Kochi – Alleppey– Varkala – Ponmudi – Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Padmanabhapuram –
Trivandrum – 9 Days

Known by locals fondly as the daughter of Arabian Sea, Kochi has a culture of its own quite different from other parts of Kerala. Blessed by both back waters and sea, this sea port city has been in lime light since early centuries. Fort Kochi is a treasure trove of natural as well historical locations. Mattacherry palace, Jewish synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, the Vembanad Lake and the cruises through it are some of them. Alleppey, the Venice of South is a narrow strip of land surrounded by lakes and sea. Varkala cliff stands tall along the famed Varkala beach and is one of its kind in the world. The soothing beach and the village life of Varkala is truly a rejuvenating experience for the traveller. The tranquil hill station called Ponmudi is an enigma. The clear skies may suddenly fill with mist laden clouds making you think that you are in heaven. The famed Kovalam has a naturally formed shallow cove where you can enjoy sea without a care. A walk along the sandy shores will cheer you spirits and by evening you are in different scene when the sea lights up with the fishing boats. It is said that ancient seafarers were guided by the glitter from nose stud of Devi Kanyakumari to a safe landing. This story adds to the romantic charm of Kanyakumari where the three seas namely Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. The Padmanabhapuram palace located in Padmanabapuram, the earlier capital of Travancore is typified by Kerala style of architecture. The cool interiors and intricate carvings are a treat to eyes and soul. Ananthapuri better known as Trivandrum is a place where you can experience the perfect blend of modernity and history. Many monuments in Trivandrum still stand the test of time bearing testimony to the glorious bygone era. The Napier museum, Sangumugham beach and Veli Lake and some of the important must see places here.