Shores of Kerala

Once you arrive at Cochin airport or station, head out for the mesmerising hill station of Munnar. It is 150 kms away from Cochin and takes around four hours to reach there. Enjoy the view of these rolling hills covered in the blanket of lush plantations and forests. The mist and the awesome weather is sure going to wake your dormant soul. Later, check in at the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Spend a comfortable night at the hotel.

After a wholesome breakfast, get set to take in the beautiful vistas and panoramic views of the valleys and hillocks of Munnar. Head out for a local sightseeing tour and visit the magnificent Mattupetty Dam. Hear your voice boomerang at the beautiful Echo Point and visit the Tea Plantations that abound the terrains of Munnar. Also, visit the Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park and have a rendezvous with wildlife of Kerala. In the evening, head back to the hotel and spend a comfortable night.

Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and check out from the hotel. Hit the winding road and head to Thekkady, which is around 125 kms (4hrs) away from Munnar. Later, check-in to the hotel and take some rest. Next up is a visit to the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary (additional cost). Here, you can see Thekkady’s rich wildlife and enjoy ambling under the lush canopies of the forest. Later, go for a tour to the aromatic spice plantations and later enjoy shopping at the local markets ((additional cost). In the evening, head back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.

After a filling breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey. Known for its ethereal backwaters and palm-fringed shores, Alleppey has mesmerising sceneries. It is around 160 kms (5 hrs) away from Thekkady. Later, check out from the hotel and glide on the serene backwaters (Extra Cost). Watch the pristine shores, interrupted only by patches of verdant paddy fields and clutter of huts. The experience of cruising through the mirror-still water is truly unique. Late in the evening, head back to the hotel for a relaxed overnight stay.

Savour the local cuisines and check out from the hotel. Head towards the splendid beach-location of Kerala – Kovalam. It is around 170 kms (5 hrs) away from Alleppey. It has crescent beaches and breathtaking views of the azure sea. Later, check in at the hotel and relax for the rest of the day. You may even stroll on the snow-white beaches of Kovalam and let the ocean play a symphony for you with its crashing waves. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

After a refreshing breakfast in the morning, visit the capital city of Kerala – Trivandrum. It is around half-n-hour drive from Kovalam. Here, you can visit the Lord Vishnu temple. One has to be careful about dressing while visiting here, as the temple has mandatory dress code to allow entry. Many other places of interest sit on the list for you like Kuthiramalika Palace, Zoo, Art gallery and Museum. You may visit another renowned temple here, Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple. After offering your prayers to the deities, head back to Kovalam in the evening for an overnight stay.

After a delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel and board your flight or train for your journey home with lots of amazing experiences. The feeling sure is mixed as the trip ends, but the warm memories of the tour will perpetually remain in your heart.