Overview
2N Munnar – 1N Thekkady – 1N Madurai – 1N Rameswaram – 2N Kanyakumari – 1N Trivandrum – 1N Alleppey – 1N Cochin
Destination: Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Madurai – Rameswaram – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum – Alleppey – Cochin
Duration: 10 Nights – 11 Days
Hotel Category: As Per Package
Meal Plan: CPAI (Breakfast)
T&C* Applicable
Itinerary
On arrival at Cochin, you will meet our representative and proceed to Munnar. Munnar is also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’ and famous for its Tea plantation. On the way you can visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls. Welcome to Munnar, on arrival check-in to your hotel. Evening is free for relaxation. Overnight stay at the Munnar.
Note: Book a flight/train arriving to Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Station before Noon to avoid late journey in hilly areas.
After breakfast, proceed to see the places around Munnar. We visit the beautiful Mattupetty lake and Dam, Kundla Dam, Echo Point, Munnar Tea gardens, Rose Garden, Pothamedu View Point, Eravikulam(Rajamalai) National Park (Subject To Operation). Evening is free for shopping. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Breakfast
After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is located near to Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Welcome to Thekkady (Periyar) known for its forest and spice plantations. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
Later we proceed to Periyar wildlife Reserve. It is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Close to Periyar National Park is the Periyar Lake, one of the largest artificial lakes in India. Take a boat ride (at own cost) here to truly bask in the true beauty of the place. Coming back from the boat ride, you can go for local shopping & visit spice plantations also. Here you can experience Kathakali Show and Kalaripayattu Show (if time permits, at own cost). Overnight stay at the Thekkady.
Breakfast
After breakfast, proceed to Madurai. On arrival check in to the hotel and rest proceed to visit Meenakshi Temple, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, etc. After that check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Breakfast
Today after breakfast we will check out from Hotel and Drive to Rameswaram, The town along with the Ramanathaswamy temple is one of the holiest Hindu Char Dham. On the way to Rameswaram, you can see India's most iconic Pamban Bridge. On arrival check in to the hotel. After some rest proceed to visit Dhanushkodi, Panchmukhi Hanuman Temple, Bibhishan Temple, and House of Kalam. In the evening back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Rameswaram.
Breakfast
Today early morning we visit Ramanathswamy Temple - is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva and built by King Muthuramalinga Sethupathiy. It has 22 theerthams where one can take a bath to get rid of the sins. After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. On arrival at Kanyakumari check in to the hotel. Rest of day at leisure. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Breakfast
After having breakfast proceed to a full day of sightseeing of Kanyakumari including Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Kanyakumari beach, Kanyakumari Temple, Triveni Sangam, and Gandhi Mandapam. In the evening enjoy the sunset at Kanyakumari beach. Later drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the Kanyakumari.
Breakfast
Today after breakfast, Check out from the hotel & Proceed to Trivandrum. On arrival visit Shree Padmanabhaswamy temple which is 16th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the most impressive landmark of the city. Later Visit Trivandrum Zoo, Shree Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum etc. Evening proceed to Kovalam, an idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. Spent some time at internationally known beaches of Kovalam - Hawa Beach, Light House Beach. Later back to hotel. Overnight stay at the Trivandrum.
Breakfast
Option 1 Houseboat: After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey (Alappuzha). On arrival , check-in to Houseboat. Houseboat starts at 12 Noon. The houseboat travels through emerald beauty of Kerala. Experience the wonderful views of lush paddy fields from your houseboat. Enjoy the charming ambience. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Option 2 Hotel: After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey (Alappuzha). On arrival , check-in to hotel. After some rest visit kerala’s iconic backwater. You can take a Boat ride in the backwater to experience emerald beauty of Kerala also wonderful views of lush paddy fields. Later visit Marari Beach in the evening. Overnight stay at the Alleppey.
Breakfast
Note: Guest can opt for hotel stay instead of Houseboat. Guest are requested to inform us before confirming the tour.
After breakfast, check out from Houseboat/hotel and proceed to Cochin. Cochin is also known as “Queen of Arabian Sea” due to the long maritime history Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese followed the sea routes to cochin. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
After some rest proceed to visit Jewish Synagogue , Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing net. Evening free for Shopping (Subject to time availability). Overnight stay at Cochin.
Breakfast
Today after breakfast, Check out from the hotel. Proceed to Cochin airport/railway Station to board a flight/train to your hometown.
See you soon on another memorable tour with Smitdeep Holidays!
Breakfast
Inclusions
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Munnar as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Thekkady as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Madurai as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Rameswaram as per package.
- 02 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Kanyakumari as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Trivandrum/Kovalam as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Alleppey as per package.
- 01 Nights accommodation in comfortable & convenient hotel in Cochin as per package.
- Meals – Breakfast as mentioned in the itinerary (set menu by hotel). All Meals at Houseboat (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per set menu).
- Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 1-3 guests based on Etios/Dzire and 4-6 guests based on Innova/Xylo for transfers and sightseeing, (Please note that AC will be switched off while traveling in hilly area).
- All Toll, Parking Fee, Driver Bata & Fuel Cost.
- Hotel taxes as applicable as of today.
Exclusions
- Airfare/ Railway Fare.
- All entry fees for monuments, safaris, dzong, Palaces & Parks or cultural shows.
- Any services or activities like Rafting, Paragliding, Jeep Safari, Cruise Safari, Jungle Safari, Snow Activities charges.
- Porterage (Coolie charges), laundry, telephone, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), items of personal nature, food and drink which is not part of the set menu.
- Any extra expense such as upgradation in Hotel room category, Airline Change, Route Change, Date change etc. incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced Majeure circumstances during the tour.
- Heater Charges and Guide charges of sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary.
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the tour price inclusions column.
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency.
- Any extra cost incurred in case of natural calamities, political agitation
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants.
