Overview
Explore the best of Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady / Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kovalam on this carefully crafted 11 Days & 10 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
02
Day 2
Cochin – Munnar
03
Day 3
Munnar
04
Day 4
Munnar –Thekkady
05
Day 5
Thekkady
06
Day 6
Thekkady – Kumarakom
07
Day 7
Kumarakom
08
Day 8
Kumarakom – Backwaters Cruise
09
Day 9
Alleppey – Kovalam
10
Day 10
Kanyakumari Excursion
11
Day 11
Kovalam- Trivandrum –Depart.
Day 1
Arrive Cochin
On arrival at Cochin airport after you have cleared your immigration and customs formalities, our representative will meet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Cochin – “Queen of the Arabian Sea” has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. The ancient churches, palaces and synagogues in this city are famous.
- Palace Tour
- Fort Visit
Day 2
Cochin – Munnar
Checkout from the hotel after breakfast and proceed for a scenic drive to Munnar. Enroute visit the beautiful Cheeyapara & Valara waterfalls. Enjoy the breathtaking and glorious waterfall cascade down the seven steps.
- Tea Plantation Tour
- Waterfall Visit
Day 3
Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Rajamala. Visit the Eravikulam National Park, the 97 sq km park with its irresistible grace and beauty is home to the endangered Mountain goats. Enjoy a guided short trek in the beautiful hill station.
- Visit National Park
Day 4
Munnar –Thekkady
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km.
- Visit National Park
- Wildlife Safari
Day 5
Thekkady
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, agricultural farm tour & sightseeing, nature walk, adventure trekking & camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle jeep safari, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance & Tribal art performance. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
- Jeep Safari
- Elephant Interaction
- Trekking
- Spice Plantation Visit
- Boat Ride
Day 6
Thekkady – Kumarakom
Checkout from the hotel after breakfast and drive to Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake. Balance of the day you are at leisure.
- Backwater Cruise
Day 7
Kumarakom
You are at leisure on this day to enjoy the backwater paradise at its best. Enjoy a visit to the nearby bird sanctuary; an ornithologist's paradise is a favorite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
- Backwater Cruise
Day 8
Kumarakom – Backwaters Cruise
You are at leisure in the morning. Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay.
- Houseboat Cruise
- Backwater Cruise
- Temple Visit
- Boat Ride
Day 9
Alleppey – Kovalam
Disembark from the houseboat at 0900hrs 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.
- Houseboat Cruise
- Temple Visit
- Boat Ride
- Beach Visit
- Museum Visit
Day 10
Kanyakumari Excursion
Morning proceed for an excursion to Kanyakumari, literally means the virgin, the cape owes its Indian name to Hindu mythology. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, once the capital of Thiruvananthapuram during 1600 to 1790. Constructed with wood and stone in Kerala’s indigenous style of architecture this palace is surrounded by 4km stone fort.
- Temple Visit
- Palace Tour
- Fort Visit
Day 11
Kovalam- Trivandrum –Depart.
Check out from the resort and drive to Trivandrum airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent 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.
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