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Discover Kerala

Duration:

08 Nights / 09 Days

Destination:

Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Kovalam

Introduction

‘Discover Kerala’ is one of the best itineraries to enjoy the backwaters, beautiful hill stations along with that you will also get an opportunity to understand the wildlife as well of the region.
The duration of the tour is 08 nights and 09 days, Covering Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom – Kovalam.

 

Tour Highlights
  • Enjoy the guided tours of Cochin including Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church in Cochin
  • Enjoy the Kathakali performance in the evening
  • Explore wildlife in the Eravikulam National Park
  • Take a stroll across the lush green plantations of Munnar
  • Enjoy the boat ride on the Periyar Lake
  • Enjoy the safari into the Periyar National Park
  • Explore the surrounding beauty while boat riding on the Vembanad Lake
  • Enjoy the Stay in a houseboat in Kettuvallam
  • Enjoy the the water sports activities at Kovalam beach
  • Take blessings at PadmanabhaSwamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival Cochin

Arrival at the Cochin airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. Later go for a sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance

Day 2

Cochin – Munnar

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Munnar, Check in at the hotel on arrival at Munnar. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town.

Day 3

Munnar

Today after breakfast visit Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of Nilgiri Tahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna. Then explore Mattupetty Dam. It is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar.

Day 4

Munnar – Thekkady

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which renowned tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. Check into a jungle lodge. In the evening, enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds

Day 5

Thekkady- Kumarakom

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumrakom. Check-in at pre booked backwater resort. Later visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. You may also take some adventure activities like water skiing and windsailing.

Day 6

Kumarakom - Houseboat- Alleppey

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kettuvallam to Alleppey to board the houseboat. Enjoy the beautiful serene surroundings while cruising on houseboat. View the beautiful sunset.

Day 7

Alleppey – Kovalam

Today after breakfast check out from the houseboat and transfer to Kovalam. Check in at the pre booked resort. Later, you can explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well.

Day 8

Kovalam – Trivandrum

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital city of the state of Kerala. Check in to the pre booked hotel at the time of arrival. Later go for the sightseeing of Trivandrum which includes places like Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Shangmugham Beach, Museum Complex, PadmanabhaSwamy Temple and Aakulam boat club.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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