Kerala Tour - 7n8d

Kerala Backwater cruises have become very much part of the Keralan scene. The boats themselves are now luxurious, with observation decks, air-con cabins and chefs on board, providing a wonderfully relaxing way to explore this unique corner of the India.

Kathakali, dancer is iconic of Kerala. Nothing quite like this arcane, other-worldly form of ritual theatre exists anywhere else in the country.

Kerala has its own, little known martial art called ‘kalarippayat’. Practised in earth-floored gyms throughout the state, its unique brand of acrobatic combat draws heavily on yoga and hand-to-hand fighting techniques.

Keralan Ayurveda is India’s traditional system of medicine. Most of the properties we use have spas attached to them where you can choose from a range of different treatments, from body massages to full-on oil baths.

Keralan Cuisine Making the most of local spices, fish from the sea and backwaters, and a wealth of regional fresh fruit and veg.

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL COCHIN

Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Welcome to God’s Own Country, upon arrival at cochin airport meet & greet by our representative and then transfer to the hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cochin @Diana Heights, a 4 star hotel.

Day 2: COCHIN - KUMARAKOM

Stop At: Kumarakom, Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala
Morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom, On arrival check-in to resort. Then free and easy or at Leisure. Kumarakom is a tourist paradise, an enchanting backwater haven for an ideal vacation. Nestled in the scenic beauty of Kumarakom is the exotic resort destination, Lake Song Resorts. Set in a natural backwater setting, it is a place for experiencing the luxury of tranquility with elegantly designed garden and lake facing suites and cottages and exquisite bamboo villas with plunge pools. You can also indulge yourself in massages from the green leaf certified Ayurvedic centers, swimming pool, business and meeting centers and a delicious range of food from our multi cuisine kitchen. Later go for bird watching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and go for sunset cruise in backwaters.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kumarakom @Lakesong Resort, a 4 star hotel.

Day 3: KUMARAKOM

Stop At: Kumarakom, Kumarakom, Kottayam District, Kerala
Early morning we have yoga session then have your breakfast. Later we conduct few sports and games activities. After lunch engage with Leisure Facilities, Sports and Recreation.  Garden  Ayurveda Center  Kids Club  Massage  Pool (Kids)  Pool Outdoor  Soviniour Shop  Ayurveda and Relaxation  Swimming Pool  Fishing We have DJ Music with Dinner at Meeting Hall.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kumarakom @Lakesong Resort, a 4 star hotel.

Day 4: KUMARAKOM - ALLEPEY

Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
After enjoying the breakfast proceed to the boat Jetty to board the beautifully decorated houseboats and begin the enchanting backwater cruising. Kerala Backwater is a unique product of Kerala and is found nowhere else in the world. Sparkling greens, emerald backwaters, coir-laden houseboats and magical beauty heals your mind and body as you travel to surreal Kerala.
Duration: 8 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Allepey @Luxury Houseboat.

Day 5: ALLEPEY - THEKKADY

Stop At: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumily, Thekkady India
After having the breakfast proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. Reach & check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Then proceed for sightseeing tour of thekkady, Boating in periyar dam.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Green Park Spices Thekkady, Laksham Veedu Colony Road, Thekkady 685509 India
As you take a walk along the streets of Kumily or the winding pathways among the plantations, the thing that strikes you first is the lingering aroma in the air. The scent may be of cloves, nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon or cardamom and sometimes a fragrance that combines the scents of two or more spices. The geographical and climatic peculiarities of Kumily such as the cool climate and its elevation from the sea level make it ideal for spice cultivation.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Thekkady, Thekkady, Idukki District, Kerala
Periyar Eco Tourism offers Thekkady Safari Tours to the spice plantation, elephant bath, commands, Feeding, elephant shower, photo session.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kadathanadan Kalari & Navarasa Kathakali, Kumily Thekkady Road Kumily, Thekkady 685509 India
Delight in the Kathakali & Kalaripayattu Performances in Thekkady, Kerala that reflects the rich arts and culture of 'God's own country'.
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Thekkady @ Crown Valley, a 4 star hotel.

Day 6: THEKKADY - MUNNAR

Stop At: Rose Gardens, NH 49 Road Karadipara, Munnar 685612 India
After having the breakfast proceed to Munnar, the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. Munnar is a town and Hill Stations located in the Idukki district of the South western Indian state of Kerala. On arrival go for sightseeing trip of Munnar; Visit the Rose Gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Photo Point, Sh-18 Kannan Devan Hills, Munnar 685612 India
The Photo Point is a beautiful spot lined up with tea gardens on both sides. As the name suggests, this place is a famous photography point in Munnar due to its breathtaking background of mountains surrounded by lush green tea gardens.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Nullatani Estate, Munnar India
Apart from the amazing weather and the hills of Munnar, the Tea Museum is a major tourist attraction. The museum depicts the history of tea plantations in India.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty Dam, near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, India to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Echo Point, Munnar-Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Scenic spot on a reservoir featuring an echo phenomenon, plus nearby picnic sites, boating & hiking.
Duration: 30 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Munnar @The Silvertips, a 4 star hotel.

Day 7: MUNNAR - ATHIRAPILLY - COCHIN

Stop At: Athirappilly Falls, Athirappilly 680721 India
After breakfast, drive you to Athirappalli, Upon arrival, visit Athirappalli waterfalls which is the largest waterfall in Kerala, which stands tall at 80 feet.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vazhachal Falls, Chalakkudy River Nr. Athirappilly Falls, Athirappilly India
Just a short drive from Athirappilly to the Vazhachal falls, which is close to dense green forests that are home to many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna. Then check into the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cochin @Coral Isle, a 4 star hotel.

Day 8: COCHIN SIGHTSEEING & DEPARTURE

Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
After enjoying the breakfast proceed to cochin. The major tourist attractions of Cochin are Chinese Fishing Nets.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mattancherry Palace, Palace Road, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. The palace was included in the "tentative list" of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: LuLu Mall, 34/1000 N.h 47, Kochi (Cochin) 682 024 India
Evening free and easy for shopping until transfer to Cochin airport with sweet and unforgettable memories of your holidays.
Duration: 2 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.