Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat - Kovalam
Day 01 : Arrival Cochin
As you arrive at Cochin airport in the morning our representative will provide you assisted transfer to the hotel and will help you for hotel check in. Till Afternoon time free to relax. Later in the afternoon leave to the Cochin Harbour. On arrival at the Fort Cochin visit Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the Chinese Fishing nets. In the evening optional tour to watch live Kathakali Dance Show can be arranged upon your demand. Night stay in the hotel at Cochin.
Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar (150 km-4.5 hrs)
On your Discover Kerala tour today you take a fascinating journey to the beautiful hills of Munnar. The drive to Munnar is full of some stunning views of the Cardamom hills & green tea plantations. On arrival at Munnar check into the hotel and spend rest of the time in relaxing or doing some trekking around the tea estate of Munnar. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 03 : Munnar
After breakfast take an excursion to the Eravikulam National Park. At this national park you can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr and then visit the Mattupetty Dam, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town and the local market. Evening free and night stay at the hotel in Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady (120 km-4 hrs)
After having your breakfast drive to Periyar Wildlife sanctuary (Also known as Thekkady). Enjoy game viewing activities at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary while cruising on the beautiful and calm Lake Periyar. Inside the jungle you can see a large variety of wild animals including Indian elephants, deer, wild boar, monkeys and some exotic birds. In the evening as the sun gets down, it is the time to go back to your wildlife resort in Thekkady. All meals and stay will be in the resort.
Day 05 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (30 Km-1 hrs)
Head to Kumarakom which is also known as the motherland of Kerala backwaters tours in Kerala. At Kumarakom stay at a resort near the beautiful Vembanand Lake and enjoy life to the fullest. Rest of the day free to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Kumarakom backwaters of Kerala. Night stay at your resort in Kumarakom.
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Day 06 : Kumarakom - Houseboat- Alleppey
After a lavish breakfast in the hotel this is the time for the most awaited moment of the tour as you embark your Kerala Houseboat Tour (Kettuvallam) and cruise across the backwaters of Kerala till the next day. Enjoy watching the scenic beauty of Kerala Backwaters and green lands of Kerala from your floating villa. In the evening during your Kerala backwater tour you will also enjoy the sunset from your luxury houseboat of Kerala (the sunset view from a houseboat is believed to be one of the best scenic view in Kerala Backwaters). All meals, tea/coffee will be served to you on board your Kerala Houseboat cruise tour as you continue your journey to Allepey.
Day 07 : Alleppey - Kovalam (150 Km - 3 hrs)
Disembark at Allepey after the breakfast and get transferred to Kovalam beach of Kerala where you check in at a beach resort of Kovalam to relax and enjoy some of the Ayurvedic massages in Kerala is famous for. Night stay in the hotel.
Day 08 : Kovalam
After breakfast take an excursion to Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) from Kovalam. At Trivandrum visit Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club, and Shangmugham Beach. In the afternoon drive back to Kovalam to enjoy the comfortable stay near the beach.
Day 09 : Departure Trivandrum (30 kms-1 hrs)
Intime check out from the hotel to get a comfortable assisted transfer to Trivandrum international airport from where you take your onward flight.
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Basic Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by private car
- An English / Language speaking well mannered guide during sightseeing trips
- All currently applicable taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills etc.
- Entrance fees and still camera or video camera charges at various monuments and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare, Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person in INR. on twin sharing basis. Rates subject to change without notice Rates are applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons travelling at one time.
» Rates are applicable for Indian market only.
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