. Overnight stay at Kollam.
Day
13 : Kollam - Varkala (80Km - 2hrs)This morning after breakfast we will
proceed towards Varkala : one of the unspoilt beaches of India. You also have an
option to go for body therapy over here. Overnight to be spent at
hotel.
Day 14 : Varkala Full day at leisure at the beach or
indulge in the activities of the resort.
Day 15 : Varkala - Kovalam
(80 Km - 2hrs)After breakfast proceed for a sight seeing of
Thiruvananthapuram covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science
& Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham
Beach. Later back to Kovalam for your another stay at Kovalam.
Day 16
: KovalamAfter breakfast proceed for a sight seeing of
Thiruvananthapuram covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science
& Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham
Beach. Later back to Kovalam for your another stay at Kovalam.
Day 17
: Departure Trivandrum (30 kms-1 hrs)Disembark from the house boat &
depart as per schedule to the Airport/ Railway station at Cochin for your onward
journey.
TOUR ENDS.