Kerala & Tamilnadu Handcrafted Journey (08 Nights/09 Days)
Duration
9 days
Tour Type
Detailed Day Wise Itinerary
| You will be picking from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam railway station and take to the hotel. Spend the afternoon with local sightseeing in and around Cochin - the Queen of Arabian Sea, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portugese, Dutch, etc. Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay is arranged in Cochin |
| Post breakfast, checkout from you hotel and you are driven to Alleppey backwater . Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise and for an overnight stay. While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in houseboat.
· Notes · Houseboat Check-in Time Is 13:00 Hours and check out Time is 09:00 Hours Next Day. · Houseboat Sails Between 13:00 Hours To 17;00 Hours & Next Day 08:00 Hours To 09:00 Hours. |
| After breakfast checkout from hotel / Houseboat (As per your stay ) and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km. This perennial source of water, which initially led to the submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It eventually resulted in the adjoining forests being granted protection. Post-1975 Periyar finds itself in the enviable position of being a protected tiger reserve. The terrain ranges from hilly to flat grassland areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of moist deciduous type. Arrive at Thekkady and check in to the hotel. You are at leisure for the balance of the day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, nature walk, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance,Kathakali & Tribal art performance. Overnight stay at Thekkady. |
| After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Madurai, on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Madurai. Madurai is a major city and cultural headquarters in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated at an altitude of approximately 350 feet above sea level. Madurai is the third largest city by area. Located on the banks of River Vaigai, Madurai has been a major settlement for two millennia and is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. |
| After Breakfast Proceed to the sightseeing Explore the cultural richness of Madurai with a visit to the magnificent Meenakshi Amman Temple, experiencing the bustling markets of the city, and savoring traditional South Indian cuisine at a local eatery.Overnight stay at madurai. |
| After Breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Rameswaram on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Rameshwaram. Rameswaram Sightseeing includes Ramanathaswamy Temple, Five Faced Hanuman Temple and Pamban Bridge & Danushkodi. |
| After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Kanyakumari on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Kanyakumari. Captivating Kanyakumari the southernmost end of Tamilnadu and the lands end of India is one of the most popular tourist spot of the country. The beautiful town on the very tip of the Indian Peninsula is set on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The town is at its best during Chaitra Poornima (full moon day in April), when the Sun and Moon are face to face at the same horizon. Other full moon days are also special when you can see the sunset and the moon rise almost simultaneously. Sightseeing in Kanyakumari: Vivekananda Rock, Kanyakumari Devi Temple. |
| After Enjoy a delicious breakfast check out from your hotel. Get a comfortable transfer to Kovalam, taking in the scenic views along the way. Arrive in Kovalam and check into your Hotel. Relax and rejuvenate in Kovalam by unwinding on its pristine beaches, trying out water sports, and savoring fresh seafood at beachfront restaurants, all while enjoying the serene coastal ambiance. Overnight stay At Kovalam" |
| Check out from the resort and drive to Trivandrum airport. Board the flight to your onward destination feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in the “God’s Own Country”. Our services end after dropping you at Trivandrum airport. |
