Best of Kerala with Kanyakumari

Meet our Holxo Holidays representative on arrival and proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Cochin including Santa Cruz Basilica, Mattancherry Palace - Portuguese palace, Jewish synagogue and St. Francis Church in Fort Cochin - one of oldest European churches in India where the body of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama was originally buried.

From here, drive through lush greenery and panoramic views as you to drive to Munnar. Enroute, you visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Valara Falls, Karadipara View Point and Blossom Park. Arrive at Munnar and check in to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, start your sightseeing of Munnar with Eravikulam National Park located around the Western Ghats, which is home to the endangered Nilgiri Thar-Goat. Next, visit Mattupetty Dam, built in the hills of Kerala. Later, proceed to Anamudi (2695 m), the highest peak in Kerala and South India, giving you a stunning view of the hills. Pothamedu viewpoint, famous for sunset views, gives a panoramic view of the valley. Also visit the Tea Museum and Rose garden, which is a breathtaking sight to behold.

After a day full of memories, proceed to the hotel and rest overnight.

After breakfast, depart for Thekkady. The journey will take you through spice plantations like those of black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, etc. At the Periyar National Park, enjoy an elephant safari or boating at the Periyar Lake. In the evening, watch an interesting kathakali dance performance.

After a day full of new experiences, return to the hotel and enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel.

Also, one of the best things to do in Kerala is an ayurvedic massage.

After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey. Arrival at Alleppey and check in to the highlight of Kerala, your houseboat stay. Relax and enjoy all meals (lunch, tea and dinner) on the houseboat, while your boat cruises through the backwaters. Enjoy your memorable and one of a kind overnight stay on the houseboat.

After breakfast, check out of the houseboat and drive to Kanyakumari on the southern tip of India. Enroute, visit Poovar, where you can take a boat through the mangrove forest of backwaters.

Later, arrive at Kanyakumari and check into the hotel for your overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit Kanyakumari Temple followed by Thiruvalluvar Statue (Valluvar Statue), a 133 feet tall stone statue of the Tamil philosopher and poet, Valluvar. Also, visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial built in 1970 in the honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock. Enroute, visit the ancient Padmanabhapuram Palace and drive to Trivandrum and then to the coastal town of Kovalam.

Check in to the hotel and stay overnight.

After breakfast, proceed for a day trip to Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala. Visit the famous museums - The Napier Museum and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum and then, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, with an 18 feet tall idol of Lord Vishnu.

On reaching Kovalam, rest at its idyllic beaches.

Overnight at the hotel.