Destinations included
- Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungallur
- Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls, Idukki
- Devikulam Hills
- Bolgatty Island in Kochi
Duration
- 11 days / 10 nights
Experiences offered
- Village Life Experience
- House Boat
Date
- Starting from 10 Sep 2018
- to 21 Sep 2018
BEST TIME TO VISIT KERALA
Kerala has three tourist seasons. Peak Season which ranges from September to March, Off Season in Kerala which is from April to May and Monsoon Season from June to August . Each season in Kerala is unique making it an ideal destination for tourists who are coming for different kinds of travel experiences in each of these seasons and Best Time to Visit Kerala varies based on why you are visiting Kerala.
March is the hottest month in Kerala with an average temperature of 84°F (29°C) and the coldest is June at 81°F (27°C) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in February. The wettest month is June with an average of 341mm of rain
Day 1
Cochin
Arrive in Cochin Airport. Our representative will assist you. Check in to the hotel and relax. Evening visit to the Fishing Yard and some of the famous Churches of Cochin. Vasco Da Gama’s Burial Place, Bolgatty Island, Cheraman Juma Masjid (if time permits). Overnight stay.
Day 2
Cochin – Athirapally (80 kms, 2hrs)
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to your next destination. Arrive in Athirapally. Reach hotel and relax. Starting with Athirapally is the land of rivers and forests and great waterfalls! The destination houses the largest waterfall in Kerala. Visit Water Falls, Vazhachal Forest Gardens, Thumpurmuzhi Gardens and Overnight stay.
Day 3
Athirapalli – Munnar (140 kms, 4hrs)
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to your next destination. Arrive in Munnar. This drive takes you through the scenically vibrant valley of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats. Check in to the hotel and relax. Evening will be free at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Munnar
Post breakfast excursion to Mattupattey Dam and Eco Point. Afternoon visit to the Munnar Tea Factory where you get know the emergence of Tea Estates in Munnar and the manufacturing of Tea. Later drive to Eravikulam National Park where to see the endangered goat – Nilgiri Tahr.Overnight stay. Optional Tours : Off Road Jeep Safari to Kolukkumalai
Day 5
Munnar – Thekkady (90 kms, 3hrs)
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to your next destination. Arrive in Thekkady. Thekkady is located in Idukki district of Kerala. It is at the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Late afternoon visit to Periyar National Park. Enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake.Overnight stay.
Day 6
Thekkady
After breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the Spice Garden to see the plantation of spices and other herbal products. Afternoon visit to Elephant Park for an elephant ride Enjoy the famous traditional dance of Kerala-Kathakali. Overnight stay. Optional Tours : Full day Jeep Safari to Gavi , Halfday Jeep Safari to Wine Yards and Kambam Etc.
Day 7
Day 7: Thekkady – Kumarakom (120 kms, 4hrs)
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to your next destination. Reach hotel and relax. Starting with Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a must-visit destination. The bird watcher’s paradise is located about 16 km from Kottayam, on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Migratory birds, including Siberian stork and local birds such as Egret, Teal, Water duck, and Cuckoo, are the major fascination here.Overnight stay.
Day 8
Kumarakom – Alleppey (50 kms, 1-2hrs)
Drive to Alleppey and later on board the houseboat which will cruise through various canals ofBackwaters of Kerala. Check in at the pre booked house boat. Enjoy this beautiful experience for rest of the day and relax.Overnight at the house boat.
Day 9
Day 9: Alleppey – Kovalam (170kms, 5hrs)
Post breakfast check out from the houseboat and transfer to your next destination. Reach hotel and relax. Afternoon sightseeing of Kovalam includes Padhamanabha Swamy temple, Museum, Horse Palace, Art Gallery. Evening you will be free at Kovalam Beach.Overnight stay.
Day 10
Kovalam –Kanniyakumari (90 kms, 2-3hrs)
Full day excursion to Kanniyakumari. Visit to famous Vevakananda Rock Memorial where you can see the beauty of the nature. You can see the ocean in three different colours, Blue, Green and Black as The Indian Ocean, Bay Of Bengal and The Arabian Sea gets merged into each other. Return to Kovalm in the evening.Overnight stay.
Day 11
Trivandrum ( Departure Transfer )
Post breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
Inclusions
- • Accommodation on Twin / double occupancy Basis
- Daily breakfast at the hotel and all meals at Houseboat in Alleppey
- Transportation by air-conditioned medium car from Day 01 to 11 . All expenses related to the Vehicle and Driver
- All Sightseeing and tours based on the itinerary • GST
Other details
- Cost Per Person Based on minimum 2 Person Travelling together
- Lower rate applicable if more passengers travel together
Exclusions
- Any Meal other than specified in ‘Inclusions’
- Domestic Airfare
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, calls, alcoholic / Non-alcoholic beverages, Camera, Entrance Fees at monuments and parks etc
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions
- Rates not Valid from Dec20 Jan 10
Extra notes
- With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia
- Rates are not Valid during High Peak Period (Dec20 to Jan 10)