Day 01: Trivandrum - Kovalam
On arrival at Trivandrum transfer to Kovalam Beach. The most beautiful
beach Resort in South India. Rest of the day free to relax in the beach.
Overnight Travancore Heritage
Day 02: Kovalam
Kovalam, a former fishing village enchanted by the strips of golden sands
laced with rich greenery of coconut palms. Full day enjoy the beach.
Overnight at Travancore Heritage
Day 03: Alleppy
Morning proceed to Alleppy which has a panoramic backwater stretches, lush
paddy fields, highlands and extensive rubber plantations. Overnight at
Kovilakam
Day 04: Alleppy
Today you can have leisure at hotel. In the evening you can visit the
Alleppey beach. Overnight at Kovilakam
Day 05: House Boat
Morning on arrival go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a
thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover
the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast
in the Houseboat. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 06: Periyar
Proceed to Periyar wildlife sanctuary, home to nomadic tribes of wild
elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat
cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight at Spice Village
Day 07: Periyar
Go for guided trekking in the forest to see the rare species of plants and
animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations like 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 Spice
Village
Day 08: Madurai
Arrive Madurai and transfer to hotel for check in. Madurai, known, as 'The
Temple City of South India' is one of the oldest cities in India. Visit
Meenakshi Sundareswara Temple with its soaring towers (the tallest over 160
feet), Golden Lotus tank, the Thousand Pillared Hall and the Temple Art
Museum Overnight at Taj Garden
Day 09: Madurai
Morning witness the daily aarti ceremony and later visit the 18th century
Thirumalai Naikan Palace, which exemplified the Indo-Saracenic Style of
Architecture. Overnight at Taj Garden
Day 10: Kanyakumari
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari, the southern tip of India where the
three oceans unite tougher. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and
Suchindram temple. At Kanyakumari visit Vivekanada Rock and Temple. Evening
drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at Shingar International
Day 11: Trivandrum
Morning drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon you can go for sight seeing of
Trivandrum, which includes the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and
Kuthiramalika Palace. And Veli lagoon. Overnight at Muthoot Plaza
Day 12: Departure
Morning after breakfast transfer to Airport or Railway Station for the
onward Journey.