Kerala Panorama Tour 07 Nights / 08 Days

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Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Houseboat(Alleppey) - Cochin

Description

Kerala one of the most amazing sate of India located on the Malabar Coast. This spectacular state is blessed with distinctive geographical features that have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations, not only in India but across the world. Its stunning nature in the form of beaches, mountain ranges, wildlife, backwaters and lush green areas offer a breath taking view. The region offers a calm and soothing environment which makes it as a haven for nature, the refreshing climate of the state, will refresh your soul and revive your body and mind. ‘Kerala Panorama Tour’ tour packagewill give you the chance to explorethe Kerala’s most beautiful and exotic destinations, such as Munnar, Thekkady, KumarakomandCochin along with that you will explore the major attractions of these places, apart from that you will also explore the Kumarakom bird sanctuary and Periyar National Park, where you will get an opportunity to understand the wildlife. During this tour you will also enjoy the stay at Houseboat in Alleppey. The duration of the tour is 08 nights and 07 days.

Tour Highlights

Enjoy the guided tours of Cochin including Dutch Palace and St. Francis Church in Cochin
Enjoy the Kathakali performance in the evening. (Option)
Explore wildlife in the Eravikulam National Park
Take a stroll across the lush green tea and spice plantations of Munnar
Enjoy the boat ride on the Periyar Lake
Enjoy the safari into the Periyar National Park
Explore the surrounding beauty while boat riding on the Vembanad Lake
Stay in a luxury houseboat and cursing along Alleppey-KumarakombackwatersEnjoy the water sports activities at Kovalam beach

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival Cochin

Main Attractions:-Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Chinese nets and the Kathakali dance performance (Optional)

Upon arrive in Cochin airport, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel. Cochin is also known as Kochi. It is one of the most important city of Kerala, situated on the south-west coast of the state.

Check in to the hotel. Take rest for a while, post lunch, and embark for the city tour. During the city tour you will visit some of the most tourist attractions of Cochin. Visit Jewish Synagogue which was constructed in 1568.

Then visit St. Francis Church which was constructed in 1503. This church was built on the place where Vasco da Gama (the explorer) was buried, it is the oldest European cathedral in India.

Later visit the Dutch Palace, it is also known as Mattancherry Palace. . In 1557 the church of the palace was constructed by Portuguese, later it was passed to the Dutch during the pre-British period. A temple is also located in the courtyard. The major highlights of the palace is on the murals walls of the rooms of palace. Also explore the Chinese nets too.

In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at hotel.

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

Main Attractions: -Local market.

After having breakfast, proceed to Munnar by road. Munnaris one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. This amazing town is located at the foothill of the Western Ghats mountain range, offers the exotic species of flora and fauna. 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 won 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:-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 MattupettyDam. 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.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 stay at Munnar.

Day 4 Munnar-Thekkady(By Road-85 Kilometres)

Munnar – Thekkady (About 85 Kilometres)Main Attractions:-Tea estates of Munnar, 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 5 Thekkady-Kumarakom(By Road-127 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:-Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.

Post breakfast, proceed to Kumrakom, 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.

Check-in at a backwater resort. After freshen up , proceed to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, it is Protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. It is best to visit on foot by one and half kilometres on walking trek, where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian crane. You may also take some adventure activities like water skiing and windsailing. Stay overnight at the backwater resort.

Day 6 Kumarakom-Houseboat-Alleppey

Main Attractions:-Houseboat

Post breakfast, proceed to take a houseboat in Kettuvallam to Alleppey. Enjoy the beautiful serene surroundings. View the beautiful sunset. Overnight in the houseboat (All meals included).

Day 7 Alleppey-Cochin(By Road-53 Kilometres)

Main Attractions:-Market

After having the breakfast, drive to Cochin. On arrival, check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day in doing the activities of your interest. You can enjoy a leisurely walk or can shop at the market to buy the traditional handicraft items. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 8 Departure from Cochin

On the last day of your tour. Get transferred to the railway station or airport of Cochin for boarding the train or plane for 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/Similar	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	02 Nights
Cochin	Hotel Pearl Palace/Similar	Hotel Holiday Inn/Similar	Hotel Crown Plaza/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 07 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 Panorama Tour