Best of Kerala
Destinations Covered: Cochin – 01 night, Munnar – 01 night, Thekkady – 01 night, Alleppey –01, Kumarakom-01 night, Kovalam-02 nights
(Duration for 7 nights / 8 days)
Day 01: Cochin
Today arrive at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station where our representative meets you and transfers you to the hotel. Check into hotel and leave for a city sightseeing tour that includes visit to Fort Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Chinese fishing nets. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 02: Cochin – Munnar (141 kms)
Morning, after breakfast, go for half-day city tour covering the major attraction in Cochin, includes Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish Synagogue, a Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture and Bolghatty Palace enrich Kerala's heritage. Later, drive to Munnar and check-in to the hotel. This beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the round the year moderate climate makes it a little haven for visitors. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar
Day 03: Munnar - Thekkady (85 Kms)
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady enjoy watching varied birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc at the Periyar/Thekkady National Park. You can also visit a few tribal villages around Periyar and witness fascinating activities of tribals collecting honey from dangerous hill bees. Return to hotel at night.
Day 04: Thekkady – Alleppey (140 kms)
Today we takes you on an enthralling houseboat cruise. Morning transfer to Kottayam and board the houseboat for an overnight journey along the tranquil Kerala backwaters to Alleppey
Day 05: Alleppey – Kumarakom (47 Kms)
Today check-out from the hotel and drive to Kumarakom - known for its bird sanctuary, Kumarakom is an oasis of tranquility that soothes both body and soul. Indeed, from mangrove forests to paddy fields, Kumarakom is truly a place worth visiting at least once during your tour to Kerala. Check into a hotel on arrival and spend the remaining part of the day at leisure. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 06: Kumarakom- Kovalam (175 Kms)
Morning after breakfast we transfer you to Kovalam . On arrival at Kovalam, check at hotel. Kovalam is one of the finest beach resorts in the world and is also termed as the beautiful beach paradise on the earth. It consists of three adjacent crescent beaches and also picture perfect tropical beaches. Enjoy leisure activities at the beach enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding and feel romantic ambiance of the cool breeze blowing from the sea. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast day at leisure at the beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam. (No transport)
Day 08: Kovalam- Trivandrum (13 Kms)/ Depart
Today check-out from the hotel and drive to Trivandrum airport for your flight back home
RETURN HOME WITH SWEET MEMORIES OF BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY