8 Days Kerala Private Tour Covering Kochi- Munnar- Periyar- Alleppey and Kovalam

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Cochin-Arrival⌄

   On arrival at the Cochin Airport you will be welcomed and escorted till the car for the drive till the Hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. If your Flight arrives before 1400 HRS you can visit half day Cochin sightseeing's Later visit Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the 1568 Jewish Synagogue, spice market, where the air is filled with the pungent smell of spices, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets evening free for leisure Night stay in Cochin.

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Cochin

2. 2Cochin-Munnar-Drive⌄

   Morning after breakfast, get driven to Munnar and en-route visit the famous Athirapally Waterfalls. Reach Munnar and check in at a pre booked hotel. Rest of the day will be for leisure and relaxing. Stay overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Munnar

3. 3Munnar-Sightseeing⌄

   Eravikulam National Park is famous for being the primary habitat of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, a rare mountain goat, and for its stunning landscapes, including Anamudi Peak, the highest point in South India. It's also known for the spectacular, once-in-12-years bloom of the Neelakurinji flowers, rich biodiversity, and being Kerala's first national park, offering breathtaking views of the Western Ghats.

   Blossom Park is so colourful with flower gardens that have a wide variety of orchids and mountain flowers along with rich greenery that envelopes the entire region. The artificial waterfalls, mountain butterflies and the charming river in the middle enhances the beauty of the park. It is a lovely place to spend some time with family moreover it is a kid's friendly tourist spot. The Blossom Park provides children's play area, swings, hammocks and boating facilities. You can also enjoy bird watching, cycling, roller skating, trekking, play badminton, etc at this park.

   The Tea Museum in Munnar, officially known as the Kannan Devan Hills Plantation (KDHP) Tea Museum, is a fascinating destination that offers visitors an in-depth look into the history, cultivation, and processing of tea in Kerala. Located in the picturesque hill station of Munnar, this museum is set amidst lush tea gardens and rolling hills, providing a serene and educational experience. Established by Tata Tea in 2005, the Tea Museum aims to preserve and showcase the rich heritage and evolution of tea plantations in the region.

   Pothamedu View Point near Munnar, Kerala, offers stunning panoramic views of rolling hills, tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations, plus the Muthirapuzha River and distant Idukki Arch Dam on clear days, making it perfect for viewing and nature photography, with easy access and no entry fee, though it's often misty, adding to its charm.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Munnar

4. 4Munnar-Periyar⌄

   After morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and there will be drive to Thekkady. Sightseeing of this green place. Go to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy seeing the wild animals strolling around Relax till evening. In the evening enjoy a motorboat ride (direct payment basis) at Periyar Lake. Stay overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Periyar

5. 5Thekkady-Alleppey-Drive⌄

   Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and there will be drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in at the Hotel/Resort. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Optional (on direct payment basis) you can opt for Day Cruise/Speed boat cruise at Backwaters Cruise along the placid lake and enjoy the panoramic views of the paddy fields, narrow canals and coconut lagoons. Cruising through this serene backwater will give you a taste of the lifestyle of an average Keralite, also have a glimpse of the fishing communities as you drift along the backwaters. The boat will cruise through a number of canals including Azhikkal Canal, Kuppapuram, Pallathuruthy, Swamy Canal, Meenapally Kayal, Muttael Canal, Kainakary Church Canal, Vatta Kayal, Venattukadu Canal, Aakkathara Canal.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Alleppey Resort/Hotel

6. 6Alleppey-Kovalam-Drive⌄

   After breakfast, check out from the Hotel and there will be drive till Kovalam. Kovalam has many world renowned beaches. Relax at one of the beaches in Kovalam. Night stay in Kovalam

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Kovalam

7. 7Kovalam-Relax at beach⌄

   Morning after breakfast enjoy sun bath at the lovely beaches in Kovalam. Overnight stay in hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay in Kovalam

8. 8Kovalam-Trivandrum-Drop⌄

   Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and as per your flight timings you will be dropped till the Trivandrum International Airport to catch flight for your onwards journey to home.

   Meals: Breakfast