| Day 1
Kovalam (Arrival)
Kovalam : Here the boundless blue of the Arabian Sea and the unwinding miles of fine white sanded beaches are washed by the surf which roars and hisses at the Coconut Palms.
A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programme, Catamaran cruising etc. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and it carries on well into the night.
Over night
Day 2
Kovalam
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing of trivandrum
Thiruvananthapuram, earlier known as Trivandrum, is the capital city of
Kerala. The name literally splits into "Tiru","Anantha""puram" meaning "the town of Lord Anantha". This is really true since the temple is at the heart of the town and for generations, the kings have called themselves "Padmanabha-Dasa" or the "servants of Lord Ananthapadmanabha", and ruled the state as the representatives of Lord Anantha-Padmanabha., Visit Sri Padmanabha swami temple , Napier Museum , Kuthiramalika Palace.
Over night
Day 3
Kovalam - Alleppey (Houseboat)
- Breakfast
- Drive to Alleppey to board the house boat at 12 noon
Kettuvallom or Houseboats (Rice boats) are country boats that were used in the early days for the transport of goods from the isolated interior villages to the towns. A ride on a Kettuvallom is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters which give a glimpse of paddy fields, toddy tapping. Also you can indulge in fishing.
A house boat is about 67 feet in length and has a width of around 13 feet in the middle. The materials that go into the making are all local and Eco friendly bamboo poles, coconut fiber ropes, bamboo mats, coir carpets etc. The house boats have fully furnished single and double rooms with sundeck, comfortable chairs, kitchen and toilet with A/C. In addition there is also separate rest room for the crew. Traditional lanterns are used as lights. The crew includes a chef and two oarsmen. The houseboat takes you through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. The Traditional Kerala cuisine will be served on the board.Over Night on board.
Day 4
Alleppey - Marari
- Breakfast is served on board
- Drive to Marari
The village of Mararikulam is tucked away behind a line of dense palms that rise like a sudden rampart of green out of the sands. Like all villages, it has evolved naturally, in picturesque disorder.
The huts are slapdash adobe, thatched with-what else? -palm and tied with coir, or coconut rope. (In fact, the coconut tree supplies the villagers with an endless number of useful items, from kitchen ladles to sunhats to boat hulls.) Neat and scrupulously clean footpaths veer between the huts and everywhere, the pungent scents of the sea mingle with the fragrance of coconut oil and spice.
Over night
Day 5
Marari
- Breakfast
- Day relax at beach
- Overnight
Day 6
Marari - Kumarakom
- Breakfast
- Drive to Kumarakom
Kumarakom:
A nice Backwater Village hidden among the palm trees on the eastern shore of Lake Vembanad, at the mouth of the Kavanar River, Nature itself has set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the very heart of these fascinating backwaters and has been designed to give visitors an authentic insight into Kutanad life. Most of the places can only be reached by boat
- Rest of the day at Leisure
- Over Night
Day 7
Kumarakom
- Breakfast
- Day Free for Independent Activities.
- Take an Ayurvedic massage at an extra cost.
- Over Night
Day 8
Kumarakom - Munnar
- Breakfast
- Drive to Munnar
- On arrival check in at Hotel
Munnar, Paradise of nature lovers, Munnar was the summer resort of the British government in South India. Surrounded by the Annamalai Hills, this hill station offers spectacular views of the craggy peaks, manicured tea estates, picturesque towns and winding lanes. Munnar in the wee hours of the morning is a dream, covered in mist. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands is the flower Neelakurinji, which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years. It will bloom next in 2006 AD. Tiger, sambhar, bison, spotted deer, leopard, and Malabar flying squirrel, stripe-necked Mongoose etc. can also be spotted in the forest.
Over night
Day 9
Munnar
- Break-fast
- Sightseeing of Munnar
- Rajamala,the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr,a rare mountain goat and the Eravikulam National Park
- Overnight
Day 10
Munnar - Cochin (Departure)
- Breakfast
- Later drive to Cochin for Departure.
|
