Overview
Surrounded by backwaters lies with Palm trees, stunning hill stations, wildlife, rich culture and heritage,Kerala 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.
Explore Kerala package is well designed package which give you chance to explore the spectacular backwaters, beautiful hill stations along with that you will also get an opportunity to understand the wildlife at Eravikulam National Park. A former hunting preserve of British planters this park today exemplifies wildlife conservation at its best. The main draw here is the NilgiriTahr, a highly endangered species of wild goat. The sanctuary is located at the height of about 7000 feet, will offers the stunning views of the surroundings.
Apart from this you will also explore the one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. 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. Thekkaddy offers a calm and soothing environment which makes it as a haven for nature and wildlife lovers. It is the place where you can understand the real essence of wildlife along with the refreshing climate to revive your mind, body.
The duration of the package is 07 nights and 08 days. Covering the places such as Cochin(Kochi)-Munnar-Thekkady- Kumarakom-Alleppey-Cochin.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Cochin (Sightseeing)
Upon arrive in Cochin airport, meet our representative, after welcome, and proceed to the hotel.Kochi is one of the most important city of Kerala which is also known as Cochin Located on the south-west coast in Kerala which is also known as the Gateway to Kerala, situated on the Arabian Sea. Kochi is one of the most beautiful city of the state of Kerala.
On arrival at your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, proceed for a half day sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.
In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 : Cochin-Munnar (By Road-130 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Today, after having breakfast, proceed to Munnar by road. The town is one of the most picturesque hill station in the Idukki district of Kerala. The town is located at the foothill of the Western Ghats mountain range, at the height of about 5,200 feet above from the sea level.Also offers the exotic species of flora and fauna, which enhances the beauty of the town. Munnar is not popular as a hill resort, but it is also the centre of the Kerala’s tea growing district, aptly known as the high range.
On arrival, check into the hotel. The rest of the day is free at leisure or you explore the surroundings at your won or you make also visit some local market where you can buy some authentic handicraft items of Kerala. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 3 : Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Munnar., you will visit the major attractions Including Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of NilgiriTahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna.
Then explore MattupettyDamIt is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar. This 160 feet high dam has vast reservoir extending several kilometres into the hill. Cruising here is an amazing experience. It is offering occasional sightings of elephant, gaur as well as sambar and Anamudi peak it located at the elevation of 2695 meter above the sea level, the peak is located within Eravikulam, you may also get a trekking opportunities here.
Day 4 : Munnar-Thekkady (By Road-120 Kilometres) Sightseeing
Post an early morning breakfast, leave by road towards Periyar National Park in Thekkady. In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake and explore the large variety of wildlife species that inhabit this national park. After wildlife sightseeing, return back to the hotel for night stay.Thekkady is the small village located in the Idukki district in the state of Kerala. This place is renowned for largest and one of the oldest wildlife sanctuary ‘Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala. 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. Thekkaddy offers a calm and soothing environment which makes it as a haven for nature and wildlife lovers. It is the place where you can understand the real essence of wildlife along with the refreshing climate to revive your mind and body.
In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake and explore the various wild animals that inhabit this national park.
After wildlife sightseeing, return back to the hotel for night stay.
Day 5 : Thekkady-Kumarakom (By Road-130 Kilometres)
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. The backwater fishing village is indeed a haven, and has had its attractions advertised by some stunning top end resorts by the side of Vembanad Lake.
In route enjoy the breath taking lush green surroundings. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and spend rest of the day in leisure. Overnight stay in Kumarakom.
Day 6 : Kumarakom-Alleppey (By Road-33 Kilometres)
Today, in the morning, head straight to Kottayam. Upon arrival, get on board the beautiful Post breakfast, proceed to Alleppey. Alappuzha also known as Alleppey. It is one of the oldest planned city of the Kerala, located about 75 kilometres away from Kochi and about 155 kilometres from Trivandrum. It is one of the popular tourist destination of India. It is famous for backwaters. There are at least six navigable canals in the town.
Upon arrival at Alleppey, check-in at the houseboat. The houseboat has well-equipped rooms with all modern comforts.
Overnight at Alleppey.
Day 7 : Alleppey-Cochin (By Road-100 Kilometres)
Today after having an early breakfast, get transferred to Cochin by road.
On arrival at your pre-booked hotel. Check in to the hotel. After freshen up, proceed to explore the popular markets of Cochin, where you can shop for some unique handicrafts and silk clothes. However, you can also buy spices and nuts that are of excellent quality.
Evening is free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Cochin Departure
Today is the last day of the tour, after breakfast, get transferred to the railway station or the airport to board a flight or train for your onward journey.We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.