Surrounded by natural beauty, God’s Own Land Kerala is one of the most revered tourist destinations and a Kerala Holiday is a lifetime experience. With opportunities for boating in the lovely backwaters, Kumarakom Tour Packages enthralls the tourists. Kovalam, which means ‘a groove of coconut trees’ provides a breathtaking view of the beach and natural surroundings is also included in Kovalam Tour Packages. Spread across 778 kms, Periyar National Park which is home to several herds, animals and birds offers you a glimpse of the jungle life makes for a thrilling trip are inclusive in Cochin Packages. If this does not quench your thirst for nature, Munnar Packages gifts you a chance to visit one of the most beautiful hill stations in the south, Munnar.
On arrival at Cochin Airport/Ernakulam Railway Station, transfer to hotel. Later, proceed for a sightseeing of Cochin, covering places of interest, including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Net and Indo-Portuguese Museum. In the transfer to hotel for overnigth stay.
Day 2: Cochin - Munnar
Today after breakfast check out from hotel & transfer to Munnar (140 kms/4 hrs). En route enjoy beautiful streams, small waterfalls, rubber, pepper, cardamom and tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival at Munnar, check into hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3: Munnar
In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar covering Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai and Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary famous for the Nilgiri Tahr and tea gardens. Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay.
Day 4: Munnar - Periyar
After breakfast, depart for Thekkady by road (Approx: 124 kms / 3 hrs). En route visit the panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice plantations and an occasional view of waterfalls and streams, several types of spice plantations like cardamom, vanilla, pepper, cinnamon and clove. On arrival at Thekkady, check into hotel. Later proceed for boating on the Periyar Lake (optional) and experience a view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake and sanctuary. Watch different wild animals while boating. Stay overnight at Periyar.
Day 5: Periyar - Kumarakom
In the morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Kumarakom (Approx: 185 kms /5 hrs). En route visit the rubber and tea plantations. Arrive at Kumarakom and visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (famous for migratory and local birds). Later, check into hotel. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise (optional) or relax near the Venbanad Lake. Stay overnight at Kumarakom.
Day 6: Kumarakom – Alleppey (Houseboat)
After breakfast, depart for Alleppey by road. On arrival, check into houseboat and spend the day at leisure. Houseboat cruise is the best way to explore the beauty of backwaters. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy lunch, evening tea/coffee with snacks and dinner on it. Stay overnight in houseboat.
Day 7: Houseboat - Alleppey - Kovalam
Spend the morning at leisure on the houseboat. Later, disembark houseboat at Alleppey and transfer to Kovalam (190 kms/4.5 hrs). En route visit the coastal areas with the coconut trees and a view of lagoons and palm-fringed Arabian Sea. On arrival at Kovalam, check into hotel. Spend the rest of the day at lesiure. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Day 8: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing trip of Trivandrum (Approx: 15 kms / 30 mins one way). Visit places of interest including Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum and Sri Padmanabha Temple. In the afternoon, relax on the beach. Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Day 9: Departure
Spend the morning at leisure. Later check out fro the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport/railway station for onward travel.
Transportation from Cochin to Cochin by –
- AC Indica incase of 2 pax traveling in standard & deluxe category of package
- AC Indigo incase of 2 pax traveling in premium & luxury category of package
- AC Tavera incase of 4 pax traveling in standard and deluxe category package
- AC Innova incase of 4 pax traveling in premium & luxury category package
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All sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above
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All meals in houseboat
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All applicable hotel taxes
PREMIUM HOSUEBOAT (INSTEAD OF DELUXE) – RS 1500/- PER PERSON EXTRA
Cost excludes
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Lunch/dinner at hotels
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Room service
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Telephone calls and laundry
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Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
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Any service not specified in inclusions
Note
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Above rates are subject to availability
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Cancellation charges as per company policy
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Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
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In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.
