7 nights Private tour Cochin/Munnar/Thekkady/Houseboat/Kovalam

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Cochin⌄

   The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, which features Kerala murals ,wood crafts, an ivory palanquin, a howdah, royal umbrellas, ceremonial dress used by the royalty, coins, stamps and drawings. Buiding itself reveals the excellance of Kerala Architecture.

   The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is constructed in 1568 The Paradesi Synagogue has the Scrolls of the Law, several gold crowns received as gifts, many Belgian glass chandeliers, and a brass-railed pulpit. It houses the 10th-century copper plates. The floor of the synagogue is composed of hundreds of Chinese, 18th-century, hand-painted porcelain tiles, each of which is unique. A hand-knotted oriental rug was a gift from Haile Selassie, the last Ethiopian emperor

   Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing

   This Unique museum is the best example of traditional Kerala architecture. The structure is made of wood, laterite stone and clay tiles. Museum occupies the largest ethnic collections of more than 6000 art works.

   Hill Palace is the largest archeological museum in Kerala. the palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the traditional architectural style, spreading across 54 acres. The complex has an archaeological museum, a heritage museum, a deer park, a pre-historic park. The museum displays 14 categories of exhibits including Crown and ornaments of Cochin royal family, paintings, sculptures in stone and marble, weapons, inscriptions, coins etc.

   Overnight: Accomodation in a Deluxe Hotel in Cochin

2. 2Cochin to Munnar⌄

   Cheeyappara Waterfalls is one of the waterfalls on the way to Munnar, which is very active in Monsoon and post monsoon. This Waterfall cascades down in seven steps.

   Valara features a chain of waterfalls falling from a height of about 1000 feet and provide a magnificent view. These waterfalls are surrounded by lush, dense forests that are home to a variety of animals and birds.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Munnar

3. 3Munnar - Sightseeing⌄

   Eravikulam National Park is the first national park in Kerala. Twenty six species of mammals have been recorded in the park including the largest surviving population of Nilgiri tahr - Every year it will be closed nearly for two months due to their calving season, normally in February and March

   Mattupetty Dam is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built to conserve water for hydroelectricity. The large amount of perennially available water allows wild animals and birds to flourish. Boating facilities are available

   Popular for its natural echo phenomenon, one can always see the area full of eager visitors throughout the year.

   Kunadala Dam is a nice picnic spot with its beauty and the climate. Boating facilities, horse rides are available

   The look and feel created by the attractive blossoms make the garden a mini-heaven on earth and unlike the name suggest the well-maintained garden has all the flowers in addition to Rose.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Munnar

4. 4Munnar to Thekkady⌄

   Boating through the man made lake inside the santuary is the main attraction

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Thekkady

5. 5Thekkady to Alleppey⌄

   Houseboat stay is the best way to explore the beauty of Backwaters

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Houseboat in Alleppey

6. 6Alleppey to Kovalam⌄

   One of the finest beach in Kerala

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Kovalam

7. 7Kovalam - trivandrum sightseeing⌄

   Ancient famous hindu temple

   Napier Museum and the Natural History Museum in the Museum compound, close to the Zoological park. Built in the 19th century, it has its own natural air-conditioning system. It contains a host of historical artefacts including bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Kerala's rich cultural heritage is in full display here.

   Thiruvananthapuram Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in India. Similarly the Museum and Botanical Gardens are also one of the oldest of their kind in the country.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Accomodation included in a Deluxe Hotel in Kovalam

8. 8Trivandrum Airport or Railway station drop⌄

   Trivandrum Airport transfer

   Meals: Breakfast