Day 1: Arrival in Cochin
Arrive in Cochin airport or at the railway station before heading to your accommodation. Freshen up, enjoy a bite to eat before leaving for your sightseeing adventure. Travel across the Cochin Harbour where you will visit attractions like the Chinese fishing nets, the Dutch Palace, and India's oldest European Church, St. Francis Church. After enjoying the sightseeing, you will return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar
Eat a delicious breakfast and hit the road enroute to Munnar. Whilst on the way you will get to enjoy the fantastic view of the lush tea plantations and Cardamom Hills. Finally, reach Munnar and check in at the resort. After lunch, move out of your room to trek around the tea estates. Arrive at your hotel and enjoy a tasty dinner as the sun goes down. Spend the night in Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing Tour
Start your day with a trek to Letchmi Hills. After lunch, your tour will continue exploring Old Munnar Town and the market. Finally, have an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady
The 4th day of this Kerala tour simultaneously gives you a dose of thrill and fun. After breakfast, hit the road to reach Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Once you arrive there, check in to a jungle lodge or resort. Enjoy the surrounding lush nature for a while.
Evening is at leisure. Enjoy the local surrounding. You can go for cultural show, visit the spice market. Travel back to the lodge/resort for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Thekkady - Alleppey/Kumarakom
In the morning go for a boat ride on the Lake Periyar where one can have a unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.
Post breakfast leave for Alleppey/Kumarakom. Enjoy sights of picturesque locations on the way. On arrival check into the hotel. Spend the day with local sightseeing in and around Alleppey/Kumarakom - a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanad Lake. The stretch of backwater is spread over 900 sq. km. If you want, you can also indulge in a boat ride. After enjoying the day, you will return to your hotel to stay overnight.
Day 6: Alleppey to Houseboat
Be transported by road to Houseboat after breakfast. Once you reach Alleppey, go on board a houseboat (sharing) and treat your eyes to the blissful nature around. During your journey, you will cruise along the calm nearby villages and paddy fields. Observe the mesmerizing sunset and spend the evening on a houseboat.
Day 7: Alleppey - Cochin
Enjoy breakfast and disembark from your houseboat as you reach Cochin. Check-in to your accommodation once you arrive. Visit the famous markets of Cochin on your second time in the city. Shop for some unique handicrafts and silk clothes before spending the evening at your own leisure.
Day 8: Departure
Finish your 8 day adventure with a transfer to the Cochin Airport or the railway station.
