Kerala Escape

Ernakulam refers to the eastern, mainland portion of the twin cities of Ernakulam - Kochi in central Kerala, India. The city is the most urban part of Kochi and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Ernakulam is called the commercial capital of the state of Kerala.[3] The Kerala High Court, the Office of the Corporation of Cochin and the Cochin Stock Exchange are situated here. Initially, Ernakulam was the headquarters of the Ernakulam District but was later shifted to Kakkanad. Ernakulam was once the capital of the Kingdom of Cochin. It is located 220 kilometers (137 mi) towards northwest of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The name Ernakulam is derived from the name of a very famous temple of Lord Shiva called theErnakulathappan Temple.The city has served as an incubator for many Malayali entrepreneurs and is a major financial and commercial hub of Kerala. Arrival Cochin & Check-In Hotel. Afternoon start for Cochin Local Sightseeing such as The Dutch Palace, Jewish synagogue and Jew Town, Chinese fishing nets, Historical Monuments, Mattanchery. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Munnar a town and hill station in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Munnar is situated around 1600 m above sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains. The name Munnar is believed to mean "three rivers",[3] referring to the location at the confluence of the Madhurapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. Munnar town is situated on the Kannan Devan Hills village in Devikulam taluk and is the largest panchayat in the Idukki district in Kerala having an area measuring nearly 557 km. The nearest major railway stations are at Ernakulam and Aluva (approximately 140 kilometres (87 mi) by road). The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport, which is 105 kilometres (65 mi) away. Arrival Munnar & Check In Hotel. Afternoon start for Munnar Local Sightseeing such as Indo- Swiss Cattle farm, Echo Point, Kundalary Lake. Eravikulam National Park. Evening free for Rest. Overnight Stay at Munnar.

Today Cover Tea Gardens, Mattupatty Dam - The Mattupetty lake and dam , just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot. Boating can be enjoyed here. Kundala Dam/Lake- Kundala is a picturesque town on the way to Top Station. The Golf Course which belongs to Tata Tea Ltd. is located here. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction Top Station - 1700 Mts above sea level , this is the highest point on the Munnar-Kodiakanal road. Top Station (a viewing point) also offers a panoramic view of neighbouring state of Tamil nadu. Also Echo Point on the way back can be enjoyed. Back to the hotel after sightseeing. Also a Tea Estate Visit is a must when in Munnar, it feels as if your eyes can see the widespread of beautiful green colour in & around the vicinity. Back to the hotel after sightseeing. Overnight Stay at Munnar.

Morning check out & depart to Thekkady. Arrival & check in to hotel - Discover the veritable essence of Kerala’s well kept wilderness secrets at Thekkady. The landscape here is dotted with tropical forests, exotic spice plantations, tea gardensand beautiful lakes. Evening visit Spice Gardens - The spice plantations of Thekkady are a huge draw for travelers from all over the world. The most abundantly found spice in Thekkady is pepper, but you will also see a variety of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric and curry leaves on the slanting slopes of the spice plantation & some time for spice shopping. In evening enjoy Kathakalli Show. Overnight Stay Thekkady.

Check out & move for the Elephant Ride & then proceed to Alleppey/Kumarakom. Arrival & check in. Alleppey / Kumarakom comprises of a cluster of petite islands scattered across the emerald backwaters of Vembanad. Backwater cruises along these tranquil waters in a houseboat is a must-must have for any tourist visiting Kerala. Kollam (Quilon)- Between the eight cornered Lake and the Lakshadweep Sea, at the Southern extremity of a network of backwaters lies Kollam beach towards 63 kms of north of Trivandrum. Here one can enjoy Backwater Curises, Astamudi Backwater, etc. Overnight Stay Alleppey / Kumarakkom.

Morning check out & depart for the Kovalam - Kovalam, rated as one of the most spectacular beach paradises in India, lures hordes of tourists from across the globe. Arrival & check in. Evening you can enjoy at famous beach at Kovalam/ Poovar. Overnight Stay Kovallam / Poovar.

Full day free for the local sightseeing which covers Padmanabhswami Temple - Covering an area of about 2,400 sq. metres, the temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is believed to be around 260 years old, Chitra Art Galley - The Sri Chitra Art Gallery houses paintings from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore schools of art., Napier Museam - Dating back to 1880, the Napier Museum building is a combination of the Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles, Zoo- The spacious zoological garden is set among the pleasant surroundings of woodlands and lakes, You can also have a look at the wide variety of the animals and birds that are housed here & etc. Overnight Stay Kovallam / Poovar.

Check out & transfer to Trivandrum/Kochi Rly. Stn./Airport to board the train/flight for further destination.