On arrival at the airport by 9w403 arriving at 1445 hrs, met by our representative and transfer by 14 seater A/c mini coach to Hotel Oberoi Trident. Afternoon we take you to half day city tour with English speaking guide. Evening attend Kathakali Dance performance. Overnight in Cochin.

Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer by coach to Thekaddy (200kms / 05 hrs). On arrival in Thekaddy check in at Taj Garden Retreat. We take you to half day Jungle Safari at the Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary.

Periyar: Periyar Tiger Reserve, 777 sq km in area is set in a rich, mixed deciduous forest interspersed with open areas of tall grass. Periyar has a splendid artificial lake dotted with snags of dead wood, which provide a perch for water birds; darter, grey heron, egret and kingfisher. It is one of the finest habitats for Asiatic elephant.

These enormous mammals swim in the waters and streams and usually they can be observed during the boat ride. Periyar also holds, apart from Tiger, Leopard, Sambar, Wild dog, Barking Deer, the Lion tailed Macaque, The Nilgirir Langour etc. The forest harbours a variety of woodland birds. Boat travel is the only means of transport in the Sanctuary. Overnight stay at the Hotel.

After early breakfast we take you to a boat cruise. Later transfer by coach to Kumarakom the Back Water Area of Kerala (130 kms / 03 to 04 hrs). On arrival in Kumarakom check in at Hotel Taj Garden Retreat Kumarakom.

Kumarakom is an ideal place situated on Vembanad Lake. The adjoining bird sanctuary witness a spectacular collection of resident and migratory birds from here. Nature walks, backwater boat cruises, Ayurvedic massages in traditional form (practiced since ancient times in Kerala). Overnight stay at Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. We take you for a half day boat cruise on the Back Waters. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by coach to Kovalam ( 200 Kms / 05 to 06 hrs). On arrival in Kovalam check in Travancore Heritage Resort . Rest of the day at leisure to relax on the beach or to take Ayurvedic massage. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to relax on the beach or to take the traditional Ayurvedic massage at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to relax on the beach. Early afternoon half day excursion to Kanayakumari the South End tip of India (100 kms / 2.5 hrs).

Visit Vivekanand Memorial and witness the beautiful "Sun Set" on the confluence of the Indian Ocean - Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.

En-route visit Padmanabhauram Palace (02-04 p.m.). The palace is situated at the very centre of the Padmanabhpuram Fort with an area of 186 acres of land amidst Veli hills, dales and rivers. It is set in picturesque and ideal surrounding which also have contributed largely to the architectural magnificence of the monument. Padmanabhapuram Palace is actually a palace complex. The complex of fourteen palace spread over an area of 6.5 acres is a unique feature of the ancient Kerala Architectural skill. Later return back to Kovalam. Overnight stay at hotel Travancore Heritage Resort.

Breakfast at the hotel. Met by our representative and transferred to Thiruvantapuram airport in time to connect onward flight.

Note: We would be happy to organize a specialized, tailor-made tour for you to suit your requirements.

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