8 days tour

Cochin - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Madurai - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum

This small state that is surrounded by water and subtropical mountains is often the travelers’ favorites. This can be explained by its gorgeous mountain landscapes, spice and tea plantations, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary, beautiful tropical beaches, and canoe rides on quiet backwaters canals. The cities are small, the gastronomy is fresh and tasty, the hospitality kind and caring.

Day 1 :     COCHIN airport - FORT COCHIN  40 km - 1 h 30

Pick up Cochin Airport

Your driver will be welcoming you at your arrival at Cochin airport and will drive you to your hotel in the Fort Cochin neighborhood. 

Visit the old neighborhoods, The Paradesi Synagogue,  The Church of Saint-Francis, The Folklore Museum in Ernakulam,  The Mattancherry Palace, The Dutch palace Paliam.
The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) can be visited in the late afternoon before a meal by the seaside.
In the evening Kathakali spectacle.
Overnight in Fort Cochin. 

Day 2 :    FORT COCHIN - ALLEPPEY       55 km - 1 h 30

Morning visit Cochin and transfert Allepey for Cruise at 12 pm

Discover the intertwined canals between sea and land. We offer you a night in a Houseboat, an unforgettable experience from 12 pm to 9am the next morning.

We can book this private boat for you. Possibility cooking class on the houseboat.

Overnight on the houseboat.

Day 3 :    ALLEPPEY - PERIYAR      130 km - 4  h

End of the cruise at 9 am.

Parc national de Periyar :   https://thekkady.org/?page_id=879  et https://elephantjunction.in

• Visit the spice plantations

• Elephant ride or activity including the elephant (bath, feeding, training…)

• Jeep tour for about 3 hours with an English-speaking guide. Panoramic view on the Tamil Nadu

•  3-hour trekking in the Periyar wildlife sanctuary with an English-speaking guide 

• Boat on the lake

Overnight inThekkady.

Day 4 :     PERIYAR - MUNNAR   90 km - 3 h

Morning in Periyar. Transfert Munnar at the beginning of the afternoon

Small mountain resort perched at an altitude of 5000 feet (1524 meters), Munnar is located in the most spectacular mountainous landscape of Southern India. 

Munnar is the quiet part of Kerala. It is a place to unwind and hike. 

On the road visit spice garden

In the evening, ayurvedic massages and Kathakali performance, an art between dance and theater.  

Overnight in Munnar.

Day 5 :    MUNNAR

We can book a guide for a walk through the tea plantations (guide required)

• Trekking 12 km - 1/2 day -  7:30 am to 1 pm with breakfast.
• Trekking 24 km - Full day - 7:30 am  to 5 pm with breakfast and lunch.

Visit to the tea museum where you can discover the entire production process. 

Overnight in Munnar.

Day 6 :    MUNNAR - MADURAI   160 km - 4 h

Madurai is one of the most ancient Southern Indian cities, a pilgrimage site for centuries and the birthplace of Tamil culture.
Sri Meenakshi temple, a city in the city with its continuous flow of pilgrims, is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating Indian temples with its 50 meters tall carved and colorful gates. A real maze where you can witness the devotion of the faithful Hindu priests where you will understand the importance of religion in an atmosphere of spiritual fervor.
Visit to Ghandi Memorial Museum to discover the history of the independence of India and Gandhi’s life.
Overnight in Madurai. 

Day 7 :     MADURAI - KANYAKUMARI  240 km - 4 h

Kanyakumari, the most southern Indian city, is where three seas meet: Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean.

You will take a ferry to go to the memorial of Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902). It is built on a stone, 500 meter off Kanyakumari. 

Right next to it, on another rock, is the huge terracotta statue of Thiruvalluvar, an important Tamil poet and philosopher. It is a 40.5 meters high tribute to his Thirukkuṟaḷ work.

Possibility to visit Bhagavathy Kumari temple or stroll along the shore to enjoy the view and street vendors. 

Overnight in Kanyakumari. 

Day 8 :     KANYAKUMARI - TRIVANDRUM   90 km - 2 h 30

Transfert to Trivandrum  

Journey time : The average speed on the Indian roads is about 45 to 50 km/h. The journey times are given for your information only and may change based on different factors beyond our control (traffic jams, weather, vehicle type, road works...).