Magic of Kerala

DAY 01 (SAT) : ARRIVE MUMBAI

Meet on arrival at Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 (SUN) : MUMBAI - COCHIN, by flight

Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Cochin. On arrival meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour of Cochin to visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis' Church and Chinese fishing nets. The evening holds a show of Kerala's most popular classical dance. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03 (MON) : COCHIN - MUNNAR

After breakfast drive to Munnar (4½ hours), the beautiful hill station of Kerala. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Spend the remaining day at leisure and enjoy picturesque landscapes. Visit the aromatic tea plantations or indulge in thrilling sport activities like paragliding. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03 (TUE) : MUNNAR

After breakfast full day sightseeing in and around Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anaimudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 m, is visible from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and proceed for wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km). Continue to Rajamala Hills lying adjacent to the park and stop by at Madupetty Dam, a famous picnic spot for boating and horse riding en route to Top Station. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 04 (THU) : MUNNAR - THEKKADY (PERIYAR)

After breakfast leave for Periyar in the morning (4 hours) and transfer to hotel on arrival. You may opt for a pleasant boat ride along the Periyar Lake in the evening. Enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc at the Periyar/Thekkady National Park. You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribals collecting honey from dangerous hill bees. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 (FRI) : THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM

After breakfast leave for Kumarakom (3½ hours) on day 5 of Kerala Tour Itinerary. Check in at backwater resort on arrival. Spend the rest of the day at leisure at the picturesque backwaters that form one of the major attractions of Kerala. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07 (SAT) : KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY

After breakfast transfer to Kottayam and board the luxurious houseboat for an overnight journey along the tranquil Kerala backwaters to Alleppey.

DAY 08 (SUN) : ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM

Disembark from the houseboat at Alleppey and transfer to Kovalam. Check in to hotel near the beach upon arrival. Day free to spend at leisure on the beach. Enjoy playing with the golden sands or take a swim in the shallow water. A soothing sunbath is a perfect option to unwind. The more adventurous ones can enjoy thrilling beach sports. An Ayurvedic massage can also be availed (optional). Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 09 (MON) : KOVALAM

After breakfast full day tour of Kovalam, visit beaches to Cape Camorin where you will visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Archeological Museum. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10 (TUE) : KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM

After breakfast drive to Trivandrum, arrive Trivandrum city tour of Trivandrum. The main attraction is Padmanabhaswami Temple, one of the 108 pilgrimage sites for the Vaishnavites. The exquisite carvings on its 400 pillars is notable. Evening transfer to hotel. Afternoon free for leisure on beaches. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 11 (WED) : TRIVENDRUM - MUMBAI, by flight

Morning transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 12 : (FRI) TRANSFER TO AIRPORT

After breakfast transfer to Airport for onward destination.

The Above Quote Includes:

• Accommodation on double sharing basis
• Daily Breakfast
• All the Transfers with English speaking representative
• All meals in Houseboat.
• A/c car for entire tour
• Services of English speaking driver
• Toll Taxes and Parking
• Road Taxes
• Fuel expenses
• All the applicable taxes

The Above Quote does not include :

• Monument fees, Supplement is given separately
• Laundry/Tips/Alcoholic drinks/minera.
• Mineral water etc/ any airfare/monument fees/ meals except then breakfast any other expenses not mentioned above

List of 3*star hotels :

City	Hotel	Web Address
Cochin	Sea Lord	http://www.sealordhotels.com/
Munnar	Copper Castle	www.abadhotels.com/
Periyar	Periyar Meadows	http://www.periyarmeadows.com/
Kumarakom	Water Scapes	www.ktdc.com/
Alleppey	House Boat
Kovalam	Abad Harmonias	http://www.abadhotels.com/harmonia/
Mumbai	Four Season	www.hotelfourseasons.net

List of 4*star hotels :

City	Hotel	Web Address
Cochin	Presidency	http://www.presidencyhotel.com/
Munnar	Fort Munnar	http://www.fortmunnar.com/
Periyar	The Wild Coridor	http://www.theelephantcourt.com/
Kumarakom	Coconut Laggon	www.cghearth.com/
Alleppey	House Boat
Kovalam	Uday Samudra	www.udsco.in/
Mumbai	Ramee Guest Line	http://www.rameehotels.com/

List of 5*star hotels :

City	Hotel	Web Address
Cochin	Le-Meridian	www.starwoodhotels.com/
Munnar	Club Mahindra	www.clubmahindra.com
Periyar	Elephant Court	http://thekkadywildcorridor.com/
Kumarakom	Lake Resort	www.thepaul.in/
Alleppey	Houseboat
Kovalam	Turtle on the Beach	http://www.turtleonthebeach.com/
Mumbai	Taj President	www.tajhotels.com/