Pick up from Cochin Railway Station/Airport and drive to Munnar which is a hill station, which was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Check in at hotel. Sightseeing and enjoy over night stay at hotel.
After breakfast, we proceed on a daylong sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park - home to the endangered mountain goat species, the Nilgiri Tahr. Take snaps of the frolicsome and rather friendly goats. After that you can visit Mattupetty, Devikulam, and Tea plantations. Return back at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Thekkady. As you wind your way up the road, the wooded terrain clears to reveal a breathtaking spectacle of rolling tea and cardamom plantations. Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air; savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves. Thekkady is situated 2800 ft above sea level; the climate is pleasantly cool through out the year. Periyar is South India s most popular wildlife sanctuary. This is the only wild life sanctuary in India that offers the unique opportunity of viewing wild life in their natural habitat at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. After a guided spice plantation tour in the afternoon (optional at extra cost), enjoy a boat ride in the lake and if you are lucky you can watch young elephants drinking at the waters edge. Overnight stay at hotel.
By 12.00 noon, embark on an exciting a/c houseboat cruise through the back waters. Board the traditional houseboat at Alleppey and start the long and meandering ride through the unique backwaters of Kerala in a thatched roof houseboat. The houseboat is an improvisation of the large country barges, which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by. The kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one/two/three bath attached AC bedrooms and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - cook, guide and oarsman. Winding through the vast expanse of the paddy fields and tiny hamlets and palm fringed narrow canals is an unforgettable experience. Night stay at the houseboat.
After breakfast, check out from the house boat. Shortly, we take you to kovalam- the renowned beach destination of Kerala. Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the beach and bask in the glorious sun. Enjoy overnight stay at Kovalam hotel.
Morning after breakfast check out from the Kovalam hotel and proceed to Trivandrum. We take you to visit Science & Technological Museum, Sree Chithira Art Gallery and finally visit best Zoos in South India. Enjoy overnight stay at Kovalam hotel.
Morning check out from the Kovalam hotel and finally drop at Trivandrum Railway Station / Airport on time.
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