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Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour

Duration:

09 Nights / 10 Days

Destination:

Kochi/Cochin – Munnar – Thekkaddy – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum

Introduction

Kerala is a great and valuable destination in the southern part of India. After Assam and Darjeeling, Kerala is also famous for Tea Gardens. It is also famous for the exotic spices that are grown in this region. Spices like cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, black pepper are some of the most grown spices in Kerala. After China, India is the largest country in tea plantation. There are three varieties of Tea Plants. They are - China, Assam, and Cambodia.  Tea Gardens are found in the place Munnar, Kerala. Journey by the sides of the tea garden gives an awesome experience of beautiful sight-seeing and panoramic view of the Hills. Best time to visit is throughout the year.

 

Tour Highlights
  • Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive, and Chinese Fishing Nets.
  • Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farms, Kundala Lake.
  • Eravikulam National Park, Shola Forests, Echo Point, and Tea Gardens.
  • Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden, and Mullaperiyar Dam.
  • Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
  • Houseboat.
  • Kovalam Beach.
  • Karamana River, Valiyathura Pier, the Light House, Hawa Beach, Samudra Beach.
     
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Cochin/Kochi

On your arrival at Cochin/Kochi Airport, our representative will traditionally welcome (Swagat) you and assist you in taking you to your pre-reserved hotel. Check-in and relax after a long journey. Day is free for leisure; you may choose to explore the surrounding places. Here you have successfully completed your first day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 2

Cochin/Kochi Sightseeing

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kochi sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Kochi Fort, Jew Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Marine Drive and Chinese Fishing Nets. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice restaurant and proceed for further sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your second day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 3

Kochi – Munnar

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Munnar. The journey from Kochi to Munnar is an amazing one and offers the panoramic view of the misty hills and the landscapes which gradually changes from plain to hilly terrain. You will be welcomed by Lush Green plantations on the hills while entering Munnar. On your arrival at Munnar, check-in at your pre-reserved Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for the Munnar sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Mattupetty Dam and Dairy Farms, Kundala Lake. In the afternoon, take your Lunch at a nice hill side restaurant and enjoy the beautiful picturesque landscapes of Munnar. After Lunch, continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your third day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 4

Munnar Sightseeing

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for local sightseeing of Munnar. Today tour highlights will be Eravikulam National Park, Shola forests, Echo Point and Tea Gardens. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice valley restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your fourth day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 5

Munnar - Periyar/Thekkaddy

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, World Spice and Ayurvedic Garden and Mullaperiyar Dam

Day 6

Periyar/Thekkaddy – Kumarakom

After Breakfast, check-out from your Hotel in Thekkaddy and drive to Kumarakom. On your arrival at Kumarakom, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. Later you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kumarakom sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. The stretch of backwaters in Kumarakom is spread over 900 sq. Kms. You may also choose to hire a motor boat or a house boat to experience the beauty of this backwater glory. In the afternoon, take your lunch in a nice restaurant facing backwaters and continue for the rest of the sightseeing. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your sixth day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 7

Kumarakom –Alleppey

After Breakfast, check out from the hotel and then drive to Alleppey. On your arrival at Alleppey, our representative will assist you for your check-in at the House Boat. Day is free for leisure. You will cruise in the backwaters around Alleppey and will witness the daily life of surrounding villages. All your meals will be served on Board. Here you have successfully completed your seventh day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 8

Alleppey – Kovalam

After Breakfast, check out from the Hotel and drive to Kovalam which is famous for one of the Indias best beaches. On your arrival at Kovalam, check-in at your pre-booked Hotel and freshen-up. After freshen-up, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kovalam sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Kovalam Beach. In the afternoon, enjoy your Lunch in a nice beach facing restaurant and continue to leisure at Kovalam Beach. At the end of the tour, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your eighth day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 9

Kovalam

After Breakfast, you will be escorted by our Tour Guide and will be taken for Kovalam sightseeing. Today tour highlights will be Karamana River, Valiyathura Pier, Kovalam Beach and the Light House. During afternoon, treat yourself with regional cuisine at a nice restaurant and continue with the sightseeing. At the end of sightseeing, return to your Hotel and relax. Here you have successfully completed your ninth day of Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour.

Day 10

Kovalam – Trivandrum Airport - Departure

After Breakfast, check-out from the Hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport for your onward flight to your country or to the next destination. Here you have successfully completed your Kerala – Tea and Spice Country Tour. We sincerely thank you for choosing Trip India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.

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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