Munnar/Thekkady/House Boat/Kovalam
Kovalam is famous for its beaches, among the most pristine in India. It is about 17 km from Thiruvananthapuram city, the capital of the southern state of Kerala in India. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. [1] The European guests of the then Travancore kingdom discovered the potentiality of Kovalam beach as a tourist destination in the 1930s. However, Kovalam shot into limelight in the early seventies with arrivals of the masses of hippies. That started the transformation of a casual fishing village of Kerala into one of the most important tourist destinations in all India- the Kovalam beach. It is a beautiful place in Kerala
Places:
Munnar/thekkady/house Boat/kovalam

Number of Days:
5 Nights & 6 Days

Itineraries: 

Day 01: Cochin - Munnar

Pick up from Cochin Airport/Railway station and drive to Munnar. Check-in at Resort. Overnight at Resort.

Day 02: Munnar

After breakfast full day sight seeing at Munnar – Mattupetty, Eco point, Devikulam, Tea plantations - Overnight at Resort.

Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady

After breakfast proceed to Thekkady. As you wind your way up the road, the wooded terrain clears to reveal a breathtaking spectacle of rolling tea and cardamom plantations. Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air; savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves. Thekkady is situated 2800 ft above sea level; the climate is pleasantly cool through out the year. Periyar is South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. This is the only wild life sanctuary in India that offers the unique opportunity of viewing wild life in their natural habitat at close quarters. After you can go for a guided spice plantation tour in the afternoon (optional at extra cost). Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Alleppey A C Deluxe House Boat

Board the traditional houseboat at Alleppey and start the long and meandering ride through the unique backwaters of Kerala in a thatched roof houseboat. The houseboat is an improvisation of the large country barges, which were an essential part of the land's ethos in days gone by. The kettuvalloms (houseboats) are comfortably furnished with an open lounge, one/two/three bath attached AC bedrooms and a kitchenette, and are extremely eco friendly. Every houseboat is manned by a crew - cook, guide and oarsman. Winding through the vast expanse of the paddy fields and tiny hamlets and palm fringed narrow canals is an unforgettable experience Night at the houseboat.

N.B. (Regarding House Boat)

• In A/C House Boat, A/C will be switched on inside the bed room from 9pm to 6 am.
• Check in / check out time for House Boat : 12 noon - 9 am
• House boat will be moving from 12 noon to 5pm and 8am to 9 am.
• Between 6pm and 6 am House boat will be anchored near to the shore.
• Food in HB is normally Non Veg. If you require only Veg food inform before the tour commence.

Day 05:Kovalam

Check out from the house boat and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam beach situated 14kms south of Trivandrum city is one of best beaches in India. On account of its natural location, it affords facilities for safe sea bath. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Check out from the hotel and in time drop at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station.