Tour overview
Located in Cochin, 1.5 km from Fort Kochi Beach, OLD LIGHTHOUSE BRISTOW HOTEL provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar and a garden. An indoor swimming pool and a car rental service are available for guests. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
Devonshire Greens, a four-star luxury resort in Munnar. We are one of the best four-star resorts in Munnar, located in the heart of a tea plantation near the mysterious Attukad waterfalls which is just a few kilometers away from Munnar town. This excellent resort is quickly becoming one of the most preferred four-star resorts in Munnar for honeymooners. We at Devonshire Greens believe that our luxurious colonial setting is best appreciated when it is combined with nature’s beauty. In this regard, we have gone to great pains to make Devonshire one of Munnar’s top 4 star hotels.
Perched on a windswept mountain top and embraced by acres of untouched forest, Poetree Sarovar Portico is an award-winning experiential eco resort that captures the heart and soul of Thekkady, Kerala’s popular hill station. Thekkady means ‘The Valley of Teak Trees’ and the name ‘Poetree’ is a poetic expression of the irresistible romance and charm of Thekkady.
Thanks to breath-taking 360-degree views, hearts beat a little faster here. The heady fragrance of spices will bewitch the senses. A dream-like mist may envelop you any time, like a seductive white cloak. Sublime sunrises and melodious bird songs herald magnificent mornings. Simply put, Poetree offers you the perfect holiday and all the elements for love to bloom. Our guests agree (just check out the reviews on Tripadvisor) and so do the award juries!
Travancore Heritage, a heritage property of 15 acres built with recreated palaces and ‘nalukettus’ of vintage Kerala is situated on the pristine beach front of Chowara, south of Kovalam, near Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Included
- 2 nights accommodation in Kochi with breakfast & Dinner
- 2 nights accommodation in Munnar with breakfast & Dinner
- 2 nights accommodation in Thekkady with breakfast & Dinner
- 2 nights accommodation in Kumarakom with Breakfast & Dinner
- 1 night accommodation in Alleppey in a Deluxe houseboat
- 4 nights accommodation in Kovalam with breakfast & Dinner
- Round trip transfers by A C Toyota Innova Car with an English speaking Driver
- English Speaking Guide service in Kochi on day 2
- Cooking demonstration in Kochi or Varkala
- Elephant safari in Thekkady
- English Speaking Chauffeur throughout the trip
- Applicable entrances fee for monuments and sightseeing places
- Kathakali & martial arts in Kochi
- Current applicable taxes
Day 1: Arrive Kochi
On arrival in Cochin, you will be met by our representative ,transferred to your hotel
and assisted with check in. Enjoy a day of complete relaxation taking in the diversity
of a multicultural town. Cochin has been influenced by the Chinese, French and the
Portugese and you will find a wonderful mix of cultures. The area of Fort Cochin is
excellent to enjoy early morning or evening walks and explore the city on foot.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kochi.
Day 2: Kochi Sightseeing
After breakfast, Proceed for a city tour of Kochi where you will visit the most popular
attractions like Vasco Da Gama Square, the Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, St. Francis
CSI Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace,
etc. Learn how the locals cast the famous Chinese fishing nets. These nets were built
with teak and bamboo poles & work on the principle of balance.Records say these
were established here between 1350 and 1450.Vasco Da Gama Square,with its narrow
promenade, parallel to the beach is the best place to watch the nets down and
pulled out of the sea, For more cultural insights, spend some time in the evening to
witness a classical dance drama. Kathakali - known for the attractive makeup of the
characters and elaborate costumes.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3: Kochi to Thekkady ( 4 Hours drive)
After breakfast, you will be driven to Thekkady through winding roads, tranquil
countryside, rich plantations and thick jungles. Thekkady (Idukki district) is where
the Periyar National Park is located. If you're lucky you will see herds of wild
elephants that come down to play in the lake. It is also heaven for natural spices such
as black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and clove.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Thekkady.
Day 5: Thekkady to Munnar
Enjoy breakfast at your own leisure before you drive to the beautiful hill station
Munnar. Tucked away in sunny, tropical Munnar is a cool green paradise. Hidden
away from heat and dust amidst the state’s finest tea plantations is Munnar. Set at an
altitude of 6000 ft, Munnar is a breathtakingly beautiful haven of peace and
tranquillity and is undoubtedly one of the most wonderful hill stations of South India.
On arrival you will check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 6: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast you will visit a local Tea Factory which is interesting and you can also
meet a few local tea pickers before you enjoy a guided walk through the Tea
Plantations. You will then visit the Tea museum & experience the Tea tasting
followed by a visit to Kannan Devan Hills where you have panoramic views of Munnar
Tea Estates & Munnar Lake. The rest of the tour ends with a visit to the Rajmalai
National park. - this is the only sanctuary in India where one can spot the Indian
Ibex.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 7: Munnar to Kumarakom 4 hours drive
After breakfast at the hotel , drive to Kumarakom, which is the heart of beautiful
backwaters and lagoons. The area is interlinked with hundreds of winding canals,
and typical low slung country boats that carry everything from people to fish, rice
and coconuts to the milkman and newspaper boy. On arrival, you will check-in at
your hotel. Spend rest of the day relaxing.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 8: Kumarakom Backwaters
After a hearty breakfast at your hotel, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on
the banks of the Vembanad Lake; where numerous species of birds including
Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of Herons
roost are found. For an avid bird watcher, it is always advisable to carry your
binoculars. Enjoy a short cruise through the Narrow canals and coir villages in the
evening after which you will return to your hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 9: Kumarakom to Alleppey Houseboat (1 hour drive)
Today you will enjoy the backwaters on your very own private houseboat. After
breakfast you will board your houseboat around 12:00 Noon and cruise through the
beautiful maze of backwaters. These house boats are available in one or two
bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and come with a kitchenette, an open lounge,
deck and a three crew member team- the oarsmen, a cook and guide. All meals will
be served on board the houseboat.
Overnight onboard the houseboat.
Day 10: Alleppey to Kovalam 180 Kms
After you disembark the houseboat,you’ll then drive to your resort at Kovalam,
featuring three beaches that make up one of the most popular coastal retreats in
India. With time at leisure following your arrival, you can take a dip in the sea, spend
time relaxing on the beach or explore one of the local villages to sample coconut
beer – created from the many coconut trees to be found in the area.
Overnight stay at the beach Resort in Kovalam .
Day 11: Kovalam
Full day is at Leisure at the beach resort or explore nearby beaches in Kovalam, visit
a local market
Overnight stay at the beach Resort in Kovalam .
Day 12: Kovalam
Full day is at Leisure at the beach resort, Enjoy the Inhouse facilities at the resort
Overnight stay at the resort.
Overnight stay at the beach Resort in Kovalam .
Day 13: Kovalam
Spend the day relaxing on the beach.
Overnight stay at the beach Resort in Kovalam .
Day 14: Kovalam to Trivandrum Airport (20 Kms)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel depending on your flight departure time
& depart to Trivandrum International Airport, you will be transferred to Trivandrum
International airport to board your flight back to home.
