BEST OF KERALA

Day 1: Arrive Kochi
Arrive Kochi, the gateway to Gods Own Country. This afternoon you will visit the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, the Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi - Munnar
Today you will be transferred by road to Munnar (130 kms/4 hrs), one of southern Indias most popular hill stations. Overnight at hotel.



Day 3: Munnar
This morning you will proceed on a sightseeing tour of the picturesque Mattupetty Dam, where you have an opportunity to go boating. Continue your tour to Echo Point. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady
Transfer to Thekkady, (120 kms / 3.5 hrs). Set in the heart of the Cardamom Hills of Kerala, is the Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy South Indias wild life. Enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake to view the varied wild life of this region. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Today you will be transferred by road to Kumarakom (130 kms / 4 hrs), a charming village on the Vembanad Lake, en-route you will stop to see the spice plantations. Proceed to your island home in-time to view the spectacular sunset. Overnight at hotel.



Day 6: Kumarakom - Kettuvalam (House Boat)
Today you will board a Kettuvalam the famous Houseboats of Kerala. Cruise through the unique web of lakes, lagoons, canals and rivers. Overnight onboard Houseboat.
Day 7: Kettuvalam - Alleppey - Kanyakumari
This morning you will disembark at the Alleppey boat jetty and will be transferred to Kanyakumari (193 kms/ 4-5 hrs), the lands end of India. You will visit the Vivekanand Rock Memorial and return to the mainland to see the spectacular sunset in the Arabian Sea. Overnight at hotel.


Day 8: Kanyakumari - Kovalam
Early this morning you witness the magnificent sunrise over the Bay of Bengal. You are later transferred by road to Kovalam (53 kms / 2 hrs). Overnight at hotel.

Day 9: Kovalam
This entire day is at leisure OR take an optional sightseeing and shopping tour of Trivandrum. Overnight at hotel

Day 10: Depart Kovalam
Transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station.