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Kerala > Madurai, Rameshwaram, Kanyakumari > Kerala: 9Nights and 10days Tour Package
Day 1: Arrive at Cochin, drive to Munnar (4 hours/16 minutes, 132.6 km)
Once you arrive at Cochin, our executives will drive you to Munnar. Munnar is blessed with scenic green and the weather too is pleasant here. Once you arrive here, you will be dropped at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Across the tea estates in Munnar
Arranged on the banks of three waterways Madupetti, Nallathanni, and Periavaru, Munnar is likewise honored with characteristic view-focuses separated from the tea-manors. The Eravikulam National Park, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, and tea manors are its real attractions.
Day 3: Next morning after a early tea we will move on to our next destination – Thekkady.
Thekaddy is basically the Wild Corridor of South with lush greenery all around. The first thing we will see here is the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – a home to around 1000 Elephants, Bison, Langur, Sambar , Wild Boar, Tigers and a number of other animals. After lunch we shall move on to see Chellarkovil falls. Sit here and rest a little as you will find yourself surrounded amidst lush coconut grooves – one of the main attractions of South India.
Day 4: Thekkady to Madurai
Check-out from the hotel at morning. Leave for Madurai and check-in at the hotel where you could rest and relax for a while. (Afternoon) Visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple. The temple houses one of the biggest complexes in India. It is one of the oldest centres of worship and holds in one of the best art galleries with a collection of 33000 sculptures. The temple wall paintings and the 4 entrances of the temple facing 4 different sides would fascinate you. Return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay at Madurai.
Day 5: Madurai to Rameswaram
Check-out from the hotel at morning. Leave for Rameshwaram by enjoying a drive. Arrive at Rameshwaram and check-in at the hotel where you could refresh and rest. Proceed for a visit to Sri Ramanatha Swami Temple which is dedicated to God Siva. There you could enjoy some of the main attractions the place holds in like the 12 Jyothi linga where Siva worshipped in the form of Jyothi linga where 2 of them were built by goddess Sita and other brought by lord hanuman from Kailash. The temple also houses 64 Tirtha which is believed to remove the worldly sins. After visiting the Sri Ramanatha Swami Temple proceed to visit Pamba Bridge by afternoon. The Bridge is a combination of railway and Road Bridge which connects the town of Rameshwaram on Pamba Island to mainland India. Enjoy an overnight stay at Rameshwaram.
Day 6: Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari
Check-out from the hotel to leave for Kanyakumari. A visit to the shrine of Suchindrum which is a Hindu pilgrim centre (Optional). (Afternoon) A visit to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Tower and telescope House, where you could enjoy the sunset. Over Night Stay at Kanyakumari.
Day 7: Kanyakumari to Kovalam
Leave for Kovalam (90 km) after having the complimentary breakfast. Kovalam is one of the renowned beaches in Kerala where you could have a completely laid back experience relaxing on the beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 8: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam
Sightseeing at Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Visit the main attractions of the land like the Secretariat, Museum, Zoo, Padmanabha temple etc. (Evening) Have a laid-back beach experience at Kovalam. Overnight stays at the hotel.
Day 9: Kovalam – Alleppy
Check-out from Kovalam after the breakfast by 10 am. Leave for Alleppey (180km/4½ hr) to enjoy a houseboat stay along the complex backwater stretches. Check-in at the pre-booked houseboat by afternoon. A day cruise along the backwaters to enjoy the countryside. Night Halt at the House Boat enjoying the beauty of the moonlit waters.
Day 10: Alleppy – Cochin
Check-out from the houseboat by 9:00 am after having breakfast.After experiencing the memorable cruise of Houseboat..Proceed to Cochin, (subject to time availability) stop at Mattancherry/Fortkochi for half a day sightseeing.. After that proceed to Cochin Airport/Railway Station for your onward destination.