South India Spicy Tour
Duration : 13 Nights
/ 14 Days
Destination : Trivandrum - Alleppey - Kumarakom
- Periyar - Munnar - Kochi.
Day 01 - Thiruvananthapuram
:
Pick up and transfer to a beach resort at Somatheeram. Day at leisure.
Day 02 - Somatheeram:
Daylong sightseeing tour.
Option I : Trip to Padmanabhapuram Palace
Option II: Trivandrum city sightseeing tour.
Day 03 - Somatheeram:
Day free to relax at the wonderful tropical beach, set out for fishing with
local fishermen on traditional kattamaran or rejuvenate yourself with the much
acclaimed Ayurveda treatment.
Day 04 - Alleppey:
Drive through green coastal belt and cashew plantations
and reach Alleppey- the central hub of BACKWATER network. Stay in a traditional
Kerala house opening right over the Vembanad Lake surrounded by banana plantations.
Day free to relax with the option of a herbal oil massage. Also relish the wonderful
Kerala cuisine in ethnic way.
Day 05 - Alleppey:
Day will be used to closely watch backwaters lifestyle. Visit coir-making factory,
a temple and bathe the elephants at elephant rearing center.
Day 06 - Kumarakom:
Sail through the backwater canals and reach Kumarakom- an island with a beautiful
bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere. Stay at Taj Garden Retreat-
a wonderful resort providing restored tharawads as idyllic rooms.
Day 07 - Kumarakom:
Day free to relax and explore around.
Day 08 - Periyar:
Drive through rubber plantations and forested mountains and finally reach Periyar
National Park - One of the best jungles in India to see wild elephants. Day
free to explore on own.
Day 09 - Periyar:
Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar lake where several wild animals
congregate at different times.
Club Mahindra Varca Beach Resort
The Beach Goa
Day 10 - Munnar:
After a picturesque drive through jungles, waterfalls and spice plantations,
reach the high ranges of Munnar- the highest and the most beautiful tea growing
region in the world. Visit a tea estate and factory after some leisure.
Day 11 - Munnar:
Visit Eravikkulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Rest of
the day free to visit many beautiful spots around Munnar.
Day 12 - Kochi :
Drive to Kochi- the cultural and commercial hub of Kerala. Watch a spectacular
Kathakali performance along with its make-up process. Evening free to explore
the vibrant markets.
Day 13 - Kochi:
Day sightseeing at Fort Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue,
Jew town, old spice markets, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese
fishing nets. In the evening visit Kalari center to witness Kalaripayattu -
Ancient Kerala martial art.
Day 14 - Kochi:
At appropriate time check out and departure for onward journey.
