Kerala Church Tour, Kerala Christian Tour Packages

Kerala Church Tour 10 Nights / 11 Days

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Destinations Covered : Kozhikode (Calicut) - Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary - Nileshwar - Coorg - Mysore - Bangalore - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kollam - Alleppey - Thiruvalla - Kottayam - Bharanaganam - Kottayam - Cochin - Malayattor Church - Cochin

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Description

‘God’s own country’ Kerala is one of the most popular tourist destination of India. This spectacular State is located on Malabar Coast, having distinctive geographical characteristic, which is blessed with splendid natural beauty in the form of Western Ghats mountain ranges, beautiful beaches, majestic wildlife, amazing backwaters and lush green paddy fields. Apart from its stunning nature, Kerala is also popular for its rich traditions and culture. Christianity is the third most practiced religion of the state. About 19% of total population of Kerala practiced Christianity, it is proportionally much larger than the other sate of India. Kerala is the home of various magnificent Churches as well. ‘Kerala Church Tour’ will give you an opportunity to explore the various glorious Churches of Kerala along with this also enjoy the stay at Kettuvallam (Houseboat) in Alleppey.

Tour Highlights

Visit Vettukad Church, Palayam Church, and Museum, Trivandrum
Explore, Thankaserry St. Mary’s Church, Vadi Palli, Kundra Valiya Palli, and St. Jude Church, Kollam
Enjoy Alleppey Houseboat, Alleppey
Later visit Edathuva Church, Parumala Church, Champakulam Church, Parel Church, Christian Museum, Thiruvalla
Explore, Vimalagiri Church, Kottayam Valiyapalli, Kudamallor church, Kottayam
Visit Athirampuzha Church, Pala Valiya Palli, Bharananganam Tomb of St. Alphonsa and Aruvithura St. George church, Bharananganam
Explore Thanki pally, Arthungal Church, Kokkamangalam church, Cochin en-route
Later visit Vallarpadam church, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi, The Jewish Synagogue, Cochin
Enjoy at Malayattoor Church, St. Antonys church, Edapally Church, Cochin

Itinerary

Day 1 Trivandrum-Kovalam(By Road-16 kms approx)

Upon arrival at Trivandrum airport, meet our representative and drive toward Kovalam, upon arrival transferred to hotel in Kovalam. Rest day is free at leisure. You may explore the beautiful surroundings at own. Have dinner at hotel.

Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 2 Kovalam-Trivandrum(By Road-16 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Vettukad Church, Palayam Church, and Museum

After breakfast drive back towards Trivandrum, upon arrival check in to pre booked hotel, rest then, visit Vettukad Church, Palayam Church, and Museum etc. After sightseeing, then return back to hotel and have dinner at hotel.

Overnight stay at Trivandrum.

Day 3 Trivandrum-Kollam(By Road-60 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Thangassery St. Mary’s Church, Vadi Palli, Kundra Valiya Palli, and St. Jude Church

After breakfast proceed to Kollam .Check in to the Hotel, then visit Thangassery St. Mary’s Church, Vadi Palli, Kundra Valiya Palli, and St. Jude Church etc. After visit, return back to hotel. Have dinner.

Overnight stay at Kollam hotel.

Day 4 Kollam-Alleppey(By Road-87 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Alleppey Houseboat

After breakfast proceed to Alleppey, upon arrival, check in to the House boat, and enjoy the backwater on the board. Have dinner.

Overnight stay at Alleppey houseboat.

Day 5 Alleppey-Thiruvalla(By Road-29 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Edathua Church, Parumala Church, Champakulam Church, Parel Church, Christian Museum

After disembark from the Houseboat proceed to Thiruvalla, check in to pre-booked hotel. After freshen up. Proceed to visit Edathua Church, Parumala Church, Champakulam Church, Parel Church, Christian Museum etc. Return back to hotel and have dinner.

Overnight stay at Thiruvalla hotel.

Day 6 Thiruvalla-Kottayam(By Road-24 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Vimalagiri Church, Kottayam Valiyapalli, Kudamallor church

After breakfast proceed to Kottayam. Upon arrival at Kottayam, check in to pre-booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit Vimalagiri Church, Kottayam Valiyapalli, Kudamallor church etc. After visit return back to hotel and have dinner.

Overnight stay at Kottayam hotel.

Day 7 Kottayam-Bharananganam-Kottayam(By Road-30 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Athirampuzha Church, Pala Valiya Palli, Bharananganam Tomb of St. Alphonsa and Aruvithura St. George church

Today after having an early breakfast proceed to Bharananganam .En-route visit Athirampuzha Church, Pala Valiya Palli, Bharananganam Tomb of St. Alphonsa and Aruvithura St. George church. After visit return back to Kottayam and have dinner at hotel.

Overnight stay at Kottayam hotel.

Day 8 Kottayam-Cochin(By Road-60 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Thanki pally, Arthunkal Church, Kokkamangalam church

After breakfast proceed to Cochin. En-route visit Thanki pally, Arthunkal Church, Kokkamangalam church founded by St. Thomas in AD 54 .etc. Upon arrival at Cochin, check in to pre-booked hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.

Have dinner and overnight stay Cochin hotel.

Day 9 Cochin

Main Attractions: - Vallarpadam church, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi, The Jewish Synagogue

After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing. Visit The Vallarpadam church, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica in Fort Kochi, The Jewish Synagogue etc. After sightseeing return back to hotel and have dinner.

Overnight stay at Cochin hotel.

Day 10 Cochin-Malayattoor Church-Cochin(By Road-50 kms approx)

Main Attractions: - Malayattoor Church, St. Antonys church, Edapally Church

After breakfast proceed to Malayattoor Church, This church which is dedicated to St. Thomas the Apostle for India is one of the most popular Church in Kerala. It is situated at Kurisumudi, a verdant hill in the Western Ghats girdled partially by the river Periyar. Malayattoor Church has now been renowned as an international pilgrimage center for Christens. En-route visit St. Antonys church, Edapally Church etc., after exploring these major attractions, return back to hotel.

Have dinner and overnight stay at Cochin hotel.

Day 11 Cochin Departure

On the last day of the tour, after lunch, check out from Cochin and proceed to Cochin airport for your onward journey.

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
Kovalam	Hotel Jasmine Palace/Similar	Estuary Island Resort/Similar	Turtle On The Beach/Similar	01 Night
Trivandrum	Hotel Abhirami /Similar	Classic Sarovar Portico Trivandrum/Similar	Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum/Similar	01 Night
Kollam	Hotel Seapearl/Similar	Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa / Similar	WelcomHotel Raviz Ashtamudi Resort /Similar	01 Night
Alleppey	A/c Deluxe Houseboat/Similar	A/c Premium Houseboat/Similar	A/c Luxury Houseboat/Similar	01 Night
Thiruvalla	Club 7 Hotel Thiruvalla/Similar	Hotel Panchami Thiruvalla/Similar	Hotel Elite Continental Thiruvalla/Similar	01 Night
Kottayam	Hotel Elegance/ Similar	Pearl Regency/ Similar	Hotel Chrysoberyl / Similar	02 Nights
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/Similar	03 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 10 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.

Kerala Church Tour