Meals Include: Breakfast+(Lunch or Dinner)
The scenic state of Kerala is well known for its natural beauty, Beaches, greenery, and emerald backwaters. A unique combination of Sea and Lakes, Kumarakom is a beautiful village lulled by the cold waters of Vembanad Lake. Munnar, on the other hand burst into a sea of blue, a rare flora species that bring skies on the earth. The hills of Munnar tunrs blue, violet, purple with the blooming of Neelakurinji, a flower with 40 odd varieties. An endless stretch of rolling hills carpeted with tiny blue flowers welcomes the visitors in the Hills of Munnar.
Witness the culture and tradition of Kerala in a famous Kottiyoor festival which is celebrated inside the dense forest adorned by tall trees and River Bavali. So, when in Kerala, let go off of everything and just feel enjoy the lazy backwaters and enjoy the fold art around the city and get involved into the warmth of Kerala tourism. Let the clarion call of the jungles awaken the wilderness in you. Enjoy the jungle safaris on the trunk of massively huge elephants-the wild beast of the jungle. Discover remote festivals that leave imprints on your soul.
Famous for its tea and coffee plantation and export, Kerala offers some exotic tea and coffee flavours that can be enjoyed while in the state. Kerala is also famous for its spice flavours that take a toll on your taste buds while you take rounds of the state. There is no second thought in enjoy the exotic beaches of the state where mere lying around could provide you the peace and buoyancy at the same time. Just enjoy your time in Kerala and let go off everything.
Day1: Arrival in Cochin (Kochi)
As you land in Kochi Airport/railway station, our cordial representative will dive you to the hotel pre-booked for you. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and unwind from the fatigue of long journey. In the evening, explore the local markets of Kochi, take a stroll at the famous marine drive and enjoy the evening. Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar (approx. 4 hours)
On Day 3, you will be driven to Munnar, famous for its tea plantations. Upon arrival in Munnar, check into the hotel and rest for some time. A beautiful hill station in Kerala Munnar is blessed with abundant scenic pleasures. In the evening, a wildlife Safari at the Eravikulam National Park is scheduled for you. Here you can witness rare species of a kind of mountain goat, Nilgiri Tahr. Embark on a jungle safari inside the national park. Once back to the hill town, explore the old town market. Return to the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 3: Munnar
Day 3 is reserved for a local sightseeing tour of Munnar town. If evening safai wasn’t enough, go for a morning safari inside the Eravikulam National Park where you can spot several exotic animal species such as Tiger, Leopard, Nilgiri Tahr, Indian bison and more. The national park is a home to rich biodiversity with high elevation shoal-grassland ecosystem. Enjoy your day exploring the town and treat your eyes with the lovely lush views. Return back to the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 4: Munnar – Periyar
In the morning of day 4, take pleasure in leisure walk in the pristine tea gardens of Munnar town. Here you can spot Neela Kurunji, a rare flower species in the region. Later in the day, begin your drive towards Periyar. Upon arrival in Periyar, check in to the jungle resort and unwind from the long journey. In the evening, you will be out to take pleasure in bird watching and boating at the Periyar Lake. You would be able to spot several colorful species of resident as well as migratory birds here. Return to the lodge for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Periyar – Kumarakom
On day 6 of your Kerala tour, you will be driving towards Kumarakom, a town situated on the banks of Lake Vembanad. Upon arrival at Kumarakom, check in to the hotel or resort on the banks of Lake placid. Enjoy the magical view around the Lake while admiring the beauty of the Lake. Here, you can enjoy boating while spotting the colorful avifauna species. In the evening, explore the town and local markets for shopping the local specialties of the town. Later, return back to the hotel and enjoy the overnight stay.
Day 6: Kumarakom - Alleppey
On day 6, you will board the houseboat towards Alleppey. Cruise towards Alleppey on the house boat and enjoy the ride back to Alleppey while exploring the vast backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy your overnight cruise to Alleppey from Kumarakom while admiring the environs around. Spend the night on board and enjoy your night.
Day7: Alleppey -Kovalam
On day 6, leave for Kovalam from Alleppey after a filling breakfast on the boat. After a four hour long drive, you will reach Kovalam and upon arrival check into the hotel. As you reach the most popular and most happening beach of Kerala, you will certainly get lifted up in spirits and joy. Enjoy your time around the beach- long walks, sunsets, crowd, conversations and everything. After an exciting day, you get back to the hotel room and stay overnight.
Day 8: Kovalam- Trivandrum- Kovalam
On day 7, drive towards Trivandrum, the largest city and the capital of Kerala. Upon arrival check into the hotel and after relaxing for a while, go on for excursion of the city .Visit Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Shangmugham Beach, Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and Aakulam boat club. Spend the night in the hotel at Kovalam
Day 9: Kovalam- Departure from Trivandrum
On last day of your tour after a filling breakfast, you will be driven towards Airport or railways station for catching a flight or train for your onward journey to home.