Best of Kerala Tour Package

Day at leisure to relax and enjoy the sandy beaches of Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.

Morning you drive to Periyar (276 kms/06 hrs.), Periyar or Thekkady as it is commonly known, is famous as one of the best places to see the Asian Elephant. The uniqueness of this sanctuary is the Periyar Lake, an artificial lake, which was created by damming the Periyar River a century ago.Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

This morning you are collected from your hotel for Boat ride on Periyar Lake.All tourist activity is concentrated around the splendid artificial Periyar lake, an incredible way to experience the sanctuary. There are an estimated 700 elephants roaming these forests. Most of the population is generally concentrated on the banks of the Periyar Lake and come to the lake to frolic in the water.Late in the afternoon visit a nearby Spice Plantation. The area is famous for Cardomom, Cofee and Tea plantations. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

This morning you drive to Kumarakom (200 kms/04 hrs.), The enchanting backwater destination of Kumarakom is a small village that is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake in Kerela. From wandering into the depths of its wildlife sanctuary to cruising down the back waters and fishing, Kumarkom is perfect for a lazy and laid back holiday. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands, as hundreds of swaying verdant coconut palms lining the rivers lean to brush the tops of your heads. Kumarkom is an example of nature at her bountiful best in the fragrant flowers, the riot of multi coloured birds, the surrounding greenery and the clear waters.Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the Nature’s beauty on your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

House Boat – A highlight of any Kerala tour, is a night spent onboard a houseboat, or a rice barge. These converted rice barges or ”Kettuvallams” sail along shallow, palm-fringed lakes and narrow canals where coconut and cashew is loaded onto dugouts. Overnight on board Houseboat.

After breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Alleppey and depart for Munnar by road (150 kms / 03 hrs),Munnar is Unending expanse of tea plantations and is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea Company. It’s the place you would love to visit – it’s the place you would wish never to leave.Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight at hotel.

Today, you could take a tour to one of Munnar’s many tea gardens or Spice plantations. Overnight at hotel.

This morning you drive to Cochin (135 km/03 hrs.)Cochin: – Cochin means harbour and even before the building of Ancient Rome, spices, silks, ivory and sandalwood were traded here. Cochin became the first port of call for Arabs and came to be known as the ”Queen of the Arabian Sea.” This city offers visitors Forts, palaces, museums, old churches, cool backwaters, palm fringed lagoons, beaches and the practicality of a contemporary metro.Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. In the evening tour includes a Kathakali dance performance at a local theatre. Kathakali is a traditional dance form, depicting Indian epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata). The dancers are dressed in very colorful and elaborate costumes. Their faces are painted to depict various characters of the se epics. This dance has a lot of facial expressions and brisk, yet articulate body movements.Overnight at hotel.

Today the tour includes a visit to Fort Cochin a home to a unique community of Eurasians, commonly known as ”Anglo-Indians”. The architecture of the quiet streets in this enclave is very definitely, European with fine houses built by wealthy British traders, and Dutch cottages with split farmhouse doors.Mattancherry Palace -locally known as the Dutch Palace, the two storey building was actually erected by the Portuguese, as a gift to the Cochin Raja.St. Francis Church – this Protestant church was originally built by the Portuguese in 1510 A.D. It is considered to be India’s oldest European church. Today it is governed by the Church of South India (CSI). Vasco Da Gama was buried here before his remains were taken back to Portugal 14 years later.Jewish synagogue – dates from 1568 and is adorned with fine glass lamps and floor tiles.Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Connect the flight from cochin airport in time for your flight home.