DAY -1

Arrival in Cochin (Stay in Cochin)

Meals

Meal Not Included

City

Cochin

Hotel

Hotel Abad Plaza / The Dunes

Arrive at Cochin Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, and transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing includes Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets.
Hotel Suggestion:
3-Star: Hotel Abad Plaza / The Dunes
4-Star: Crowne Plaza Kochi / Grand Hyatt
Overnight Stay: Cochin

DAY -2

Cochin to Munnar (Stay in Munnar)

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Munnar

Hotel

Eastend Munnar / Misty Mountain

After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar (4 hours).
En route, enjoy scenic waterfalls and natural beauty.
Check-in and relax at your hotel.
Hotel Suggestion:
3-Star: Eastend Munnar / Misty Mountain
4-Star: Spice Tree Resort / Fragrant Nature Resort
Overnight Stay: Munnar

DAY -3

Explore Munnar

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Munnar

Hotel

Eastend Munnar / Misty Mountain

After breakfast, visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, Echo Point, and Rajamalai for spotting Nilgiri Tahr.
Enjoy the serene beauty of Munnar, set at 1600 meters above sea level.
Overnight Stay: Munnar

DAY -4

Munnar to Thekkady (Stay in Thekkady)

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Thekkady

Hotel

Hotel Sandra Palace / The Elephant Court

After breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady (4 hours).
Visit a spice plantation in the evening (optional).
Hotel Suggestion:
3-Star: Hotel Sandra Palace / The Elephant Court
4-Star: Spice Village / Greenwoods Resort
Overnight Stay: Thekkady

DAY -5

Explore Thekkady

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Thekkady

Hotel

Hotel Sandra Palace / The Elephant Court

After breakfast, explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a renowned Tiger Reserve.
Optional activities: Boating at Periyar Lake, spice plantation visits, and elephant rides (extra cost).
Overnight Stay: Thekkady

DAY -6

Thekkady to Kumarakom (Stay in Kumarakom)

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Kumarakom

Hotel

Lakesong Resort / Illikkalam Lake Resort

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kumarakom.
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the tranquil backwaters.
Hotel Suggestion:
3-Star: Lakesong Resort / Illikkalam Lake Resort
4-Star: Zuri Kumarakom / Coconut Lagoon
Overnight Stay: Kumarakom

DAY -7

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary & Backwaters

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Kumarakom

Hotel

Lakesong Resort / Illikkalam Lake Resort

Early morning visit to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
After breakfast, explore the serene backwaters of Vembanad Lake. Optional boat rides available (canoe, motorboat, or houseboat).
Overnight Stay: Kumarakom

DAY -8

Kumarakom to Alleppey (Stay in Alleppey Houseboat)

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Alleppey

Hotel

Deluxe or Premium Houseboats by Xandari

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey.
Check-in to a luxury houseboat (1:00 PM) for an enchanting backwater cruise.
Enjoy traditional Kerala meals onboard while cruising through backwaters.
Houseboat Suggestion: Deluxe or Premium Houseboats by Xandari Riverscapes / Rainbow Cruises
Overnight Stay: Alleppey Houseboat

DAY -9

Departure from Cochin

Meals

Breakfast Only

City

Alleppey

Hotel

Check Out

After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and transfer to Cochin Airport or railway station for departure, carrying beautiful memories of Kerala.