Highlight In Kerala Holidays " Cochin delights you with its ethnic fishing villages and marvelous beach country, see the Mattancherry Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town and experience the thrill of watching Kathakali dancers in action, A leisure trip on a Kettuvallam offers panoramic views of Kerala backwaters... "

Duration Of Visit : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Places Covered : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum

Day 01 : Cochin

On arrival at Cochin Airport  our tour executive welcomes you and assist you further transfer to Hotel check in and later sightseeing of Cochin visit Dutch Palace (Mattancherry) – Built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555AD. It acquired the present name after 1663 when the Dutch carried out some extensions & repairs. In the centre of the building is the coronation hall where the Cochin Rajas held their coronations. Rooms adjacent contain 17th century murals depicting scenes from the Indian epic Ramayana

Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the great scrolls of the old testament, the copper plates on which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles of Interest. This is the first synagogue in South India 
St. Francis Church (Fort Cochin) – the protestant church was built originally by the Portuguese in 1510AD and is believed to be the first church built by Europeans in India. Vasco da Gama was originally buried here. His mortal remains were taken to Portugal after 14years
Chinese Fishing Nets – Ancient traditional way for catching fishes in huge nets later in the evening watch a demonstration of Kalaripayyatu – Keralian traditional Martial Arts overnight stay at hotel  

 Day 02 : Cochin – Periyar ( 190kms – 5.5hrs )

Post breakfast drive to Periyar (Thekkady) Thekkady is tucked amidst lush green tea gardens, it is one of the best places to visit tea, coffee and spice gardens. Adjacent is the Periyar wild Life Sanctuary with its unsullied grasslands and "Blue Mountains". Check in at the resort and relax and later In the evening attend a Traditional Kathakali dance performance. The Dance involves the enactment of an episode from the epics, the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The performers convey moods, emotions and inner sensibilities by facial expressions and gestures. The costume of the Kathakali dance is a striking sight. The elaborate facial paint made from rice power treated with various colors, is an indication of the nature of the character being portrayed. The heroes have green faces; the villain’s red or black, while the holy men and female characters have yellow faces. Overnight at hotel   

Day 03 : Periyar

Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on the water's edge. A boat ride in the lake running through the sanctuary provides an opportunity to watch wild animals such as Elephants, Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys, Deer and scores of Water Birds. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady, one of the most important National Parks in India. The sanctuary is spread across 777 sq km, of which much is thick evergreen forest. The splendid artificial Periyar Lake adds to the charm of the park.  This is the only sanctuary in India where you can view wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. Later after noon visit spice plantations like cardamom, pepper, tea etc. Overnight at hotel  

Day 04 : Periyar – Kumarakom

Post breakfast drive to Kumarakom, Kumarakom - An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with white lilies. Situated on the Vembanad lake, in this small water world you'll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes which will take you in to the heart of the scenic lake and Transfer to houseboat, embark the houseboat by 12noon.

Cruise through the back water of Kerala, on the way you can see traditional Kerala village life remind unchanged for many years you also witness the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people await at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralian meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market. Cruise proceeds towards Nedumudy, where you can visit the famous Shree Bhagawati Temple. Overnight anchoring at Moonnattinmugham, the meeting place of three rivers Overnight at Air Conditioned Houseboat 

Day 05 : Alleppey – Kovalam ( 170kms – 4.5hrs ) 

You will be cruising at Kerala Backwater and reach Alleppey, With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers cruise crossing it, Alleppey is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life The internationally renowned beach, which is a strip of golden land lying side by side with the serene blue waters of Arabian sea and rich greenery of the coconut groves, has been developed into an integrated seaside resort. Disembark the Houseboat and drive to Kovalam via visiting Krishnapuram Palace and Trivandrum Padhamanaswamy Temple, Chitra Art Gallery and Napier Museum upon arrival at Kovalam, Kovalam consists of three consecutive crescent shaped beaches, a massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. There are numerous bars and cafes lined up on the shore side and you can enjoy a variety of fresh seafood or continental cuisine Overnight at hotel  

Day 06 : Kovalam

Leisure for your beach actitives overnight stay at hotel

 Day 07: Kovalam – Trivandrum ( 30kms – 40mins )

Post breakfast depending upon your flight schedule you will be transfer to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey