07 Nights/08 Days

Destinations : Mumbai – Cochin -Munnar – Periyar– Kumarakom - Alleppy – Kovalam - Trivandrum

Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai

Mumbai (previously known as Bombay) is the biggest metropolis of India. A city that is full of life and is also known for its well known tourists places, commercial hubs and government bodies. It is also known as the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world's top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow.

On Arrival at Mumbai International airport, meet & greet with Indian traditional welcoming style by our tour representative .Then transfer you to hotel

Overnight at Mumbai

Day 02 : Mumbai – Cochin (By Flight AI 681 @ 1910 / 2105 Hours )

In the morning taking Delicious breakfast at hotel then embark for Mumbai city tour and visit Elephanta Caves - The Elephanta caves are "of unknown date and attribution". Art historians have dated the caves in the range of late 5th to late 8th century AD.Gateway Of India - Mumbai's most famous landmark, The Gateway of India, is situated at Apollo Bunder. It was designed by George Wikket. It was built to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mani Bhawan - Located on leafy Laburnum Road, a quiet lane named after its shady trees, Mani Bhawan is the old Mumbai residence of Mahatma Gandhi. It's a pretty, two-storied structure that now houses a reference library with over 2000 books, a photo exhibition of the Mahatma's life, and well preserved memorabilia, including an old charkha or spinning wheel that Gandhiji used to use. The Prince of Wales Museum - This museum stands not too far from the Gateway of India. It has a priceless collection of art, sculpture, china and other antics. Carefully preserved, this mid-Victorian Gothic style building built in 1904 with beautiful gardens. In the evening take a flight for Cochin.

Overnight at Cochin

Day 03 : Cochin

Cochin which is known as “Queen of Arabian sea” & Cochin is also referred to as “the Gateway to Kerala”. Kochi was an important spice trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century. Beside this, Occupied by the Portuguese Empire in 1503, Kochi was the first of the European colonies in colonial India. This lovely seaside city is flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west. Its proximity to the equator, the sea and the mountains provide a rich experience of a moderate equatorial climate

In the Morning go for full day Cochin tour. First we will visit Fort Cochin- Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in the state of Kerala, Chinese Fishing Net - The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Oddly, these nets are found only in Kochi, outside China! Many fishermen earn their livelihood by fishing using these massive nets. A whole stretch of the coast along Fort Kochi and Vypeen are dotted with these nets.Navy Museum, then visit St. Francis Church - It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell ill and died in Kochi. He was buried in the St. Francis Church. Later his remains were taken back to Portugal. In spite of that, his burial spot inside the church has been clearly marked out. After this visit Santa Cruz Basilica –that Church issituated in Fort Kochi, was built by the Portuguese in 1505 and named as a cathedral in 1558. The British colonists destroyed the cathedral in 1795. The current structure was built in 1905 and raised to the status of a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1984.Then see this one of beautiful attraction of Cochin, Mattancherry Palace - The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. Coronations of many Rajas of Kochi were held here. The palace has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. Jewish Synagogue- The synagogue, built in 1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can be found here. And In the evening visit Marine drive after this back to hotel.

Overnight Stay at Cochin

Day 03 : Cochin – Munnar(130 Kms/ 03 Hours)

After breakfast drive to Munnar. Munnar – is Located at an altitude of 1600m, at the confluence of the Muthirappuzha, Chadavurai, and Kundaly rivers, it was once the summer resort of the British. Munnar holds great appeal for those with an appreciative eye for exquisite beauty - from unending expanse of tea plantations to pristine valleys and the verdant mountains of the Western Ghats; and from national parks and sanctuaries teeming with wildlife, to the beautiful lakes. On the way visit Kodanadu Elephant care centre, Cherraya Waterfall, vallara waterfalls, and attakudu waterfalls. And after reach there visit Tea Museum and in the evening free for relaxation.

Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar – Periyar (95 kms / 03 hours)

Morning after breakfast visit Mattupetty Dam and see the sprawling tea gardens & Plantation. Post Lunch proceeds to Periyar and evening take enjoy of boat ride. Then stay at hotel.

Overnight at Thekkady

Day 04 : Periyar

The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Trekked is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant Ride can be done on an extra cost. Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady.

Overnight at Thekkady

Day 05 : Periyar – Kumarakom (111 Kms / 04 hours)

Morning take breakfast and move toward Kumarakom.labyrinth of backwaters with shimmering water, the brilliant green of mangrove forests, coconut palms lining the embankments, blue skies, flocks of migratory birds skimming the water and you begin to understand that Kumarakom, a cluster of little islands on the on the eastern banks of Vembanad Lake in God’s Own Country, is a veritable dreamland. After reaching there explore that exquisite backwater destination.

Overnight stay at Kumarakom

Day 06 Kumarakom – Alleppy (32 Kms / 01 Hours)

Post breakfasts go to Alleppy and this laid-back market town Alappuzha, previously known as Alleppy, is built on canals that form a web, which serves the coir industry. All around are coconut palms, and obviously, coir making, boat building, toddy tapping and fish farming are mainstays of the village economy. Then you are free for sought that place own. Full day at leisure

Day 07 Alleppy – Kovalam (159 Kms / 03 Hours)

Morning after taking breakfast drives to Kovalam and explore the magnificent and stunning beaches. Full day at leisure

Overnight at Kovalam

Day 08 : Kovalam–Trivandrum

Once a calm fishing village clustered around its crescent beaches, Kovalam today is Kerala’s most developed resort. The main stretch, Lighthouse Beach, is touristy with hotels and restaurants built up along the shore, while Hawa Beach to the north is usually crowded with day-trippers heading straight from the taxi stand to the sand. Neither beach is particularly clean, but at less than 15km from the capital it's a convenient place to have some fun by the sea, there's some promising surf, and it makes a good base for ayurvedic treatments and yoga courses.

Morning after breakfast drive Trivandrum. After reach there visit Trivandrum -Thiruvananthapuram ("City of the Sacred Serpent"), the capital of Kerala, is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west. Also known as Trivandrum in the popular parlance the city is home to temples and museums. After reach there visit Padmanabhaswamy temple - The temple is built in Dravidian style of architecture associated with the temples located in the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu, featuring high walls and a 16th-century Gopuram. While the Moolasthanam of the temple is the Ananthapuram Temple in Kasargod, architecturally to some extent, the temple is a replica of the Adikesava Perumal temple located in Kanyakumari District. It is the richest Hindu temple in the world. Then visit The Napier Museum -Built in the 19th century, the Indo - Saracenic structure boasts a "natural" air-conditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. After this visit Sree Chithra Art Gallery.

Later take a flight for your next destination.