Kerala Backwater Escape

Pick up from Trivandrum Railway Station, Kochuveli Railway Station, or Trivandrum Bus Station and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, the ancient capital city of Kerala with a history dating back to 1000 BC. This beautiful seaside metropolis is built on seven hills and spreads over 2,192 sq. km along India’s west coast.

During the tour, visit the famous Padmanabhaswami Temple, renowned for its Dravidian architecture and spiritual significance. Explore the Sree Chitra Art Gallery, which houses a rich collection of traditional and modern Indian art. Continue to the Napier Museum, featuring historical artifacts, and the Trivandrum Zoo, one of India’s oldest zoological gardens. After sightseeing, proceed to Kovalam. Overnight stay is arranged at the hotel in Kovalam

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey, a destination famous for its backwaters and canals. Alleppey is also recognized globally as one of the chief suppliers of coir. On arrival, check in at the backwater resort and relax for the day. The resort offers a range of activities, including pedal boating and fishing, allowing guests to enjoy the tranquil surroundings. The heritage-style cottages are air-conditioned and well-facilitated, providing independent accommodations with hot and cold water, telephone, personalized room service, and a family restaurant serving homely Indian food and traditional Kerala dishes. Spend the day unwinding by the backwaters and soaking in the peaceful ambiance. Overnight stay is arranged at the resort in Alleppey.

After breakfast, check out from your resort in Alleppey and proceed to Thekkady. As you drive through the hills, the wooded terrain gradually opens to reveal rolling tea and cardamom plantations, filling the air with the refreshing fragrance of cinnamon and cloves. Thekkady, situated at 2,800 feet above sea level, enjoys a pleasantly cool climate throughout the year.

On arrival, check in at the resort and freshen up. In the afternoon, you can take an optional guided spice plantation tour (at extra cost) to explore Kerala’s aromatic spices. Later, enjoy a boat ride on Periyar Lake in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary, where you may spot elephants, deer, and other wildlife at close quarters.

Return to the resort for dinner and overnight stay at Thekkady.

After breakfast proceed to Munnar . Munnar is a hill station located 3ft 1600M above sea level and which was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Check in at hotel and after the fresh up you can go to local sight seeing. Return back to hotel and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast, we proceed on a daylong sightseeing tour of Munnar. Visit the Eravikulam National Park - home to the endangered mountain goat species, the Nilgiri Tahr. Take snaps of the frolicsome and rather friendly goats. After that you can visit Mattupetty, Devikulam, and Tea plantations. Return back at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast proceed to Cochin . Cochin sight seeing at Jewish synagogue, Jain temple, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese Fishing nets, Dutch Cemetery, Dutch Palace, Hill Palace and the Fort Cochin beach if time permits. You can do shopping for silks and handicrafts too. feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”.