ARRIVAL TRIVANDRUM , POOVAR ISLAND ,KOVALAM, ALLAPPEY HOUSEBOAT , THEKADY ,MUNNAR, ATHIRAPALLY WATERFALLS AND COCHIN
Package Overview
TravLamp Holidays offering a magical eight -day tour in the whimsical wonderland called Kerala that has a heady mix of misty mountains; sprawling plantations; captivating historic towns, and a vast labyrinth of the backwater. For more details about this tour package, go through the detailed itinerary mentioned below. Also, you can contact the travel experts of Travlamp Holidays .
Itinerary Detailes
Day 1 : ARRIVAL AT TRIVANDRUM TO KOVALAM VIA POOVAR ISLAND
This is the first day of your tour. On arrival atTrivandrum airport our representative will greet you & pick you up and transfer to Kovalam Hotel. Fresh up & relax for a while. Later you will be taken for a Half Day Trip to Poovar Island which is around 20Km from Kovalam. Poovar is a small coastal, fisherman village about 60Km from Kanyakumari. This is a beautiful island which is surrounded by River called Neyyar. During heavy monsoon the river carry sand and mud and an Estuary is formed which become the present form of Poovar. The river, which ends it flow at Arabian Sea, become wider and it appears to be a lake! Reach Poovar and enjoy boating in the beautiful Poovar Lake (own Cost). Evening back to Kovalam, go to beach and relax at beach. Overnight stay at Kovalam
Day 2 : TRIVANDUM SIGHTSEEING & KOVALAM STAY
After a hearty breakfast check out from Hotel and proceed to Kovalam. En route do local sightseeing of Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram, commonly known by its former name Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is the most populous city in Kerala, located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland. Thiruvananthapuram referred to by Mahatma Gandhi as the "Evergreen city of India". Local tour of Trivandrum includes Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple, Trivandrum Zoo, Kuthiramalika Palace & Museum. Evening proceed to Kovalam.
After exploringTrivandrum city ! proceed to kovalam .Kovalam is breathtakingly beautiful beach and a haven of peace and tranquility, the idyllic tourist destination in Kerala. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Kovalam has three beaches, Samudra Beach, Sankumukam Beach & Lighthouse Beach, separated by rocky outcroppings in its 17 km coastline, the three together form the famous crescent of the Kovalam beach. Light House beach is the most famous among them for its calmness and any age group person can swim in there without any fear! You can do Water Sports activities like Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Parasailing, Wind Surfing, Kayaking at Kovalam (own Cost). Morning time is most suitable for these activities.Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 3 : KOVALAM TO ALLAPPEY VIA JATAYU NATURE PARK
Morning sharp 8AM check out from resort and proceed to Alleppey, the district of immense natural beauty, Alleppey. En route visit Jatayu Nature Park, the new born travel destination of Kerala.(Optional Tour, Entry Fees own cost) This park has been named after the mythical bird, Jatayu, who attempted to rescue Sita from Ravana. It is believed to be built on the exact spot where Jatayu fell post his fight with Ravana. Reach Jatayu and go to the top of Bird Sculpture, the world’s largest bird sculpture, in Cable Car (own cost) . Also visit Rama Temple which is built just near to the Jatayu bird sculpture. Spend some time enjoying at the Park. After enjoying Jatayu proceed to Alleppey.
Allappey :-Located on the other side of the Vembanad lake, lies this beautiful town otherwise called as the Venice of The East. Coir making is a major cottage industry in the region. The sun-dried fibres are then bundled into bales and later machine twisted to make ropes. Various other products like coir mattress, coir curtains, coir doormats, etc..
Arrive at Alleppey and board the houseboat at noon for a backwater cruise .While cruising in these floating luxury- villas, let your eyes settle for the rare and the unusual - skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed- down paddy fields, and local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes, and ancient temples and swaying coconut groves. Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day 4 : THEKADY SIGHTSEEING AND STAY
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world.This perennial source of water, which initially led to the submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It eventually resulted in the adjoining forests being granted protection. The vegetation is of moist deciduous type. Arrive at Thekkady and check in to the hotel.You are at leisure on this day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, agricultural farm tour & sightseeing, nature walk, adventure trekking & camping, border hiking, bamboo rafting, jungle jeep safari, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance & Tribal art performance(Own cost) also visit the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 5 : MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING AND STAY
After a hearty breakfast check out from the resort and proceed to Munnar. Munnar is lovely hill station in the southwestern state of Kerala, India. Munnar is situated around 1600 m above sea level in the Western Ghats range of mountains. Munnar provides a pleasant experience with cool weather throughout the year! Reach and check in to hotel, relax for a while and later visit places like Tata Tea Museum, The Blossom Garden, (own Cost) and enjoy rides. Evening free for shopping. Back to Hotel by evening and Overnight Stay at Munnar.
Day 6 : MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING AND STAY
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Munnar where you can visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Tea Plantation,(closed on Monday), Eravikulam National Park (Closed during breeding season),Echo point,Photoshooting point. Munnar is also famous for Ayurveda Treatment and Massaging.Qualified physicians at the Ayurvedic treatment Centres provide a range of cures and treatments including sweat treatments, oil massages, yoga and meditation, Head, Face, Shoulder & Full Body massage at reasonable rates across Munnar. Back to Hotel and overnight stay at Munnar
Day 7 : MUNNAR TO COCHIN VIA ATHIRAMPILLY WATERFALLS
Check out from hotel after breakfast and proceed to Cochin. En route visit Cheeyappara & Valara Waterfalls. Also will take you to Athirappally Waterfalls. Athirappilly Falls is a famous waterfall in Kerala, a part of Chalakudy River and it is approximately 80 feet in height. Its white spray of water appears almost magical from the rocky road that swerves around the mountain! Spend precious time at waterfall and later proceed to Cochin. Reach and check in to hotel Evening free for shopping. Overnight stay at Cochin
Day 8 : COCHIN SIGHTSEEING & DEPART
After breakfast check out from Cochin Hotel and proceed to Cochin Airport Enroute visit histoical places of Cochin.Your itinerary here will include places like Fort Cochin, still keeping alive its ancient Jew tradition, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattanchery, Sata Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Dutch Palace, Jew Street, Jewish Synagogue, St.Francis Church, Marine Drive. Afternoon enjoy a ride in Metro Train from Maharajas to Edappally. Shop at Lulu Mall thereafter.Evening drop at railway station/airport . Board your train/flight back with sweet memories of your holidays in Kerala!
Package Profile
From the pristine natural beauty to the chattering cascade, and mind-bobbing waterfall, Kerala is a combination of everything charismatic and alluring. And that's perhaps the reason why it is nicknamed as the God's Own Country. It looks like that a part of heaven has fallen right here on the earth. Kerala has many wildcards in its kitty that look picture perfect. To introduce travelers and solo wayfarers to all these beautiful places, Travlamp Holidays has a special tour package.
Travlamp Holidays offering a magical eight -day tour in the whimsical wonderland called Kerala that has a heady mix of misty mountains; sprawling plantations; captivating historic towns, and a vast labyrinth of the backwater. On this eight-day tour, you will visit the famous attractions of Kerala like Munnar, Periyar, Thekady,Allappey houseboat Kovalam and Cochin. By opting for this tour, you don't need to worry about anything; all the transportation will be arranged by the travel experts of Travlamp Holidays . This eight-day tour offers a quick introduction to the diversity of Kerala. For more details about this tour package, go through the detailed itinerary mentioned below. Also, you can contact the travel experts of Travlamp Holidays .
