Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin
Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, which features Kerala murals ,wood crafts, an ivory palanquin, a howdah, royal umbrellas, ceremonial dress used by the royalty, coins, stamps and drawings. Buiding itself reveals the excellance of Kerala Architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is constructed in 1568 The Paradesi Synagogue has the Scrolls of the Law, several gold crowns received as gifts, many Belgian glass chandeliers, and a brass-railed pulpit. It houses the 10th-century copper plates. The floor of the synagogue is composed of hundreds of Chinese, 18th-century, hand-painted porcelain tiles, each of which is unique. A hand-knotted oriental rug was a gift from Haile Selassie, the last Ethiopian emperor
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kerala Folklore Museum, Folklore Junction Thevara, Kochi (Cochin) 682013 India
This Unique museum is the best example of traditional Kerala architecture. The structure is made of wood, laterite stone and clay tiles. Museum occupies the largest ethnic collections of more than 6000 art works.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hill Palace Museum, Hill Palace Rd, Tripunithura, Kochi (Cochin) India
Hill Palace is the largest archeological museum in Kerala. the palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across 54 acres. The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park. The museum displays 14 categories of exhibits including Crown and ornaments of Cochin royal family, paintings, sculptures in stone and marble, weapons, inscriptions, coins etc.
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accomodation in a Deluxe Hotel in Cochin
Day 2: Cochin to Munnar
Stop At: Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Kochi-Madurai-Tondi Point Rd, Idukki 685561 India
Cheeyappara Waterfalls is one of the waterfalls on the way to Munnar, which is very active in Monsoon and post monsoon. This Waterfall cascades down in seven steps.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Valara waterfalls, Idukki India
Valara features a chain of waterfalls falling from a height of about 1000 feet and provide a magnificent view. These waterfalls are surrounded by lush, dense forests that are home to a variety of animals and birds.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Accommodation included: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Munnar
Day 3: Munnar - Sightseeing
Stop At: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar India
Eravikulam National Park is the first national park in Kerala. Twenty six species of mammals have been recorded in the park including the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr - Every year it will be closed nearly for two months due to their calving season, normally in February and March
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty Dam is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built to conserve water for hydroelectricity. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. Boating facilities are available
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Echo Point, Munnar-Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kundala Dam Lake, Top Station, Munnar India
Kunadala Dam is a nice picnic spot with its beauty and the climate. Boating facilities, horse rides are available
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rose Gardens, NH 49 Road Karadipara, Munnar 685612 India
The look and feel created by the attractive blossoms make the garden a mini-heaven on earth and unlike the name suggest the well-maintained garden has all the flowers in addition to Rose.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Munnar
Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady
Stop At: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumily, Thekkady India
Boating through the man made lake inside the santuary is the main attraction
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Thekkady
Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
Houseboat stay is the best way to explore the beauty of Backwaters
Duration: 20 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey
Day 6: Alleppey to Kovalam
Stop At: Kovalam Beach, Kovalam India
One of the finest beach in Kerala
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Kovalam
Day 7: Kovalam - trivandrum sightseeing
Stop At: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Manjalikulam Road W Nada, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 695023 India
Ancient famous hindu temple
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Napier Museum, Museum Rd, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) India
Napier Museum and the Natural History Museum in the Museum compound, close to the Zoological park. Built in the 19th century, it has its own natural air-conditioning system. It contains a host of historical artefacts including bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Kerala's rich cultural heritage is in full display here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Near Museum Police Station, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 695033 India
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India. Similarly the Museum and Botanical Gardens are also one of the oldest of their kind in the country.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Kovalam
Day 8: Trivandrum Airport or Railway station drop
Stop At: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala
Trivandrum Airport transfer
Duration: 30 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.