BUDDHA FOOTSTEPS
15 Days
1 Country
6 Cities
KNOWN AS THE "GOD OWN COUNTRY" & NAMED AS ONE OF THE MUST VISIT PLACES IN ONE LIFETIME BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELS, ONE WILL BE AMAZED BY THE CULTURE AND NATURE OF SOUTH WESTERN INDIA.
Meandering through lush tea plantation
experience of sailing in a houseboat with and overnight with delicious cooked food on board
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
2 days Ayuvedar Resort Stay
Day 1 COCHIN
Meet & greet, transfer to hotel.
Day 2 COCHIN - MUNNAR
Cheeyappara waterfall, Bossom Garden, Eravikulam National Park,
Day 3 MUNNAR - THEKKADY
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary , Spice Plantation Tour
Day 4 THEKKADY - ALLEPPEY
All inclusive backwater activities
Day 5 ALLEPEY - KOVALUM
Somatheeram Ayurveda Village with Ayuveda experience of Marmar Massage, Traditional Steam Bath & Karnapornam
Day 6 KOVALAM - TRIVADRUM - KOVALUM
Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kuthiramalika Palace , Veli Tourist
Village
Day 7 KOVALUM - COCHIN
Fort Cochin and Basilica of Santa Cruz.
Day 8 COCHIN TRANSFER
Transfer to airport and service end
Day 1 Cochin
Meet and greet at Cochin Airport by our tour guide.
Depending on your arrival time, we will adjust the itinerary accordingly. If late arrival, guests will be transfer
Included Meals - Dinner
Hotel - Monsson Empress Hotel - 4 stars
Day 2 Cochin - Munnar ( 127km, 4hrs)
After an amazing breakfast we will start our journey to Munnar. On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colorful flowers in Blossom Garden. We will visit the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel - Lake & Hill - 4 stars or similar
Day 3 Munnar - Thekkady (86km, 3hrs)
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Thekkady - Alleppey (128 Km, 4 Hrs)
Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to . Upon arrival we will check-in at the hotel for some relaxation in the comforts of your room. Later proceed to the most attractive feature of Thekkady i.e. Periyar Wild life Sanctuary cruise. The place where one can go for a Wildlife cruise to view a large variety of wildlife . We then proceed to a Spice Plantation Tour.
Enjoy sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Alleppey, Check in at Houseboat. Today we will enjoy some of the amazing backwater activities .Overnight stay in the houseboat
Lodge - Jugle Park 4**** or similar
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Houseboat - Dix Houseboat 4**** or similar
Day 5 Alleppey – Kovalam (176 Km, 5 Hrs).
After breakfast we will be transfer to Somatheeram Ayurveda Village for 2 nights stay. Today, guest will be treated to Marmar Massage, Traditional steam bath and Karnapornam. All meals served will be in accodance to ayuvedar detox programs. Relaxing and enjoy each moment here.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Somatheeram Ayurveda Village
Day 6 Kovalam – Trivandrum - Kovalam
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Kovalam – Cochin (212km, 6hrs).
Day 8 Cochin Transfer
Enjoy the breakfast we will drive back to Cochin and visit Fort Cochin and Basilica of Santa Cruz. Then we will transfer you to the airport for your flight homes with many good memories.
After a good and happy breakfast, we will proceed to have a scenic driver back to Cochin. Check into the hotel for a relaxing evening
Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum. The
temple of Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is the most religious icon of the
city. Other sightseeing places are Kuthiramalika Palace , Veli Tourist Village and
Shangumugham Beach where one can watch the amazing sunset.
OPTION - guests can opt not to take the tour to Trivadrum but stay back at Somatheeram to enjoy the environment and continue with the detox meals
Hotel - Somatheeram Ayuvedar Resort
Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel - Monsson Empress Hotel - 4 stars
Included Meals - Breakfast
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*** Itinerary can be adjusted according to your arrival and departure of your confirm flight itinerary.
*** Itinerary can be modified to suit your travelling style and interest.
What's Included
9 Nights
Accommodation
27 Meals
8 breakfast, 7 lunches,
7 dinners
On-Trip Transportation
Tourism registered vehicle
City Guide
Local guide fr forest cruise & backwater activities
Activities
Elephant Ride
Backwater Cruise
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Wildlife Cruise
Entrance Tickets
What's Excluded
Gratuities
Porterage, toilet entrance fee, etc
Personal Expenses
Own shopping