KERALA ESSENSE

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1  Arrival in Kochi

  ★ Arrive at Kochi Airport or Railway Station and check in to your hotel. Visit the Chinese Fishing Nets and Fort Kochi Beach.Explore St. Francis Church and Santa Cruz Basilica.Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Fort Kochi.Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) and Paradesi Synagogue in Jew Town.Enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance.Dine at a seafood restaurant with a view.

• Day : 2  Kochi to Munnar

  ★ Drive to Munnar (approximately 4 hours).Check in at your hotel or resort in Munnar.Visit the Tea Gardens and the Tata Tea Museum to learn about tea processing.Explore the Blossom International Park.Enjoy the serene environment and picturesque views.Have dinner at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.

• Day : 3  Explore Munnar

  ★ Visit Eravikulam National Park to see the Nilgiri Tahr and enjoy the lush greenery.Head to Mattupetty Dam for boating and enjoy the views.Visit Kundala Lake for pedal boating or row boating.Explore Top Station for panoramic views of the Western Ghats.Explore the local markets for souvenirs and local tea.Return to your hotel for dinner.

• Day : 4  Munnar to Kovalam

  ★ Drive to Kovalam (approximately 5 hours).Check in at a beachside resort in Kovalam.Relax on Kovalam Beach or Lighthouse Beach.Enjoy lunch at a beachfront restaurant.Explore Hawa Beach and enjoy the sunset.Dine at a restaurant with a view of the ocean.

• Day : 5  Kovalam and Departure

  ★ Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum (if time permits and dress code applies).Explore the Napier Museum and Sree Chitra Art Gallery in Trivandrum.Return to Kovalam for some last-minute relaxation on the beach.Have lunch at a local restaurant.Check out from your hotel and head to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for your departure.