TripSewa

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places to visit: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum

Day 01: Arrive Cochin: On Early morning arrival at Cochin airport you will be transferred to hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
Morning take Half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.

Day 02: Cochin - Periyar: Morning drive on a scenic route dotted to Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check in at hotel.
Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities.

Day 03: Periyar - Munnar: Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. Afternoon you will drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala.
Arrive Munnar and check – in into hotel.

Day 04: In Munnar: In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

Day 05: Munnar - Kumarakom: Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Alleppey: Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life.

Day 07: Alleppey - Trivandrum: Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Afternoon you will proceed for sightseeing tour of Trivandrum.
Thiruvananthapuram means 'The town of Lord Anantha' is believed to be originated due the presence of the temple of Lord Anantha in the heart of the city. famous for its enchanting tourist spots including internationally renowned beaches like Kovalam, historic monuments with Gothic architecture, lakes and backwaters, unexplored mountain ranges etc.
On arrival directly proceed for city tour of Thiruvanathapuram.
Visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it ia an excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park (except Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and Bali.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 08: Trivandrum – Excursion: Full day return excursion to Kanyakumari (Cape Camorin).
Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, The temple is dedicated to Parvati as Devi Kanya, the Virgin Goddess who did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. The deity, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters.
Visit Kumari Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati as Devi Kanya, Goddess Bhagavathi Temple in Kanyakumari is picturesquely located at the confluence of the three oceans - the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea and Vivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi memorial and watch the sunset at Kanyakumari a magnification sight offers plenty of chance to take excellent photographs about life in beach and views of sunset.
Later Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 09: Trivandrum Departure: Morning you will be free at leisure.
Later as per scheduled you will be transferred to the Trivandrum airport to board flight your onward destination.