Best of Kerala

Destinations Covered: Chennai, Coimbatore-Ooty-Cochin, Periyar, Munnar, Kumarakom, Alappuza, Trivandrum, Cape and Chennai.
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Chennai
Arrival at the airport is followed by assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai/ Coimbatore
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by check out and departure for a guided sight seeing tour of the city. Late in the evening you are transferred to the airport to catch the flight to Coimbatore. Check-in at the hotel after your arrival at Coimbatore. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Coimbatore / Ooty
After breakfast check-out of the hotel for a guided tour of Coimbatore in the morning. Coimbatore is called the Manchester of south India. In the evening you are driven to Ooty. Over night at the Hotel.

Day 04: Ooty / Cochin
After the breakfast check out and travel around the area. In the evening you are driven to Cochin. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Cochin /Periyar (05 Hrs)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then check out and drive to the wildlife reserve at Periyar, via a scenic route dotted with rubber plantations, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and area nut. Arrival at Periyar follows check in at hotel. In the evening you are at leisure to walk around in the serene and peaceful town, known for various Spice and coffee plantations. Over night at the hotel.

Day 06: Periyar/ Munnar (03 Hrs)
Enjoy an early morning boat ride at the Lake Periyar to glimpse wild elephants. Breakfast at the hotel follows a brief leisure session and in the afternoon you are driven to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. After arrival at Munnar, check in at the hotel.

Day 07: Munnar
After the breakfast you are at leisure to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08: Munnar/ Kumarakom (3.5 Hrs)
After having breakfast check out of the hotel and drive to Kumarakom and check in at one of the backwater resorts. Enjoy nature at its best in the panoramic backwaters of Kumarakom.

Day 09: Kumarakom / Alapuzza (02 Hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel follows a short drive before moving over to a boat for exploring the backwaters of Alleppey. It is through the boats that you can explore the real villages and rural life of Kerala. In Alleppey you will have the pleasure of boarding a floating houseboat. These floating houseboats are different boats with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Here, you can enjoy unlimited surfing on serene and calm backwaters. At the same time you can also sip coconuts and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared by your Kitchen crew. You will have the experience of life time spending the night on the houseboat. At the house boat you have the luxury of enjoying freshly caught fish, cooked to your taste on board.

Day 10: Alappuza /Trivandrum (04 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel follows check out and journey to Trivendrum. The Trivandrum city presides over one of the most picturesque and beautiful states of India. In the afternoon get ready to explore the city of Trivandrum. The spots included are Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art gallery and the zoo. The ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions of Trivandrum. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a beautiful collection of Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput art.

Day 11: Trivendrum / Kovalam
After the breakfast check out and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of the finest beaches in India. On arrival you are transferred to hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Over night at the hotel.

Day 12: Kovalam
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and have fun at the beach, for full day. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Kovalam
After breakfast relax at the beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Kovalam
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by check out and departure for your next destination.