Best of Kerala Experience
Destination : Cochin - Alleppey - Kumarakom -
Periyar - Kovalam - Kanyakumari
Duration : 07 Night / 08 Days
Tour Details
Day 01 : Cochin
Arrive
Cochin. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Later leave for sightseeing tour
of Cochin. Main attractions to be visited are St. Francis Church, Jewish
Synagogue, Sant Cruz Baslica Church. Evening watch Kathakali Dancing
performance. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 02 : Cochin / Alleppey / Houseboat
Morning leave Cochin for Alleppey by surface (70 kms / 2 hrs). Upon arrival
board the houseboat. Staying in this moving palace is breathtakingly
stimulating experience. Dinner and Overnight stay on houseboat.
Day 03 : Arrive Kumarakom
Morning arrive Kumarakom. Kumarkom is a beautiful place with lake, plenty
of flora & fauna and peaceful environment. Nearby there is a natural
bird sanctuary. Breakfast will be served on board. Later transfer to the
hotel. Afternoon visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 : Kumarakom / Periyar
Morning leave Kumarakom by surface for Periyar (121 kms / 4 hrs).
Afternoon, take a boat ride to Lake Periyar to spot wildlife around the
lake. You can see hoards of Elephant, deer, various antelope, various
species of birds etc. Afternoon visit of spice plantations. Overnight stay
at hotel.
Day 05 : Periyar / Kovalam
Morning visit spice plantations. Afternoon drive to Kovalam (285 kms / 7
hrs). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 : Kovalam
Full Day free to relax on the beach. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 : Kovalam / Kanyakumari / Kovalam
Morning
drive to Kanyakumari (about 67 kms / 1 ½ 2 Hrs) -the tip of peninsular
India where 3 seas -Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet.
Upon arrival visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial and Vivekananda
Memorial. Evening view the spectacular sunset from the beach and drive back
to hotel in Kovalam.
Day 08 : Kovalam / Out
Morning free for relax on the beach. Later transfer to Railway Station /
airport to connect flight for onward destination