Overview
Explore the best of Munnar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Thekkady / Periyar, Cochin on this carefully crafted 9 Days & 8 Nights tour. Perfect for Indian diaspora families looking to reconnect with India's rich heritage, stunning landscapes and warm hospitality. Great Holiday Travel handles all logistics so you can simply enjoy every moment.
Day-by-day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Cochin Airport
02
Day 2
Cochin Tour
03
Day 3
Cochin – Munnar (4 Hrs)
04
Day 4
Munnar
05
Day 5
Munnar – Thekkady (4 Hrs)
06
Day 6
Thekkady – Alleppey (5 Hrs) (Houseboat)
07
Day 7
Alleppey – Kovalam (3Hrs)
08
Day 8
Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam
09
Day 9
Kovalam – Trivandrum (45 Min) = Departure Transfer
Day 1
Arrive Cochin Airport
Our representative will receive you at the Cochin Airport and will escort you to the hotel. Feel at leisure in the evening when you relax yourself in this picturesque 'port city'. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2
Cochin Tour
Set out for sightseeing in Cochin. Your itinerary here will include places like Fort Cochin, still keeping alive its ancient Jew tradition, the Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry palace, St. Francis Church and more.
- Palace Tour
- Beach Visit
- Fort Visit
Day 3
Cochin – Munnar (4 Hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Munnar on arrival check into the hotel. Spend the day at leisure. Overnight stay is at the hotel.
Day 4
Munnar
Spend the day with local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. Munnar was once the summer resort of the British government in South India.
Day 5
Munnar – Thekkady (4 Hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Periyar, a highly picturesque resort ideal for unwinding. Upon arrival you will be taken to the hotel. In the evening simmer down and get refreshed enjoying a boat safari in the scenic Periyar Lake at extra cost, occasionally winning the glance of some rare varieties of birds and animals at Periyar National Park.
- Visit National Park
- Boat Ride
Day 6
Thekkady – Alleppey (5 Hrs) (Houseboat)
After a refreshing breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. While cruising in these floating luxury-villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves.
- Houseboat Cruise
- Backwater Cruise
- Temple Visit
- Boat Ride
Day 7
Alleppey – Kovalam (3Hrs)
After breakfast check out from the Houseboat and drive to Kovalam, on arrival check into the hotel. Evening enjoys the beaches in Kovalam. Overnight stay at the hotel..
- Houseboat Cruise
- Boat Ride
- Beach Visit
Day 8
Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam
Morning set out on a sightseeing tour to Trivandrum. Your itinerary will include places of interests like Padmanabhaswami temple, renowned for its towering gopuras and temples arts and paintings. The main pavilion of the temple stands impressive with 400 marvelously granite carved pillars.
- Temple Visit
Day 9
Kovalam – Trivandrum (45 Min) = Departure Transfer
Morning get dropped at Trivandrum airport for your flight back home, feeling contented about the wonderful you spend in the “God’s Own Country”.
What you'll get in this package
✓ Included
Accommodation in the above mentioned hotels and houseboat
All meals as per the CP Meal plan - Breakfast only, except on day 1
AC Vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing with a dedicated driver (usually from 08:00 AM to 08:00 PM, or as per the tour itinerary)
All taxes, tolls, interstate permits, parking fees, and driver allowances
✗ Not Included
- All airfare, train, and bus tickets
- Meals that are not specified in the package inclusions
- Personal expenses like shopping, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- All entry fees to sightseeing spots and monuments are to be paid directly.
- Travel Insurance (as applicable)
- Everything not mentioned in the inclusions
- 5% GST
Important Notes
The package meal plan: Breakfast only except Day 1.
The package is based on minimum 2 Pax traveling together.
AC Vehicle for transfers as per the itinerary.
The tour itinerary is subject to change as per availability of hotels, houseboats, and activities.
Package price and inclusions are subject to availability and terms.
Intersight Tours is our ground handling partner in India.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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