BEST OF KERALA WITH HOUSEBOAT

Arrive in Cochin and transfer to the hotel. Check into the hotel and enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Later on enjoy half day City tour of Cochin -Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace - (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit Fort Cochin Area. Visit St. Francis Church - (closed for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs.) the oldest European Church in India. See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive to Munnar, arrive by the afternoon. Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala; lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations surround it. The beautiful landscapes, cozy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Today morning after breakfast visit which has an artificial lake built by a small hydroelectric project. is known for the natural echo affect it produces. explains about the processing of tea and history of Munnar andis known as the natural habitat of endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Today after breakfast depart for Periyar by road. Arrive Periyar and transfer to hotel. The town also houses one of world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries. A visit to Periyar also provides you the opportunity to see wildlife at close ranges, besides the varied vegetation and a wide variety of birds. Lying at an altitude of 700-1900 m above sea level, Periyar has a cool and comfortable climate. Out here, you can also go for treks and mountain walks or visit spice plantation or enjoy boat ride at Lake Periyar (On direct payment basis). Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out from hotel at Thekkady, and drive to Alleppey to board the houseboat which will be cruising from Alleppey - Alleppey. Lunch and dinner will be served today. Just relax and enjoy the backwaters.

After breakfast start your drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival in Kovalam, check into a hotel and rest awhile. Later, set out to enjoy some beach activities at the Kovalam Beach. Stay overnight at the hotel. Kovalam is a delightful beach town located 16 km away from Thiruvananthapuram; Kovalam attracts a fair share of tourists from around the world. With its beautiful beaches and wonderful ambience, Kovalam simply delights every visitor.

Kovalam Beach lies stretched out on the Malabar Coast, along the shoreline of a small town called Kovalam. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy on the beach or at the hotel.

Today after breakfast proceed for city tour of Kanyakumari; visit Vivekananda Memorial rock by boat (on direct payment basis), Gandhi Mandapam and temple of Goddess Kanyakumari. In the late afternoon return to Kovalam.

Today early morning after breakfast enjoy Trivandrum for the city tour (16Kms). Visit the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (non Hindus are not allowed inside), which dominates Trivandrum. Also visit the Napier Museum and the Srichithra Art Gallery and then transfer to airport/railway station for onward journey.