Routes of South India

Special Routes of South India

(07 Nights / 08 Days)
Private Services – Colonial Echoes, Cool Hills & Backwater Dreams

Mornings rise over spice-laced air, and fishing nets sway with the tide.
This journey flows like the South itself—warm, green, gentle.
Begin in Cochin, where Portuguese churches, synagogues, and palaces whisper of lost empires and spice routes. Watch the sun sink behind Chinese fishing nets, and see myth and movement come alive in a traditional Kathakali dance.

Climb into the misty hills of Munnar, where tea carpets roll beneath clouds and waterfalls whisper secrets to the wind. Walk among orchids and ancient trees in Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary, and feel the highland calm wash over you.

Descend to the Periyar jungles, where elephants roam and cinnamon perfumes the air. Float silently along the lake, watching the wild through the trees.

Then, drift—literally—into Kerala’s timeless rhythm aboard a private houseboat in Alleppey, gliding through mirror-like backwaters and coconut groves.

End with rest and reflection in Kumarakom, where birdsong and still waters offer one final exhale before you return.

This is a journey of landscapes and layers—of lush hills, colonial tales, and backwater peace.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION:

Cochin International Airport, Kerala

DEPARTURE TIME:

Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

✦ 7 nights accommodation in handpicked hotels & 1 night on a houseboat
✦ Daily breakfast + all meals on houseboat (full board)
✦ All private transport with air-conditioned vehicle & chauffeur
✦ Guided sightseeing in Cochin, Munnar, and Periyar
✦ Kathakali classical dance performance in Cochin
✦ Spice plantation visit & boat safari in Periyar
✦ Backwater cruise in Alleppey on private houseboat
✦ All monument entry fees as per itinerary

NOT INCLUDED

✘ International flights
✘ Personal expenses & additional meals
✘ Tips, camera fees, and optional activities

Day 1: Departure

Arrival in Cochin (by flight)

On arrival at the airport of Cochin, You will meet and greeting by our representative and later transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Cochin

After Breakfast. In the morning visit Cochin city as Cochin fort.

The Church of San Francisco, which will be the first in India erected by Europeans, was built in 1503 by the Portuguese Franciscans who arrived on the expedition of Pedro Alvares Cabral. The original wooden structure was restored in stone in the middle of the s. XVII; the oldest inscription in porgies dates from 1562. Vasco da Gama died in Cochin in 1524 and his remains remained buried in the Church for fourteen years until they were transferred to Lisbon; the tombstone can still be seen.

The imposing Basilica of the Holy Cross dates from 1902 and its interior is dominated by pastel colors.

Then visit the famous Chinese style fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace, Pardesi Synagogue and Jewish Quarter.

At sunset, we will attend the classical dance show “Kathakali”. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Cochin- Munnar (120 kilometers / 03 hours)

After Breakfast transfer by road to Jaipur. Upon arrival tranfer to Hotel.

Jaipur– The pink city of Rajasthan. Jaipur is perhaps one of the most picturesque cities in the world. It was built according to the canons of the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. Divided into seven rectangular sectors, with well-drawn streets, right angles, its planning is a marvel of 18th century urbanism, when a similar systematization did not even exist in Europe. Surrounded by steep hills at three of its cardial points, the city is guarded by a powerful fortified wall, with seven gates. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Munnar- Periyar (110 kilometres / 02:30 hours)

After Breakfast. In the morning departure by road to Periyar. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Periyar is also called as Thekkedy, we will visit the spice plantations.

Lunch in a field of spice plantations.

In the afternoon you will enjoy a pleasant boat trip, which will take you through the jungle through unused canals that will offer fantastic views of wildlife: you will be able to observe elephants, bison, deer and occasionally tigers in their natural habitat. There are trees over 100 years old that are over 50 m tall. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Periyar- Alleppey (155 Kilometers / 03 hours)

After breakfast in the morning transfer by road to Alleppey. On arrival transfer in boat.

Accommodation in a houseboat for a cruise on Lake Vembanad (Full Board).

Day 6:

Alleppey- Kumarakom (180 Kilometers / 04 hours)

After Breakfast and disembarkation and then departure by road to Kumarakom. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day free for your personal activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7:

Kumarakom

After Breakfast. Day free for your personal activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8:

Kumarakom– Cochin ( 60 kilometres / 2 hrs.) – Departure

After Breakfast. Morning check out and transfer to the Cochin airport to board the flight to next destination.

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