God’s Own Country “Kerala“
God’s Own Country “Kerala“ Destination Details
Cochin Munnar Periyar Kumarakom Houseboat Alleppey Kovalam
Kerala is one of the most popular destinations in India that offers several memorable experiences. This 12 Nights/13 Days program will offer you insight into the Kerala’s Culture, Wildlife, Backwaters and Relaxation on the Beach. Explore the Vibrant City of Cochin, Drive through the Tea Plantation of Munnar, Cruise on the Backwaters of Alleppey in a Houseboat and Memorize your evening with a Sunset View of the Sea from the Beaches of Kovalam
Kathakali Dance show in Cochin
Visit to the lush green Tea Estate’s of Munnar
Jeep Ride in Periyar National Park
Boat Ride on Lake Periyar
Houseboat Tours of Alleppey Backwaters
Relaxation on the beaches of Kovalam
August till April
Itinerary Highlights
Day 01 Arrive Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin International Airport you are met by our Guest Relation executive who would assist you to the Car and then transfer you to your pre booked Hotel
By evening, you can take a stroll through the local market area followed by a Kathakali Dance show
Overnight Accommodation in Cochin
Day 02 Cochin
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later proceed for city tour of Cochin visiting Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace. This palace is also famous for depicting Kerala mural paintings. The palace is built in the traditional style of Kerala architecture.
Jewish Synagogue Also known as Paradesi Synagogue. It is the oldest synagogue in the entire Commonwealth of Nations and was built in 1568 by the Malabar Yehudan people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin
Chinese Fishing Nets unique for their size and phenomenal construction.
St. Francis Church is the oldest European church in India. The great Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama who discovered the sea route from Europe to India died in Kochi. His body was buried in this church.
Overnight Accommodation in Cochin
Day 03 Cochin – Munnar (Drive 140 Kms, 3 ½ Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later Depart by Private Vehicle for Munnar. Munnar also known as the Tea Town is the place of scenic beauty, and lush green Tea Estate’s. Upon arrival at Munnar check in at your pre booked Hotel
Rest of the day at leisure for your personal Activities
Overnight Accommodation in Munnar
Day 04 Munnar
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later proceed for visit Mettupatty dam is a storage dam built in the mountains of Kerala to conserve water for hydroelectricity. Due to this dam many wild animals and birds flourish in this region. It is a site for scenic beauty.
Eravikulam national park is a park set up for the preservation of endangered Nilgiri Tahr, also known as Nilgiri Ibex is a rare species of mountain goat. Here you can also spot wild elephants, Malabar civet, phyhon etc. This Park is situated in the border of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. (Opening of park depends on Breeding Season of animals)
Later visit the Tea Plantations in Munnar.
Overnight Accommodation in Munnar
Day 05 Munnar – Periyar (Drive 150 Kms, 3 ½ Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later Depart by Private Vehicle for Periyar (Thekkady), Also known as Thekkady. It is a National Park and one of the Tiger Reserves in India. Upon arrival in Periyar check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Evening take a Boat Ride on Lake Periyar in Common Boat. (Boat Ride depends upon the availability)
Overnight Accommodation in Periyar
Day 06 Periyar
Breakfast in the Hotel
Full Day Jeep Safari in Periyar (Includes Trekking, Pedal Boating and Jeep Safari)
Overnight Accommodation in Periyar
Day 07 Periyar – Kumarakom (Drive 140 Kms, 3 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Later Depart by Private Vehicle for Kumarakom. Kumarakom is a Tourist Village in the Backwater of Kerala. Upon arrival in Kumarakom Check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight Accommodation in Kumarakom
Day 08 Kumarakom
Breakfast in the Hotel
Morning Excursion to birds Sanctuary situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Here you can spot many migratory species of birds
Overnight Accommodation in Kumarakom
Day 09 Kumarakom – Alleppey (Drive 38 Kms, 1 Hrs Drive) & Alleppey – Start 01 Night Houseboat
Breakfast in the Hotel
Later you are transferred to Alleppey Jetty to board Houseboat. House boating can be the most relaxing experience for any age, size or type of people. Cruise through the back waters of Kerala along the palm fringed waterways and you would be able to breeze past the water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves.
You can also witness the traditional Keralite village lifestyle unchanged for many years. You hear the merchants selling vegetables in a boat while the village people wait at the bank of Vembanad Lake. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralite meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market.
Overnight stay in Air Conditioned Houseboat
Day 10 Houseboat disembarks at Alleppey & Alleppey – Kovalam (Drive 175 Kms, 4-5 Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Houseboat
Later Houseboat disembarks at Alleppey at 10:00 Hrs and proceed for Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach resort in Kerala as there are many beautiful beaches. Upon arrival in Kovalam check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight Accommodation in Kovalam
Day 11 Kovalam
Breakfast in the Hotel
Day at leisure on the Beach
Overnight Accommodation in Kovalam
Day 12 Kovalam
Breakfast in the Hotel
Day at leisure on the Beach
Overnight Accommodation in Kovalam
Day 13 Kovalam –Trivandrum (Drive 20 Kms, ½ Hrs Drive)
Breakfast in the Hotel and Checkout and our company executive would assist you and transfer you to the Trivandrum International Airport to board Flight for Onward Journey