Day 01: Arrival
at Trivandrum
Upon arrival at
Trivandrum, our
representative will
transfer you to
hotel in Trivandrum.
Day 02: Trivandrum
/Alleppey
The best way to
explore the spectacular
beauty of Kerala
is by houseboats.
The houseboats of
Kerala are called
Kettuvallam, which
means a boat made
by tying together
pieces of wood.
It is interesting
to note that not
a single nail is
used in the making
of a Kettuvallam.
These Kettuvalams
have been adapted
into luxuriously
furnished houseboats.
A Kettuvallam usually
has one or two bath
attached rooms,
an open lounge,
deck, kitchenette
and a crew comprising two oarsmen and
a cook. In the houseboats,
traditional lanterns
are used for lighting.
These houseboats
make the backwaters
tour of Kerala more
memorable. On the
second day, you
will be driven to
Thottapally and
board a Houseboat.
Enjoy your lunch
and dinner on board.
Stay overnight on
board the Houseboat,
traveling through
the backwaters to
Alleppey
Day 03: Alleppey/Kumarakom
In the morning,
you will disembark
the Houseboat at
Alleppey and drive
to Kumarakom. Kumarakom
is a tourist paradise
in Kerala. It is
habitat to several
migratory birds,
which are attracted
by the availability
of a safe nesting
area provided by
the trees and a
close source of
food and water,
delivered by the
Vembanad Lake. Stay
overnight at Kumarakom
resort, on the banks
of the backwaters
Day 04: Kumarakom/
Periyar
On the fourth day
of the tour, you
will be driven to
Periyar. Periyar
is well known for
its wildlife and
the Periyar Lake.
There is so much
of natural beauty
to explore at Periyar.
In the evening,
enjoy a boat ride
at the Periyar Lake,
looking for animals
on the shores of
the lake. Overnight
will be at Periyar.
Day 05: Periyar/Munnar
After exploring
the wildlife and
natural beauty of
Periyar, you will
head for Munnar.
Munnar is yet another
beautiful destination,
with peace and tranquility
spread all over
the land. Munnar
was the favored
summer resort of
the erstwhile British
rulers. Vast expanse
of tea plantations,
pristine valleys
and mountains, exotic
species of flora
and fauna in its
wild sanctuaries
and forests, aroma
of spice scented
cool air, Munnar
is a perfect tourist
destination. In the evening, visit
the National Park
and take a tour
to the tea plantations.
Overnight will be
at Munnar.
Day 06: Munnar/Cochin
After exploring
the natural beauty
of Kumarakom, Periyar
and Munnar, it’s
time for you to
head for Cochin.
After reaching Cochin,
you will for afternoon
city sightseeing.
Main attractions
at Cochin are Fort
Cochin, the Santa
Cruz Basilica, a
landmark of Cochin
and a major tourist
attraction. Further,
there is the St.
Francis Church,
the oldest existing
European church
not only in Cochin,
but also in India.
Fort Cochin also
uses the famous
Chinese nets, the
best possible bet
for backwater fishing.
Other places of
tourist interest in Cochin are the
Dutch Palace at
Mattancherry and
the Paradeshi Synagogue.
Enjoy a Kathakali
Dance performance
in the evening.
Stay overnight at
Cochin.
Day 07: Cochin/Kovalam
After your breakfast
you will be driven
to Kovalam Beach
to the Ayurvedic
Treatment Center.
There are a number
of beach resorts
in and around Kovalam.
Kovalam was among
the most prominent
tourist spots in
India during the
hippy era. Kovalam
is an all time favorite
among foreign tourists.
Of late Kovalam
is finding a new
significance in
the light of several
Ayurvedic salons,
and recuperation
and regeneration
resorts, which provide
a slew of Ayurvedic
treatments for the tourists. Overnight
will be at Kovalam.
Day 08 to 14:
Kovalam Ayurvedic
Treatment Center
Over the next seven
days, you will undergo
the treatment programme
as advised by the
Doctor.
Day 15 : Trivandrum
Like all other good
things, your date
with Kerala also
comes to an end
and you go back
home with sweet
and wonderful memories
of your Kerala stay.
Transfer to Trivandrum
airport for journey
back home.
