Kerala

Destination: Kerala
Duration: 7 days

With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering in the east and networked by forty-four rivers, Kerala enjoys an unique geographical location that has made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. A long shoreline with serene beaches, tranquil stretches of emerald backwaters, lush hill stations and exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations, paddy fields, ayurvedic holidays, magical festivals, historic monuments, exotic cuisine… all combined offer a traveller a unique experience..

Day 1 :

Arrive Kochi

Welcome to Kochi, the most charming city of Kerala. On arrival at Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station, begin your tour of ‘Glorious Kerala’. You will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Later visit the St. Francis Church, the Mattencherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue and view the Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi area.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 2 :

On to Munnar (130 kms / approx. 4 hour drive)

This morning proceed on a drive through the picturesque countryside to Munnar.

On arrival, check into your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight in hotel.

Day 3 :

In Munnar * Full day sightseeing

Today proceed for full day sightseeing of Munnar where you will enjoy visiting sections of old Munnar, which includes the charming old Christ Church with its original fourteen rows of wooden pews and the Tata Tea Museum.

Later you will also visit Mattupetty Lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam there. The evening is at leisure.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 4 :

On to Thekkady (105 kms / approx. 3 and half hour drive)

Today drive to Thekkady (Periyar) the land of spice plantations
On arrival, check into your hotel. Later, walk through the spice market in the Kumily Village.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 5 :

On to Alleppey (110 kms / approx. 4 hour drive)

Early in the morning enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar (boats can be hired directly), to observe wildlife in the Periyar Sanctuary.

Later, drive to the idyllic backwaters of Alleppey and check into your resort. Rest of the day at leisure
Overnight in Resort / Hotel.

Day 6 :

On to Kumarakom (51 kms / approx. 1 and half hour drive)

This morning drive to your resort in Kumarakom.

On arrival check into hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Relax yourself in serenity of your beautiful resort.
Overnight in hotel.

Day 7 :

Onto Kochi (60 kms / approx. 2 hour drive) * Return home with happy memories

Today bid farewell to your ‘Glorious Kerala’ tour as you get transferred to Kochi airport or Ernakulam railway station for your onward journey