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Best Of Kerala with Kanyakumari

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Duration

7 days 6 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

50 people

Languages

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Best time to visit Kerala: October – March
To enjoy monsoon & Ayurveda: June – September
How to reach:
  • Airports: Cochin/ Calicut/ Trivandrum Airport as per your itinerary
  • Railway Stations: Ernakulam/Calicut/Kannur/Thrissur/Kochuvelli or Trivandrum Central Railway Station as per your itinerary
  • Via Road: Kerala can also be easily accessed from the neighboring states. From Mangalore, Mysore and Bangalore in the neighbouring State of Karnataka; from Coimbatore, Chennai, Madurai and Nagercoil in the neighboring State of Tamil Nadu
Must visits:
  • Backwaters of Allepey & Kumarakom
  • Kovalam beach, Bekal beach, Varkala Beach & other beaches of Kerala
  • Periyar National Park
  • Athirapally Falls
  • Eravikulam National Park
  • Tea plantations of Munnar
  • Fort Cochin (Chinese Fishing Nets)
Must taste:
  • Veg: Appam with stew, Aviyal, banana & jackfruit chips, aluva, puttu, malabari parotta and naadan sadya (traditional keralite platter)
  • Non – veg:  Sea food especially karimeen, fish molee,
Must try:
  • Ayurveda
  • Elephant Safari or Jeep Safari in Thekkady
  • Bamboo rafting in Thekkady
  • A Kathakali/ kalaripayattu show in Cochin or Thrissur
  • A visit to the tea plantations of Munnar
  • Cruise through the backwaters in Allepey
  • A stay in a tree house in Wayanad/ Thekkady
  • Dolphin watching at Cherai Beach
Must buy:
  • Kerala Sarees
  • Handicrafts such as mirrors, wooden boats, Chinese fishing net models, elephants made out of wood
  • Souvenirs like aranmula kannadi, nettipatam, nettor petti, nilavilakku or coir products
Some tips:
  • Carry all your ATM and credit cards, and take care of your ready money also.
  • If visiting a temple, it is advised to adhere to the code and conduct of the temple.
  • Non – Hindus are welcomed only in the temple grounds and not inside
  • If traveling to Varkala beach, carry  a torch if you are planning to move out in the evening
  • If staying in a heritage home, please do remove your footwear outside before entering the house
  • Take extreme care before touching or feeding elephants (if you shall) & you are advised to be in the presence of the Mahout (the elephant care taker)
  • Purchase of ivory in any form or any other animal product is illegal and liable to prosecution
  • Smoking in public area is prohibited
What to pack:
  • Cotton clothes
  • Sun glasses
  • Sun block
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Woolen clothes if your itinerary includes Munnar or Thekady
  • Mineral Water
  • Medication as required to get rid of Altitude sickness/ motion sickness
  • An umbrella
Amazing facts:
  • Albert Einstein was invited by the University of Kerala to become its Vice – Chancellor
  • Kerala was the first state in the world to bring to power a communist government via democratic elections rather than revolution
  • Hermann Gundert, a German missionary and scholar compiled the 1st Malayalam grammar book or the Malayalam – English dictionary
  • 3 companies of Kerala together have more gold than Sweden, Singapore and Australia
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Day 1 - Arrive Kochi - Munnar (Approx. 140 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Day 1 - Arrive Kochi - Munnar (Approx. 140 Kms / 04 Hrs)

Upon arrival at Kochi Airport or Railway Station, meet and greet by the local Tour Representative and transfer to Munnar. As you drive to Munnar enjoy some waterfalls and natural scenic spots. On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel and rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 2 - Munnar
 Day 2 - Munnar

After the refreshing breakfast, enjoy the day as you visit and enjoy local sightseeing of speed boat ride at Mattupetty Dam, View Tea Garden / Tata Tea Museum, Echo Point and the Eravikulam (Rajamalai) National Park. Later drive back to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3 - Munnar - Thekkady (Approx. 95 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Day 3 - Munnar - Thekkady (Approx. 95 Kms / 04 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Periyar is one of the best wildlife reserves of Kerala. Known as Periyar national park and tiger reserve, it is home to a number of endangered, rare and endemic flora as well as fauna species. Enroute visit and enjoy free time for shopping at Kumily Spice Village. After arriving at Thekkady (Periyar), check in at the hotel and relax. Rest of the day is at leisure where you are free to indulge in the activities of your interest or enjoy the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary by boat in Periyar Lake (Subject to Operation) at an extra cost. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

Day 4 - Thekkady - Alleppey (Approx. 150 Kms / 04 Hrs)
Day 4 - Thekkady - Alleppey (Approx. 150 Kms / 04 Hrs)

After the refreshing breakfast, check out from Thekkady Hotel and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival at Alleppey, set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats as you relax in the houseboat. Overnight stay in Alleppey houseboat.

Day 5 - Alleppey – Kovalam (Approx. 180 Kms / 05 Hrs)
Day 5 - Alleppey – Kovalam (Approx. 180 Kms / 05 Hrs)

After breakfast, check out from the houseboat and proceed to Kovalam. On arrival check-in into hotel. Kovalam is one of the prime beach destinations in India. Rest of the day is leisure. You can enjoy the evening watching a spectacular sunset or swimming at the picturesque Kovalam Beach or just relax at the hotel. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 6 - Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam
Day 6 - Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam

After lip – smacking breakfast, enjoy a day trip to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent and represents the site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. At Kanyakumari, visit the local sightseeing places of Padmanbhapuram Palace, Suchithram Temple, Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhidham and Trivenisagam are some of the. Also enjoy the sunset in the evening and drive back to Kovalam for an overnight stay.

Day 7 - Kovalam - Trivandrum (Approx. 40 Kms / 01 Hrs)
Day 7 -  Kovalam - Trivandrum (Approx. 40 Kms / 01 Hrs)

After breakfast check out from the Hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport or Railway Station to board the flight or train to hometown or next destination with lots of memories to cherish for longtime.

  • Vehicle - Exclusive -Etios / Swift Dzire = As per itinerary including parking, toll, driver allowance, interstate permit (Ac will not be working on Hills)
  • Meals = Breakfast
  • Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusion.
  • Any Airfare/Train fare/Jeep /Elephant Safari.
  • Any transportation which is not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to the amusement parks & boating charges.
  • Any portage at Airport and Hotels, tips, insurance, beverages, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Expenses caused by the factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, road blocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances, etc…
  • NOTE:***Houseboat stay with cruising & all meals are included (If houseboat stay is selected in your package)***

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