Alleppey Housboat Munnar Rameswaram Kanayakumari Tour

Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Madurai - Rameswaram - Kanyakumari – Kovalam - Alleppey - Cochin

Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Places Covered : Cochin - Munnar – Madurai -Rameswaram - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Day-01: Cochin – Munnar
Distance From Cochin To Munnar: Approx 120 Km
Meet & Greet on arrival at Ernakulum railway station/ Cochin Airport & transfer to Hotel .Cochin, 'The Queen of Arabian Sea' is verily the brightest stone in the diadem of the fascinating land that is flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in between. Throughout the journey enjoy hill station. On the way visit Karadippara View, Pine Apple Garden, Spice Plantations, Valara Falls, Cheeyappara Falls. Kallar Falls, Karadippara View Point Rubber Plantations. Check in at Hotel. Overnight stay will be in Munnar.

Day-02: Munnar- Full Days Sightseeing

After breakfast proceed for full sightseeing , Visit Indo-Swiss Project, Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Madupetty Dam, Top Station, Photo Point Elephant Arrival Spot, Cinema Shooting Point, Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park Rajamalai, Nayamakad waterfalls, Headwork's Dam ,International Blossom Park,. Overnight stay will be in Munnar.

Day-03: Munnar – Thekkady
Distance From MUNNAR to THEKKADY: Approx 100 km
After breakfast proceed to Thekkady On the way visit Lockhart Gap View, Chinnakkanal Falls, Signal Point View, Lockhart Gap View, Rock cave, Panniar Dam, Tea Factory, Spice Plantation. On arrival check-in to your hotel. After visit Periyar wild life sanctuary, Motor boat cruise through Periyar tiger reserve Forest Lake, Overnight stay will be in Thekkady.

Day-04:Thekkady –Madurai
Distance from Thekkady to Madurai: Approx 137 kms.
After breakfast proceed to Madurai. The city of Madurai is called as the 'Athens of the East'. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai is one of the oldest cities of southern India. Legend has it, that the divine nectar falling from Lord Shiva's locks, gave the city its name - Madhurapuri, now known as Madurai. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Visit Meenakshi Temple, Vandiyur Mariamman, Teppakulam, Thirumalai Nayak Palace, Thirupparankundram Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple. Overnight stay will be at Madurai.

Day-05: Madurai: Full Day Trip To Rameswaram.
Distance From Madurai To Rameswaram: Approx 170 Km /3.5 hours.
Early morning proceed to Rameswaram . Rameswaram is an island of Lord Rama's temple at Tamil Nadiu. The presiding deity is the Linga Of Sri Ramanatha Swamy, which happens to be one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. Rameswaram is also popularly referred to as the 'Benaras of the south'. Ramanathaswamy Temple Agnitheertham- The sacredness of the place makes it a popular bathing spot with the pilgrims. Ideally a bath at Agnitriham precedes the visit to the Ramanatha Swamy Temple. Dhanushkodi – It is believed to have been the starting point of the bridge that was built by the monkey forces of Lord Rama to access Sri Lanka. Gandamadanaparavtham - , the highest point in the island. the devotees beleives that lord Rama's feet was placed on the stone. An earmark of the footprint is there. In Evening return to Madurai . Overnight stay will be at Madurai .

Day-06: Madurai- Kanyakumari Distance From Madurai To Kanyakumari: Approx 235 Km /5 hours.
After breakfast proceed to kanyakumari . Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Kanyakumari Sightseeing covering the Kumari Amman Temples – a symbol of unity and sanctity .it dedicated to Parvathi as Devi Kanya the virgin goddess who did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. Vivekananda Rock Memorial- It was built in 1970. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, Rock Memorial, a blend of all architectural styles of India. Thiruvalluvar Statue- The Thiruvalluvar statue has been erected on one of the twin rocks offshore, and near by Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Height of the Statue is 133 foot. An imposing Memorial of Thiruvalluvar. Triveni Sangamam and Devi End your day by watching the spectacular sunset there. Overnight stay will be at Kanyakumari.

Day-07:Kanyakumari – Kovalam
Distance From Kanyakumari To Kovalam: Approx 90 Km /2 hours. After breakfast proceed to Kovalam. It is known as the "Paradise of the South". Enroute vist enroute visit padmanabhapuram palace. Afternoon vist Trivandrum. The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam. Overnight stay will be at Hotel, Kovalam.

Day - 08: Kovalam – Alleppey
Distance from Kovalam to Alleppey : Approx 158 Kilometers.
After breakfast proceeds to Alleppey . A town with picturesque canals, backwaters and lagoons, It is known as " VENICE OF THE EAST'. Alappuzha, formerly named as Alleppey, The most famous attraction in Alleppey or Alapuzzha is the NEHRU CUP SNAKE BOAT RACE. This little island on the backwaters is a favorite haunt of hundreds of rare migratory birds from different parts of the world. On arrival check-in to houseboat. Relax and enjoy the canals , rivers and backwater. Overnight stay will be at ALLEPPEY.

Day 09 : Alleppey – Cochin.
Distance from Alleppey to Cochin : Approx 64 Kilometers./ 1.5 hours .
After breakfast proceeds to Cochin. Cochin-'The Queen of Arabian Sea' is verily the brightest stone in the diadem of the fascinating land that is flanked by the Western Ghats on one side, the Arabian Sea on the other, and strewn with rivers, lagoons, backwaters and rich vegetation in between. After fresh up set for Half days sightseeing for cochin . Dutch palace ,fort kochi, Jewish Synagogue. Overnight stay will be at Cochin.

Day 10 : Cochin
Morning free for packing & personal activities. Check out from hotel in time and take the departure transfer to Ernakulum railway station/ Cochin Airport for your onward journey.