Cultural Experience of Kerala

Duration:

07 Nights / 08 Days

Destination Covered:

Trivandrum-Kovalam-Kollam-Alleppey-Periyar-Cochin

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

‘Cultural Experience of Kerala’ package will give you the chance to explore some of the most popular locations Kerala. It is one of the most beautiful state in Southern part of India, located at the Malabar Coast. Kerala is blessed with unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. The state is blessed with natural beauty in the form of beaches, mountain ranges, wildlife, backwaters and lush green areas offer a breath taking view.

The region offers a calm and soothing environment which makes it as a haven for nature, it’s refreshing climate refresh your soul and revive your body and mind. During the tour you will explore the beautiful beaches, stunning backwaters along with that you will also explore the unique culture and tradition of the god's own country. Enjoy the Ayurvedic massage at the beach resort in Kovalam. 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. You will also get the chance to enjoy the boating at Periyar Lake. During the tour also enjoy the colonial architectures in Cochin as well. The duration of the tour is 08 nights and 09 days covering the destinations such as Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kollam - Alleppey - Periyar – Cochin.

Itinerary

Day 1: Trivandrum – Kovalam(By Road-19 kilometres)
 
Upon arrival at the Trivandrum airport, meet our representative, after welcome, proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is arguably Kerala’s most popular tourist destination. It is one of the most beautiful beach town located at the shore of Arabian Sea. 
 
On reaching Kovalam check-in at the hotel. Rest for a while. Post lunch, move out to explore the picturesque Kovalam beaches. Here you can enjoy some water sports such as Surfing, boat ride. In the evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
 
Day 2: Kovalam
 
Today after breakfast, enjoy the herbal massage in the beach resort.  Evening is free at leisure, you may explore the stunning surroundings at your own. Overnight stay at the hotel.
 
Day 3: Kovalam – Kollam(By Road-79 Kilometres)
 
After having an early breakfast, proceed for Kollam by road. Quilon, which is also known as Kollam, which is one of the tiny and spectacular town, located on the bank of Ashtamudi Lake. It was ancient trading town for spices.  It is known as cashew processing and coir manufacturing.  It is the one of fourth most popular city of the state of Kerala. Ashtamudi Lake is the known as a gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. Kollam can be seen as sandwiched between the Arabian Sea and Ashtamudi Lake.
 
On reaching Kollam, check into the scenic backwater resort, known as Ashtamudi Lake. Rest day is free at leisure overnight stay at backwater resort.
 
Day 4: Kollam –Alleppey (By Road-87 Kilometres)
 
Today have an early morning breakfast, after 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 5: Alleppey – Periyar(By Road-150 Kilometres) 
 
Today after having an early breakfast, leave by road towards Periyar National Park in Thekkady.Periyar National Park’, which is the most popular tourist destination of Kerala.
 
Upon arrival at Periyar, check in to the resort, after freshen up explore the sanctuary which 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. 
Overnight stay at the resort.
 
Day 6: Periyar Sightseeing
 
Today after having an early breakfast, boat cruise in the Periyar Lake. Post lunch explore the spice plantations. Stay overnight in Periyar.
 
Day 7: Periyar - Cochin (By Road-162 kilometres) 
 
After breakfast, proceed to Cochin. Cochin 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. The city was also influenced by British, Dutch, and Portuguese, who has left their indelible marks which is spread over the city through the beautiful architecture, culture and traditions. We can still feel the essence of the cultural diversity.
 
Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Post lunch, enjoy the boat ride. Later, proceed to visit some major attractions of Cochin such as the oldest Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, St Francis Church and Mattancherry Palace. Stay overnight at the city 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.
Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights
  1. Enjoy Ayurvedic massage at the beach resort in Kovalam 
  2. Houseboat cruise in Alleppey 
  3. Boat cruise on Periyar Lake 
  4. Enjoy Kathakali dance performance at an exclusive venue 
  5. Guided tours to Cochin Fort, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace and Jewish Synagogue
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