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Durations : 7 Nights - 8 Days
Destination Covered : Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Periyar, Munnar, Cochin
A comprehensive tour of Kerala's principal attractions - its beaches, Ayurvedic practices, scenic backwaters, hill-stations, wildlife, tea gardens and the ancient port city of Cochin.
Day 1 Thiruvananthapuram - Kovalam
On arrival in Thiruvananthapuram railway station/airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Checking in at noon, you'll then be whisked off for an afternoon city tour, visiting Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Horse Palace, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery (optional), Handicrafts Institute and Kovalam Beach (optional) before returning to the hotel to spend the evening at your leisure.
Day 2 Kovalam - Alleppey
In the morning you will be driven the 175 kilometers to Allepey - Venice of the East, transfer to the houseboat*. A journey through the scenic backwaters with typical Kerala meals served on board. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
* Please note for Budget category Package a Motor boat cruise only will be provided instead of House boat. Aaccommodation will be provided in a back water resort/hotel at Alleppy.
Day 3 Alleppey - Kumarakom
After breakfast on board the houseboat*. Takes you to Kumarakom, where you check in to your resort-set by the backwaters and next to a bird sanctuary. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at the resort.
Day 4 Periyar
Following a five-hour, 130 km journey through spectacular countryside, you will arrive in the hill-station of Periyar. After checking in to your hotel, take a boat ride on the lake to see the animals in the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary at close quarters. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Periyar
In the morning, enjoy a second trip on the lake or choose a trekking tour(optional); in the afternoon, visit the fragrant spices plantation and market. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Periyar / Munnar
Arise bright and early for the 3-hour, 100 km drive to Munnar - the hill-station known as 'tea city'. On arrival, check into the hotel with the rest of the day to spend as you please - either relaxing or exploring tea city.
Day 7 Munnar / Cochin
In the morning visit Munnar's tea plantations and take a scenic tour to Rajamala where you can watch nilgiri Tahr (rare mountain goats) in their natural habitat. In the afternoon you will be driven to Kochi where you will check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.|
Day 8 Cochin - Onward destination
The morning drive to Kochi (140 kilometres) will take approximately four hours. After checking into your hotel, join an afternoon city tour, visiting St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace and the Spice Market, taking in views of Kochi's quaint harbour. In the evening, attend a magical Kathakali dance show. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
Transfer to the cochin airport/railway station for your onward journey.
Kindly note the above package is flexible and can be customized as per your requirement.
. You can have a choice of 5 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 3 star hotels, budget hotels.
. The above tour will be organized with a "chauffeur driven" car / private coach.
. The trip can be organized for singles, families, couples, groups, universities.
. The package will commence on a date convenient to travelers.
Kindly contact us for further information & Costs. Please provide us with exact number of persons, age of participants, month of travel, type of hotels required, and if any changes required in the above tour program.
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