Kerala
Tour Packages
Kerala Cultural TourDuration : 13 Days - 12
Nights
Destination : Mumbai - Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram -
Kovalam - Quilon - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai - Home
The
lush Kerala is kaleidoscope of swaying palm trees, alluring backwaters,
emerald paddy fields and beaches.
Day 1 : Mumbai - Delhi
(Arrival) Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi. Overnight
at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day 2 : Mumbai - Delhi -
Thiruvananthapuram (Tiruvanthapuram Arrival) Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to airport for flight to Tiruvanthapuram. From the airport drive
straight to Kovalam which has one of the most beautiful beaches of the
world. The surf here is ideal for surf riding and the water invites the
visitor to ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman, or to
take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of aquatic sports. Arrive &
check in hotel. Rest of the day free to relax & exploring the beach.
Overnight
at hotel.
Day 3 : Kovalam Breakfast at hotel. After
lunch excursion to Kanya Kumari to visit the stunning Padmanabhapuram palace
and to enjoy the unique experience of Sunset & Moon rise over the ocean
simultaneously. Return to Kovalam in the evening. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 4 : Kovalam Breakfast at hotel. For the half-day visit Shree
Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery, Zoological
Gardens, Reptile House Observatory and Kanakakannu Palace at Trivandrum. .
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 5 :
Kovalam - Quilon (By Road) After breakfast, we drive to Quilon one
of the oldest ports of the Malabar Coast and were once the centre of
international spice trade. Quilon is famous for its delicious Cashew and
Seafood. After checking in hotel we set out to see some historic remains and
the temples built in ornate style. We also visit the village to know the
life style and culture of locals. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 6 & 7 : Quilon - Alleppey
(By the backwaters) Breakfast at
hotel. From Quilon, we take Kerala's traditional houseboat for Alleppy,
which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
We reach Alleppy by next day morning. Use the rest of the day in exploring
and in shopping. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day 8 : Alleppey -
Periyar (By Road) Leisurely breakfast in the morning. We reach
Periyar by noon. After lunch we take safari to a nearby Coffee Plantations &
villages.
Day 9 : Periyar (By Road) Early morning we
take boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in their natural
habitat on the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely
to see animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild
Elephants. For the lunch we return back to hotel. Late After noon we again
visit the park by cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day
10 : Periyar - Munnar (By Road) From Periyar we continue to Munnar set
amid Southern India's most dramatic mountain scenery and the combination of
craggy Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain air makes Munnar a
delightful alternative to the better known hill stations of Tamil Nadu. It
is a perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer magnificent scenery and
wonderful walks. At Munnar you are free to explore its beauty of nature.
Day 11 - Munnar : Complete day at leisure.
Day 12 :
Munnar - Cochin (By Road) We reach Kochi by noon and keep the day for
the shopping and personal activities. At the time of sunset we take Boat
Cruise on the backwater which gives an opportunity to behold the great charm
of this city.
Day 13 : Cochin - Mumbai -Home Breakfast
at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai and then connecting
flight home.
