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Discover Kerala
Explore the lovely state of Kerala, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and rich history, on the 10-day “Discover Kerala: God’s Own Country” tour. A number of well-known locations are visited throughout the journey, including Kochi, Munnar, Periyar National Park, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Trivandrum, and Kanyakumari. In addition to experiencing the regional food, traditional arts, and religious sites, tourists may take in Kerala’s beautiful green landscapes, spice plantations, and backwaters. The trip provides the ideal mix of sightseeing and leisure, making it a memorable holiday.
Explore the lovely state of Kerala, renowned for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and rich history, on the 10-day “Discover Kerala: God’s Own Country” tour. A number of well-known locations are visited throughout the journey, including Kochi, Munnar, Periyar National Park, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Trivandrum, and Kanyakumari. In addition to experiencing the regional food, traditional arts, and religious sites, tourists may take in Kerala‘s beautiful green landscapes, spice plantations, and backwaters. The trip provides the ideal mix of sightseeing and leisure, making it a memorable holiday.
Tour Highlights
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kochi
A representative from India Travel Choice will greet you when you arrive at Cochin International Airport in Kochi and drive you to the hotel. After getting ready, visit the historic Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later renovated by the Dutch Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, which was built by the Portuguese in the 16th century and later renovated by the Dutch. Visit the Cochin Spice Market to look through a variety of locally cultivated and traded spices, herbs, and other goods. Later, go to Fort Kochi Beach to take in the sunset and stroll along the promenade. Visit the Ernakulam Shiva Temple, a well-known Hindu shrine to the deity Shiva, in the evening. At a nearby restaurant, end the day with a traditional Kerala dinner that includes dishes like seafood curry, appam, and payasam. Hotel stays for the night.
Day 2: Kochi to Munnar (130 km; 4 hours of driving)
Take a taxi to Munnar, a beautiful hill station in Kerala, after breakfast at the hotel. Check into the hotel for an overnight stay after reaching Munnar.
Day 3: Munnar
Visit Eravikulam National Park first thing in the morning to see the rare Nilgiri Tahr and other plants and animals that call this place home. A boat trip on the lake near the Mattupetty Dam is then recommended. Visit the Tea Museum later to learn more about Munnar’s tea history and current tea production. In order to have a full picture of the surroundings, climb to the summit of Anamudi Mountain, which is the tallest mountain in South India. Visit Chokramudi Peak in Munnar in the evening, another well-liked vantage point. Dinner at a neighborhood eatery will include typical Keralan fares like appam, stew, and payasam to round off the day.
Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady
Take a 3-hour drive from Munnar to Thekkady after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls along the way for some breathtaking scenery. Check into the hotel as soon as you get to Thekkady. After getting ready, go to Kumily, a tiny town around 10 kilometers from Thekkady. You may visit one of Kumily’s spice farms to learn more about how spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and pepper are made. Visit the Mullaperiyar Dam, which is on the Periyar River and provides the area with hydroelectric power, in the evening. At a nearby restaurant, end the day with a traditional Kerala dinner. Staying the night at the hotel.
Day 5: Periyar and Thekkady National Parks
The Periyar Tiger Reserve is a protected region where a variety of species, including elephants, tigers, and leopards, call home. Start the day by visiting this location. Observe some of these creatures in their natural habitat by taking a lake cruise. Thick, perpetually green forests may be found in Kerala’s Western Ghats, commonly known as Periyar National Park and Periyar Tiger Reserve. The sanctuary was designated a tiger reserve in 1978 and is renowned for its geomorphology, richness of wildlife, and natural beauty. In addition to rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards, and Indian bison, this wildlife sanctuary is home to tigers, a sizeable elephant population, and other exotic animals. One of India’s wildlife reserves that is still open is this one. Visit one of Thekkady’s spice farms after touring the Periyar Tiger Reserve to discover more about how spices like pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon are made. Thekkady is famed for its spice plantations. You may also go to the Murikkady Spice Plantation, which is around 5 km from Thekkady if you have time. The coffee, pepper, and cardamom produced on this estate are well known. A night spent at the Thekkady resort
Day 6: Drive from Thekkady to Kumarakom (130 km; 3.30 hours)
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the resort in Thekkady before departing for Kumarakom. Check into the hotel when you get to Kumarakom. After getting ready, go birding at the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Kingfishers, herons, and egrets are just a few of the resident and migratory species that call the refuge home. After seeing the bird sanctuary, go to the lovely Kumarakom Beach, which is situated on the shores of Vembanad Lake. Visit the Kumarakom Boat Jetty as well, where you can board a boat and go around Kerala’s backwaters. Enjoy a traditional Kerala dinner at a nearby restaurant to cap off the day. A resort overnight stay.
Day 7: Drive 35 km (1 hour) from Kumarakom to Alappuzha.
Leave the resort after breakfast and go to Alappuzha (or Alleppey), a system of canals, lakes, and lagoons in the Indian state of Kerala. You may take a boat trip through the backwaters to see how the locals live and to see various birds and other animals. Check into a houseboat in the late afternoon, then spend the rest of the day relaxing on your floating residence while exploring the backwaters. A bedroom, bathroom, and eating space are common features on houseboats, allowing you to relax and take in the environment. On the houseboat, have a traditional Keralan meal in the evening. Spend the evening floating around on the houseboat.
Day 8: Alleppey to Kovalam (160 km; 4 hours of driving)
Awaken to the sounds of nature in the morning, then have a meal of fresh, regional foods before getting off the houseboat and heading to Kovalam. Visit the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a well-known Hindu temple in Trivandrum, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala, on the way to Kovalam. Continue your drive to Kovalam after seeing the temple. After arriving, check-in at the resort before traveling to the well-known beach resort of Kovalam, which is around 16 km from Trivandrum. The remainder of the day may be spent relaxing in the sunshine and taking in the stunning scenery. Visit Kovalam’s Lighthouse Beach, another well-liked beach, or go on a boat trip in the evening. Overnight stay in Kovalum’s.
Day 9: Drive from Kovalam to Kanyakumari (90 km; 2.30 hours)
After breakfast, go to Kanyakumari, a lovely city located at India’s southernmost point. Arrive and check into the hotel. Unwind at the hotel and then go to Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India, to see the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a renowned tourist destination. In commemoration of Swami Vivekananda, who is supposed to have acquired enlightenment atop the rock, it was constructed in 1970. Visit the 3000-year-old Sarvani Shaktipeeth Shri Bhagavathy Temple as well, which is devoted to Goddess Kanya Kumari. Visit Gandhi Mandapam, Suchindram Temple, and Tri Samudra Milan as well. Take a stroll on the beach in Kanyakumari or visit the town’s market in the evening. Hotel stays for the night.
Day 10: Departure from Trivandrum
Our agent will take you to the airport in Trivandrum this morning so you can catch a flight to your next destination.
Inclusion / Exclusion
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- Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service.
- Private Air Conditioned Car with Driver.
- Entrance Tickets for all Monuments.
- Mineral Water Bottles.
- All taxes.
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- Tips / Gratuities to guide and driver.
- Any kind of drinks served with Lunch.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
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FAQ'S
What is Cancellation Policy?
You can cancel your tour up-to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Does Train ride includes Economy Coach and Executive Coach?
Both options are available for the train travel. When you will book the tour you can upgrade to Executive Coach.
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