Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Welcome to Kerala! Upon arrival at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, you’ll be greeted by our driver and driven to the scenic hill station of Munnar (approx. 4 hours). En route, enjoy beautiful waterfalls, tea plantations, and breathtaking viewpoints.
Check in at your hotel and unwind amidst the cool mountain air.
Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, set out for a full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar, nestled at 1600 meters above sea level at the confluence of Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundale rivers. Once a summer retreat for the British, Munnar is famed for its tea gardens and natural beauty.
Explore:
- Mattupetty Dam
- Kundale Lake
- Echo Point
- Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) – home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr
Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (approx. 4 hours), home to the renowned Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. After checking in, head out for a nature-inspired experience.
Optional activities (at additional cost):
- Boating on Periyar Lake
- Visit to a Spice Plantation
- Elephant Ride
Overnight stay in Thekkady.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey – famous for its serene backwaters and houseboat cruises.
By 1:00 PM, board your private houseboat, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch and begin cruising through the Vembanad backwaters.
Experience village life, paddy fields, Chinese fishing nets, and coconut groves from the comfort of your floating villa.
Overnight stay on the houseboat.
After breakfast on board, disembark and drive to the beach paradise of Kovalam (approx. 4 hours). On arrival, check into your beachside hotel. Spend the evening enjoying the golden sands and calm waves of Kovalam Beach, or simply relax and watch the spectacular sunset.
Overnight stay in Kovalam.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India. It’s a confluence of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean.
Visit:
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Kanyakumari Devi Temple
- Gandhi Memorial
- Triveni Sangam
- Suchithram Temple
- Padmanabhapuram Palace
Enjoy the iconic sunset at Kanyakumari before returning to Kovalam.
Overnight stay in Kovalam.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and proceed to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying beautiful memories from God’s Own Country.