DAY 1
Our driver will pick you up from the airport or railway station in Cochin. You can check in to the Fort House Hotel and get ready for some sightseeing in and around the city.
Cochin
#4 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Cultural & Heritage Centers, Ayurvedic Centers, Museums & Historical Places, Cities & Urban Areas, Culinary Centers, Beaches,
Fort House Hotel
#25 in 47 Accommodations in Cochin
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
THEME: Ayurvedic Centers, Backwater Cottages,
Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace)
#8 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Mattancherry, Cochin
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
Fort Cochin - Jewish Synagogue
#10 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
Chinese Fishing Nets
#9 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Outdoor Activities & Parks,
With a history that goes back five centuries, the Chinese Fishing Nets are a photographer's delight. Although they look simple, the majestic ocean in the background and the sunset make this site one of the best attractions in Fort Cochin.
Santa Cruz Basilica
#5 in 16 Things to Do in Cochin
LOCATION: Fort Cochin, Cochin
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 9:00AM to 1:00PM, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
After properly covering the tourist attractions in and around Cochin, we will drop you to your hotel where you can rest for the night.
DAY 2
After your breakfast at Fort House Hotel, we will head to Valparai through the Sholayar Forest. En route, we will visit many significant tourist attractions. Our first stop will be the magnificent Athirapally Waterfalls. Popularly called as 'The Niagara of Kerala', these waterfalls offer a mind blowing experience by showcasing the blend of majesty and beauty that exists in nature.
Athirapally Waterfalls
#1 in 3 Things to Do in Thrissur
LOCATION: Athirappilly, Thrissur
DURATION: Two hours
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Trekking, Bird Watching, Photography Walk, Sightseeing Spots,
Vazhachal Falls
#2 in 3 Things to Do in Thrissur
LOCATION: Athirappilly, Thrissur
DURATION: About 30 minutes
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
After being mesmerized by the splendour of the waterfalls, we will drive through the Sholayar Forest and visit the imposing Sholayar Dam. The dam creates pleasant scenery since it is located amidst verdant surroundings and water bodies. But when there is enough water to open the gates of the dam, the view becomes extra-ordinary.
Sholayar Dam
#2 in 4 Things to Do in Valparai
LOCATION: Valparai Town, Valparai
DURATION: About an hour
TIMINGS: No specific timings
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
We will visit Malakkapara, a small unexplored hill station and then reach Valparai in the evening. At Valparai, you will spend the next two nights at a charming bungalow in a large green estate. It is one of the best accommodations in Valparai.
Valparai
#20 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries,
Briar Tea Bungalows
#1 in 5 Accommodations in Valparai
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Valparai Town, Valparai
THEME: Bungalows, Plantation Stays, Jungle Lodges, Trekking Camps,
DAY 3
On this day, you will explore the town of Valparai in a leisurely way. You will be taken around the famous tea factories of the town where you will get an opportunity to see the interesting process of the manufacture of tea. Local trekking through the tea estates and forests can also be arranged at extra cost.
DAY 4
After your breakfast at the bungalow, you can get ready to visit many more interesting attractions as we drive to the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary.
Monkey Falls
#1 in 1 Things to Do in Coimbatore
LOCATION: Coimbatore, Coimbatore
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
We will drive through a scenic road with many hair-pin bends and visit the spectacular Aliyar Dam. The dam offers some breathtaking views. It has a beautiful garden, an aquarium and a mini theme-park located close to it making the place an ideal spot for picnics. You could explore this place and spend more time here.
Aliyar Dam
#1 in 4 Things to Do in Valparai
LOCATION: Valparai Town, Valparai
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Outdoor Activities & Parks,
We should be reaching the Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary by evening. Your stay for the night is arranged in a treetop hut at the sanctuary. While you're at the sanctuary, you can have an adventurous experience that only a stay at the forest can offer you.
Parambikulam Wildlife Sanctuary
#1 in 3 Things to Do in Palakkad
LOCATION: Palakkad Town, Palakkad
DURATION: Four hours or whole day
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Jeep Safari, Trekking, Bird Watching, National Parks/Gardens,
We kindly request our guests to respect the pristine environment. Please do not litter or feed the animals. In order for you to enjoy a safe trip, please stay a little away from the animals and do not cause them any indirect harm.
DAY 5
After your breakfast at Parambikulam, we will head to Munnar through a road that will offer you many picturesque sights. On our way, we will visit the mostly untouched tourist destination of Marayoor. The unique place claims to be part of the Stone Age civilization. The sandalwood forests, rocky hills, dolmens, caves, brooks and rivers will add to your experience.
Marayoor
#12 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Marayoor, Munnar
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
Munnar
#1 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Culinary Centers, Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries,
Once we reach Munnar, you will check in to a beautiful farm stay called Kaivalyam Retreat. With serene surroundings, the retreat promotes a holistic way of life. After your lunch, we will take you to a tea museum and a little later, we could trek through tea plantations and visit the Attukal Waterfalls or we could take you to watch a beautiful cultural show. You can choose what you want to do.
Kaivalyam Retreat
#11 in 44 Accommodations in Munnar
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Pallivasal, Munnar
THEME: Yoga Retreats, Plantation Stays, Farm Stays, Tree Houses,
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Tata Tea Museum
#5 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Munnar Town, Munnar
DURATION: About two hours
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
ACTIVITY TYPE: Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
Attukal Waterfalls
#18 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Marayoor, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Trekking, Sightseeing Spots,
At the cultural show, you will watch a highly-stylised classical dance drama and the ancient martial art form of Kerala. The show offers you a tremendous opportunity to get to know the distinctive aspects of Kerala's culture.
Punarjani Traditional Village
#19 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Pallivasal, Munnar
DURATION: One hour per activity
TIMINGS: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Cultural Shows, Ayurvedic Centre,
You can have dinner and rest for the night at Kaivalyam.
DAY 6
After your breakfast at Kaivalyam, you can get ready to experience the beautiful hill station of Munnar in its fullest sense. We will be covering prominent tourist attractions of the town and you can expect to enjoy some relaxing activities too.
Kundala Lake & Dam - Munnar
#9 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Sightseeing Spots,
Kashmiri Shikkara boats, pedal boats and row boats are available on rent at the lake. It is the boat rides that make the visit truly worthwhile.
Mattupetty Dam
#3 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots,
Next, we visit a unique place where your voice is what will rule the picturesque environment.
Echo Point
#4 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Top Station, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Kayaking, Photography Walk, Boating, Shopping/Souvenirs, Sightseeing Spots,
Photo Point - Munnar
#8 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: One hour
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Photography Walk, Sightseeing Spots,
Lockhart Gap - Munnar
#15 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: Thirty minutes
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Photography Walk, Sightseeing Spots,
Carmelagiri Elephant Park
#17 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Mattupetty, Munnar
DURATION: Thirty minutes
TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Elephant Ride,
The 30-minute adventure on the back of an elephant will bring out the child in you.
Eravikulam National Park
#2 in 21 Things to Do in Munnar
LOCATION: Rajamala, Munnar
DURATION: Half a day
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: National Parks/Gardens, Sightseeing Spots,
After a long and satisfying day, we will drop you back at Kaivalyam.
DAY 7
Have your breakfast at the resort and get ready for a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the pleasant town of Thekkady. At Thekkady, you will check in to a lush green resort called Greenwoods. Enjoy the evening and rest for the night. Since the day is not a very busy one, you will have more time to relax on this day. You can recharge yourself because the next day is going to be an adventurous one.
Thekkady
#3 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Backwaters, Culinary Centers, Hill Stations, Wildlife Sanctuaries,
Greenwoods Resort
#4 in 25 Accommodations in Thekkady
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Kumily, Thekkady
THEME: Resorts & Cottages,
DAY 8
The day will be packed with activities including a boat ride, elephant rides and a spice plantation tour. Optional activities like nature walk, bamboo rafting, border hiking and jungle patrol can also be arranged depending on your interest. Some of these optional activities are only available during certain seasons.
Periyar Boating
#4 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Thekkady Town, Thekkady
DURATION: One and a half hour
TIMINGS: 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:15 AM, 1:45 PM & 3:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating, National Parks/Gardens,
Bamboo Rafting
#3 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady
DURATION: Five or nine hours
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating,
The guided spice garden tour will not just be informative but also pleasing to the eye.
Abraham’s Spice Garden
#8 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Kumily, Thekkady
DURATION: Less than an hour.
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
ACTIVITY TYPE: Tea/Spice Plantation Visit, Shopping/Souvenirs,
Does the thought of befriending a giant creature excite you? Of course it does. Our next stop will help you do just that.
Elephant Junction, Thekkady
#7 in 10 Things to Do in Thekkady
LOCATION: Kumily, Thekkady
DURATION: Half hour to Full day
TIMINGS: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Elephant Ride,
After a day full of exhilarating activities, you will have a good night rest at Greenwoods Resort.
DAY 9
Have your breakfast at Greenwoods and get ready for a long drive to the Vembanad Lake. We should reach Vembanad at around 12:00 PM.
Alleppey
#3 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Ayurvedic Centers, Backwaters, Beaches,
At Vembanad, a beautiful houseboat awaits to welcome you. You will check-in at about noon and we only hope you have a memorable experience ahead. A houseboat cruise is the only right way to experience the serene backwaters of Kerala in its true essence. Since the boat cruises at a gentle pace, you will have plenty of time to relax and feast your eyes on the quaint village scenes across the lake. Some of the pleasant scenes include tropical coconut palms, paddy fields, traditional huts and cottages, beautiful canoes and villagers going about doing their daily chores. To add to your experience, you will also have an opportunity to try your hand at fishing during the evening. We are sure you will remember this journey for the rest of your life.
Your houseboat will have an air-conditioned room with an en-suite bathroom. The air-conditioner is kept on only from 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM. But at an additional cost, you can have the AC on for the whole time. The houseboat staff consists of two heedful men who are always at your service.
All your meals will be taken care of by a special chef at the houseboat. You can always feel free to tell him your preferences. Tea, snacks and a welcome drink are also served to you during your cruise.
We hope you have a good sleep amidst the waters.
DAY 10
You will check out of the houseboat at about 9:00 AM after your breakfast and then we will take you around the serene village of Alleppey so that you can enjoy glimpses of a typical village life and get to know the cheerful people living there. You will also get to try the unique and popular Shikkara cruise. The Shikkara cruise takes you to the inner parts of the village through canals. Your stay for the night is arranged at a backwater resort. The resort offers quite a few delightful activities to its guests. Some of these are a sunset cruise, a cultural programme and a 15-minute head or foot massage.
Shikkara Cruise
#1 in 4 Things to Do in Kumarakom
LOCATION: Kumarakom Backwaters, Kumarakom
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating,
Lake Canopy
#1 in 28 Accommodations in Alleppey
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Alleppey Backwaters, Alleppey
THEME: Backwater Cottages, Resorts & Cottages,
DAY 11
You will check out of the resort after your breakfast and then we will head to Trivandrum. We will visit the famous Kovalam Beach and you can try your hand at speed boating. At Kovalam, your stay for the next two nights is arranged at a wellness resort called Thapovan Heritage. The resort is located close to the beach and offers rejuvenating ayurvedic massages.
Kovalam Beach
#4 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
LOCATION: Kovalam, Trivandrum
DURATION: Two to three hours
TIMINGS: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating, Sightseeing Spots,
Thapovan Heritage Home
#18 in 33 Accommodations in Trivandrum
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Kovalam, Trivandrum
THEME: Ayurvedic Centers, Wellness & Spa Resorts, Beach Resorts,
DAY 12
After your breakfast at Thapovan Heritage, you can get ready to explore Trivandrum by visiting some of the popular local attractions.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
#3 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
LOCATION: Trivandrum Town, Trivandrum
DURATION: One to two hours
TIMINGS: 3:30 AM to 7:20 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
It's quite rare to have a museum and zoo built together within the same fence. But that's what Trivandrum's all about, where rarity takes commonplace. The capital city of Kerala never fails to surprise.
Thiruvananthapuram Museum and Zoo
#5 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
LOCATION: Trivandrum Town, Trivandrum
DURATION: Two hours
TIMINGS: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots, Museums & Historical Places,
Poovar Beach
#2 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
LOCATION: Poovar, Trivandrum
DURATION: One anda half hour
TIMINGS: No specific timings
ACTIVITY TYPE: Sightseeing Spots,
Poovar Boating
#1 in 8 Things to Do in Trivandrum
LOCATION: Poovar, Trivandrum
DURATION: Two hours
TIMINGS: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
ACTIVITY TYPE: Boating,
DAY 13
Have your breakfast at Thapovan after which we will head to the tip of the country, Kanyakumari. It is called the land of the sunrise and sunset. There are quite a few sightseeing spots here. Do not miss the spectacular sunset view.
Kanyakumari
#21 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Cities & Urban Areas, Beaches,
Your stay is arranged at Hotel Sea View. The room you get will offer you a direct view of the majestic sea.
Hotel Sea View
#3 in 4 Accommodations in Kanyakumari
BUDGET: Deluxe
LOCATION: Kanyakumari Town, Kanyakumari
THEME: 3/4/5 Star Hotels,
DAY 14
Make sure you get up early to catch the wonderful sunrise. After you have your breakfast, we will head to Trivandrum. We will take you for some sightseeing around the capital. You could do some shopping as well if you want to.
Thiruvananthapuram
#11 in 33 Destinations in & around Kerala
THEME: Museums & Historical Places, Cities & Urban Areas,
After moving around the city a bit, we will drop you at the airport or railway station at a time convenient for you.