DAY 01  ARRIVE AT COCHIN
On arrival at Cochin Airport, meet and transfer to Nimmy's Residence for 02 nights. Nimmy and Paul have been involved in 'At Home' hospitality for more than twelve years. Nimmy, a professional cookery instructor, and her stockbroker husband Paul, offer food and hospitality to foreign guests. Rest of the day to enjoy with the family. Overnight stay at Nimmy's Residence.
DAY 02  COCHIN

Cochin - Queen of Arabian Sea, is one of the most interesting cities of India and has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. After breakfast, go for a half-day sightseeing tour of Cochin covering the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets.
Rest of the day, to spend with Nimmy's family, enjoying a cooking demonstration. Evening, to watch the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at Nimmy's Residence.
DAY 03  COCHIN - MUNNAR
After breakfast, drive to Munnar, the most beautiful hill station on the Western Ghats at about 7600 m above sea level. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India is near this place. On arrival, check into the Windermere Resort owned by Dr/Ms Simon. Cardamom, world's favorite spice comes from the same protected valley of the Western Ghats of Kerala, where the Windermere Plantation Retreat is located
The presence of a planter's family next door ensures you excellent hospitality, security and local advice, devoid of a hotel atmosphere. Rest of the day, free to relax. Overnight stay at Windermere Resort.
DAY 04  MUNNAR
The Eravikulam National Park in Munnar is known for Nilgiri Tahr, an endangered species. Once the summer resort of the British, Munnar is most famous for its tea and nearly 55,000 acres of land are covered with tea plantations. Morning, drive to the Munnar hills to visit Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, the scattered villages and later, the tea factory. A visit to old Munnar and the local market will be interesting. Overnight stay at Windermere Resort.
DAY 05  MUNNAR - THEKKADY
Moming, checkout and drive to Periyar, a land of unending chains of hills, spice scented plantations and elephants. Periyar, one of the most famous wildlife sanctuaries of South India is famous for elephants. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can view wildlife at close quarters, from the safety of a boat on Periyar Lake. On arrival, check into the Elathottam Plantation Bungalow.
Evening, go for a 2-hour boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals, followed by a spice plantation visit. Overnight stay at Elathottam Plantation Bungalow.
DAY 06  THEKKADY - KUMARAKOM
Morning, drive to Kumarakom and check into Philipkutty's Farm House for 01 night. Set within the confines of this small beautiful organic farm island are three traditional villas with ample space and privacy. Each of these villas has been built and designed keeping in mind the surrounding ecological system-while adequate steps have been taken to provide the necessary comforts for the guests. There are plenty of options to enjoy the lush beautiful surroundings including the tranquil backwaters, from within the comfort of your room. Rest of the day, free to relax or for a short walk around the Farm House. Philipkutty's Farm is an effort by a generous local family to showcase the emerald backwaters and rustic India in its simplest and pure form. Overnight stay at Philipkutty's Farm House.
DAY 07  KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY (BACKWATERS)
Morning, free to relax. Around 1200 hrs, check into Houseboat for a 22-hr cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers crisscrossing it, Alleppey is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the 'Venice of the East', this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. Over night stay in Houseboat.
DAY 08 ALLEPPEY - TRIVANDRUM
Breakfast on board. Later arrive at Alleppey and drive to Kovalam. Check into Wild Palms Guest House for 0 nights. Hilda and Justin lived and worked for 30 years in London, but always knew they'd return to their roots. Wild Palms is their retirement dream - a large, rather grand, townhouse in the leafy suburb of Trivandrum, ten minutes from the sea. Rest of the day, free to relax. Overnight stay at Wild PaIms Guest House.
DAY 09  KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM
After breakfast, full-day sightseeing tour of Trivandrum covering the PadmanabhaSwamy Temple, Horse Palace, Napier Museum and Sree Chitra Art Gallery. Evening, back for overnight stay at Wild Palms Guest House.
DAY 10  DEPART FROM TRIVANDRUM

Morning at leisure. Later, transfer to Goa Airport for your flight back home