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Day 1 - Arrive Cochin: - Welcome to the finest way to enjoy your holidays.

Detailed Itinerary:- After arriving Mumbai you will be transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Cochin. On arrival in Cochin, you will be met by our volunteer. He will address you about the location and then shift you to Hotel by our own cab. Rest of the day free for your own activities. In evening, attend the Kathakali dance performance.

Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 2 - In Cochin:- Venice of the east.

Key features:-
• Willingdon Island, Bapeen Island, Gundudwip, Santa Cruz cathedral

Detailed Itinerary: - Cochin - the palm green commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Cochin has now been renamed as Kochi. Kochi is the second most important port in West India after Mumbai. Ships from foreign countries are found in the berths at Kochi airport. The illuminated port town is a beautiful sight in the night. Gundudwip is the smallest of the islands at Kochi. Roman Catholic Santa Cruz cathedral is another attraction of Kochi. You will surely enjoy the climate and places of visits.

Overnight in Cochin.

Day 3 - Cochin - Munnar
Morning: Drive to Munnar (135 kms/04½ hrs) enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake.

Overnight in Munnar.

Day 4-Munnar: - Heaven for nature lovers.

Key features:-
• Mattupatty lake, Tea plantation

Detailed Itinerary:- Largely covered by tea plantations, this little hill resort offers awe-inspiring scenery. Situated at an altitude of 1525 meters, this town, 135 km from Cochin, has an enliven climate. There are many colonial bungalows and buildings in Munnar.

There are many waterfalls and lakes which gives you the feeling of heaven. Also, there are fascinating high ranges, lakes and streams and gorgeous views of stratocumulus clouds and mist-filled valleys.

Munnar is a favourable place for the newly wed couples. After visiting these things, Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 - Munnar - Periyar
Morning: Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel.

Key features:-
• Periyar lake,
• Periyar wildlife sanctuary
• A different kind of species of mammals, birds, snakes etc.

Detailed Itinerary: - Periyar – Spread-eagled over an area of 777 sq. km, this wildlife sanctuary has about 35 tigers and leopards. This wildlife sanctuary is situated in the hills of the Western Ghats in the state of Kerala. The park encompasses a 26 sq. km artificial lake and is the home of sambars, wild boars, elephants and antelopes which can be occasionally seen on the banks of the river during a boat cruise.

Artificial lake is the main attraction. Periyar, otherwise, blessed by nature has huge amount of tea, coffee, pepper and cardamom plantations and has luxuriant greenery.

Go for a morning cruise along the Periyar River and check out wild elephants enjoying themselves in the cool water. They become too wild when they are in need of food or somebody disturbs them without any work. Then, return back to the resort for your overnight stay.

Day 6 - Periyar – Kottayam:- Land of 3 Ls-letters, latex and lakes.
Early Morning: Drive to Kottayam (120 kms/03 hrs).

Key features:-
• Switch over to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields, villages, market etc.
• Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Pathiramanal Island

Detailed Itinerary: - Highly literate Kottayam is also famous for its rubber and lakes. To the east of Kottayam is the green shade of Western Ghat and backwater (Vembanad) is on the west side. The commercial city of Kottayam is evergreen because of high rainfall and in the arable land around its tea, coffee, black chilli, cardamom and rubber are grown. Vembanad lake is also worth visiting.

Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.

Day 7 - Arrive Alleppey - Kovalam
In early morning: - Drive to Kovalam (180 kms/04½ hrs) and on arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort.

Key features:-
• Vembanad lake, Snake boat race, Krishnapuram palace, Champakulam lake
• Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages.

Detailed Itinerary: - Alleppey- which is an important tourist destination in India. A backwaters of Alleppey are world famous and is the most popular tourist attraction in Kerala. It connects Kumarakom and Cochin towards north and Quilon to the South. You will have the rest of the day free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage or an Ayurvedic massage. Also delight the wonderful Kerala cuisine in ethnic way.
Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 08 – Kovalam:- The Tourist’s Paradise.

Key features:-
• One of the cleanest and safest beaches in the country
• Yoga and Other Health Related Activities
• Open Sea, Beaches, Vast Stretch of Land, Vizhinjam Village

Detailed Itinerary:- After breakfast, drive to Kovalam Beach. Kovalam is the second most beautiful sea beach in the world, next only to Miami of the USA. Those who prefer a place calm and quiet will definitely like to visit Kovalam.
The sea here is calm and the beach looks like a bow. Sand is silvery; there are ripples in the sea. All these make it a ideal spot for bathing.

One feels like living in hilly place with sheds of papaya, banana and coconut trees besides troves of palm trees. Under the blue sky is the enormous expanse of the blue sea.

This sea beach is acclaimed now the world over. Come and experience here to recharge your energy levels and feel refreshed once again.

Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 9 - Kovalam

key features:-
• Aruvikkara
• Neyer dam and wildlife sanctuary
• Lion safari and crocodile project

Detailed Itinerary:- Visit the wildlife sanctuaries where you can watch bisons, shabhars, nilgais roam about the place apart from a large number of elephants and other animals. Kovalam also position as a most important Ayurvedic center with many of its hotels and resorts providing excellent Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies and treatments. Trained masseurs will provide you traditional Ayurvedic massages with oil extracts and aromatic herbs. These massages can be helpful for curing various diseases like weight related problems, arthritis, spondylitis, paralysis, migraine, premature ageing, hysteria, and many other ailments. Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 10 - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai - Depart
Morning: Assistance and transfer to Trivandrum airport (25 kms) in time to connect flight 9W 335 at 1335 hrs to Mumbai. On arrival in Mumbai at 1535 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to city hotel for wash and change. Rest of the day free for last minute shopping/packing. Evening: After farewell dinner, assistance and transfer to International airport in time to connect your onward flight home.