Kerala Elephant Trail

Kerala Elephant Trail 14 Nights / 15 Days
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Destinations Covered : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Thrissur - Cochin

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Description

Surrounded by backwaters lies with Palm trees, stunning hill stations, wildlife, backwaters Kerala is one of the most beautiful state in Southern part of India. This beautiful state is located on the Malabar Coast which blessed with distinctive geographical features that have made it one of the most favourite tourist destinations in India.  The state is renowned for its rich culture and heritage. This amazing region celebrates many colourful festivals, among them, the two famous temples in Kerala, Kottayam Thirunakara Temple and Arattupuzha temple, both of them celebrates the elephant festival annually.
 
‘Kerala Elephant Trail’ is well designed itinerary, which gives you the chance to explore the real culture and tradition of Kerala along with that you will also enjoy the stunning backwaters, colonial charms of Cochin, the major attractions of Trivandrum and Munnar. You will also get an opportunity to explore the wildlife of region while visiting the Eravikulam National Park and Periyar National Park. The duration of the festival is 14 nights and 15 days, covering the destinations such as Trivandrum, Kovalam, Alleppey, Periyar,Munnar, Kumarakom, Thrissur and Cochin.

Tour Highlights

  1. Enjoy the major attractions of Trivandrum including Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Art Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery
  2. Enjoy backwater cruise in Alleppey
  3. Explore the wildlife via boat ride on the Periyar Lake
  4. Visit the Kumily Spice Market in Periyar
  5. Enjoy the guided tour of Munnar including Mattupetty Dam, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town and Eravikulam National Park
  6. Visit the ArattupuzhaPooram festival in Thrissur
  7. Enjoy the guided tour of Cochin including Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Mattacherry Palace and Chinese Fishing Nets

Itinerary

Day 1 Trivandrum-Kovalam (Arrival)

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Main Attractions:- Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach.
 
Upon arrival at the Trivandrum airport, meet our representative, after welcome, proceed to the hotel in Kovalam. The city of Kovalam is Kerala’s most popular tourist attraction. 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 2 Kovalam-Trivandrum-Kovalam(By Road-19 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Art Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery.
 
Post breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum which includevisits to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Art Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Stay overnight at Kovalam beach.

Day 3 Kovalam-Alleppey(By Road-160 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Kettuvalloms (houseboat)
 
Have an early breakfast, then proceed to Alleppey by road. Alleppey also known as Alappuzha, one of the oldest planned city of the Kerala, located about 75 kilometres away from Kochi and about 155 kilometres from Trivandrum. This stunning city is renowned for backwaters. There are at least six navigable canals in the town. In the east they open to the backwater connecting the city to the mesh of backwater trials, which are abuzz with reinventedkettuvalloms (houseboats). 
 
Upon arrival, check in at the resort. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You can explore the beautiful surroundings of the backwater. Stay overnight in Alleppey.

Day 4 Alleppey-Kumarakom(House Boat)

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Main Attractions:- Vembanad Lake.
 
After breakfast proceed to Kumarakom by houseboat, board the traditional houseboat which is also known as Kettuvalamand cruise through the lush green surroundings of backwaterwith rich palm groves, villages and paddy fields. 
 
Kumarakom is the one of the most popular tourist destination in Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a heaven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake. Stay overnight on board the houseboat.

Day 5 Kumarakom-Periyar(By Road-124 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Periyar Lake. 
 
Morning arrival in Kumarakom followed by check out of the houseboat. After that proceed to Periyar by road.Periyar National Park is located at Thekkady, which is the small village located in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala. It is one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary. 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 and wildlife. The evening is booked to explore the Kumily Spice Market. Stay overnight in Periyar.

Day 6 Periyar-Munnar(By Road-95 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions: - Munnar.
 
In the evening, leave by road for Munnar. 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.
 
Upon arrival in Munnar, 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 7 Munnar

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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 NilgiriTahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna.
 
Then explore Mattupetty DamIt 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. Overnight in Munnar.

Day 8 Munnar-Kumarakom(By Road-139 Kilometer)

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Attractions:- Kumarakom.
 
In the morning, leave by road for Kumarakom. It is one of the most popular tourist destination in Kerala. It is renowned for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. The backwater fishing village is indeed a heaven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake.
 
Upon arrival, check into the resort. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You may enjoy the swimming, or do some fishing apart from this you can also rejuvenate through Ayurveda massages. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 9 Kumarakom

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Main Attractions:- Kottayam Thirunakkara Temple.
 
After having an early breakfast, proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of churches and nearby villages. The afternoon is free at leisure.
 
In the evening, explore the famous Kottayam Thirunnakara Temple to see the festival preparations. The temple is located in the heart of the city and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, this festival takes place in the month of March-April. Stay overnight in Kumarakom.

Day 10 Kumarakom-Vaikom-(By Road-21 kilometres) Thrissur(By Road-104 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Pottery, khadi weaving and extraction of coconut oil.
 
In the morning, leave by road for Thrissur. It is known as Kerala’s culture capital, full of academics of literature and arts, is a town content with past. It was one a capital of Kingdom of Cochin. The city celebrates Thrissur Pooram festival at every year. 
 
On the way, enjoy a boat cruise at Vaikom and explore the lifestyle of locals in Kerala. You can see and learn the local art such as pottery, khadi weaving and extraction of coconut oil. 
 
Later, enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf. Post lunch, drive to Thrissur. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11 Thrissur

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Main Attractions:- Arattupuzha temple.
 
After breakfast, proceed for Arattupuzha Pooram at Arattupuzha temple. It is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala. A total of 61 elephants partake in this event. Stay overnight in Thrissur.

Day 12 Thrissur-Cochin(By Road-86 Kilometres)

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Main Attractions:- Kathakali dance performance.
 
After having breakfast, leave by road for Cochin. 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. Kochi is one of the most beautiful city of the state of Kerala.
 
En route visit Palayoor and Kadakallu (umbrella aristocratic households). Stay overnight in Cochin.
 
On arrival at your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 13 Cochin

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Main Attractions:- Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets.
 
After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market. After exploring the cities, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14 Cochin

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After breakfast,the rest day is free at leisure. You can explore the city at own or do some shopping. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 Cochin (Departure)

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On the last day of the tour check out of the hotel and drive to the Cochin airport to board flight back home.
 
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

02 Nights

Alleppey

Panoramic Sea Resort /Similar

Hotel Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort /Similar

Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere/Similar

01 Night

Kumarakom

A/c Deluxe House Boat / Similar

A/c Premium House Boat / Similar

A/c Luxury House Boat / Similar

01 Night

Periyar

Hotel Silver Crest/Similar

Hotel Holiday Vista/Similar

Cardmom Country Resort/Similar

01 Night

Munnar

Hotel Grand Plaza/Similar

Hotel Silver Tips/Similar

Mountain club Resort/Similar

02 Nights

Kumarakom

A/c Deluxe House Boat / Similar

A/c Premium House Boat / Similar

A/c Luxury House Boat / Similar

02 Nights

Thrissur

Hotel Sidhartha / Similar

Hotel Mangala Towers/ Similar

Joys Palace/ 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 14 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.