Kerala Hill Stations Tour
Duration:- 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered:- Trivandrum > Kovalam > Varkala > Alleppey > Kumarakom > Periyar > Munnar > Cochin
Day : 1
Arrival Trivandrum
On arrival at airport our company executive will be waiting with placard having your name and will receive you with a traditional Indian welcome. He will assist you and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day : 2
Trivandrum to Kovalam (15 Kms: 30 Mins)
Padmanabha Swami Temple
After breakfast explore Trivandrum- also known as Thiruvananthapuram, it is capital of Kerala and it is also known “Evergreen city of India”. Visit Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple- dedicated to Lord Vishnu built in 16th century. Later visit Sri Chitra Art Gallery- one of the minority traditional and contemporary Indian art gallery built in 1935, Napier Museum- built in 1855 with the Indo-Saracenic structure. After that visit Thiruvananthapuram Zoo- built in 1857 by Maharaja of Travancore. In this Zoo you can see Royal Bengal Tiger, Lion-tailed Macaque, Asiatic Lion, Nilgiri Langur, Hippos, Indian Rhinoceros, Zebras, Giraffes and more animal includes a Snake farm. In the late evening drive to Kovalam. On arrival transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 3
Kovalam to Varkala (60 Kms: 1.30 Hrs)
Ayurveda massage
After the breakfast explore
Kovalam- known as the paradise of the south India and most famous for
Ayurvedic Treatments and varieties of fish. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After relexation enjoy
Ayurveda massage. After that expolre the
Kovalam beach and in the evening drive to
Varkala. On arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day : 4
Varkala to Alleppey (118 Kms: 2.30 Hrs)
Varkala Beach
After the breakfast explore
Varkala- famous for temples. Visit
Janardana Swami Temple- this 2000 year old temple dedicated to Vishnu and also known as Varkala Temple. Later visit
Sivagiri Mutt- famous pilgrimage centre of social reformer Sree Narayana Guru. In the evening drive to
Alleppey. On arrival transfer to the hotel and overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 5
Alleppey to Kumarakom (Backwaters tour via Houseboat)
Alleppey Backwater
After breakfast, drive to
Kumarakom- famous for
backwater tour with a wide range of flora and fauna, through houseboat. Moving towards
Kumarakom, enjoy the viewing of nature beauty with ethnic
Kerala cuisine. In the evening enjoy the
fishing with the view of tiny birds flock. Overnight at the houseboat.
Day : 6
Kumarakom Sightseeing
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Early morning, disembark upon the
houseboat and transfer to resort, after breakfast visit
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary- a paradise haunt for
migratory birds and Marsh Harriers, Darters, Brahminy Kites etc. Later enjoy the nice view of
Fishing- the traditional work of Kumarakom people. In the evening enjoy the
Toddy- the local wine. Overnight at resort.
Day : 7
Kumarakom to Periyar (114 Kms: 3 Hrs)
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
After breakfast, drive to
Periyar- famous for Periyar National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary, on arrival transfer to hotel. After relaxation visit
Periyar National Park & Wildlife Sanctuary- known as reserve for
Elephants and Tigers. In this sanctuary enjoy the Safari with the attractive view of
Tigers, Elephants, Sambar Deer and more animals flocks around the
Periyar lake. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 8
Periyar to Munnar (120 Kms: 3 Hrs)
Munnar
After breakfast visit
Spice Garden- to view different varieties of spice like
Clove, Pepper, Vanilla, Tea, Ginger etc. Later drive to
Munnar- world famous hill station with native flora and fauna, on arrival transfer to hotel. After relaxation visit
Anamudi- most famous and ideal place for trekking. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 9
Munnar
Tea Estate, Munnar
After breakfast visit
Rajmalai wild life sanctuary- known as Eravikulam National Park and it is the house of
Mountain Goats, Ruddy Mongoose, Dusky Striped Squirrel, Atlas Moth, Nilgiri Langur etc and later visit
Kannan Devan Hills- Famous for
Tea and Coffee crops. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 10
Munnar to Cochin (128 Kms: 3 Hrs)
Fort Cochin
After breakfast drive to
Cochin (Kochi)- known as the
Spice coast of India. On arrival transfer to hotel, after relexation visit
Fort Cochin- built by King of Kochi in 1503,
St. Francis Church- it is one of the oldest European church of India, built in 1503. In the evening enjoy
boat ride on the Backwaters Area & Palm Fringed Lakes. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 11
Cochin to Hometown
Beache in Cochin
After breakfast visit Jewish Synagogue- it is one of the oldest Synagogues in India and it was built by Yehudan people in 1568. Later visit Mattancherry Palace- known as the “Dutch Palace”, built in 1555 by Portuguese & Veera Kerala Varma (Raja of Kochi). In the evening enjoy the Kathakali Dance- the world famous Classical dances of India. Late evening transfer to International airport to board the scheduled flight to hometown and tour concludes with happy memories.