Magic of Kerala

Western Union

Day 1- Arrive Cochin
Arrive at Cochin and meet the Evolution Travels representative at arrival hall. Transfer and check in to your hotel.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin includes the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry. It is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue is located at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica was originally built in 1557 AD by the Portuguese. The Chinese Fishing Nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.

Day 2- To Periyar
Morning drive 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

Day 3- To Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants.

Afternoon drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and check - in at hotel.

Day 4- In Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

Day 5- To Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best

Day 6- To Alappuzha
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life.

In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.

Day 7- To Trivandrum / Kovalam
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy. It is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 AD and shows a harmonious blend of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful walks. Overnight stay will be in Kovalam at the beach hotels.

Day 8- To Cape
Full day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland.

Visit the Vivekananda Memorial built about 400 m offshore. Overnight in Kovalam

Day 9- In Kovalam
Today the day is free for relaxing and leisure on the beaches of Kovalam.

Day 10- Leave Kovalam
An Evolution Travels representative will accompany you to airport to board flight for onward destination.

End of our services.

Hotel Options

Cities	Superior	Standard
Cochin	Taj Malabar	Casino
Periyar	Taj Garden Retreat	Spice Village
Munnar	Windermere Estate	Tea County
Kumarakom	Taj Garden Retreat	Waterscapes
Alappuzha	House Boat	House Boat
Kovalam	Taj Green Cove Resort	Samudra

Package Includes:
• Accommodation in all the hotels on single/twin/triple sharing basis, as per the list above.
• Breakfast on all days.
• All prevailing taxes like Luxury tax in all hotels and Expenditure tax wherever applicable.
• All transfers to or from hotels, city tours, excursions, drives by air-conditioned transport.
• Services of an English speaking local guide.
• Inter state road tax, toll tax, driver's allowance, parking etc.
• Train fare as per the itinerary.

  Package does not include:

• Any lunch, dinner, snacks, mineral water etc. unless mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance fee to any monuments or camera fee.
• Any airfare or airport tax
• Tips, gratuities.
• Portage, laundry, telephone calls, table drinks or any other expenses of personal nature.

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