Leave to Madurai , reach and check in at the hotel. Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. After lunch city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Overnight stay at Madurai.
Drive to Periyar , often called as Thekkady because of the large number of "Teak" trees in the sanctuary. Reach and check into the resort . Periyar is a home to unaffected evergreen rain forest, its one of the major tiger reserves of India and also popular for the cardamom hills . Visit the Periyar lake, this might be the only place in India where you can spot wildlife from a boat, also visit spice plantations. Overnight stay at Periyar.
After breakfast from the resort drive to Munnar. Munnar, one of the most popular hill stations in India situated at 1600 mts above sea level. This was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Reach and check into the resort, relax for the rest of the day.Overnight at Munnar.
Proceed for a sightseeing tour , visit Rajamalai : -This is the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr, half the world population of the rare mountain goat which is fast becoming extinct is now found here, also visit Echo-point, Mattupetty lake and Kundala dam.Overnight stay at Munnar.
Depart to Cochin, the Queen of Arabian Sea and also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.On arrival check into your resort .Fort Cochin and Mattancherry are the focus of interest here, where the city's extraordinary history of foreign influence and settlement is reflected in an assortment of architectural styles. Sightseeing includes a visit to the Jew town, jewish street ,Synagogue, Dutch palace, Santa cruiz cathedral , chinese fishing nets etc. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Proceed to Alleppey, the backwater hub of Kerala.A host of boat races are held here during the harvest season ( between July and September ). Alleppey is famous for boat races, houseboat holidays, beaches, marine products and coir products. Local sightseeing at alleppey and overnight stay at the resort.
Travel to Trivandrum, the capital city. Trivandrum has a lot to offer for the tourists. The palaces,temples and other monuments here shows the beauty and excellency of the ancient Kerala architecture. Evening Visit Sree padmanabha swamy temple and the renowned Kovalam beach. Overnight stay at Trivandrum.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to visit Kuthiramalika palace and Kaudiar palace. Afternoon drop at airport for onward journey.
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