DAY 1 | THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Arrival with a South Indian welcome and transfer to a resort. Day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 | SOMATHEERAM

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Trivandrum- a beautiful city of magnificent structures built on seven hills with ancient and modern style of architecture. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel

DAY 3 | 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 Ayurvedic treatment. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4 | 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 an herbal oil massage. Also relish the wonderful Kerala cuisine in ethnic way. Reach Alapuzha for backwater houseboat from Alapuzha to Kumarakom. These houseboats are facilitated with bedrooms, attached bathrooms, kitchen, living porch, and sun deck area and also electrified with solar battery. It will cruise through backwater regions of Kuttanadu, R-block, Pathiramanal islands and Vembanadu Lake to reach Kumarakom. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 | KUMARAKOM 

Sail through the backwater canals and reach Kumarakom- an island with a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere. Rest of the free for personal activities. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 | KUMARAKOM

The day is free to relax on the lush green lawns or recline on the coconut trees to watch the sky and water. Relax with the breathtaking view of the lake during dawan and dusk and get a glimpse or the formation of the birds flapping in and out of the bird sanctuary from any spot on the resort. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 | PERIYAR 

Morning picturesque drive through rubber plantations and forested mountains and reach Periyar National Park - to see wild elephants. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8 | PERIYAR 

Proceed for a cruise at the Periyar Lake for the game viewing. The most popular sights are monkeys, elephants, deer, black bucks, wild pigs, and wild buffaloes. A large variety of birds can also be spotted. After breakfast sightseeing and visit spice plantation. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 9 | 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10 | MUNNAR 

Proceed for Munnar sightseeing visit of tea plantation, the Eravikulam National Park where we can see the Ibex locally called the Nilagiri Thar Mattupetti dam, old Munnar town etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11 | 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 12 | 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. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 13 | KOCHI 

At appropriate time transfer to the airport to board the flight for your onward journey.