South India Holidays – SIH-01 Honeymoon Package

DAY 01 : THIRUVANANTHAPURAM CITY to KOVALAM BEACH RESORT HOTEL

On arrival at Trivandrum airport, our representative will meet and transfer to Kovalam where you will check-in at resort for 02 nights. Kovalam, one of Kerala's most popular beach resorts is situated just 15 kms from Thiruvananthapuram City. Full day free to relax by the beach. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02 KOVALAM BEACH RESORT to KANYAKUMARI TOWN

After breakfast, drive to Kanyakumari, the place where the 3 oceans meeting together Arabian sea, Indian Ocean & Bay of Bengal. En route visit Padmanabhapuram Palace, the magnificent wooden palace constructed by the Maharajas of Travancore. On arrival check-in to the hotel, later continue to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India and also a pilgrimage center of Hindus. After lunch at Kanyakumari, go by boat to visit Vivekanada rock and Kanyakumari temple. On the way back visit Sucheendram Temple, a well known temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. . Overnight at hotel.

DAY 03 : KANYAKUMARI POINT to MADURAI TEMPLE TOWN

After breakfast, drive to Madurai. Madurai known as the temple town of South India is the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. Later continue to Madurai. On arrival check-in at hotel for 01 night. Once the capital city of Pandyas. Madurai is famous for the Meenakshi Temple, with its towering gopurams and rare sculptures. Other important attractions include Thirumalai Naicker Palace, Koodal Azhagar Temple and the Gandhi Museum. Sightseeing including all the above places. Evening to witness Pooja ceremony in the temple. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04 : MADURAI TEMPLE TOWN to KODAIKANAL HILL STATIONS

After breakfast, drive to Kodaikanal, one of the most beautiful hill resorts of South India. On arrival check-in at HOTEL for 02 nights, the best hotel available in Kodaikanal, overlooking the star shaped lake. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 05 : KODAIKANAL HILL STATION

Kodaikanal is one of India's best known hill stations situated on the southern crust of the Palani Hills about 120 km. north west of Madurai. Kodai has more sunshine than any other Indian hill station. The town nestles around the man-made Kodai Lake which spreads out in a star shape over sixty acres. Kodai has thickly wooded slopes, well laid out footpaths through picturesque prospects, tumultuous waterfalls and steep rock outcrops. Day free to explore OR go for sight-seeing including the Lake, Coakers walk, Pillar rocks etc. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07 : KODAIKANAL HILL STATIONS to PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

After breakfast, you'll drive through the beautiful mountain ranges of Western Ghats and cardamom hills to Periyar, one of the well maintained wild life sanctuary of South India. On arrival check-in at hotel for 02 nights. This is a beautiful wild life sanctuary famous for elephants. Periyar is also famous for its spice plantations. Afternoon you will be invited for a boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 07 : PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY to MUNNAR TEA GARDENS

After breakfast, drive to Munnar, one of the most beautiful hill station of South India, famous for tea estates. The drive from Periyar to Munnar will be interesting through the valleys and cardamom hills. This beautiful hill resort is 1600 meters from sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the three mountains streams Mudrapuza, Nallathanni and Kundala. There are lakes, reservoirs, forests and several tea estates. Eravikulam National Park is 30 Kms from Munnar. Munnar was the summer resort of British govt. in south. On arrival check-in at hotel for 02 nights. Evening free to relax. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 08 : MUNNAR TEA GARDENS - TEA FACTORY VISIT

Famous for its tea gardens, with nearly 55,000 acres of plantation tea, Munnar looks like a lavish green carpet on Earth. Places to visit at Munnar tea gardens include:

• Eravikulam National Park
• Mattupetty Dam
• Scattered villages
• The Old Tea Factory and
• Old Munnar Township

Have an interesting visit to the local market before retiring overnight at the resort hotel.

DAY 09 : MUNNAR TEA GARDENS to KUMARAKOM LAKE ISLANDS RESORT

Morning drive from Munnar to Kumarakom. The drive from Munnar to Kumarakom is a very special drive where you can get an excellent opportunity to watch the rubber, coco and vanilla plantation. We will arrange to take you to near by plantations and to show you the initial processing of the rubber. Later to visit coco and Vanilla plantations.

Continue to Kumarkom and on arrival board in the HOUSE BOAT to go for 22 hours cruise through the world famous backwaters of Kerala. The cruise in a house boat through backwaters is an unforgettable experience and can enjoy the real Kerala village life. These boats are originally used for carrying goods and there was only limited facilities available in the boats for stay and for food preparations. The cooking in the house boats are very special and is derived from the limitations of the cooking facilities during the cruise. Later stages the house boats OR locally known Kettuvallams are formed their own cooking habits. It is very tasty and fresh. During the cruise you will have opportunities to enjoy typical Kettuvallam cooking. mainly made with fish and fresh vegetables The state of these cooking are different and you cannot enjoy this in other places. Overnight in the boat.

DAY 10 : KUMARAKOM ISLAND RESORT to KOCHI CITY

• Morning after breakfast check out from the houseboat
• later transfer to Kochi airport for departure according to the flight timings
• after an ever memorable holiday in South India.

Morning after breakfast check out from the houseboat and later transfer to Cochin airport for departure according to the flight timings after an ever memorable holiday in South India.