Kerala

You will leave for Munnar in the morning. Enroute Munnar you will visit the Kalady Adi Shankaracharya Temple. Kalady is a picturesque town which is the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya after whom the shrine is named. Adi Shankaracharya was born to a Brahmin couple after several prayers to Lord Shiva. His early life was marked by several miraculous exploits and he is known to have played a divine role throughout his life. You will have the evening free for leisure. Overnight Stay at Munnar

Munnar is known for its attractive and vast tea gardens. You will visit the tea gardens as well as the Tea Museum / Processing Unit. Post this; you will visit the Christ Church, Top Station, Mattupetty Dam and Kundale. Top Station is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodaikanal road. It offers magnificent views of the distant valley of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Mattupetty Lake is open for boating for tourists. Kundale is also famous for its breathtaking lakes surrounded by thick forests. Overnight stay at Munnar

On your way from Munnar to Thekkady, you will visit the famous Kerala spice plantations. Being the tropical paradise that it is, Kerala is known to produce supreme quality spices. Kumily, the closest village to Periyar, is famous for its spices market. Pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, and nutmeg are some of the spices that are produced on a large scale in this region. Overnight stay at Thekkady

You will visit the Periyar National Park, known for its dense evergreen forest and rich wildlife. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake. The greatest attractions of Periyar, however, are the Elephants that come to the Lake to quench their thirst. You can also see other species like Indian Gaur, Wild Boars, Spotted Deer, Sambar and many aquatic birds. (Wildlife sighting cannot be guaranteed though) Overnight stay at Periyar

Alleppey / Kumarakom (100 km) is the best place to enjoy famed Kerala backwaters. The Kerala Backwaters are a network of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes and inlets, an intricate system formed by more than 900km of waterways. These all are lined with Coconut Trees making the landscape most beautiful to experience. Coconut Trees along the backwaters, cool breeze, village coir industries make the holidays spent at Backwaters most memorable. You will get the opportunity to enjoy a backwater cruise with hi-tea. Overnight at Alleppey / Kumarakom.

Kovalam is said to have the finest beaches in India with three adjacent crescent beaches. Right from sunbathing to swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, catamaran cruising and more, this place is known to have leisure options galore. Carry all your beach essentials and be safe while you venture in the sea waters. You must not miss witnessing the sunset at this beach at any cost. Overnight stay at Kovalam

You will be visiting Trivandrum for sightseeing. Thiruvananthapuram has the much revered Shri Padmanabha Swami Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has the Lord in a reclining position on sacred serpent Ananta. You will visit the Napier Museum which is a beautiful structure epitomising Kerala architecture. It is known for its compilation of antique articles from the 8th – 18th century. Wood, bronze, ivory and Kathakali costumes are also displayed here. The Shri Chithra Art Gallery which houses paintings by Raja Ravi Varma are also worth a look. Overnight stay at Kovalam

Proceed to the airport for a return flight to Pune Tour Concludes.