» Travelling in Kearla
Places Covered : Mumbai - Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam - Quilon - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai - Home
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 01 : Mumbai - Delhi ( Arrival) Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi )
Overnight at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day 02 : Mumbai - Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram ( Tiruvanthapuram Arrival )
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Tiruvanthapuram. From
the airport drive straight to Kovalam which has one of the most beautiful beaches
of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf riding and the water invites the
visitor to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman, or to take
a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of aquatic sports. Arrive & check
in hotel. Rest of the day free to relax & exploring the beach.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. After lunch excursion to Kanya Kumari to visit the stunning
Padmanabhapuram palace and to enjoy the unique experience of Sunset & Moon
rise over the ocean simultaneously. Return to Kovalam in the evening. Overnight
at Kovalam.
Day 04 : Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. For the half-day visit Shree Padmanabha Swami Temple,
Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery, Zoological Gardens, Reptile House Observatory
and Kanakakannu Palace at Trivandrum. . Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight
at Kovalam.
Day 05 : Kovalam - Quilon ( By Road )
After breakfast, we drive to Quilon one of the oldest ports of the Malabar
Coast and were once the centre of international spice trade. Quilon is famous
for its delicious Cashew and Seafood. After checking in hotel we set out to
see some historic remains and the temples built in ornate style. We also visit
the village to know the life style and culture of locals. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 06 - 07 : Quilon - Alleppey ( By the backwaters )
Breakfast at hotel. From Quilon, we take Kerala's traditional houseboat
for Alleppy, which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the
backwaters. We reach Alleppy by next day morning. Use the rest of the day in
exploring and in shopping. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 08 : Alleppey - Periyar ( By Road )
Leisurely breakfast in the morning. We reach Periyar by noon. After lunch
we take safari to a nearby Coffee Plantations & villages.
Day 09 : Periyar ( By Road )
Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in
their natural habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you
are likely to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys
and Wild Elephants. For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we
again visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day 10 : Periyar - Munnar ( By Road )
From Periyar we continue to Munnar set amid Southern India's most dramatic
mountain scenery and the combination of craggy Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp
mountain air makes Munnar a delightful alternative to the better known hill
stations of Tamil Nadu. It is a perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer
magnificent scenery and wonderful walks. At Munnar you are free to explore its
beauty of nature.
Day 11 : Munnar
Complete day at leisure.
Day 12 : Munnar - Cochin ( By Road )
We reach Kochi by noon and keep the day for the shopping and personal activities.
At the time of sunset we take Boat Cruise on the backwater which gives an opportunity
to behold the great charm of this city.
Day 13 : Cochin - Mumbai - Home
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai and then connecting
flight home.
