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Essence of Kerala Tour
Essence of Kerala Tour
Duration
10 Days & 9 Nights
Location
Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum
Package Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 2 Cochin Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Cochin (Kochi), the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church (housing the tomb of Vasco da Gama), and the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets along Fort Kochi beach. Return for an overnight stay in Cochin.
Day 3 Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast, check out and drive to Munnar (140 km – approx. 4 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 4 Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Munnar, a charming hill station surrounded by tea plantations and rolling hills. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Echo Point, and in the afternoon, proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park), home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 5 Munnar – Thekkady
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (110 km – 3 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a Tiger Reserve noted for its biodiversity and scenic beauty. Optional activities include boating on Periyar Lake, spice plantation visit, bamboo rafting, trekking, and elephant rides (extra cost). Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 6 Thekkady – Kumarakom
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kumarakom (170 km – approx. 5 hrs). On arrival, check into your hotel. Explore Kumarakom’s backwater village life, lush coconut groves, paddy fields, and mangroves. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom
Day 7 Kumarakom – Alleppey (Houseboat Stay)
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (45 km – 1.5 hrs). Board a traditional houseboat and enjoy a full-day cruise through the picturesque backwaters of Vembanad Lake. Witness village life, paddy fields, and palm-fringed canals. Overnight stay on the houseboat.
Day 8 Alleppey – Kovalam
After breakfast on the houseboat, check out and drive to Kovalam. On arrival, check into your hotel. Spend the evening at the famous Kovalam Beach, enjoying water sports or a relaxing sunset. Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 9 Trivandrum Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for a city tour of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum, and the Zoological Gardens. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay.
Day 10 Departure from Trivandrum
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport (15 km) for your onward journey.
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