Taste the local cuisine of Kerala and enjoy some delicious food on this two day holiday. Explore the forts and museums and go on long drives around the city to see it in all its splendor. Pick up fun souvenirs from the local markets and add to your collection of ornate handicrafts. See the beauty of Marine Drive and spend some time with the locals to get a feel of the local Kerala culture. This Cochin tour itinerary from Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata will create the best memories for you that will stay with you for a lifeti
Read more...When you reach Cochin, through Cochin’s Railway Station or Airport, you will be picked up by our representative and taken to Munnar. Your path goes through the vast stretches of tea plantations, frothy waterfalls with a cool breeze, and colonial bungalows. On the way to Munnar, you can visit the spice plantations, and also marvel at the beauty of the waterfalls – Valara and Cheeyappara. After you reach Munnar, check into the hotel and take rest for a while. After that, it is up to you whether you want relax in your room or take a look at the surrounding area and local markets. Afterwards, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After a hearty breakfast, get ready to start your sightseeing of Munnar.
Visit the Eravikulam National Park – a place you have to visit for sure. The lush green hills of the park are the home to ‘Nilgiri Tahr’, an endangered mountain goat species. The park can be enjoyed by getting a ride on the park bus, and get enchanted by the beauty around you.
Afterwards, you can visit the Tea Museum by Tata Tea (Mondays Closed), where you can learn about the tea processing and also get to taste unique blends of tea. After the tea museum visit is done, you can head towards the Rose Garden, Elephant Arrival Point, Photo Point, Echo Point, and Mattupetty Dam.
Afterwards, head back to your hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
Wake up to a wholesome breakfast and check-out from the hotel.
Today, you will be transferred to Thekkady, an astounding location of Periyar National Park near Idukki district. Delighting in the scenery presented by spice plantations, waterfalls, grasslands, and misty mountains, you will reach Thekkady. Now, check-in to the hotel and relax for some time before you will be taken to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to experience the wilderness and a rich variety of flora and fauna. Return to the hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
After having an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Alleppey.
After arriving, board and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure in your houseboat. A houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Cruising along The backwaters of Alleppey is a quintessential experience. Dinner and Overnight Stay in Houseboat.
Highlights of the Day:
• 5-6 hours Houseboat ride in the backwaters
• Authentic Kerala cuisines during the stay
Today, after a lovely breakfast, check out form the houseboat and head towards Kovalam. After arriving, check in and relax. Next, you can enjoy a bout of sightseeing across the beautiful city of Kovalam. Visit popular tourist haunts such as Hawaa Beach and Lighthouse Beach. The beaches of Kovalam are perfect for long walks and secluded moments of retrospection. Visit the nearby market for a spot of shopping. Make sure to pick up all popular souvenirs to take back home.
Return to your hotel for Overnight Stay.
After breakfast, head towards Trivandrum where you will get to see the sights.
Trivandrum, the capital city if Kerala is known for its Colonial style architecture, and illustrious art galleries. Your sightseeing tour of Trivandrum includes visits to places like the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Veli Tourist Village, Museum Complex, Science & Technology Museum, Shankumugham Beach, and Akkulam boat club. After exploring the city of Trivandrum, head back to Kovalam Hotel for overnight stay
After a lovely breakfast, complete the check-out process and head towards Trivandrum’s Airport/Railway Station for your journey home.