KERALA TOUR (7 Nights 8 Days)
Destinations: 1N Cochin + 2N Munnar + 1N Thekkady + 1N Alleppey + 2N Kovalam +Day trip to Kanyakumari
Keralawas created by Gods as per mythology. As per the mythological accounts, Sage Parshurama, who was the incarnation of Vishnu, the creator of the world, created Kerala with his axe. He threw the axe in the water, and the water receded to make the place of land which is the modern Kerala.
Day 1 Mumbai – Cochin
On arrival at Cochin Airport, you will be met and the transfer to the hotel & nearby sightseeing. Stay at Cochin.
Day 02: Kochi – Munnar (158 kms /05 hrs)
Morning after Breakfast, proceed to Munnar, the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. On the way you can also watch the lovely waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore the rest of the day along with the nature. Tea gardens, marketing followed by Kathakali show. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar
After having the delicious breakfast proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where one can see the very rare mountain goats locally called the Nilgiri Tahr. Visit Mettupetty Dam which offers many fascinating sights to relish. Enroute visit Echo Point, View Point & green carpet of Tea Gardens. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar – Thekkady (125kms/ 04 hrs)
After the breakfast proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. Nature’s own little hideout nestled in the hills of Thekkady. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room.
Later proceed to explore spice plantation & elephant ride in plantation area (at own cost). In evening enjoy shopping of world-famous spices market at Kumily village. Cardamom, black paper, cinnamon, bay leaves, soaps, oils, banana chips and halwa are few things from here are having tremendous market in all over the world. Later we will go to enjoy Kalarippayattu- Indian martial art show. Rest for the day. Stay at Thekkady.
Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey (138km / 4 hrs).
Early in the morning go for the most attractive feature of Thekkady i.e. Periyar Wild life Sanctuary by boat. The Place Thekkady is having very wide range of Wildlife cruise to view a large variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison, Wild Boar etc. and quite a lot of unique birds can also be spotted.
Return to hotel & after breakfast depart for Alleppey, Check in to the hotel. Alleppey is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand tourists every year. Here we will enjoy Backwaters cruise – Houseboat ride for 1.5hr/2hr. Views of authentic Kerala style dream views of coconut trees, backwater, fishing, small villages & houses. Evening free for leisure. Overnight Stay at Alleppey hotel.
Day 06: Alleppey – Jatayu - Kovalam (180 kms/05 hrs)
After the breakfast proceed to Check out from Alleppey Hotel and on the way cover Jatayu Earth center and later driver to Kovalam. Kovalam is known as the "Paradise of the South”. This dreamland is an evergreen, serene, pleasant climatic and enticing beach destination. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore at your own to see how the everlasting sea touches the everlasting sky. With the high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 07: Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam
This morning after breakfast, Proceed to Kanyakumari a day trip. (Approx 100Km). Visit the Vivekanada Rock Memorial, The Thiruvalluvar statue133 feet rock memorial, Kanya Kumari Amman Temple, Triveni sangam point. Enjoy the Sunset Set on Kanyakumari beach with coconut water and shopping. Later back to Kovalam for overnight stay.
Day 08: Kovalam – Trivandrum (20 kms/45 min)
After enjoying the breakfast check out from hotel & proceed sightseeing of Trivandrum. The major attractions of Trivandrum is Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple which is the most religious icon of the city. The other attractions of Trivandrum are Raja Ravi Varma art gallery and zoo.
Pack your baggage’s with a promise to return once again to this Paradise. Proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holiday.
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