Arrive in Cochin airport/RLY station and transfer to hotel.  Check in and relax. Afternoon visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace - (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit a Jewish Synagogue-(closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays) in Jew Town.  Proceed to Fort Cochin Area. There are a couple of streets of picture-postcard houses out of another age. Visit St. Francis Church - (closed for visitors on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs.) the oldest European Church in India. It has several antiquities including a wealth of records. See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast. Take a Water metro ride to Eranakulam highcourt jetty ( first watermetro in India), your driver will be waiting at the boatlanding area to pick you up. Stay overnight at hotel.

After breakfast checkout and transfer to Munnar. Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala; lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations surround it. The beautiful landscapes, cosy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. On the way - stop at Cheeyappara waterfalls. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Today morning after breakfast visit Eravikulam national Park (closed during Feb for breeding season of Nilghiri Mountain goats) famous for Nilghiri Mountain goats, Tea museum explains about the processing of tea. Mattuppetty dam which has an artificial lake built by a small Hydro-electric project. Echo Point is known for the natural echo affect it produces. Stay overnight at the hotel

Today after breakfast depart for Thekkady by road. Arrive Thekkady and transfer to hotel. The town also houses one of world’s most fascinating natural wildlife sanctuaries. A visit to Thekkady also provides you the opportunity to see wildlife at close ranges, besides the varied vegetation and a wide variety of birds. Lying at an altitude of 700-1900 m above sea level, Thekkady has a cool and comfortable climate. Out here, you can also go for treks and mountain walks or visit spice plantation or enjoy boat ride at Lake Periyar, Kathakali, Kalarippayattu show etc... Stay overnight at the hotel.

(Please book Periyar lake boating online in advance https://www.periyartigerreserve.org OR http://ktdc-boating. to avoid rush) 

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive to Kumarakom/Alleppey and arrive by the afternoon, enjoy cruise in the backwaters (on direct payment basis). Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Note – You can choose to book houseboat in Alleppey with additional charges

Today after breakfast check out from hotel and depart for Kovalam by road. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Evening visit Kovalam Beach which lies stretched out on the Malabar Coast, along the shoreline of a small town called Kovalam. Stay overnight at hotel.

Today morning after breakfast proceed for Trivandrum sightseeing covering Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (non Hindus are not allowed inside), which dominates Trivandrum.  Also visit Kuthiramaalika palace, the Napier Museum, Srichithra Art Gallery and Zoo. Evening return to Kovalam, stay overnight at hotel.

Note: Today you can do Kanyakumari excursions on additional charges.

Today after breakfast check out of hotel and proceed for Trivandrum airport/Railway station for onward journey.

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