Kerala Retreat

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Cochin to Munnar (140 kms – 4 hours by road)

  Picturesque Drive, Spice Plantations, Valara Waterfalls

  Once you arrive at Cochin airport/railway station, you will be driven to Munnar. On your way, you can behold the magnificence of scenic landscapes, waterfalls, rivulets, colonial bungalows and tea plantations. A visit to the Valara Falls and Spice Plantation will also be arranged. On arrival in Munnar, check-in into the hotel and relax for the day; overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 2 - Munnar

  Anaimudi Peak, Rajamalai National Park, Echo Point, Madupetty Lake/Dam

  While in Munnar, you can have some of the best moments of your life. After having breakfast in the hotel, you will be having the heavenly opportunity to visit Echo Point, Photo Point, Madupetty Lake/Dam, Nursery Garden and Rajamalai National Park, and shape up some of these memories. A visit to Tea Museum will also be arranged followed by Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in South India. Evening will be enchanted by spice/tea walking trail; overnight stay at the hotel.

  In addition to all these, you can extend the fun and excitement of the day with a little extra cost. This will include a reviving and rejuvenating ayurvedic therapy session, Kalaripayatru and Kathakali Show, Night or Jeep Safari.

• Day 3 - Munnar to Thekkady (120 kms – 4 hours by road)

  Spice Plantations, Boat Safari, Exotic Wildlife

  Today, you will be guided to Thekkady, the heart of Kerala. On your way, you can catch the mystical views of the cardamom plantations and the picturesque mountains, scenic meadows, numerous trekking trails and other spice plantations. After checking-in into a hotel, relax for a while and get set for a fascinating boat safari on the Periyar Lake and witness the exotic wildlife of Kerala. Post this, visit the spice markets and get yourself some of the fresh and exquisite spices for yourself!

  You will also be having an option of getting indulged into a jungle patrolling, dance shows and ayurvedic massages. Overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 4 - Thekkady to Kumarakom (135 kms – 5 hours by road)

  Paddy Field, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

  Post breakfast, you will be driven to Kumarakom, one of the most charming villages in Kerala situated on the Vembanadu Lake. The floating houseboats, the palm trees and the backwaters in here will surely behold all your attentions. A visit to Paddy Field is also in store. Once you reach the hotel, there is some time for resting. The evening is for an exploration of Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and the back waters; overnight stay at the hotel.

  Optional activities include a motor/ house boat ride and ayurvedic massages for which you have to pay extra.

• Day 5 -   Kumarakom to Alleppey (45 kms – 1 hour by road)

  Houseboat, Backwaters, Lakes, Rivers, Canals, Paddy Fields

  After breakfast, you a pleasant drive through the captivating valleys will take you to Alleppey. Upon arrival in Alleppey, check-in into Kettuvallam, one of the luxurious houseboats in Kerala. Lunch will be served on board following which you can a cruise through the various lakes, canals, lagoons, river and a short visit to the paddy fields; overnight stay in the houseboat.

• Day 6 - Alleppey to Kovalam (175 kms – 4 hours by road)

  Arrival in Kovalam, Day at Leisure

  Today morning, after having breakfast in the houseboat, it will be time to wish farewell to Alleppey and it will time to drive to Kovalam. This town is popular for its coastline and pristine beachside. Arrival in Kovalam will be greeted by checking-in into a hotel; rest of the day will be at leisure and overnight stay will be in the hotel.

• Day 7 - Kovalam

  Day trip to Kanyakumari (optional), Attractions of Kovalam

  This day is completely dedicated for Kovalam sightseeing. Post breakfast, you will be visiting the Kovalam beach and the Padmanabha Swami Temple. Along with lush landscapes view, there are some optional activities like ayurvedic massage and day trip to Kanyakumari that can be done an extra cost.

  Packed with several historical and other important structures like Padmanabhapuram Palace, Swami Vivekanda Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue and Suceendram Temple, Kanyakumari is a delightful treat for the visitors. While in this retreat, you can also witness the confluence of the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Overnight stay will be in Kovalam.

• Day 8 - Kovalam to Trivandrum (20 kms – 1 hour by road)

  Tour Ends Here

  Following today’s breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum. With the drop-off at the airport or railway station this delightful tour of God’s Own Country will come to a pleasant end.