Kerala Tour- 09 Nights 10 Days

09 Nights / 10 Days

Places Covered

1n-Cochin | 2n-Munnar Hills | 2n- Thekkady | 1n-Alleppey Backwaters | 3n- Kovalam Beach

Day 1 : Arrive COCHIN

Arrive COCHIN in forenoon and transfer to Hotel – afternoon visit jewish Synagogue, Dutch palace ,St.Francis church and Chinese fishing nets - later visit the market in the city- return to hotel by late evening for overnight stay.

Day 2

Afterbreakfast check out at 9am and drive to MUNNAR HILLS ( 5hrs) – enroute visit coir handicrafts institute - VIMALALAYAM where one can buy genuine coir products made by poor ladies- Arrive and Check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3

Afterbreakfast at 9am MUNNAR sightseeing -visit Tea Museum for video presentation on the method of Tea process and early history of Munnar, Strawberry factory , and Top station - return by evening to town for spices shopping and -overnight in Munnar.

Day 4

Afterbreakfast check out at 9am and drive to THEKKADY ( 5hrs) – enroute visit Ramakel medu - a beautiful view point – arrive by evening and check into hotel- evening enjoy for LIVE performance of kerala martial Art form called KALARIPAYYATTU- overnight in Thekkady –

Day 5

After early bed tea proceed for Bamboo Rafting - Bamboo Rafting is one of the exciting program in Thekkady, Periyar tiger reserve. It is a splendid eco-friendly, entertainment program for the nature-lovers who visit Thekkady. Bamboo rafting is a full day program from morning 8AM to 5PM. Each team comprising ten tourists will be accompanied by an armed forest guard and four guides. Most of these guides belong to the tribal communities, who are familiar with every nook and corner of these dense forests. Tourists will be taken through the thick forests on trek followed by a three hours through the catchments area of the Periyar Tiger Reserve on a bamboo raft.The area being one of the richest and most diverse bio-diversity spots in the Western Ghats, one can get a panoramic view of forest-clad hills reflected on the lake. Animals like elephant, gaur and sambar can be sighted keeping close to the edges of the lake.The travellers will be provided breakfast comprising bread, jam, and fruits. Tea, snacks and packed lunch will also be served en route-return to town by late evening – rest of the day free to relax- overnight in Thekkady-

Day 6

Afterbreakfast check out at 9am and drive to ALLEPPEY BACKWATERS (4hrs)- Enroute visit the spices plantation- Arrive and rest of the day free to relax - overnight in Alleppey.

Day 7

Afterbreakfast check out at 10 am and drive to the boat landing area to board the HOUSEBOAT for an amazing cruise through the backwaters while lunch will be served on board. After evening Tea and snacks check out at 4pm and drive to KOVALAM BEACH ( 4hrs) – arrive and check into a beautiful beach resort for overnight stay.

Day 8

This day one can experience the traditional Kerala Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Massage ( TO PAY ) at the resort. – Rest and relax – overnight in Kovalam

Day 9

Afterbreakfast at 9am drive to Kanyakumari for a day tour – enroute visit Padmanabhapuram palace, vekananda rock and Gandhi Museum and return by late evening to resort- overnight in Resort.

Day 10

Afterbreakfast check out at 10am and drive to TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT to catch flight back home carrying fond memories of the tour.

TOUR ENDS

Package Includes the following:

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis with Breakfast in Dlx hotels/ resorts.
• Sightseeing in respective places .
• All transfers by Aircon vehicle .
• Interstate Vehicle entry, toll and parking fees.
• Day cruise in Houseboat with Lunch , Tea and snacks.
• Entry fees wherever applicable unless specified as TO PAY
• Meet and assist at the Airport on Arrival.

Exclusions:

• Lunch / Tea on all days other than mentioned above.
• All personal expenses like soft drinks, tips, portege, telephone calls …etc…etc…
• All items NOT mentioned under Inclusions.

Please Note

• Check In  2pm / Check out 11am .
• All Govt monuments closed on all Mondays of the week.Synagogue closed on Friday & Saturday.
• Meal plan in Tour starts with Breakfast  on Day 2 and ends with Breakfast on Day 10 .
• During the Tour there will be stops for Lunch at local restaurants where payment is made direct.

Hotels in Use

• @ Cochin -   Hotel  Le meridian Apts or Olive 5*
• @ Munnar -   Deshadan Mountain Resort- 3*    or  similar .
• @ Thekkady  -    Wild Corridor  3*
• @ Alleppey Backwaters   -  Hotel Deshadan Backwater Resort or similar3*
• @ Kovalam   - UDS Beach Resort  or Estuary Island resort – 5*

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