Kerala College Tour - Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Varkala & Kovalam

• Arrive in Kochi and begin the tour with a relaxed introduction to the historic port city
• Explore the heritage streets of Fort Kochi, see the famous Chinese fishing nets and continue towards Mattancherry and Jew Town
• Evening kept relaxed for students to enjoy Kochi's waterfront and local atmosphere

Sightseeing

• Fort Kochi
• Chinese Fishing Nets
• Mattancherry
• Jew Town
• Marine Drive

• After breakfast, depart for Munnar, travelling through the scenic countryside and Western Ghats
• Enjoy the changing landscape from Kerala's lowlands to misty mountains, with stops at waterfalls and viewpoints
• Arrive in Munnar and spend the evening relaxing amidst tea plantations

• Full-day sightseeing tour of Munnar's spectacular landscapes
• Visit the tea-growing areas and popular mountain attractions
• Spend time around the beautiful lakes and viewpoints of the region

Sightseeing

• Tea Museum
• Tea Plantations
• Mattupetty Dam
• Echo Point
• Kundala Lake

• Leave the mountains behind and travel towards Thekkady, gateway to the Periyar region
• Visit a spice plantation and learn about Kerala's famous cardamom, pepper and other plantation crops
• Explore Kumily town or choose optional activities depending on the group's interest
• An evening cultural programme can also be arranged, subject to availability

Sightseeing

• Spice Plantation
• Kumily

• Travel to Alleppey, the heart of Kerala's famous backwaters
• Experience a different side of Kerala as the road gives way to waterways, coconut palms, paddy fields and traditional villages
• Enjoy a backwater cruise or country-boat experience before relaxing in the evening

• After breakfast, continue towards the Arabian Sea and the spectacular Varkala Cliff
• Walk along the famous cliff overlooking the sea and spend time at Papanasam Beach
• Evening ideal for students to enjoy the beach atmosphere and sunset

Sightseeing

• Varkala Cliff
• Papanasam Beach

• After breakfast, proceed to Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram
• Explore selected city and heritage attractions before continuing to Kovalam, one of Kerala's best-known beach destinations
• Spend the evening beside the Arabian Sea

Sightseeing

• Padmanabhaswamy Temple Area
• Napier Museum Area
• Kovalam Beach

• Enjoy a relaxed final morning at Kovalam
• After breakfast, spend some time at the beach before the departure transfer to Thiruvananthapuram Airport or Railway Station