Majestic South India Tour

Majestic South India Tour 15 Nights / 16 Days
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Destinations Covered : Mumbai - Mangalore - Bekal - Wayanad - Kozhikode(Calicut) - Cochin - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Quilon - Varkala - Kovalam

Kerala Tour Packages

Description

Kerala , which is often called “God’s own Country’’, it is one of the most beautiful state in Southern part of India on the Malabar Coast which blessed with unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. Kerala is surrounded by backwaters lies with Palm trees, stunning hill stations, wildlife, rich culture and heritage.
 
‘Majestic South India Tour’ will give you the chance to explore themajor destinations along with the beaches of South India such as Mangalore, Bekal, Wayanad, Kozhikode (Calicut), Cochin, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Quilon,Varkala and Kovalam. You will explore the major tourist attractions of these places along with that you will also get the chance to explore the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. Apart from this you will also visit to the major attractions of Mumbai as well.

Tour Highlights

  1. Enjoy the guided tours to Mumbai, visit the major attractions such as Dhobi Ghat, Malabar hills etc.
  2. Visit Dolphin's point where you can observe dolphins playing in the water.
  3. Enjoy the Kathakali dance performance In Cochin (Optional)
  4. Enjoy at Marine Drive and Choupatty beach
  5. Explore the largest fort of Kerala, Bekal Fort
  6. Visit PookotLake and enjoy the boating here.
  7. Explore Lakkidi, the highest point at Wayanad
  8. Explore the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary
  9. Visit to Kappad, the place from where Vasco da Gama entered, along with other Calicut attractions
  10. Enjoy the guided tours to Kochi, visit the major attractions here.
  11. Enjoy the boat ride on the Periyar Lake/Adventure activities at Periyar Tiger Reserve
  12. Enjoy the night stay at a traditional houseboat in Kumarakom backwaters
  13. Visit ancient churches and lighthouse in Kollam
  14. Indulge in fun activities famous beaches of Kovalam

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Mumbai

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions: -Chowpatty beach.
 
Upon arrival in Mumbai, meet our representative, after welcome proceed to the hotel. Mumbai known as the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. The city is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, which conceded as the city that never sleeps.
 
Check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Enjoy the nightlife of the colourful city, explore the Chowpatty beach and test the mouth-watering street foods. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 Mumbai

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:-The Elephanta Caves, The Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Garden, Marine Drive.
 
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in and Mumbai. Visit the Elephanta Caves, on Elephanta Island, transports you back 6th and 7th century centuries. The magnificent rock-cut carvings here are some of the most spectacular you will get to see anywhere.
 
The other visits of the day will be the Gateway of India, Juhu Beach, Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Garden, Marine Drive etc.Overnight stay.

Day 3 Mumbai-Mangalore(By flight)-Bekal(By Road-50 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Bekal Fort.
 
After an early breakfast, proceed to the Mumbai airport to boards the flight to Mangalore. On arrival at Mangalore airport, drive to reach Bekal. It is the small town at Kasaragod district, renowned for its magnificent fort.  
 
On reaching at Bekal, check- in at the hotel. Take a rest for a while. In the evening, explore Bekal Fort, the largest and a well-maintained fort in Kerala. It is located at the Arabian Sea. Visit the underground tunnels and the Observation. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Bekal-Wayanad(By Road-225 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Chembra Peak.
 
After having the breakfast, drive to the rainforest region of Wayanad. On reaching at Wayanad, check in at your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, you will proceed for Chembra Peak, This is one of the most prime attraction of Wayanad. It is most popular among the adventure lovers, it is the main hub for trekking in Wayanad. 
 
You have to take a hike up the peak and on the way, you will find the gorgeous lake which is in a shape of a heart. After exploring the destination, return back to the hotel.
 
Overnight at the hotel.
 

Day 5 Wayanad

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- The Pookot Lake, children’s park,Soojipara Falls, Bansurasagar,Pakshipathalam and Meenmutty waterfalls.
 
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing. Visit the Pookot Lake which this stunning lake is located at in the wooded hills of the Wayanad region. It one of the most popular picnic spot. It is fresh water lake, which is spread over 8.5 hectares.  The main tourist attractions near lake are such as a children’s park, a fresh water aquarium as well as spices and handicrafts emporium.
 
You will be thrilled to see the Soojipara Falls. The water flowing from about 100 to 300 feet height, surrounded by lush greenery. You can do water rafting, swimming, bathing here.
Further you go on to visit the Bansurasagar, it is located at the distance of about 15 kilometres away from Kalpetta. It is the India’s largest dam, built on Banasura Lake, on the foot hill of Banasura. It is one of the most popular picnic spot along with that you can also enjoy the boating here. 
 
You also visit the Pakshipathalam and Meenmutty waterfalls, which are also equally beautiful. After a long day of adventure, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6 Wayanad-Kozhikode (Calicut)(By Road-75 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Mananchira, Marine Life Aquarium, the jetties at Kozhikhode beach,Kappad.
 
After breakfast, proceed to Kozhikhode (Calicut) by road. On arrival, move to your hotel. Check in at your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed for a half-day sightseeing of the city, you will cover the major attractions such as Mananchira containing the palace tank transformed into an architectural marvel, then visit Marine Life Aquarium, the jetties at Kozhikhode beach, apart from this also visitKappad, which is known as the place from which Vasco da Gama entered India. Stay overnight at Calicut.

Day 7 Kozhikode (Calicut)-Cochin(By Road-225 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Dolphin's Points, the Kathakali dance performance.
 
Early morning, visit Dolphin's point where you can observe dolphins playing in the water. After breakfast, drive to Cochin (Kochi) by road. 
 
One of the most important city of Kerala which is also known as Kochi. Located on the south-west coast in Kerala which is also known as the Gateway to Kerala.
 
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 (Optional). Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 Cochin-Thekkady(By Road-185 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Kochi Fort, Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis' Church, Dutch palace and the Jewish Synagogue.
 
Post breakfast, proceed for half day city tour where you are going to cover Kochi Fort for its European heritage, Chinese fishing nets, St. Francis' Church, Dutch palace and the Jewish Synagogue. 
 
Later, drive towards Thekkady. , renowned for largest and one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. Thekkaddy offers the various trails of hills along with the picturesque environment along with the exotic aroma of spices spread across the region.
 
On arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities. Overnight stay.

Day 9 Thekkadi

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- The Periyar National Park, Periyar Lake.
 
After breakfast, proceed for wildlife safari into the Periyar National Park. 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. Enjoy boat ride on the Periyar Lake. While boating you may also spot wild boar, deer, monkeys, elephant, and various other species.
 
Post lunch, cover the spice plantations. After exploring the Periyar National Park, return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 Thekkady-Kumarakom(By Road-130 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Kumarakom.
 
Post breakfast, proceed to Kumarakom by road. 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. 
 
En route enjoy the breath taking lush green surroundings. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and spend rest of the day in leisure. In the evening enjoy sunset while on a cruise in the lake. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.

Day 11 Kumarakom (Houseboat)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Landscape, paddy fields, villages and the coconut groves.
 
Post breakfast. Drive towards the embarkation point to board your private Kettuvalloms, which is the traditional name for backwater houseboat. Enjoy the scenic landscape, paddy fields, villages and the coconut groves. Lunch and dinner will be served on-board. Stay overnight.

Day 12 Arrive Tottapally-Kollam (Quilon)(By Road-35 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Thevally Palace, Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard, Palaruvi Falls, Thangassery Beach.
 
After having breakfast on board. Disembark at Tottapally.  Drive to drive to Quilon (Kollam), which is located 95 kilometres away from Alleppey. Kollam is one of the tiny and spectacular town, located on the bank of Ashtamudi Lake. It is the one of fourth most popular city of the state of Kerala. Ashtamudi Lake is the known as a gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. 
 
On reaching at Quilon, check in at your pre-booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit some popular attractions of the town such as Thevally Palace, Alumkadavu Boat Building Yard, Palaruvi Falls, Thangassery Beach etc. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Day 13 Kollam-Varkala(By Road-40 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- The Portuguese and Dutch forts, ancient churches.
 
Post breakfast, proceed to the beautiful beach town, Thangesseri. Visit the Portuguese and Dutch forts, ancient churches, built during the 18th century, it is spread over 3 kilometres long beach having more then 100-year old lighthouse. Late evening, proceed to Varkala, by road. Check into resort and spa. Stay overnight.

Day 14 Varkala-Kovalam(By Road-50 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- The lighthouse, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle
 
After having your breakfast at the resort and then drive towards Kovalam, which is located at a distance of 50 kilometres. Kovalam is arguably Kerala’s most popular tourist destination. Three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky headlands are the main attraction of Kovalam. The meaning of the Kovalam is a grove of coconut trees and as per the name this picturesque town along with the beaches are surrounded by coconut trees. 
 
On reaching at Kovalam, check-in at your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit the major attractions such as the lighthouse, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, Halcyon Castle etc. Overnight stay.

Day 15 Kovalam

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- Lighthouse, Samudra and Hawah beach.
 
Post breakfast, proceed for sightseeing tour of the town, visit popular beaches of Kovalam such as Lighthouse, Samudra and Hawa beach. Enjoy sunbathing, a leisure walk etc. Stay overnight.

Day 16 Kovalam-Trivandrum(By Road-16 Kilometres)

Kerala Tour Packages
Main Attractions:- The City Museum, Shri Chitra Art Gallery and PadmanabhaSwamy Temple.
 
On the last day of the tour, after having an early breakfast, drive to Trivandrum. On arrival, begin the city excursion covering the prime tourist attractions such as the City Museum, Shri Chitra Art Gallery and PadmanabhaSwamy Temple. Later, get an assisted transfer to the airport or railway station 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

Mumbai

Hotel Royal Park / Similar

Hotel Orchid / Similar

The Lalit Mumbai /Similar

02 Nights

Bekal

Nirvana @ Bekal Resort/ Similar

Hotel Bekal Palace/ Similar

The Lalit Resort & Spa Bekal/ Similar

01 Night

Wayanad

Hotel Affas Wayanad / Similar

Best Western Plus Ekobarn / Similar

The Windflower Resorts & Spa-Wayanad /Similar

02 Nights

Kozhikode

Hotel King Fort / Similar

Hotel The Taj Gateway / Similar

WelcomHotel Raviz Kadavu Resort / Similar

01 Night

Cochin

Hotel Pearl Palace Cochin /Similar

Hotel Holiday Inn /Similar

Hotel Crown Plaza /Similar

01 Night

Thekkady

Hotel Silvercrest /Similar

Hotel Holiday Vista /Similar

Cardmom Country 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

Kollam

Hotel Seapearl/Similar

Fragrant Nature Backwater Resort & Ayurveda Spa / Similar

WelcomHotel Raviz Ashtamudi Resort /Similar

01 Night

Varkala

Anamika Ayurvedic Heritage Resort /Similar

Hindustan Beach Retreat / Similar

The Taj Gateway Hotel Varkala /Similar

01 Night

Kovalam

Hotel Jasmine 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 15 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.