TripSewa

Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days
Places to visit: Cochin - Thekkady - Alleppey - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum

Day 01: Arrive Cochin: On arrival at Cochin you will be transfer 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 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.
Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Cochin – Thekkady (200Kms - 4 & ½ Hrs): Morning proceed for Thekkady (Periyar) by surface, on arrival check-in into resort - hotel.
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the well-known wildlife sanctuaries in the south. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal for watching the animals in their natural habitat. This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted here.
Later a boat ride to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. During your boat cruise, you will also be able to have a good look at many spices plantations and wild animals lazing on the banks of Lake Periyar.
Stay overnight at the Hotel or Resort.

Day 03: Periyar – Alleppey (150 Kms - 3 Hrs): Morning take visit to Eravikulam National Park.
Eravikulam National Park, where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, and The Mattupetty Lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, the town market.
Later you will drive to Alleppey and on arrival check- in into the houseboat.
Alleppey the ideal headquarters for backwater give one first hand experience of the life style; toddy tapping, fishing for small fry, Coir-making, prawn farming etc, which remains more or less unchanged over the years. Alleppey is famous for its historic Aranmula Snake Boat Race which is an annual event.
Enjoy in the houseboat in Alleppey to Kumarakom. House Boat cruise through Narrow Canals Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons.
Stay overnight at houseboat.

Day 04: Alleppey – Kovalam: Morning check-out from houseboat and proceed to Kovalam, and on arrival check–in into resort.
Spend the day at leisure or you can enjoy the beauty of the picturesque beach town Kovalam. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits.
Recharge your senses in the day with herbal oil Ayurvedic massages on your own.
Stay overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05: Kovalam – Trivandrum - Kanyakumari: 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 Vivekananda swami temple, "Thriveni sangamam", Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist Village, Aakulam boat club and Shangmugham Beach.
Later continue drive to Kanyakumari and on arrival check-in into hotel for overnight stay.
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.

Day 06: Trivandrum – Kanyakumari: In the morning proceed for the sightseeing of Kanyakumari.
Visiting 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.
Later drives to Trivandrum and on arrival straight drive to the airport for departure transfer to board flight for onward journey.