Holidays in Kerala7 Nights / 8 Days

Destinations Covered: Trivandrum, Alleppey, Kumarakum, Periyar, Munnar, Cochin.

Day 01 : Trivandrum
Arrive in Trivandrum and transfer to hotel Travancore Heritage - 5kms south of the main Kovalam Beach with a private beach and excellent facilities including a professional Ayurvedic Centre.

Day 02 : Trivandrum
Day relaxing at the beach. Overnight at Travancore Heritage.

Day 03 : Trivandrum/Alleppey
Morning drive 4hrs to Alleppey and board your private Houseboat. You will travel through the lush green backwaters towards Kumarakom.On the way you will see various local activities of the people living along the backwaters. Your crew will cook you delicious Keralan food and show you places of interest along the way. Overnight on board the Houseboat.

Day 04 : Alleppey/Kumarakom
Arrive in Kumarakom and after breakfast disembark the houseboat at Whispering Palms Resort. Day free to explore the nearby Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at Whispering Palms.

Day 05 : Periyar
Morning drive 3.5 hours to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and check into Hotel Tree Tops. Afternoon spice plantation tour and take a 2 hour boat ride towards dusk to see the animals including elephants, sambar, gaur and deer. Overnight in Tree Topsbr>
Day 06 : Periyar/Munnar
Morning drive 3 hours to Munnar. The drive is very scenic with many places for photos. Munnar is surrounded by extensive forests and tea plantations. Check into Hotel Tall Trees. Afternoon visit Eravikulam National Park home to the endangered Nilgiri Thar. Overnight at Tall Trees.

Day 07 : Munnar
Morning drive 4 hours to Cochin and check into Heritage Fort. Afternoon visit Fort Cochin area including Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace , Jewish synagogue and spice markets. Evening watch a performance of Kathakali Dance. Overnight at Heritage Fortbr>

Day 08 : Munnar/Cochin
Transfer to Cochin airport for onward flight.