Best of Kerala, Kerala Tour Package

Best of Kerala Tour 06 Nights / 07 Days

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Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Alleppey - Kovalam - Thiruvananthapuram

Description

‘Best of Kerala Tour’ will give an opportunity to explore the spectacular backwaters, beautiful hill stations of Kerala. Often known ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destination of India, known for its amazing geographical features. Lies on the Malabar coast on the foothill of Western Ghats, The State is blessed with vide beaches, stunning backwaters and lush green landscape.

During the tour you will get the chance to explore the majestic wildlife of the region while exploring at Eravikulam National Park. Spread over 97 square kilometres, holds the largest viable population of Nilgiri Tahr, which is a highly endangered species of wild goat. It is also a home of various other species of rare animals, birds and butterflies. It offers a breath-taking view of the lush green tea plantations, rolling hills covered with mist.

Tour Highlights

Enjoy the guided city tour of Cochin such as Santa Cruz Basilica and the Dutch Palace
Enjoy the Kathakali dance performance
Enjoy the Munnar Sightseeing including Eravikulam National Park
Enjoy the Backwater cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey
Backwater Cruise in Aleppey
Excursion to Kovalam Beach
Pay Visit to the PadmanabhaSwamy Temple
Kathakali dance performance (Optional).

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cochin (Kochi)

Main Attractions:- Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets and spice market.

Upon arrive in Cochin airport, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel.

Kochi is one of the most important city of Kerala which is also known as Cochin Located on the south-west coast in Kerala which is also known as the Gateway to Kerala, situated on the Arabian Sea.

On arrival at your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for a half day 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 (Optional). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Cochin-Munnar(By Road-130 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Munnar

After having breakfast, proceed to Munnar by road. The town is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. The town is located at the foothill of the Western Ghats mountain range, at the height of about 5,200 feet above from the sea level. Also offers the exotic species of flora and fauna, which enhances the beauty of the town. Munnar is not popular as a hill resort, but it is also the centre of the Kerala’s tea growing district, aptly known as the high range.

On arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure or you explore the surroundings at your own or you make also visit some local market where you can buy some authentic handicraft items of Kerala. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 3 Munnar

Main Attractions:- Christ Church, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, sightings of elephant, gaur as well as sambar and Anamudi peak.

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar., you will visit the major attractions Including 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. This 160 feet high dam has vast reservoir extending several kilometres into the hill. Cruising here is an amazing experience. It is offering occasional sightings of elephant, gaur as well as sambar and Anamudi peak it located at the elevation of 2695 meter above the sea level, the peak is located within Eravikulam, you may also get a trekking opportunities here.

Day 4 Munnar-Alleppey-(By Road-179 Kilometres)-Kumarakoam(By Houseboat)

Main Attractions:- Kumarakom.

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey. On arrival at Alleppy, board a houseboat from Alleppey to Kumarakom. Kumarakom, it is one of the major tourist destination of the state of Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. Enjoy the backwater.

Stay overnight on board the houseboat.

Day 5 Kumarakoam-Kovalam(By Road-180 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming.

After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam. This beach town is located on the shores of Arabian Sea in Thiruvananthapuram city. The meaning of Kovalam is a grove of coconut trees which gives it the true significance as the entire town is surrounded by coconut trees. Three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands are the main hotspot here.

On arrival, check in at the resort. Overnight stay at a resort. After freshen up, you have the choice to 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. Overnight Stay in Kovalam.

Day 6 Kovalam

Main Attractions:- Kovalam beaches, Padmanabhapuram Palace.

After having breakfast, proceed towards Kanyakumari, known as Cape Comorin during the British period, it is one of the holiest place for Hindus, located on the foothill of Cardamom Hills. It is home an oldest Lord Shiva temple. You will also get the chance to explore the beaches here. Apart from this visit Padmanabhapuram Palace which is the magnificent architecture gem constructed during the 16th century.

Back to Kovalam in the evening. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 7 Kovalam-Trivandrum (Departure and sightseeing) (By Road-19 kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Trivandrum.

At the last day of the tour, after breakfast, proceed to the Trivandrum, and enjoy the morning sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. Later proceed the airport for boarding a flight to your onward destination.

We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Hotels

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destinations	Deluxe	Premium	Luxury	No. Of Nights
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/Simillar	01 Night
Munnar	Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar	Hotel Silver Tips/Similar	Mountain Club Resort/Similar	02 Nights
Alleppey	Panoramic Sea Resort/Similar	Hotel Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort/Similar	Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere/Similar	01 Night
Kovalam	Hotel Jasmin Palace/Similar	Estuary Island Resort/Similar	Turtle On The Beach/Similar	02 Nights

Extra Govt. Service Tax will be Applicable on total billing amount

Note:

01. Group rates are available on request ………. For more person Contact

02. Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03. High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional

Inclusions

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 06 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels and All meals at House Boat Only

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned Tempo Traveler with driver for all arrivals,

Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at additional Cost)

5. Services of Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Exclusions

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Best of Kerala Tour