Overview
Explore the best of Cochin, Munnar, Madurai, Alleppey, Rameswaram, Kanyakumari 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
02
Day 2
Cochin – Munnar
03
Day 3
Munnar
04
Day 4
Munnar – Madurai
05
Day 5
Madurai - Rameswaram
06
Day 6
Rameswaram – Kanyakumari
07
Day 7
Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
08
Day 8
Trivandrum - Alleppey
09
Day 9
Alleppey – Cochin – 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 – Madurai
After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Madurai. Arrive at Madurai and check in to the hotel. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing tour of Madurai.
- Temple Visit
- Palace Tour
- Museum Visit
Day 5
Madurai - Rameswaram
checkout from the hotel and proceed on the drive to Rameswaram - the most sacred temple town in India is an island hallowed by the epic Ramayana. Arrive at Rameswaram and check in to the hotel. Afternoon go for a sightseeing tour of Rameswaram.
- Temple Visit
Day 6
Rameswaram – Kanyakumari
Check out from the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari, literally means the virgin, the cape owes its Indian name to Hindu mythology. Arrive at Kanyakumari and check in to the hotel.
- Temple Visit
Day 7
Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
Check out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum. 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
- Museum Visit
Day 8
Trivandrum - Alleppey
Check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. 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 9
Alleppey – Cochin – Depart
Disembark from the houseboat after a refreshing breakfast on board drive to Cochin airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent with us.
- Houseboat Cruise
- Boat Ride
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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