Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

Itinerary (9 days)

• Day 109:00
  1

  Trivandrum

  On arrival at Trivandrum transfer to Kovalam Beach. The most beautiful beach Resort in South India. Rest of the day free to relax on the beach. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 209:00
  2

  Kovalam

  Go for half-day city tour of Trivandrum including Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace and Napier museum. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 309:00
  3

  Kanyakumari

  Full day excursion to Kanyakumari, the southern trip of India where the three oceans unite together. En-route visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and Suchindram temple. At Kanyakumari visit Vivekanada Rock and Temple. Evening drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 409:00
  4

  Kollam

  Morning drive to Kollam, the gateway of Kerala backwaters. Here you will stay in a backwater resort on the bank of Ashtamudi Lake.

• Day 509:00
  5

  Houseboat

  Morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey . Embark for the houseboat cruise to Kumarakom. You will cruise through the beautiful villages and lush paddy fields. Overnight at Houseboat.

• Day 609:00
  6

  Periyar

  Morning disembark the boat at Kumarakom and drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of the most fascinating wild life sanctuaries in India, noted for elephants and scenic beauty. Overnight at hotel.

• Day 709:00
  7

  Periyar

  Morning go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea etc. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 809:00
  8

  Cochin

  Morning drive to Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala. Afternoon go for boat cruise to visit the nearby Islands. Overnight at Hotel.

• Day 909:00
  9

  Departure

  Transfer to Airport or Railway station for departure.