Kerala is situated, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula. It is a tropical state with green and lush vegetation and has a 550 km coastline on the Arabian Sea. Kerala is the most densely populated state in India with 38,863 sq km area with around 33 million population. Kerala is also one of the richest states in India with forests and plantations of rubber, cashew, and coconuts everywhere. It has a particularly rich heritage of dance and drama (Kathalkali, Koothu, Mohiniattam) and people here are among the most industrious and well educated (100% literacy late) in the country. Kerala is renowned all over the world for its backwaters, natural beauty, health resorts and beaches.
Duration: 9 Days
Start/Finish City: Kovalam to Cochin
Service Level: Premium
Physical Grading: 4
Travel Style: Family
Trip Type: Small Group
On arrival at the airport in Trivandrum, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
This morning proceed for sightseeing of Thiruvanthapuram, covering Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli tourist village, Aakulam boat club, and Shangmugham Beach.
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey [161 km; 3 hrs] to enjoy the magic of living on a houseboat and cruising across the famed backwaters. Spend the next 24 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala by geng a glimpse of the village life at close quarters ‐ a unique and unforgeable experience. Enjoy the sunset and stay overnight on the houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, check out of your houseboat. We depart for Kumarakom [47 km; 1.2 hrs]. Enroute you can see the romantic beauty of nature which will remind you that you are in "God's Own Country". Check into a hotel where you will forget everything except enjoying yourself. The rest of the day at leisure.
After an early breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to the wildlife sanctuary at Periyar / Thekkady [119 km; 3.3 hrs] and check in at your hotel. Go on an evening game viewing cruise on the Periyar Lake. Here you will be able to see a large variety of wildlife, which include elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar etc, and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spoed. Later, come back to the hotel; relax and enjoy your stay overnight.
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and embark on a fascinating journey to Munnar [85 km; 2.3 hrs] enjoying the stunning panoramic view of the Cardamom hills and green carpets of tea plantation enroute. On arrival, check in at your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure trekking around the estate. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Enjoy breakfast and then embark on a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; vising the Eravikulam Naonal Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr, the Maupey Dam, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, and the town market. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy another overnight stay at your hotel.
After an early morning breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Cochin [128 km; 3.2 hrs]. Go across the Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian Sea . On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and the Chinese Fishing nets. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Depart for your next destination with a heart full of memories!
4 Star Hotel Accommodations
Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing With Local Guides (English Speaking)
All Transfers and Extensive sightseeing (as specified in itinerary) by deluxe Air – Conditioned Coach, Mini Coach or Van.
Complimentary Daily One Water Bottle each person.
Kovalam:- Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology Museum, Veli tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach.
Alleppey: - Houseboat.
Thekkady: - Wildlife Sanctuary, Periyar Lake,
Munnar: - Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam & Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town, Tea Garden.
Cochin: - Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets.
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