01 Day: Arrive Cochin - Cherai Beach (35 kms - 1 hour):

On arrival at Cochin International airport you will be meet and welcome by our representative and transfer to hotel at Cherai. The closest decent beach to Kochi. The beach shelters a backwater and supports an active fishing community, some of whom use Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at Cherai beach.

02 Day: Cherai Beach:

After breakfast day free for rest and individual activities in the Cherai beach, the paradise of sun, sea, sand and surf. Overnight at Cherai beach.

03 Day: Cherai Beach - Munnar (132 kms - 2 ½ hours):

After an early breakfast drive to Munnar, on arrival transfer to the hotel, Munnar is located at the Idukki district of Kerala State in India. The word "Munnar" means three rivers. 3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala) are joining together here. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year make it the favorite tourist places. There are about 30 tea plantations in and around Munnar. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range exposes it's beauty. The Munnar hills are covered by tea plants, which make Periyar the feeling of seeing a wide green carpet. Later take visit at Rajmalai Wild Life sanctuary - this is the only sanctuary in India where Indian Ibex’s are found, followed by visit at Kannan Devan Hills from here you can have a panoramic view of Munnar Tea Estates & the Lake of Munnar. Overnight at the hotel.

04 Day: Munnar:

After breakfast you can opt to visit to Mattupetty famous for its highly specialized dairy farm, the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into three of the eleven cattle sheds at the farm, followed by visit to Pothamedu which offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and Long Mountain walks. Later visit at Devikulam (7 km from Munnar). This idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral waters and picturesque surroundings is a good picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout fishing. Return to the hotel for overnight stay at Munnar.

Optionally you can visit Eravikulam National Park (15 km from Munnar) the park is 97 sq. km, situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home to the Nilgiri Tahr. Considering the ecological, faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological significance, it was declared as a National park in 1978. The park is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world. Later return to the hotel for overnight at Munnar.

05 Day: Munnar - Vagamon / Vanilla Country (120 kms 2 ½ hours):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Vagamon. On arrival drive 20 kms to the Vanilla County. On arrival transfer to the resort. After rest day free to rest and relax. Overnight stay at vanilla country. Day also offers many other activities to those who come here:

1) Spice garden Visit.
2) Visit nearby Ashram (a meditation centre).
3) Trekking through the nearby mountains.
4) Bathing in the mountain streams
5) Possibility of seeing elephants at work.

06 Day: Vanilla Country:

After breakfast day is free to spend at Vanilla county to explore the village life. Overnight stay at Vanilla Country

07 Day: Vanilla Country - Periyar (80 kms - 2 hours):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Periyar on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check - in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations. Overnight stay at Periyar.

08 Day: Periyar:

Morning after breakfast visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's biggest wildlife sanctuaries covering 777 sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) is a Tiger Reserve. Its centrepiece, the man-made Periyar Lake at the height of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq. km, running through the forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, discover the park, animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later in the evening take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at Periyar.

09 Day: Periyar:

To day after breakfast visit the Tribal Heritage. A tribal heritage museum built inside the Mannan settlement featuring various type of artifacts related to their ancient agricultural practices, marriage, ceremonies, cultural events, dress code, rituals and death ceremonies is the hub of this ecotourism programme. Tribal heritage visit is a two-hour programme. It involves mainly the tribal museum visit and trekking through the tribal hamlet situated within the periphery of Periyar Tiger Reserve accompanied by a tribal guide. After visiting return to the hotel for overnight stay

10 Day: Periyar - Kuttikkanam (50 kms - 1 hour):

After breakfast drive to Kuttikkanam, a popular hill station .On arrival transfer to the hotel later after rest day is free for leisure and individual activities. Overnight stay at Kuttikkanam.

11 Day: Kuttikkanam - Kumarakom (65 kms - 1 ½ hours drive):

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in this backwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings where the only presence is yours and the egrets. Later visit at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, to see bird viewing where numerous species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons roost are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry their binoculars at all times. Return to hotel, Make sure you do not miss out on Karimeen and fresh toddy the favourite fresh water food and the local wine. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

12 Day: Kumarakom:

After breakfast day free to rest and leisure activities in the Kumarakom. Be it to zip a cup of coffee, have an ice cream or a cold drink to cool of the ambience is just the right one in a great way. Full day leisure at your resort. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

13 Day: Kumarakom - Alleppey: Backwaters tours through sailing boat to Alleppey:

After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey, on arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for the journey of backwaters in the boat, through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of Alleppey by regattas (snake boats) for which Kerala is very famous, while sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets, the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats, moving towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have generated electricity; sitting cum dinning area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a Chef, and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.

14 Day: Alleppey - Varkala (125 kms - 2 hours):

Today morning the break fast will be served on board, then disembarks from the houseboat and drive to Varkala. Long renowned by Hindus as a place of pilgrimage, Varkala, 54 km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram, with its beautiful sands and cliffs, is these days a considerably more appealing -and much quieter- beach destination than Kovalam.

15 Day: Varkala:

Morning after breakfast the day is free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage. Day will be used to watch beach lifestyle.

16 Day: Varkala - Kovalam (60 kms - 1 hour):

After breakfast checkout and drive to Kovalam through green coastal belt and cashew plantations. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Day free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage. Overnight at Kovalam.

17 Day: Kovalam:

After breakfast day free to rest and individual activities in the beach resort.Optionally one can enjoy herbal oil massage. Day will be used to watch beach lifestyle.Overnight stay at beach resort.

18 Day: Kovalam - Poovar (35 Kms - ½ hour):

After breakfast drive to Poovar. Full day leisure at Poovar resort. Afternoon drive to Kanyakumari to enjoy the sun set which is the big attraction, especially on the full moon day in April, when it's possible to see both the setting sun and rising moon on the same horizon. Other attractions are Kumari Amman Temple,Gandhi Mandapam and Vivekananda Memorial. After visiting return to the hotel for overnight stay

19 Day: Poovar - Cochin (60 Kms - 1 hour):

After breakfast checkout the hotel and drive to Cochin. On arrival check in to the hotel. After relaxation take a sightseeing tour this evening a memorable experience in any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today. As we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, Bolghatty palace, From the launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families living on narrow spits of land between the waters, cruise till the mouth of the sea and enjoy sun set. Overnight

20 Day: Cochin:

After breakfast take a city tour of Cochin, Oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of the India's most colourful cities. This inter, connected series of Islands & shoreline presents a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; visiting FORT COCHIN. A few interesting sites included Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, etc. Learn the operation of the interesting Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles which work on the principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea. In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.

21 Day: Cochin - Hometown (By Air):

After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to your hometown. On departure tour concludes with happy memories