Gods Own Country – The Incredible Kerala Tour

Cochin – Munnar – Thekady – Alleppey – Kumarakoam – Kovalam

Description

Gods Own Country – The Incredible Kerala – 07 Nights / 08 days

“Embark on a journey where the lush embrace of backwaters whispers secrets of serenity, and the mist-clad hills of Munnar paint dreams in hues of green. In Kerala, every spice-laden breeze carries tales of ancient traditions, while every palm-fringed shore beckons with the promise of tranquil escapes. From the rhythmic dance of Kathakali to the healing touch of Ayurveda, discover a symphony of experiences that blend nature’s bounty with timeless culture on your Kerala tour.”

Trip Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of Cochin- Dutch Palace Museum, St. Francis Church, Hill Palace Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street and Chinese Fishing Nets.
  • Walking tour around tea estates in Munnar.
  • Experience the Alleppey backwaters.
  • Sunset cruise on Kerala Backwaters
  • Sand n surf at Kovalam Beach.
  • Know more about Indian spices.
  • Day Excursion to Kanyakumari.

Itinerary

Day - 01-Cochin/Kochi Arrival

  • Upon your arrival in Cochin airport, our tour representative will meet you and assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel.
  • In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Cochin city which includes visit to Dutch Palace Museum, St. Francis Church, Hill Palace Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street and Chinese Fishing Nets. (As per time availability)
  • Stay overnight in Cochin.

  • Post breakfast proceed to Munnar – ‘the extroverted tea garden & hill station of Kerala’.
  • On The Way Visit – Cheeyappara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls, Attukadu waterfalls, Spice plantations etc. (As per time availability).
  • Reach Munnar in Evening.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar

  • Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale.
  • Buffet breakfast at hotel.
  • Post breakfast proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Munnar – Eravikulam National Park (Raja Malai), Mattupetty Dam, Tea estates and Museum, Eco Point, spice plantation, rose garden, photo point, Botanical Garden, blossom park, Kundala Dam and Top Station.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar.

  • Post breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel and leave by road to Thekkady (Periyar).
  • Upon arrival, check in at the hotel to freshen up. In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Thekkady such as Murikkady, Mangala Devi Temple and Periyar National Park.
  • Sightseeing destinations in Thekkady includes Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian Tiger and more, Mullaperiyar dam and spice plantations tour where one can shop exotic spices.
  • Stay overnight hotel in Thekkady.

Tentative plan

  • Suggest to start by 9 am as Munnar to Thekkady will take 3-4 hours.
  • On reaching Thekkady, you may go for Periyar boating to see the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • In the evening, you can go for optional activities like Kathakali, Elephant ride, Elephant bath, Musical fountain, and Ayurveda massages. (As per time availability).
  • All the activities have separate entrance fees.

  • Post breakfast in the morning, Transfer to Alleppey (the land of backwaters and backbone of Kerala tourism).
  • Upon Arrival check-in at house boat.
  • Enjoy the beauty of nature as your houseboat meanders through the network of lakes, lagoons and canals.
  • In the evening, enjoy sunset cruise on the backwaters of Kerala.
  • Stay overnight in houseboat in Alleppey.

Alleppey Houseboat

  • Houseboat Check-in is at Noon and cruises till evening with a halt of 1 hour for lunch with the cruise till 5:30 pm.
  • The boat will be anchored till the next day morning, with a 1-to-2-hour cruise in the morning for check out at 9 or 10 am.
  • There are different categories of houseboats available like Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury, where Deluxe is the basic boat.
  • In the houseboat, you will be greeted with a welcome drink, tea, snacks, mineral water, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.

  • Post breakfast in the morning, check out of the houseboat and leave by road to Kovalam.
  • Upon arrival in Kovalam, check in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy sand and surf at Kovalam Beach.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.

  • After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari for a day excursion tour.
  • After reaching Kanyakumari proceed for a local sightseeing tour – Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Beach, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Kanyakumari Sunset View Point, etc.
  • Return to Kovalam, overnight stay at Kovalam hotel.

If you want than add 1 more day in Kovalam then explore Kovalam local with half day excursion to Poovar (Backwater boating, Basic water sports activity, floating restaurants, waterfall, etc)

  • After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Trivandrum airport (15 KM) for onward / return journey.
  • If your return train timing in afternoon or night then you can also add Trivandrum sightseeing in your bucket list (Trivendrum beach, Padmanabhaswami temple, Puthenmali Palace, Napier Art Museum and Gallery).

Gods Own Country – The Incredible Kerala Tour

Cochin – Munnar – Thekady – Alleppey – Kumarakoam – Kovalam

Description

Gods Own Country – The Incredible Kerala – 07 Nights / 08 days

“Embark on a journey where the lush embrace of backwaters whispers secrets of serenity, and the mist-clad hills of Munnar paint dreams in hues of green. In Kerala, every spice-laden breeze carries tales of ancient traditions, while every palm-fringed shore beckons with the promise of tranquil escapes. From the rhythmic dance of Kathakali to the healing touch of Ayurveda, discover a symphony of experiences that blend nature’s bounty with timeless culture on your Kerala tour.”

Trip Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of Cochin- Dutch Palace Museum, St. Francis Church, Hill Palace Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street and Chinese Fishing Nets.
  • Walking tour around tea estates in Munnar.
  • Experience the Alleppey backwaters.
  • Sunset cruise on Kerala Backwaters
  • Sand n surf at Kovalam Beach.
  • Know more about Indian spices.
  • Day Excursion to Kanyakumari.

Itinerary

Day - 01-Cochin/Kochi Arrival

  • Upon your arrival in Cochin airport, our tour representative will meet you and assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel.
  • In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Cochin city which includes visit to Dutch Palace Museum, St. Francis Church, Hill Palace Museum, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street and Chinese Fishing Nets. (As per time availability)
  • Stay overnight in Cochin.

  • Post breakfast proceed to Munnar – ‘the extroverted tea garden & hill station of Kerala’.
  • On The Way Visit – Cheeyappara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls, Attukadu waterfalls, Spice plantations etc. (As per time availability).
  • Reach Munnar in Evening.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar

  • Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale.
  • Buffet breakfast at hotel.
  • Post breakfast proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Munnar – Eravikulam National Park (Raja Malai), Mattupetty Dam, Tea estates and Museum, Eco Point, spice plantation, rose garden, photo point, Botanical Garden, blossom park, Kundala Dam and Top Station.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel in Munnar.

  • Post breakfast in the morning, check out of the hotel and leave by road to Thekkady (Periyar).
  • Upon arrival, check in at the hotel to freshen up. In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Thekkady such as Murikkady, Mangala Devi Temple and Periyar National Park.
  • Sightseeing destinations in Thekkady includes Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian Tiger and more, Mullaperiyar dam and spice plantations tour where one can shop exotic spices.
  • Stay overnight hotel in Thekkady.

Tentative plan

  • Suggest to start by 9 am as Munnar to Thekkady will take 3-4 hours.
  • On reaching Thekkady, you may go for Periyar boating to see the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • In the evening, you can go for optional activities like Kathakali, Elephant ride, Elephant bath, Musical fountain, and Ayurveda massages. (As per time availability).
  • All the activities have separate entrance fees.

  • Post breakfast in the morning, Transfer to Alleppey (the land of backwaters and backbone of Kerala tourism).
  • Upon Arrival check-in at house boat.
  • Enjoy the beauty of nature as your houseboat meanders through the network of lakes, lagoons and canals.
  • In the evening, enjoy sunset cruise on the backwaters of Kerala.
  • Stay overnight in houseboat in Alleppey.

Alleppey Houseboat

  • Houseboat Check-in is at Noon and cruises till evening with a halt of 1 hour for lunch with the cruise till 5:30 pm.
  • The boat will be anchored till the next day morning, with a 1-to-2-hour cruise in the morning for check out at 9 or 10 am.
  • There are different categories of houseboats available like Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury, where Deluxe is the basic boat.
  • In the houseboat, you will be greeted with a welcome drink, tea, snacks, mineral water, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.

  • Post breakfast in the morning, check out of the houseboat and leave by road to Kovalam.
  • Upon arrival in Kovalam, check in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy sand and surf at Kovalam Beach.
  • Overnight stay at Hotel in Kovalam.

  • After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari for a day excursion tour.
  • After reaching Kanyakumari proceed for a local sightseeing tour – Thiruvalluvar Statue, Kanyakumari Beach, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Kanyakumari Sunset View Point, etc.
  • Return to Kovalam, overnight stay at Kovalam hotel.

If you want than add 1 more day in Kovalam then explore Kovalam local with half day excursion to Poovar (Backwater boating, Basic water sports activity, floating restaurants, waterfall, etc)

  • After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Trivandrum airport (15 KM) for onward / return journey.
  • If your return train timing in afternoon or night then you can also add Trivandrum sightseeing in your bucket list (Trivendrum beach, Padmanabhaswami temple, Puthenmali Palace, Napier Art Museum and Gallery).