07 Nights & 08 Days

Destinations Covered: Cochin (01 Night), Munnar (02 Nights), Thekkady (01 Night), Kumarakom/Alleppey Houseboat (01 Night), Kovalam (02 Nights) and Kanyakumari Sightseeing

Day - 01st  Arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station transfer to hotel at Cochin.

Check in and fresh up at hotel proceed to sightseeing at Cochin – visit Jewish Synagogue (Built in 1568 AD. Closed on Saturdays & Jewish Holidays). Dutch Palace (Built in 1557 AD. Closed on Friday & National Holidays). ST. Francis Church (Built by Portuguese in 1503 AD) Santa Cruz Cathedral, Maritime Museum- INS DRONACHARYA FORT KOCHI (Monday Holiday), Chinese Fishing Nets (The Chinese Fishing Nets that, line the sea-front and exhibit a method of catching fish, introduced by Chinese traders). At evening enjoy a sunset boat cruise in Cochin Harbor Area.Over night stay at Cochin

Day – 2nd  After breakfast proceed to Munnar – a pleasing 04:00 hrs journey riding through the picturesque hills jacketed in greenish tea and spice plantations.The cab will stop in many of the places on the way to enjoy the beautiful nature, waterfalls and sceneries. Check In at Hotel in Munnar and enjoy the hotel and remove your hang over of the long trip.

Over Night stay at Munnar

Day – 3rd

After breakfast proceeding to sightseeing at Munnar.  Visit Eravikulam National Park at Rajamala (Here you can see the Nilgiri Thar),  Echo Point, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Tea Plantations and TATA Tea processing Factory, Kundale Lake, Anayirankal Dam,  Gap Point etc.Over Night stay at Munnar

Day – 4th  

After early breakfast, drive to Thekkady. A scenic 03:00 hrs. drive from Munnar. Take a wonderful Boat Safari in the Lake of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, visit the Spice Market and the Plantations.

Note :-  Optional activities like; Boating, Bullock cart ride, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking, Elephant safari, Spice Plantation Tour, Border Hiking, Tribal Village Visit, Cloud Walk, Periyar Tiger Trail, Kalari Payattu (A traditional martial Art), Kathakali Show (A traditional performance-Art), Jungle Jeep Safari and Ayurveda Massages etc.. are available here in Thekkady and these are not included in the package. But, if you are interested in any of these activities, we can guide you promptly with the supplementary charges.

Over Night stay at Thekkady

Day – 5th 

After early breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Another scenic 04:00 hrs drive. An unbelievable beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Kumarakom a beautiful small water world situated on banks of the Vembanad Lake.

Check-in at Houseboat Cruise Kumarakom to Kumarakom round (a luxury boat made in ethnic Kerala style having well appointed sitting room, bedrooms, toilet and kitchen) enjoy the tranquil beauty of the inland waters and the countryside for one day.

Enjoy the back waters KUMARAKOM - a vast network of rivers and canals which empty into the great expanse of water called the Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary: Located on the banks of the Vembanad Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise, is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the Siberian stork, egret, darter heron and teal. Other common varieties like the woodpecker, skylark, crane, water hen and parrots can also be spotted here. Our cruise along the Vembanad lake is the best way to experience the sanctuary.

Houseboat Cruise at ALLEPPEY through narrow canals ~ Pathiramanal Island ~ Virgin village ~ paddy fields ~ historical places ~ Temples ~ Churches ~ Snake boat ~ Coconut beer shop (Toddy shop) ~ Kuttanad Village etc. Enjoy spectacular lush green paddy fields, where you may enjoy an unique nature, life style of village people and their activities like Coir roping, Toddy tapping etc.

Meals served will be of typical Kerala cuisine. Welcome Drink : Tender Coconut, Lunch: Boiled/Basmati Rice, vegetables, fish fry/curry, salads, Pappad. Evening: Tea / coffee with snacks & Banana Fry. Candle Light Dinner: Rice/Chapathy, Dal Curry, Vegetable Curries and Chicken Curry. Breakfast: Bread with butter, jam & eggs or Kerala style Breakfast (Iddly/Dosa). All meals will be provided in the House Boat. Any changes required will have to be intimated in advance. Pure Vegetarian dishes, Dishes with Less Spicy for European Guest, North Indian Recipes etc. are also known to our Chef.

Guest can also buy fresh Prawn, Crab or any fresh fish during their cruise from fishermen (fresh catch) and our Chef will prepare if for the guest according to there taste without any additional charge.

Overnight stay at Houseboat

Day – 6th 

After breakfast from Houseboat, proceeding to KOVALAM (ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM around 175 Kms 4.30 Hrs. drive)

Kovalam: this internationally renowned beach has been favorite haunt of tourists since 1930's. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the -Light House beach- is the most popular.

Arrival in the afternoon and fresh up at hotel and proceed to Trivandrum City sightseeing. Visit Padmanabha Swamy Temple: This temple is located inside the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Temple is a blend of the Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is known for its mural paintings and stone carving. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. (Dress Code : DHOTHY for men and SAREE for women). The Zoological Park: (10.00am to 6.15 pm- Closed on Mondays). One of the first Zoo in India. It is located in a well planed Botanical Garden, with huge trees, sprawling lawns and wild fowl swimming in the lakes which feel like a small jungle in the heart of the City. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in this premise. Science and Technology Museum Complex: The exhibits here are related to Science, Technology and Electronics.(10.00 AM to 05.00 PM -Closed on Mondays)
Priyadarshiny Planetarium: (Daily shows from 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM) Napier Museum & Sree Chitra Art Gallery: (10.00 AM to 04.45 PM- Closed on Mondays and Wednesday forenoons) Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays select paintings of RAJA RAVI VARMA, Svetlana and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. At evening enjoy the beach and watch sunset.

Over Night stay at KOVALAM

Day – 07th  

After early breakfast, stroll on the beach enjoying the bay of calm water ideal for sea bathing. Proceed to Kanyakumari sightseeing. (Kovalam to Kanyakumari 100 Kms)

On the way visit Sucheendram Temple. An ancient perfect model of South Indian Temple architecture dedicated to the blended form of Brahma, Vishu and Shiva. Afterwards visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, this ancient royal palace of the Travancore Dynasty is situated at Thuckalai. It is a well preserved wooden palace, a glorious testimony to the traditional Kerala School of Architecture (Closed on Monday)

At afternoon reach at Kanyakumari. KANYAKUMARI is southernmost tip of the Peninsular India, the confluence of three seas Arabian Sea, The Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal, it is a beautiful blend of sun, sea and sand and breathing divinity into the air, water and fire. It is one of the greatest pilgrimage centers in the world.

Visit the Kanyakumari Temple and Swami Vivekananda Rock. At evening watch sunset in Kanyakumari and back to Kovalam.

Over Night stay in Kovalam

Day – 08th

 After breakfast, departure with lot of memories and thousands of photographs. The cab will drop you at TRIVANDRUM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/RAILWAY STATION.

Rate Per Couple INR

Hotels

Package includes: -

• Welcome Drink on Arrival
• Cost per couple
• Room with breakfast basis
• All meals in Houseboat
• Children below 06 years complimentary
• Sightseeing trip to Kanyakumari for 2 nights stay in Kovalam
• The mode of transportation will be INDICA with Multilingual driver with professional sightseeing assistance
• Driver Bata, Road Tax, Parking charges and Tamilnadu Permit
• Airport pickup and drop with assistance
• All must sightseeing spots in all destinations will be covered

Package excludes: -  

• Air or train tickets
• Monuments entries, camera charges
• The above mentioned Peak Season Hike will be available on 20th Dec.09 to 15th Jan.2010 at all categories of packages
• Christmas Eve Dinner 24th December 2009
• New Years Eve Dinner 31st December 2009
• 2.57% Govt.Service Tax is Applicable.

Conditions :-

• Check In Check Out 12.00 Noon at all Hotels
• Check In time 12.00 Noon Check Out time 9.00 AM at Houseboat
• Accommodation in twin sharing basis

Note :-   Reservations are subject to the availability