Kerala Tour Package 5

Welcome to Gods Own Country

Day 01: Arrive in Cochin
Where you will be met by your personal guide. Comfortable transfer from Airport to your chosen Hotel. You then have the Car and Driver at your disposal for the rest of the day

Day 02: Sightseeing and shopping in Cochin
Supported by your personal guide, enjoy the sounds, sights and pleasures of the local area. Why not tour the city visiting the Mattanchery Palace and perhaps visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European Church in India. Or perhaps take a motor launch cruise around the picturesque harbour to see Bolghatty Palace and the Chinese Fishing Nets?

Day 03: Transfer from Cochin to Munnar
Enjoy a journey through the Green Valleys to the Top Station, 34 Kms from the foot of the Munnar Hills. Marvel at the awe inspiring views of wild flora and fauna, lush green grass lands and tea gardens which stretch across these mountains. As we proceed towards the Kundala Dam, watch out for the vast expenses of Neelakurinji (which only flower once in 12 years), fields, pine forest and orchids.

Day 04: Munnar & Eravikulam
On to discover Eravikulam, one of India's famed national parks, The Safari takes you through to Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and then on to Benders Hills. Our route stretches across the magnificent mountain range. The zigzag course with its numerous hairpin bends affords breath taking views of the wondrous Western Ghats. At the sanctuary, you may see rare species of Birds, Elephants, Wild Langurs, Nilgiri Langur, the lion tailed Macaque, Sambar, barking Deer, Gaur, giant Malabar Squirrel, Panther etc

Day 05: From Munnar to Periyar
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in the Cardamom Hills, sits on the Kerala / Tamil Nadu border. It's one of the best sanctuaries in which to observe herds of Wild Elephants. The 21 mile long lake was artificial built by the British in 1985 for irrigation purposes. The scenery, shapes and colours often remind people of the Scottish Highlands. Viewing is best by boat at sunrise and sunset - there is also a rich variety of bird life and other animals that may be seen including Bison, Wild Boar and Sambar.

Day 06: Game-viewing / Spice Gardens

Continue to enjoy the sights, exotic smells and sounds

Day 07: Journey to board the Houseboat

Drive from Periyar to Changanachery. A motor launch takes you across from there to Alleppey.
Alleppey is a small market town, and the centre for Kerala's Coir products. Your cruise will take about two and half hours and you'll be making your way through some of the most picturesque backwaters, with winding narrow canals and tropical lagoons. On arrival in Alleppey re-join your car and continue on to Kovalam.

Day 08: Relax on Kovalam Beach.
India's most spectacular beach resort, Kovalam is a sheltered natural bay. Enjoy the luxury of its sun and surf. A beach paradise, the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and unwinding miles of fine sanded beaches washed by the surf which roars and hisses at the feet of swaying palms trees

Day 09: A day sightseeing in Kanyakumari at the Cape & Safe Return,
A Day Trip visit to the land's end of India (Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin). Leave Hotel (Kovalam), along with the costal areas and visit Padmanabhapuram Palace - Palace of the Travancore Kings. Enjoy lunch at Nagarcoil (a small town in Tamil Nadu); Visit Suchindram Temple Arrive at Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), take the small boat cruise to Vivekananda Rock. Leave Kanyakumari & the Cape. Back in Kovalam to Relax, Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 10: Check out from Kovalam and Safe Return

Transfer & Drop Off to TRIVANDRUM Airport for the return journey, & Farewell. END TOUR.

Facilities:
Accommodation in 3 or 4 or 5 Star Hotels / Resorts with A/C Double Rooms
A/C Houseboat - full board
All Road Transport will be by A/C Car