Explore the diverse beauty of South India with our 7-night, 8-day tour package. From the lush greenery of Munnar to the backwaters of Alleppey, the sandy beaches of Kovalam, the southernmost tip at Kanyakumari, the spiritual vibes of Rameshwaram, and the cultural richness of Madurai, this journey promises a holistic experience of the region.
Destinations:
Board your flight and arrive at Cochin. transfer to Munnar. A 4 hour drive to Munnar through hill station. On the way visit Valara Falls, Cheeyappara Falls. Kallar Falls, Karadippara View Point. Arrival at a place which is called 'Heaven on earth'. On arrival at Munnar, check in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Munnar.
After breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of Munnar, enjoy the serene views of Munnar, famous for its tea plantations, and Eravikulam National Park to view the rich flora and fauna .Enjoy some local food at a good restaurant. In the afternoon, visit tea museum, flower garden,Mattupetty Lake & Dam ,shooting point,and Echo Point, famous for its echo phenomenon. In the evening, return to your hotel.
Drive to Allepey/kumarakom . On arrival, check-in to the houseboat & set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. While cruising in these floating luxury-villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed-down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. The food will be served onboard. Stay overnight on the houseboat and end this memorable cruise at Alleppey next morning. OR Alleppey After early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Allepey and arrive by the afternoon. In the evening,later go for sightseeing visiting Allepey beach and enjoy boat ride (directly payable there)in the backwaters of Alleppey,.Evening back to Resort and over night stay resort.
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel & later Drive to Kovalam. Check into the hotel & later visit Poovar island, go for a motor boat trip (at own expenses) to golden sand beach of Poovar island which is at confluence of poovar river & indian ocean. During the boat trip experience the mangroves, fishermen’s village. You can enjoy your lunch on the floating restaurant. In evening return to your resort, enjoy overnight stay at Hotel.
After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and proceed to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari has been named after Goddess Parvati, in one of her incarnations as Devi Kanya, who did penance on one of the rocks of this land’s end to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva in marriage. On arrival, check into the hotel, relax for some time and visit Sri Kumari Amman Temple. After darshan, visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar statue. You will need to use a boat to visit this beautiful memorial spot. Return back to the hotel in the evening and have a comfortable overnight stay.
After breakfast check-out hotel and depart to Rameshwaram. Arrive and check-in hotel. Later visit of Sri Ramanathaswami temple. The temple has 22 holy springs which are believed to have medicinal properties. After darshan, visit the famous Hanuman temple. Overnight stay at hotel in Rameshwaram.
After breakfast check-out hotel and depart to Madurai. Madurai is known for its Majestic Temples and religious places. Arrive in afternoon time and check-in hotel. Later visit of Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalay Mahal, Gandhi Memorial. Overnight stay at hotel in Madurai.
After breakfast check-out hotel and drop at Madurai airport for your onward journey.