On arrival in Kochi, transfer to the hotel and check in.
Later, visit Cherai Beach.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Kochi.
Day 2 Kochi to Munnar
After breakfast, transfer to Munnar.
On the way visit Cheeyappara, Valara & Kallar Waterfalls.
On arrival, check in to the resort/hotel.
This day's sightseeing includes a visit to Tea Factory and Blossom Park.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 3 Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Flower Garden, Photo Point, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala dam, Echo Point, Rajamala, etc.
Return to the hotel for a dinner.
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 4 Munnar to Vagamon
After breakfast, leave for Vagamon.
Reach in time for lunch. Enjoy some delicious fish curry meal.
Check-in at the hotel.
Around 4 pm go for jeep trekking
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5 Vagamon to Thekkady
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Thekkady.
On arrival check in to the hotel.
In the evening, go for a walk at the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary.
Later go boating at Periyar Lake.
Enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake to view the varied wildlife of this region.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6 Thekkady to Alleppey
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey.
On arrival, check in to the traditional Kerala Kettuvallam (houseboat) by 12 noon (AC Deluxe houseboat on full board basis).
On the houseboat, one can skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples, churches, coconut groves, innumerable lagoons, lakes, canals, and estuaries.
Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 7 Alleppey to Kumarakom
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat around 09:00 AM.
Afterwards, drive to Kumarakom.
On arrival at Kumarakom, check in to the resort.
Spend the day at leisure.
OR you can enjoy Ayurvedic spa facilities at your lakefront resort or explore the nearby villages (on your own).
Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
Day 8 Kumarakom to Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam.
Upon arrival in Kovalam, check in to the hotel and rest for a while.
The evening is at leisure.
Day 9 Excursion to Kanyakumari
Head for an excursion to Kanyakumari.
Visit the Sunset Point, Kumari Amman Temple, Vivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi Mandapam, the statue of Tiruvalluvar, and 3 ocean meeting points (the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian Sea).
Return to Kovalam.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10 Explore the Beaches of Kovalam
After breakfast, visit Hawa Beach & Light House.
Today visit the crescent-shaped beaches of Kovalam i.e. Samudra Beach, Hawa Beach & Lighthouse Beach.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11 Departure
Depart to Trivandrum Airport and board the flight for your hometown.
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