Itinerary
Day – 01 Arrival – Cochin
Greet and meet on arrival at Cochin, check in hotel, refresh and proceed to the sightseeing of cochin including Santa cruz Basilica – one of the finest basilica showing heritage edifices of Kerala, Mattancherry Palace- is a Portuguese palace known as the Dutch Palace depicts portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi, Jewish synagogue was built in 1568 by Cochin Jewish community is the oldest one, was built in the year 5105 (as per the Hebrew Calendar) as an abode for the spirit of God. St. Francis Church, in Fort Cochin built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his 3rd visit to India. His body was originally buried in this church, but after fourteen years his remains were removed to Lisbon,
Day – 02 Cochin - Munnar (150 Kms -4 hrs up hill drive)
After breakfast check out hotel and later, Today you will be driving through the lush green tea plantation and the beautiful valley view with a thrilling curve driving. On the way visit Chiambara waterfalls, valara water falls, karadi para view point, Blossom Park (9am to 6 pm) , View point, Plantations visit. Arrival at Munnar – rest of the day at free – Overnight at Munnar
Day – 03 – Munnar – Full day sightseeing
After breakfast proceed for full day sight seeing of Munnar including Eravikulam national park established to protect the endangered Nilgiri Thar- Goat, Madupetty Dam built in the hills to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Later proceed to Anamudi the highest peak in the Kerala and South India, at an elevation of 2,695 metres gives you stunning hill view. Pothamedu view point gives lofty overlook with a tea plantation, offering panoramas of the valley landscape. Munnar tea museum you can trace out the history and production of tea with old machinery, photographs & demonstrations. Photo point- Photos can be taken with Tea estate as background also can take pictures with costumes of tea workers. Rose garden with variety of flowers and fall in love with amused beauties of flowers. After sightseeing later proceed to hotel rest overnight in Munnar with scenic thoughts.
Optional visit at Munnar with Additional cost
- Wild Eye Zeep Safari
- Wonder Valley Amusement park visit
Day 4– Munnar-Thekkady (100 Kms – 5 Hrs hill drive)
After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Thekkady, throughout this journey you can enjoy the spice planation visit like cardamom, Pepper and enjoy the elephant ride, check in hotel and refresh and enjoy the boating ( Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.periyarfoundation.online/ )at the periyar lake and in the evening enjoy the kathakali dance performance and return to hotel and overnight at Hotel.
Optional activities & Visit with additional cost
- Jungle safari
- Cloud Walk
- Jungle scout.
- Border hiking.
- Bamboo rafting.
You can try an ayurvedic massage
Day 5 – Thekkady- Alleppey (170 Kms – 5 Hrs hill drive)
After breakfast early, check out hotel and proceed to Alleppey, arrival at Alleppey, Alleppey where at about 12.00 noon you can check in to the much-awaited houseboat or hotel. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwaters, rivers and canals. Your houseboat has a bedroom with attached toilet, a dining area cum sit out. There will be 3 accompanying staff in the boat, one drive, one helper and one cook. Lunch, Evening Tea, Snacks and Dinner will be cooked and served on board by the accompanying cook. Enjoy your evening on the sun decked sand and shore. Overnight stay at House Boat will be a unique experience.
Day 6 – Alleppey -Trivandrum -Kovalam (185 Kms–4 Hrs drive)
After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kovalam on the visiting The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple – 1729 temple complex, known for its towering gateway and shrine to Padmanabha reclining on a serpent. move further to relax in the evening on the Beach of Kovalam.
Day 7 – Kovalam -Kanyakumari ( 90 Kms – 3 Hrs)
After breakfast check out hotel and later proceed to Kanyakumari, Arrival at Kanyakumari check in hotel refresh and later proceed to Kanya temple, Later to Thiruvalluvar statue or the Valluvar Statue, is a 133-feet tall stone sculpture of the Tamil poet and philosopher Tiruvalluvar, author of the Tirukkural, an ancient Tamil work on secular ethics and morality. Thiruvalluvar Statue is the second-tallest statue in India, Vivekananad rock Memorial , Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock later witness the sunset and overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 – Kanyakumari-Rameswaram ( 325 kms – 5 Hrs drive)
Early morning witness the sunrise , after breakfast check out hotel and later drive to Rameswaram, arrival at Rameswaram visit including Ramar patham Ram zarukka, Ramsaranpathu- 2-story hilltop Hindu temple with holy wells, a shrine to Lord Rama’s footprints & good views. Ramanathaswamy Temple- This Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples, Pamban bridge and later drive to visit Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, and drive back to Hotel – Overnight at Hotel.
Optional with additional cost
Mani dharshanam at temple – starts at early morning at 4 am (timing to be checked local
Day 9 – Rameswaram-Madurai ( 175 Kms – 3 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast Check out hotel and later proceed to Madurai arrival at Madurai, on the way visit tirupulakundram and later visit Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams, rising high above the surrounding country side. Later, visit the Tirumala Nayak Palace – a gracious building in the Indo-Saracenic style, famous for the stucco work on its domes and arches, Overnight at Hotel.
Optional visits at Madurai – Need to Have at least 2 Days stay.
- Alagar Koyil –Large, historic Hindu temple in scenic surrounds with elaborate carvings & sculptures.
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- Koodal Azhagar Temple Sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, featuring a tower covered with colourful idols.
- Gandhi Museum
- Athisyam – Theme Park
Day 10 Madurai -Departure
After breakfast check out hotel and later we transfer you to the airport / station – end of the services.
Hotel Info
Days | Place | Economy | Deluxe | 3 Star | 4 Star |
1-2 | Cochin | Mermaid | Diwans Court | Dunes | Le Maritime |
2-4 | Munnar | Bellmount | Whispering Meadows | Clouds Valley | Silvertip |
4-5 | Thekkady | Blooming Paradise | Sandra Palace | Tree Top Resort | Spice Grove |
5-6 | Alleppey | DLX Houseboat | DLX Houseboat | DLX Houseboat | DLX Houseboat |
6-7 | Kovalam | Samudra Theeram | Soma Palmshore | Sagara beach | Uday Samudra |
7-8 | Kanyakumari | Melody Park | Seashore | Seashore | Sparsa Resort |
8-9 | Rameswaram | Vinayaga | SS Grand | Jiwan Residency | Hyatt Palace |
9-10 | Madurai | Rio Grande | Astoria | Germanus | JC Residency |
Pricing
Cost per pax on Breakfast Basis
Pax | Economy | Deluxe | 3 Star | 4 Star | Rooms | Vehicle |
2 | 22767 | 24237 | 27518 | 31781 | 1 | Toyota Etios AC |
4 | 16103 | 17573 | 20854 | 25117 | 2 | Renault Lodgy AC |
6 | 14198 | 15668 | 18949 | 23212 | 3 | Toyota Innova AC |
8 | 13738 | 15208 | 18489 | 22752 | 4 | Force Tempo AC |
10 | 12858 | 14328 | 17609 | 21872 | 5 | Force Tempo AC |
12 | 12271 | 13741 | 17022 | 21285 | 6 | Force Tempo AC |
Extra bed | 5790 | 6473 | 8310 | 9833 | ||
CNB | 3420 | 3843 | 4980 | 5923 |
Packages Includes
- Transfers and sightseeing by deluxe tourist’s vehicle A/C Vehicle As per above
- Toll & Parking
- Daily Breakfast
- All local sightseeing in the same vehicle, every day after breakfast till sunset. (except arrival and departure dates).
If the booking includes the extra bed it is facilitated with a folding cot or a mattress as an extra bed, as per the hotel policy.
Packages does not includes
- GST
- Any international / Domestic Air Fare if any quoted separately
- English speaking guide / escort charges Airport Tax
- Extra bed All meals (other than above mentioned ones)
- Personal nature expenses such as telephone calls, Laundry, soft / hard drinks, lunch tipping etc.,
- Camera fee at monuments.
- Monument OR TEMPLE Entrance Fees Boat ride
- Insurance.
- Any Porterage services at Airport / Railway station.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the above cost.
- Rates are subject to change in case of inflation or tax hikes, rates based on currently applicable taxes
Very Important :: VEHILCE DRIVING UP & Down HILL WILL BE NON AC
IMPORTANT: Kindly note that names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on usage of these hotels and it is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey such confirmation to you. In the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable).