The Hills And Backwaters Of Kerala
Overview
Kerala, The Land of Kera or Coconut, Is A Never-Ending Array of Coconut Palms…Sun Blanched Beaches…Kettuvallams over Enchanting Backwaters… Magical Monsoon Showers…Silent Valleys Vibrant with Flora and Fauna…Misty Mountains of the Western Ghats…Fragrance of Spices…Evenings Reverberating with the Rhythm of a Thousand Art forms...Fairs and Festivals... WelcometTo Kerala Benign and Beautiful!

Breakfast

Sightseeing

Hotel

Transport
Trip Highlights
- Visit St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue in Cochin
- Explore mist covered mountains and tea plantations of Munnar
- Have boating at Periyar Tiger Reserve wildlife sanctuary
- Have Backwater Cruise in a country boat at Alleppey
- Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Tiruvalluvar Statue
- Have Sand N surf at Kovalam lighthouse beach
- Pay Visit to the Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Cochin
Arrival at Cochin Airport, where you will be met by our representative who give you a warm welcome and transfer to private deluxe car and check in to hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 02: Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast drive to Munnar, Beautiful Hill Station has gentle Hills covered with velvety Tea Plantations, Forests, lake and Reservoirs and a small Wildlife Sanctuary in the Vicinity. Munnar set amid South India, most dramatic mountain scenery. Munnar is the commercial center of some of the world’s highest tea growing estates. Enroute visit Valara Waterfalls and Cheeyapara Waterfalls and later visit Mattupetty, Eravikulam National Park, Anaimudi, Kundala and Eco Point. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar – Thekkady
After breakfast proceed to Thekkady through panoramic Western Ghats hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into Hotel and expedience the mind bowing view of calm crystal clear Periyar Lake. Whistles of birds and murmurings of wild animals will seduce your mind for romance. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 04: Thekkady – Alleppey HouseBoat
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey and check into houseboat. Rest of the day is leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat house through the narrow serene backwater canals. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and enjoy your evening on the sundeck away from polluted cities and maddening crowd .Only disturbance will be twinkle of a shining star or diving of fish around your to say hello by waving its tail from the lake Overnight stay at Alleppey HouseBoat.
Day 05: Alleppey HouseBoat – Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari which is formerly known as “Cape Comorin”. Kanyakumari is located at the southernmost tip of the India and visit to Kanya Devi Amman Temple which is located on the seashore in the youthful form of the primeval energy and Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Mandapam, Tiruvalluvar Statue. Overnight stay at Kanyakumari.
Day 06: Kanyakumari - Kovalam – Trivandrum
After breakfast proceed to Kovalam beach. Later proceed to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram)is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. The name derives from the deity of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple at the centre of the city. Anantha is the serpent Shesha on whom Padmanabha or Vishnu reclines. This temple of Vishnu reclining on Anantha remains the iconic landmark of the city. Overnight stay at Trivandrum.
Day 07: Trivandrum – Cochin
After breakfast proceed to Cochin and visit Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews Street, St. Francis church, Chinese fishing net & Indo-Portuguese Museum. Rest of day free for shopping. Overnight stay at Cochin.
Day 08: Cochin
After breakfast, based on your flight timing you will be drop in air port. Leave our country carrying with you magical memories of our tour.
Important Information
Hotel Detail:
- The Hotels used are normally First Class Hotel ranging in the 3 Star Category. Even we also provide optional hotels which you can choose to enhances based on your budget.
- Hotel accommodation is on Double Sharing Basis.
- Daily Buffet / Fixed Menu Breakfast as per Plan mentioned in the Package.
- The Hotels are subject to availability. In case of unavailability in the mentioned Hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category Hotel.
- Standard Check-in at 12.00 Noon & Check-out at 09.00AM. But for some Hotels, Check-in & Check-out at10.00, 11.00 AM or 12.00 or 01.00 Noon it depends upon the Hotel rule. Kindly coordinate.
- Non AC Rooms are provided in Hill Stations due to low temperature.
Houseboat Details:
- House Boat Accommodation based on number of traveling Pax.
- A/c Deluxe Houseboat with AP plan (Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast).
- Pick-up for Houseboat will be from respective Houseboat Jetty point.
- Houseboat Standard Check in time is 12.00pm and Check out time is 09.00am.
- Houseboat Air-Condition will work only from 09.00pm to 06.00am.
Transportation Details:
- All Transfers and Sightseeing by Air-condition Private Transport as per the itinerary.
- Transportation for entire round: (02 -03pax) Etios or Indigo/ (04 – 05pax) Innova/ (06 – 12pax) Tempo Traveller or similar for all categories as per the itinerary. Vehicle is as per the itinerary and not on disposal basis.
- Guests have to coordinate with the Driver and Guide, to leave the Hotel on time so as to ensure that the sightseeing locations have reached on time.
- All Toll, Parking, Permit, Driver Allowance, Fuel Cost and Transportation Tax.
Notes:
- Our Company Terms and Conditions apply.
- All sightseeing is subject to Weather and Political Conditions in the Destination.
- Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
- It is mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Driving License / Voter ID card).
- Shopping would be on your own arrangements.
Packages Exclude
- Any Meals/ en-route Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Cost due to upgrading or changing hotels, Room type, category etc. and late check out, if any.
- Any entry fees for Monuments, Tourist Places, Temple, Monasteries, Gardens, Plantation, Park, Sanctuary, Forest, Rides, Safaris, Boating, Rafting, Skiing, Skating, Cable Car / Ropeway Rides, Helicopter Rides, additional sightseeing tours/ excursions not included in the itinerary.
- Porter age at Hotels and Airports, Insurance, Tips, Room Service, Laundry, Mineral Water, Alcoholic or Non Alcoholic Beverages, Phone Calls, Room Heaters, Video Camera, Still, Personal Nature viz etc.
- Package does not include fees for any Pooja/ Dharsan/ Aarthi, Gurusamy, Pooja Material etc.
- Expense caused by factors beyond our control like Rail and Flight Delays, Roadblocks, and Vehicle Mal-Functions, Political Disturbances, Strike etc.
- Air, Rail or Surface fare from / to your originating city of stay, unless specified.
- Supplement charges applicable for Long weekends and Festivals. Compulsory Gala Dinner will be charged extra for Christmas and New Year Eve.
- Any item or service not specifically mentioned in "Inclusions" column.
- Govt. Service Tax of 3.09 % .