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Overview

Mother Nature caresses the visitors with her tranquillity and serenity here in Kerala. Ideally called the “God’s Own Country”, Kerala is blessed with angelic beauty. Explore the beautiful southern state of Kerala on this 8 days tour that takes you to the most scenic destinations of Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam and Cochin. Oozing out the simplicity of country life, spreading aroma of fresh spices and fusing the atmosphere with verdant environs, this Kerala tour is strategically woven with some of the finest touring destination of this state of South India.

 

Tour Highlights:

• Breathtaking panoramas, stunning seashores and exhilarating jungles
• Enjoy boat cruise on Lake Periyar and spot the wild creatures wandering around in Periyar National Park.
• Visit verdant spice plantations in Periyar
• Assistance of naturalists at the wildlife sanctuary
• Embark a traditional houseboat (kettuvalom) and travel on your own pace on tranquilizing backwaters (at an additional cost)
• Explore the seaside splendour at Kovalam
• Optional Ayurvedic therapies (at an additional cost)

 

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Cochin | Munnar | Thekkady | Alleppey | Kovalam

Day 1: Cochin On arrival at the Kochi International Airport/Railway station, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, go for local sightseeing in Cochin. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Cochin – Munnar After a delicious breakfast, depart for Munnar and enjoy the scenic beauty of the marvellous waterfalls and high mountains with the low-flying clouds passing. Arrive in Munnar and check into the hotel. In the evening, go for sightseeing in Munnar and witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometres. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Munnar Located in the south Western Ghats of India, Munnar is a charming hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. The land blessed with natural splendour looks dazzling with rocky peaks, rolled mountains, manicured tea gardens and soothing mountain air. Munnar is located at the confluence of Muthirappuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers.

The day at Munnar begins with a sumptuous breakfast and will be followed by a sightseeing tour of the picturesque environs of Munnar. Essentially a tea town, Munnar catches the visitor’s attention with its refreshing aroma first and then continues to impress with its beauty and placidity. The sightseeing plan for the day includes visit to pristine Mattupetty Lake and neighbouring Swiss Livestock Project, a specialized dairy farm where about 100 varieties of high yielding cattle are reared. The breathtaking scenery of lush mountains of Eravikulam National Park is a natural habitat to estimate half the world population of Nilgiri Tahr along with other ungulates such as Indian Muntjac and Sambar Deer. Other inhabitants of the park are Golden Jackal, Jungle Cat, Leopard, Tiger, Dhole and more. The region is worth paying a visit for both its enchanting flora and fauna.

Take a stroll around the local markets to pick souvenirs before you return to your hotel in the evening.

Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady After an appetizing breakfast, leave for Thekkady passing through cardamom hills. Check into the resort. After lunch, visit spice plantation such as cardamom, pepper, coffee, and tea estate etc. On way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Thekkady - Alleppey After a sumptuous breakfast, drive to Alleppey which is endowed with immense natural beauty and an array of rivers, canals and lakes ideal for boat cruise. On arrival, check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or take an optional cruise on the backwaters. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 6: Alleppey - Kovalam After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Kovalam. On arrival, check into the hotel. Later in the evening walk down to the nearest beach and spend the time on leisure.

Day 7: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam After a hearty breakfast, embark on a thrilling full day excursion to Kanyakumari. Return to Kovalam in the evening.

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