Kerala's Waterfalls, Hills, Wildlife, Backwaters & Southern Coast

✨ Enchanting Kerala Hills, Backwaters & Beaches – 7 Nights / 8 Days

(Athirappilly – Munnar – Thekkady – Alappuzha – Kovalam – Trivandrum)

🌅 Day 1: Arrival in Kochi & Athirappilly Exploration

• 🛬 Arrival at Cochin International Airport / Railway Station
• 🚗 Transfer to Athirappilly
• 💦 Sightseeing:
  - Athirappilly Waterfalls – "The Niagara of India" – Kerala’s largest and most iconic waterfall
• 🏡 Overnight Stay in Kochi

🍃 Day 2: Kochi to Munnar – Scenic Drive & En Route Attractions

• 🍽️ Breakfast & checkout
• 🚗 Drive to Munnar, Kerala’s tea garden paradise
• 🌄 En Route Sightseeing:
  - 🌳 Neriyamangalam Forest – Gateway to the High Ranges
  - 💦 Cheeyappara Waterfalls – Seven-step cascade
  - ⛰️ Valara Waterfalls – Surrounded by dense forests
  - 🌿 Kerala Spice Garden – Learn about aromatic spices
• 📸 Munnar Local Spots:
  - ☕ Tea Plantations – Rolling tea gardens
  - 📸 Photo Point – Insta-worthy landscapes
• 🎢 Optional Activities:
  - 🌿 Spice Garden Tour
  - 🐟 Pottas Fish Farm
  - 🎯 Zip Line / Sky Wing
  - 🚙 Jeep Safari (3 hrs)
  - 🎡 Fun & Adventure Park (35+ rides)
  - 🎈 Hot Air Balloon
• 🏡 Overnight Stay in Munnar

🌄 Day 3: Munnar Full-Day Sightseeing

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel
• 🌱 Sightseeing Highlights:
  - ☕ Tea Museum – History of tea in Kerala
  - 🦌 Eravikulam National Park – Spot Nilgiri Tahr
  - 🚣 Mattupetty Dam – Boating & mountain views
  - 🌹 Rose Garden – Floral delight
  - 🔊 Echo Point – Natural echo phenomenon
  - 🏞️ Pothamedu View Point – Misty mountain views
  - 🌻 Hydel Park & Botanical Garden – Colorful flora
• 🌿 Optional Activities:
  - 🎭 Kerala Cultural Shows (1 hr)
  - 💆 Ayurvedic Massage
  - 🍫 Chocolate Factory Visit
• 🏡 Overnight Stay in Munnar

🐘 Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady – Nature & Culture

• 🍽️ Breakfast & checkout
• 🚗 Drive to Thekkady – Home of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
• 🌲 Attractions & Activities:
  - 🚤 Periyar Boating – Spot elephants, deer & birds (Various timings)
  - 🍂 Spice Garden Visit – Medicinal herbs & spices
  - 🐘 Elephant Ride/Bathing – Memorable elephant interaction
  - 🚙 Jeep Safari (Sathram/Kerala-TN border – 3 hrs)
  - 🎭 Cultural Shows – Kathakali & Kalaripayattu
• 🏡 Overnight Stay in Thekkady

🌊 Day 5: Thekkady to Alappuzha – Backwaters & Houseboat

• 🍽️ Breakfast & checkout
• 🚗 Drive to Alappuzha (Alleppey) – "Venice of the East"
• 🚤 Backwater Cruise & Activities:
  - ⛵ Houseboat Check-in (12 PM) – Cruise through canals & Vembanad Lake
  - 🍽️ All meals on board
  - 🌾 Village views, coconut groves & paddy fields
  - 🚣 Optional: Shikkara, Kayaking, Speed Boat
  - 🧵 Optional: Kasavu Saree Weaving Experience
• 🛏️ Overnight Stay on Houseboat

🏖️ Day 6: Alappuzha to Trivandrum / Kovalam – Coastal Relaxation

• 🍽️ Breakfast on houseboat & checkout (9 AM)
• 🚗 Drive to Trivandrum & transfer to hotel in Kovalam
• 🌅 Optional Sightseeing (If time permits):
  - 🦅 Jatayu Earth Center – Adventure park with huge bird sculpture
  - 🏖️ Kovalam Beach – Leisure time at Lighthouse, Hawa & Samudra beaches
• 🏡 Overnight Stay in Kovalam

🏛️ Day 7: Trivandrum Sightseeing & Kovalam Leisure

• 🍽️ Breakfast at hotel
• 🏛️ Trivandrum Sightseeing:
  - 🛕 Padmanabhaswamy Temple – Historic Vishnu temple (strict dress code)
  - 🏺 Napier Museum & Natural History Museum – Cultural & historical exhibits
  - 🐯 Thiruvananthapuram Zoo – Exotic wildlife & greenery
• 🌊 Leisure:
  - 🏖️ Relax at Kovalam Beach in the evening
• 🏡 Overnight Stay in Kovalam

🏙️ Day 8: Departure from Trivandrum

• 🍽️ Breakfast & checkout
• 🚗 Transfer to Trivandrum International Airport / Railway Station
• 🛫 Departure with beautiful memories of God’s Own Country 🌴✨