Kerala; Also known as God's Country

Highlights / General details

Located at the south-western tip of India, Kerala has unique geographical features that have established it as one of the most visited tourist destinations in Asia. It is known as ‘God’s Own Country’ and was selected by the National Geographic Traveler as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime. What attracts the people all around the globe is its equable climate, serene beaches, tranquil backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife. Culturally too, the classical art forms, colorful festivals, exotic cuisine offer the travelers what is unique to this land. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine and Panchakarma, the rejuvenation therapy in Ayurveda have also made Kerala one of the most sought after destinations. The climate here remains moderate and pleasant all year round and therefore, in Kerala, there is no end of season from tourism point of view.

Itinerary Day 01: Arrive Cochin - Munnar Arrive at Cochin airport/ railway station. You will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Then, proceed to Munnar. Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small water falls , Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty – to have everlasting memory of your honeymoon days in Kerala On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel.. Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.

Day 02 : Munnar After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet(Tea Gardens) vist - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Sizzling air will guide you to your hotel room early to have your own world . Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.

Day 03 : Munnar - Thekkady Morning after breakfast we start our drive to Thekkady. On arrival, Check into the hotel. Evening we explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary which spreads over 777 sq km, roughly half of which is dense evergreen forest, savannah grassland and moist deciduous forest. The forest was declared a tiger reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger, and so the name Periyar Tiger Reserve is sometimes used to denote the place as well. We will do a 02 hr boat ride in an artificial lake formed during the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1895 - that explains the dead tree branches sticking out of the water. These trees were submerged in the waters of the dam. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the few places where the chances are pretty high that you will spot an elephant in the wild at close quarters and from the safe confines of a boat. Not just elephant, but if it's your lucky day, gaur, masher, otter and other wildlife. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.

Day 04 : Thekkady - Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Alleppey Houseboat Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey. Enroute visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary known for local varieties like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl and the water duck. On arrival in Alleppey, board the houseboat and sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. The houseboat will cruise through the Chambakulam area and anchor to explore the boat yard which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races. Visit St. Mary's Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721. Also catch a glimpse of village life along the backwaters and experience a way of life unique to this region. The boat will pass through picturesque stretches of the backwaters of Alleppey. In the evening we anchor our houseboat. O/n Houseboat.

Day 05 : Alleppey Houseboat - Kovalam Check out from houseboat and we transfer you to Kovalam. On arrival at Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam enjoy the scene of Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala -Gods own country. Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.

Day 06 : Kovalam - Trivandrum After breakfast we take you for a day sightseeing of Trivandrum. Visit: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple afternoon relax at on the beach Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.

Day 07 : Kovalam - Cochin (238 kms/ 06 - 07 hrs drive) Departure After breakfast, transfer you to Cochin airport to board your flight to onward destination.

Inclusion

Breakfast buffet Accommodation in 1 double room. Houseboat stay is inclusive of all meals, bed, coffee, evening tea and snacks. Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary. All must see sightseeing spots in all destinations Driver allowance/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge/permit charges.

Budget Package Hotels: Munnar: Misty Mountain / Thekkady: Silver Crest / Alleppey: 1 bed A/C Deluxe Houseboat / Kovalam: Kovalam Beach Retreat Budget Package Vehicle: A/C Tata Indigo Luxury Package Hotels: Munnar: Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort / Thekkady: Cardamom County, Lake Place, Elephant Court / Alleppey: 1 bed A/C Luxury Houseboat / Kovalam: Taj Green Cove, Leela. Luxury Package Vehicle: A/C Toyota Innova In case of unavailability of rooms in the above mentioned hotels, similar hotels will be provided.

Exclusion

Any airfare, train fare, airport tax, elephant ride / safari charges. Camera fee, guide & entrance fees during sightseeing, travel insurance. Mineral water & Porterage Tips, hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc. Any meals or other item or expense not mentioned in the Package.

Duration

7 days

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Cochin - Munnar Arrive at Cochin airport/ railway station. You will be met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Then, proceed to Munnar. Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small water falls , Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty – to have everlasting memory of your honeymoon days in Kerala On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel.. Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.

Day 02 : Munnar After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green carpet(Tea Gardens) vist - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Sizzling air will guide you to your hotel room early to have your own world . Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.

Day 03 : Munnar - Thekkady Morning after breakfast we start our drive to Thekkady. On arrival, Check into the hotel. Evening we explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary which spreads over 777 sq km, roughly half of which is dense evergreen forest, savannah grassland and moist deciduous forest. The forest was declared a tiger reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger, and so the name Periyar Tiger Reserve is sometimes used to denote the place as well. We will do a 02 hr boat ride in an artificial lake formed during the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam in 1895 - that explains the dead tree branches sticking out of the water. These trees were submerged in the waters of the dam. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the few places where the chances are pretty high that you will spot an elephant in the wild at close quarters and from the safe confines of a boat. Not just elephant, but if it's your lucky day, gaur, masher, otter and other wildlife. Rest of the day free to relax. O/n Hotel.

Day 04 : Thekkady - Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary - Alleppey Houseboat Morning after breakfast, drive to Alleppey. Enroute visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary known for local varieties like the waterfowl, cuckoo, owl and the water duck. On arrival in Alleppey, board the houseboat and sail through scenic backwaters, passing through one of the few areas in the world where farming is done below sea level. The houseboat will cruise through the Chambakulam area and anchor to explore the boat yard which displays the traditional long snake boats used in races. Visit St. Mary's Church, established by St. Thomas in 1721. Also catch a glimpse of village life along the backwaters and experience a way of life unique to this region. The boat will pass through picturesque stretches of the backwaters of Alleppey. In the evening we anchor our houseboat. O/n Houseboat.

Day 05 : Alleppey Houseboat - Kovalam Check out from houseboat and we transfer you to Kovalam. On arrival at Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam enjoy the scene of Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala -Gods own country. Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.

Day 06 : Kovalam - Trivandrum After breakfast we take you for a day sightseeing of Trivandrum. Visit: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple afternoon relax at on the beach Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.

Day 07 : Kovalam - Cochin (238 kms/ 06 - 07 hrs drive) Departure After breakfast, transfer you to Cochin airport to board your flight to onward destination.

Inclusion Breakfast buffet Accommodation in 1 double room. Houseboat stay is inclusive of all meals, bed, coffee, evening tea and snacks. Transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary. All must see sightseeing spots in all destinations Driver allowance/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge/permit charges.

Budget Package Hotels: Munnar: Misty Mountain / Thekkady: Silver Crest / Alleppey: 1 bed A/C Deluxe Houseboat / Kovalam: Kovalam Beach Retreat Budget Package Vehicle: A/C Tata Indigo Luxury Package Hotels: Munnar: Club Mahindra Lakeview Resort / Thekkady: Cardamom County, Lake Place, Elephant Court / Alleppey: 1 bed A/C Luxury Houseboat / Kovalam: Taj Green Cove, Leela. Luxury Package Vehicle: A/C Toyota Innova In case of unavailability of rooms in the above mentioned hotels, similar hotels will be provided.

Exclusion Any airfare, train fare, airport tax, elephant ride / safari charges. Camera fee, guide & entrance fees during sightseeing, travel insurance. Mineral water & Porterage Tips, hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc. Any meals or other item or expense not mentioned in the Package.

Duration 7 days

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