Southern Kerala Splendour 10 Nights / 11 Days

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Destinations Covered : Cochin - Guruvayoor - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat Cruise - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kanyakumari

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Description

Kerala is Nature’s paradise of Southern part of India, located on the Malabar Coast. The state has been gifted with amazing geographical features that have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Often known as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala is situated on Malabar Coast. The state is renowned for is vast coastline surrounded with coconut palm, gorgeous waterfalls and biodiverse Western Ghats, dense tropical forests, majestic wildlife and alluring backwaters. ‘Southern Kerala Splendour’ will give an opportunity to explore the splendid backwaters, picturesque hill stations along majestic wildlife of the region.

Tour Highlights

Enjoy the major attractions of Cochin such as Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Net, St. Francis Church, Cochin Shipyard and Mattancherry Island
Visit Guruvayoor Temple and Elephant Sanctuary in Guruvayoor
Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Munnar, including Eco Point, Raja Malai, Mattupetty Dam and Tea Plantations
Enjoy boating on Periyar Lake
Enjoy bird watching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Itinerary

Day 1 Cochin (Arrival)

Main Attractions:- Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Net, St. Francis Church, Cochin Shipyard, Mattancherry Island and the Kathakali dance performance.(optional)

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

Often known Kochi, it is one of the most important city of Kerala which is also known as Gateway to Kerala, Located on the south-west coast on the Arabian Sea. It is one of the most beautiful city of the state of Kerala.

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 Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Net, St. Francis Church, Cochin Shipyard and Mattancherry Island. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance (optional). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Cochin-Guruvayoor(By Road-94 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Guruvayoor Temple and Elephant Sanctuary.

Post breakfast in the morning, proceed towards Guruvayoor. It is a small town that has grown around a temple dedicated to lord Krishna which was built in 14thcentury. Upon arrival, check into the hotel/resort. Take rest for a while, later, proceed to explore the city attractions which include Guruvayoor Temple and Elephant Sanctuary.

Stay overnight in Guruvayoor.

Day 3 Guruvayoor-Munnar(By Road-186 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Munnar.

After having breakfast, proceed to Munnar by road. It is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala which offers the stunning view of the tea plantations and Cardamom hills.

On reaching, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 Munnar

Main Attractions:- Christ Church, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam.

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 5 Munnar-Thekkady(By Road-85 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Periyar National Park, Periyar Lake.

Enjoy an early morning walk in the tea estates of Munnar, here you can find a rare flower called NeelaKurunji. Return back to the hotel and have your breakfast.

After having breakfast, proceed for Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which renowned tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. It is home of Indian tigers, elephants, lion tailed macaques, gaurs, deer, sambars apart from this 45 species of reptiles , 30 species of snakes, 13 lizard species.

On arrival, check into a jungle lodge. In the evening, enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. Night stay in the lodge.

Day 6 Thekkady-Kumarakom(By Road-130 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Post breakfast in the morning, check in at the hotel/resort. Later, enjoy bird watching at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 7 Kumarakom-Alleppey(Backwater Cruise)

Main Attractions:- Paddy Field, Toddy Tapping, Village Life, R-Block and Man-made Island.

After breakfast, board the houseboat and proceed towards Alleppey. Thereafter, embark on a sightseeing tour of Alleppey which include Paddy Field, Toddy Tapping, Village Life, R-Block and Man-made Island etc. Stay overnight in houseboat.

Day 8 Alleppey-Kanyakumari(By Road-240 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock and enjoy watching sunset.

After having your breakfast, proceed straight to Kanyakumari. On reaching Kanyakumari, check in at the hotel/resort. Take rest for a while. Post lunch, enjoy sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari which include Merging of Three Oceans, Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock and enjoy watching sunset. Stay overnight in Kanyakumari.

Day 9 Kanyakumari-Kovalam(By Road-84 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:- The tea plantations and Cardamom hills.

After an early breakfast, drive to Munnar, it is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala which offers the stunning view of the tea plantations and Cardamom hills .En-route, make a stopover to enjoy 1 hour Ayurvedic massage.

On reaching, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 Trivandrum-Kovala-Trivandrum

Main Attractions:- Padmanabha Swami Temple.

Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum which include Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places. In the evening, explore the beaches of Kovalam. Stay overnight in Kovalam.

Day 11 Trivandrum

Post breakfast in the morning, you will be transferred to the Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station to board flight/train for 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/Similar	01 Night
Guruvayoor				01 Night
Munnar	Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar	Hotel Silver Tips/Similar	Mountain Club Resort/Similar	02 Nights
Thekkady	Hotel Silver Crest/Similar	Hotel Holiday Vista/Similar	Cardmom Country Resort/Similar	01 Night
Kumarakom	A/c Deluxe House Boat / Similar	A/c Premium House Boat / Similar	A/c Luxury House Boat / Similar	01 Night
Alleppey	Panoramic Sea Resort /Similar	Hotel Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort /Similar	Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere/Similar	01 Night
Kanyakumari	Hotel Shingaar International/Similar	Sparsa Resort/ Similar	Sparsa Resort /Similar	01 Night
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

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.

Southern Kerala Splendour