The Land Of Backwaters Exotic Kerala

Overview

This two-week Kerala tour brings you the essence of what God's own country offers. This complete tour combines temples, churches, beaches, hill stations, wildlife and culinary delights to offer you an unforgettable treat on your sojourn. The tour traverses Mumbai, Kochi, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum.

Highlights

Gateway of India in Mumbai

Elephanta Caves

Dutch Palace in Kochi

Tea Plantations and Water Falls in Munnar

Eravikulam National Park

Periyar National Park

Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary

Houseboat tour in Alleppey

Ayurveda massage in Kovalam

Itinerary

Day 1

Mumbai

Upon your arrival at the Mumbai International Airport, get welcomed by our representative. Get assisted and transferred to the hotel. Check in your hotel, freshen up and take a little rest. You may use the remaining hours of the day to be spent at leisure. You may stroll around the garden area or nearby area of the hotel. Return to your hotel for a scrumptious dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2

Mumbai

This day is dedicated for sightseeing in Mumbai. The attractions to be included in the sightseeing tour are Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Fashion Street, Chowpatti Beach, Essel World, Elephanta Caves, and more. After exploring the city, return to your hotel for delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Retire to the hotel for night stay.

Day 3

Mumbai - Kochi

In the morning, post breakfast, get an assisted transfer to the airport to board the flight to Kochi. On your arrival at the Kochi Airport, get assisted and transferred to the hotel. Check in, freshen up and take a little rest in your plush room. The remaining hours of the day are to be spent at leisure. Later in the evening enjoy the popular classic Kathakali dance show. Dinner and overnight stay is scheduled at hotel.

Day 4

Kochi

Post breakfast, get ready to enjoy a guided city tour of Kochi. The attractions to be covered in the sightseeing tour are Jewish Synagogue, Spice Market, Dutch Palace, St. Francis' Church, and Chinese Fishing Nets. After a full-day excursion, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5

Kochi - Munnar

In the morning, after breakfast, get ready for drive to Munnar. On the way, enjoy the breathtaking sights of lush hills and sprawling tea plantations. On you arrival, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. The remaining hours of the day are to be spent at leisure. You may take a stroll in nearby area of the hotel. Moreover, dinner and an overnight stay is scheduled at the hotel.

Day 6

Munnar

Post breakfast at the hotel, get ready to enjoy a full-day excursion in and around Munnar. You will visit Echo Point, Tea Plantations and Water Falls. The day is also scheduled to visit the Eravikulam National Park and add the element of adventure to the sightseeing tour. After thrilling sightseeing tour, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7

Munnar - Periyar

In the morning, you will be leaving for Periyar. Check in to the hotel, freshen up and take a little rest. The remaining hours of the day are to be spent at leisure. You may enjoy nature walks in and around the hotel premises. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8

Periyar

This day of the itinerary is dedicated for exploring Periyar and enjoying sightseeing activities. Visit the Periyar National Park and enjoy exploring the rich flora and fauna. The wildlife in the national park is said to win the heart of wildlife enthusiasts. Do not miss the boat ride. Later, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 9

Periyar - Kumarakom

After filling breakfast, leave for Kumarakom by road. This day is dedicated to enjoy amazing backwaters of Kerala. Upon arrival, check in to the resort, freshen up and take a little rest in your luxury room. Later in the afternoon, get ready to enjoy a boat ride on the lake. Return to the resort for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 10

Kumarakom - Alleppey

Begin the day with visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. After viewing various native and migratory birds in the sanctuary, in the afternoon, continue the journey towards Alleppey from Kottayam and get onboard beautiful Kettuvallam, the houseboat. Enjoy the perfect natural setting of the region as you cruise through the backwaters. Dinner and overnight stay is scheduled onboard the houseboat.

Day 11

Alleppey - Kovalam

In the morning, disembark from the houseboat and reach Kovalam by road. Upon your arrival, check in to your hotel, freshen up and take a little rest. You may use the remaining hours of the day exploring the nearby surrounding. Dinner and overnight stay is planned at the hotel.

Days 12-14

Kovalam

The itinerary features three days in Kovalam. These three days you will explore the natural setting of the region and visit the major attractions. Apart from visiting the temples and monuments, indulge in the pampering Ayurvedic and herbal massages. Also participate in various water sports. During these days, dinner and overnight stay will be scheduled at the hotel.

Day 15

Departure

On the last day of the tour, relish sumptuous breakfast and get an assisted transfer to the airport to board a flight for your onward journey carrying sweet memories in your mind.