Cochin to Kanyakumari Coastal & Highland Odyssey
Embark on an epic journey through Kerala and beyond with our Cochin to Kanyakumari Coastal & Highland Odyssey, featuring Classic to Royal houseboat options. From Cochin’s cultural treasures and Munnar’s misty hills to Thekkady’s wildlife, Kumarakom’s serene lakes, Alleppey’s tranquil backwaters, Kovalam’s pristine beaches, and Kanyakumari’s iconic southern tip, this package blends heritage, nature, and relaxation for an unforgettable adventure in God’s Own Country.
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Itinerary
Day: 01: Cochin
Day: 02: Cochin-Munnar (157 Kms/04 Hrs)
Day: 03: Munnar
Start the day with sightseeing in Munnar which include Visits to Mattupetty -Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundalay Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai , Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary famous for Nilagiri Tahr and Tea gardens . Night Stay in the Resort.
Day: 04: Munnar - Periyar (120 Kms/4 Hrs)
A scenic four hours drive from Munnar . An Enchanting Plantation Town Thekkady, located in central Kerala, is a popular hill station and wildlife reserves of India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold immense opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers boating and good chance of seeing the great Indian tiger in its natural habitat. (Optional) Kathakali The traditional dance, Spice plantation Tour and Ayurvedic massage. Night Stay in the Resort.
Day: 05: Periyar- Kumarakom (145 Kms/4 Hrs)
The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The land of lakes, canals and paddy fields, Kumarakom transports you to sheer ecstasy. On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds ) and later check in at the Resort.
Day: 06: Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat (30Kms/45Min)
At 12:00 hrs check in at houseboat. Start Cruise and reach Lake, anchor and have lunch. Start Cruise again and reach Champakulam . Stop over visit Champakulam Snake boat, church, village and market and cruise starts again, reach Kanjipadam , anchor for night. Next morning after breakfast cruise back to Alleppey and reach jetty by 9:00 AM. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Cruising along the backwaters of Kerala is an unforgettable experience. Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat.
Day: 07: Houseboat - Kovalam (190 Kms 4.5 Hrs)
Drive to Kovalam on arrival in Kovalam, check in at a beach resort. Rest of the day to relax at the beach or indulge in Ayurvedic massages. Kovalam is a sheltered bay endowed with unusual beauty, located on the magnificent Arabian Sea coast. This natural bay is a safe sea-pool, free from high waves and surges. The 30 kms drive from the Tiruvanantapuram airport to the beach through groves of palms is refreshing. It is an ideal place to swim, sunbathe and perhaps enjoy the ancient rites of an Ayurvedic massage and oil bath.
Day: 08: Trivandrum sightseeing
Start the full day sightseeing in Trivandrum (capital of Kerala) at 0900 Hrs. Visit: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple afternoon relax on the beach .Night stay in the Resort.
Day: 09: Kovalam - Kanyakumari (100 KM/3 hrs)
After breakfast start the journey to Kanyakumari enroot visit Padmanapurm palace and Suchindram temple, later check into the hotel in Kanyakumari..After some rest some rest visit the Gandhi Memorial, Vivekananda Rock, Devikanya temple and return back to Hotel after seeing the sunset from the southern tip of India. Night stay in the Resort.
Day: 10: Departure
Check out from the Hotel and you will be driven back to Thiruvananthapuram Airport/ Railway station with wonderful memories and realisation that it indeed is ?Gods own country?.
Package Includes
- Overnight stay on the selected houseboat
- Floral bed decoration on the houseboat (additional cost)
- Optional candlelit dinner with celebratory cake on the houseboat (upon request)
- Onboard meals including lunch, dinner, evening tea, and breakfast
- Guided backwater sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English/Hindi-speaking driver-guide
- Fuel, tolls, and parking charges
- All applicable taxes
- Houseboat air-conditioning from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM
Package Excludes
- Airfare or train tickets to/from Kochi/Alleppey
- Meals outside the houseboat’s provided lunch, dinner, tea, and breakfast
- Personal expenses such as laundry, alcohol, or tips
- Entry fees for monuments, horse riding, trekking, elephant rides, or additional boating
- Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions