South
India Travel -- Kerala
Tours -- Kerala Honeymoon TourKerala
Honeymoon Tour
Duration : 9
Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kottayam
- Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai
Day 1 - Arrive Cochin
Late night, arrive Mumbai and transfer to the
domestic airport for your flight to Cochin by 9W 405 at 0545 hrs. On arrival in
Cochin at 0730 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day
free. Evening attend the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 2 - In Cochin Morning Guided city tour.Afternoon free.
Cochin - the palmgreen commercial town of Kerala has one of the finest natural
harbours in the world.
The Chinese fishing nets can be seen at the entrance
of the harbour. The Chinese through trade contact taught this technique of catching
fish. Overnight in Cochin.
Day 3 - Cochin - Munnar Morning:
Drive to Munnar (135 kms/04½ hrs) enroute visit tea plantations. On arrival
in Munnar, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Boat ride in the lake. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 4- In Munnar
Full day free to visit the bazaars, plantations
etc. Overnight in Munnar.
Day 5 - Munnar - Periyar
Early Morning:
Drive to Periyar (100 kms/03 hrs) and on arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon:
Boat ride in Lake Periyar to watch wildlife.Later visit Kumily spice market to
see and buy spices. Overnight in Periyar.
Day 6 - Periyar - Kottayam
Early Morning: Drive to Kottayam (120 kms/03 hrs) and on
arrival, switch over
to the House Boat and cruise along the backwaters, passing through paddy fields,
villages, market etc. The cruise is through `Kuttanad' literally meaning the land
which is lower than the sea level but is kept intact by its bunds and dikes. It
is the `rice bowl' of Kerala. The rice fields are very beautiful and this lush
land and surrounds governs the placid way of life of the people who live on the
backwaters. Overnight on board HOUSE BOAT.
Day 7 - Arrive Alleppey
- Kovalam Morning: Drive to Kovalam (180 kms/04½ hrs) and on arrival
in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach
or indulge in Ayurvedic massages. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 08 - Kovalam
Full day free on the beach.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 9 - Kovalam
Full day free on the beach.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 10 - Kovalam
- Trivandrum - Mumbai - Depart Assistance and transfer to Trivandrum airport
(25 kms) in time to connect flight 9W 335 at 1335 hrs to Mumbai. On arrival in
Mumbai at 1535 hrs, assistance at airport and transfer to city hotel for wash
and change. Rest of the day free for last minute shopping/packing.