Check in to your choice of  hotel.  Start the day with sightseeing of Cochin with  Asia 's best preserve Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace and the oldest European Church in India - the St. Francis Church where Vasco De Gama was originally buried.  Enjoy  a  leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area which gives you a close look at the  Chinese fishing nets.

After breakfast  Drive  to Munnar which is approximately  3 hours drive / 130 k.m)

In Munnar enjoy the misty, lush green scenic beauty, marvelous waterfalls   and some of the highest tea gardens in the world.  

Following breakfast visit Kundala dam, Eco point, Indo Swiss Cattle Farm, Pallivassal Waterfalls and Blossom Park.

Munnar / Thekkady
(wild life)

After breakfast,  depart for Thekkady,(Periyar)  which is famous for  its Wildlife sanctuary and cultivation of the best quality Cardamom, Pepper  and tea. (110km / app 3.5 hr journey time)

 Afternoon enjoy  a unique boat cruise on the Periyar lake to watch wild animals at close quarters..

After breakfast enjoy an Elephant ride in Periyar Wildlife sanctuary, home to nomadic tribes of wild elephants, boar, deer, tiger and more.

In the afternoon,  a Planatation Tour with an English speaking escort  can be organized  in Kumily which is just 4 kms from Thekkady which covers Cardamom, pepper, coffee and tea plantations, tea factories and tribal settlements of the surrounding hill regions.

Evening  enjoy  a Kathakali  Dance/ drama performance. As the name suggests Kathakali is a beautiful amalgamation of Katha (Story) and Kali (Dance) .

There are No jeep safari’s in Thekkady….

Thekkady / Kumarakom (back waters)

After breakfast, drive  to Kumarakom(Backwaters) , a charming village on the Vembanad Lake, enroute  stop at the Kuttikanam hills just to take a spectacular view of the hills.

( Activities around the hotel can include bird sanctuary visit, swimming, fishing, village visit, farm visit, country boat cruise etc...discover ancient and enriching ayurvedic therapies and authentic Kerala cuisine and traditional dishes.)

Kumarakom

After breakfast, Check-in to the exclusive houseboat which takes you to Alleppey. Your houseboat – a Kettuvallum – is a unique Kerala experience – an ultra-modern boat with all amenities made with wood only – no nails are used!
Enjoy the journey through the curving and winding Kerala backwaters. Cruise through regions of Vembanad lake, Pathiramanal island, Bird Sanctuary, R-block, Punnamada lake and  many other regions of Kuttanadu and Alapuzha. The boat will be anchored in the lake for your overnight stay  onboard.

On arrival at  Alleppey  transfer to Kovalam (140 kms/ 3-4 hrs) known as one of the best beach resorts of the world. 

After Breakfast ,  Enroute to Kanyakumari visit Padmanabhapuram palace.

On arrival in Kanyakumari, check-in to hotel. Visit the Vivekanand Rock Memorial and also see the spectacular sunset on the Indian Ocean.

Witness the Sun rise at Kanyakumari .
 After Breakfast, transfer to Trivandrum . ( 90 kms / 2 hours ).
Visit  Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple (Dedicated to Lord Maha Vishnu), Art Gallery etc.