Itinerary for Kerala Travel- Including Madurai-Rameshwaram-Kanyakumari 10 Nights-11 Days
Day 1/ Arrive Kochi
Arrive Kochi ,Meet & Assist by Our Representative and Transfer to Hotel .After freshen up Proceed for Half day sightseeing Of Kochi. Visiting, The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church, Chinese fishing net & the indo-Portuguese Museum. Evening Free overnight at Kochi
Day 02/Cochin-Alleppey (65 Km-1.5Hrs Drive Approx)
Morning after breakfast Check out from Hotel & proceed to Alleppey & check into houseboat around afternoon (Between 1230-1300 Hrs. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters .See the Local village life along the banks .All three meals will be served on Board .Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Enjoy the Evening sunset later the houseboat is anchored in a safer place. Overnight stay in the House Boat.
Day 03/Alleppey-Munnar (190Km - 4.5 Hrs Drive Approx)
Morning after breakfast Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. Arrive & Check into Hotel . Evening free.Overnight stay at hotel in MUNNAR.
Day 04/ Munnar
Morning after breakfast proceed for Sightseeing of Munnar ,situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Proceed to Mattupetty Lake and dam, this is a very beautiful picnic spot. You could enjoy boating in the lake and dam and View Mountains and landscapes ,Visit Eco point,Kundala dam, Topstation offering beautiful view of Munnar valley below. Also visit Eravikulam National Park, 15Kms from Munnar, this is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Thar, a rare mountain goat (Hermitragas Hylocres). Visit The Tea museum & Tea Factory, the local Markets .Night stay in Munnar.
Day 05/ Munnar –Thekkady (Periyar) (110Km 3 Hrs Drive Approx)
Morning Proceed through scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and Check into Hotel. After Freshen up Proceed for sightseeing of Periyar around in the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations. Optional :Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted. There are also few tribal villages to explore. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06/Thekkady- Madurai (170Km- 4 Hrs Drive Approx)
After breakfast proceed to Madurai and transfer to hotel. The ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre. Afternoon city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Night stay in Madurai.
Day 07/Madurai-Rameshwaram (155Km 3 Hrs Drive Approx- One Way)
Early morning after breakfast proceed to Rameshwaram- the most sacred temple town of India is an island hallowed by the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said to have visited before going into battle of Srilanka. Legend has it that Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Mount Kailash to bring a Lingam for worship when he set foot after defeating Ravana. As Hanuman did not return when the auspicious hour was approaching, Sita made a sand Lingam so that worship could be performed in time, which is where the present day Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands close to sea on the eastern side of the island. One of the twelve Jyotirlingam shrines is also well known for its magnificent corridors and the massive sculptured pillars lining them. Overnight at Rameshwaram.
Day 08/ Rameshwaram- Kanyakumari (350Km -6 Hrs Drive Approx)
After breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari - the land's end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea , the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temples - a symbol of unity and sanctity - dedicated to the virgin Goddess , Kanya Kumari. To its South - East lies the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all the architectural styles of India. Evening enjoy the beautiful sun set .Overnight at Kanyakumari.
Day 09/Kanyakumari -Kovalam(100Km -2.5 Hrs Drive Approx)
Morning drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel Enroute visit the Padmnabhapuram Palace & Suchindram temple.Later to Kovalam the international beach Resort with full of Coconut trees. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Evening enjoy the beach. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day 10/ Kovalam - Trivandrum –Kovalam ( 15 Kms- 30 Mts Drive one way)
Morning drive to Trivandrum- gateway to one of the most beautiful states in India-Kerela. The city presides over one of the most scenic states, stretching along the southern coast of the country, with the backwaters of the Arabian sea reaching deep into the veredant countryside, kerela affords a fascinating experience. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum visiting The ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful walks. Later back to Kovalam.
Day 11/ Kovalam -Trivandrum departure
Morning after breakfast proceed to Airport/Railway Station to connect Plane/Train for Onward Journey
Quote for the Itinerary per person On Twin sharing Basis Using Moderate Hotels Rs 25,400/- Per Person
Using Standard Hotels Rs 28,900/- Per Person Using Deluxe Hotels Rs 36,800/- Per Person Includes:
» 10 nights accommodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast using Double room » All meals ( breakfast, lunch & dinner ) at the time of staying in air-conditioned house boat.
» Surface Travel by exclusive air-conditioned Indica
» All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car. » All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.
Does not include:
» Any airfare/Train Fares » Tips, laundry.
» Any item not shown in Cost Includes.
Hotels Used
Hotels Used -Moderate
Kochi: Hotel Excellency Or Similar Alleppey:Deluxe Houseboat
Munnar:Hotel Hollyhock Or Similar Thekkady:Hotel Ambady Or Similar Madurai: Hotel Supreme Or Similar
Rameshwaram: Hotel Vinayaga Or Similar Kanyakumari: Hotel Sunworld Or Similar Kovalam:Hawah Beach Resort Or Similar
Hotels Used -Standard
Kochi: Hotel Grand Seasons Or Similar Alleppey:Deluxe Houseboat
Munnar:Hotel C7 Or Similar Thekkady:Treetop Or Similar
Madurai: Hotel Germanus Or Similar
Rameshwaram: Hotel Royal Park Inn Or Similar Kanyakumari: Hotel Sea view Or Similar
Kovalam:Sagara beach Resort Or Similar
Hotels Used –Deluxe
Kochi: Hotel Travencore court Or Similar Alleppey:Deluxe Houseboat
Munnar: Tea County Or Similar Thekkady:Wild Corridor Or Similar Madurai: Fortune Pandian Or Similar Rameshwaram: Hotel Daiwik Or Similar Kanyakumari: Hotel Sparsha Or Similar
Kovalam:Uday Samudra beach Resort Or Similar Please Note:
·The Rooms Are Subject to Availability
·Munnar & Thekkady being High Altitude Area ,Most Hotels do not have Air Condition Rooms.
·Air Condition in Houseboats are switched in the Night from 9 pm to Early Morning 05 Am & also note that There is no cruising in the Night & Houseboats are
anchored in safer Place Around Sunset
