Best of Kerala Tour -2

09 Days/08 nights

Kovalam-Alleppey-Thekkady-Munnar-Cochin

Those who want a short journey through the heart of Kerala, this tour will be most ideal. You can enjoy wild life & Beach  along with a city tour at Trivandrum,Cochin ,the queen of Arabian sea.

Day-1

Arrive into Trivandrum

Onto Kovalam(40 Minutes-15 Kms)

Hearty welcome to the Capital City of Kerala!

Our friendly Local Representative will be waiting for you at the Trivandrum Airport to welcome you.

From the airport we drive to the world-renowned beach resort of Kovalam  – just 13 kilometres away.

Check into your beach resort.

The rest of the day is free for you to experience and know why Kovalam beach is so universally admired. Thanks to its natural location, Kovalam is also one of the safest beaches in the world.

Enjoy your first Kerala dinner on this tour and overnight stay at your resort.

DAY 2

Onto Kanyakumari (90 Kms-3.30 Hrs)

Reach Back Kovalam

After breakfast, we drive to Kanyakumari – the southern most tip of the Indian sub-continent. En route we make a detour to Sri Padmanabha Puram Palace – the former residence of the erstwhile Maharaja of Travancore. Marvel at the splendours of a royal past.

We then continue our journey to reach Kanyakumari by afternoon.

Later we board the ferry to the offshore Vivekananda memorial – the monument in the name of Swami Vivekananda, the great Indian philosopher. He once sat on this rocky island in long deep meditation. The memorial is a blend of many architectural styles of India

Then we take you to the seashore to watch a spectacular sunset.

By late evening back to Kovalam Hotel & Overnight stay.

Day3

On to Alleppey(160 Kms-3.30 Hrs)

Enjoy a Backwater stay at Alleppey

After Break Proceed to Alleppey,Checkin to the beautiful Backwater resort at Alleppey,where you can taste the tranquility of Kuttanadan Paddy fields & Languid Vembanad Backwaters.

Afternoon we can visit Coconut Plantation and Coir Village.

Overnight Stay at the Resort.

DAY 4

Onto Periyar (160 Kms-5 hrs)

Enjoy Pleasure Boating

After breakfast, we drive to Periyar, hometown of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

On arrival at Thekkady, check into the Periyar Jungle Resort. There is time for relaxation.

Later we take you to enjoy a rather unusual way of exploring a wild reserve – aboard a boat.

The picturesque Periyar Lake is a beautiful setting. Your boat ride affords views of elephant herds and bison. If you are lucky enough you can spot more exotic animals. Don’t forget to take your binoculars!

Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.

DAY 5

At Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy Day Tours

Today we go on trekking trails that take us closer to the majestic Nature in this area – an exciting experience.

Later, visit a Spice plantation garden to get a feel of spice industry based here.

Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your resort.

DAY 6

Onto Munnar (100 Kms-3.30 Hrs)

At the Mid of Tea Gardens

Visit Tea Museum & Tea Garden

After breakfast, we leave Periyar for a a scenic drive to Munnar – Kerala’s tea garden hill station.

Reach Munnar with in 3.30 Hrs.

On arrival,check into your resort.

Afternoon proceed to visit Tea Museum and Tea Garden.

Evening you will free for  Shopping some Tea & Spices from the Busy markets of Munnar Town.

Enjoy the dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 7

At the Cool Heaven

Enjoy Munnar’s Splendours

After breakfast, we proceed on a daylong sightseeing tour of Munnar.

Visit the Eravikulam National Park – home to the endangered mountain goat species, the Nilgiri Tahr. Take snaps of the frolicsome and rather friendly goats. Admire the valley in front of you.

Next to Mattupetty & Top-station, the highest point in Munnar and the place where you find an abundance of Nilakurinji plants, which flowers only once in twelve years.

Enjoy a fine dinner and overnight stay at your resort.

DAY 8

Onto Cochin(130 Kms-3.30 Hrs)

Enjoy historickal tour & Kathakali Show

After breakfast, we drive you to Cochin – ‘the Queen of the Arabian Sea’.

Check in to your resort on arrival.

Afternoon proceed on a guided tour in and around Cochin.

See the historic Dutch Palace – a tribute to the relationship between the two cultures during the previous centuries.

We will also see the only Jewish Synagogue in India at Mattancherry; only one direct descendant of the family that set up this shrine is now alive.

In the evening, we take you to witness one of the most colourful and exquisite performing arts in the world – Kathakali. After two hours of glorious entertainment, remember to get photographed with the Kathakali performer.

Enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

Day-9

Return Home

The Dream Days come to an end.

We are sure that your Body & soul merged with the tradition of this Magical Land.

But you have to say good bye at least for the moment.

We will take you to the Airport in time to catch the return flight.

END OF YOUR TOUR BEGINS HERE!

                                                       PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

Accommodation

N.B(1)-Deluxe class includes 4/5 star or Eqv Heritage/nature Resorts & Hotels

First class includes 3 star or Eqv category hotels & Resorts

Tourist class includes 2 star or Eqv category Hotels & Resorts

Transport(Up to 02-04 Pax)

Transport for Groups

-The Vehicle will be with the guests through out the Tour. They can make it use round the Clock if needed.

- Well experienced English speaking Driver cum Guide will be appointed for the Tour. who can also act as an Escort.

-One Driver, One Vehicle for the entire Tour .If there is no Land journey break in the Tour, the same Driver & Vehicle will be with the guests for the entire journey.

Food

In all Hotels & Resorts Food will be on Bed & Breakfast Basis ( CP) unless specified .

Tours & Cruises

Full day excursion to Kanyakumari

Trivandrum City Tour

Coconut Plantation Tour and Coir Factory Visit (Optional)at Alleppey.