ARRIVAL COCHIN, ATHIRAMPILLY WATERFALLS , MUNNAR ,THEKADY , ALLAPPEY HOUSEBOAT ,KOVALAM ,TRIVANDRUM ,POOVAR ISLAND AND KANYAKUMARI DROP
Package Overview
This Nine days, eight nights Kerala tour package will leave you speechless as this tour will take you to some amazing hideouts for delightful and newly match-made-in-heaven in Kerala. Explore ‘Gods own Country’ into the beautiful Kerala getaway tour for the hearty family
Itinerary Detailes
Day 1 : ARRIVAL COCHIN AND STAY
After arriving at Cochin airport (Assistance on arrival) Cochin, the commercial capital and most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Cochin in Ernakulam is also known as “Queen of Arabian Sea” is one of the finest natural harbors in the World. This was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portuguese, and Dutch etc.
Later check into hotel and go for local sightseeing of Cochin where you can visit Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattanchery, Sata Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Dutch Palace, Jew Street, Jewish Synagogue, St.Francis Church, Marine Drive. Evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 : COCHIN TO MUNNAR VIA ATHIRAMPILLY WATERFALLS
After breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Munnar. En route Munnar Visit Athirappilly Waterfalls, Athirappally, one of the most important bio-diversity hotspot in the world. Arrive at Athirappally and check in to the resort. Afternoon - enjoy the waterfalls, the 80ft cascade originate from the upper reaches of Western Ghats. Also you can enjoy the nearby Vazhachal waterfalls.later proceed to Munnar
In route to Munnar visit the beautiful Cheeyapara & Valara waterfalls. Enjoy the breathtaking and glorious waterfall cascade down the seven steps. Arrive at Munnar and check in to the resort. Munnar - Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is situated 1600 Meter above sea level. Once the summer resort of erstwhile British Government in South India and the best hill station with sprawling tea plantations in the state. Blessed with a rich variety of flora and fauna with the most well known Neelakurinji (botanical name: Strobilanthus) flowering once in 12 years. Balance of the day you are at leisure to enjoy on your own also you will be later taken to visit Tata Tea Museum & The Blossom Garden. Back to Hotel by evening and Overnight Stay at Munnar.
Day 3 : MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING & 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 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 : ALLAPPEY HOUSEBOAT STAY
Check out from the resort and drive 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 6 : ALLAPPEY TO KOVALAM VIA JATAYU NATURE PARK
Morning after a delicious breakfast, check out from resort proceed to Kovalam.
En route visit Jatayu Nature Park, the new born travel destination of Kerala. 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 . Also visit Rama Temple which is built just near to the Jatayu bird sculpture. Spend some time enjoying at the ParkAfter Jatayu Vist proceed to Kovalam. Reach and check in to hotel, fresh up & explore Kovalam.Kovalam is breathtakingly beautiful 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 there without any fear! Relax at Beach and overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 7 : KOVALAM TO KANYAKUMARI ENROUT VISIT POOVAR ISLAND & TRIVANDRUM CITY
Morning enjoy Kovalam Beach and later proceed to Trivandrum for city tour. 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 admanabhaswami Temple, Trivandrum Zoo, Kuthiramalika Palace & Museum.
After Trivandrum City Tour proceed to Kanyakumari. En route visit Poovar Island.
Poovar is a small coastal, fisherman village about 60Km from Kanyakumari and 20 Km from Kovalam. 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). It is one the most exciting activity you can enjoy in Kerala. After Poovar vist proceed to Kanyakumari. Reach & Check in to Hotel. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari
Day 8 : KANYAKUMARI SIGHTSEEING AND STAY
Morning watch Sunrise from the Surise Point and begin the pleasant day at Kanyakumari. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at hotel and thereafter start exploring Kanyakumari.
Kanyakumari at the Cape Comorin - the southernmost tip in the sub-continent, the three mighty oceans viz. the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea meet. Significant landmarks include the Kumari. You will be visiting Amman Temple dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, the Gandhi Memorial where an urn containing the Mahatma's ashes are kept, the Vivekananda Memorial(own cost for boat) - built in memory of Swami Vivekananda exuding a calm and peace rarely found elsewhere and the Church of our Lady Ransom starkly etched against the beautiful shoreline. Some of the other places to visit are Wax Museum. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari after a hearty Dinner
Day 9 : DEPART FROM KANYAKUMARI
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at hotel and we will drop you at railway station on time.Tour ends with sweet memories of your holidays in Kerala & Taminadu!
Package Profile
Looking for a Delightfull family getaway but still can't find the perfect place? Well, Kerala is an Indian tropical paradise and nothing can be more delightfull than the backwater, the golden sandy beach, and lush deep greens everywhere. This Nine days, seven nights Kerala tour package will leave you speechless as this tour will take you to some amazing hideouts for delightful and newly match-made-in-heaven in Kerala. Run along the calm tea gardens in Munnar and cruise in silence in the backwaters in Allappey, embark the many heritage grounds and stroll during free time in Kovalam Beach. Experience a rejuvenating pleasure trip and sheer beauty of Kerala. Explore ‘Gods own Country’ into the beautiful Kerala getaway tour for the hearty family
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Ac will run from 9PM to 6AM In Dlx Ac Houseboat.
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