Kerala Winter Expedition

Exotic Kerala – 07N 08 D

Tour Code : KHM200225

1N Cochin | 2N Munnar | 1N thekkady | 1N Alleppey | 2N Kovalam

DAY 1

Arrival at Cochin International Airport/Railway station

Arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway station. Meet our Representative and Transfer to Hotel. Cochin also known as “Queen of Arabian Sea” due to the long maritime history; Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British and Portuguese followed the sea routes to cochin. The fascinating Chinese Fishing nets are typical of kochi. Visit Dutch Palace (11km) (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (11 km) (Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays), St. Francis church (15km), Santa Cruz basilica (15 km), Chinese Fishing Nets as time permits .Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2

Cochin – Munnar

After Breakfast check out from hotel & proceed to Munnar. The so called “tea garden hill station of Kerala”. On the way visit Valara and Cheeyappara waterfalls and Blossom Garden. Evening, enjoy the beauty of tea garden. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 3

Munnar Sightseeing

Sightseeing of Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park (15 km) to view endangered wild goat ‘ Nilgiri Tahr’.(National Park is Closed From 21st Jan to 15th Apr during breeding season). Visit Tea Museum (03Km) and the Tea factory (Closed on Mondays and Good Friday) , Mattupetty Dam (13km) and Kundala Lake (28km).Overnight stay at the hotel.

Note: For visit to Eravikulam National Park, advance ticket reservation is available at Wild Life Division office, Near Panchayat office, Munnar Town – Contact 04865 231587. Working Time 9am to 3pm

DAY 4

Munnar – Thekkady

Thekkady is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations. Spices are found in abundance in Periyar. Get ready for a spice tour to view the plantations of a wide variety of spices like cardamom, pepper, tea, coffee, cloves, ginger, turmeric, cumin seed, etc. Overnight stay at the hotel

DAY 5

Thekkady – Alappuzha

Alleppey the “Venice of India” noted for its winding waterways and canals. It is an important commercial and business town, manufacturing and exporting coir products and black pepper. Explore the natural beauty of Kerala, the paddy fields, narrow canals, coir villages etc. Overnight stay at the hotel

DAY 6

Alappuzha – Kovalam

Kovalam – breathtakingly beautiful – a haven of peace and tranquillity – the idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Visit light house beach and Hawah beach. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 7

Thiruvananthapuram sightseeing

Proceed for sightseeing at Trivandrum. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple (16 km) this is 16th century temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the most impressive landmark of the city. Visit Trivandrum Zoo, Sree Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum -(16km) (Closed on Mondays, Wednesday, Govt Holidays, Visiting time :1.00 PM to 4.45 PM), Science and technology museum (Closed on Mondays) etc. Enjoy sun set in the evening relaxing on the beach.Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8

Departure transfer

After breakfast Transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway station. Back to home with sweet memories of your tour