Best of Kerala : 6 Days
Your exotic South India tour begins in the charming old town of Cochin with Portuguese , Arab, Chinese and Dutch influences is also known as the Gateway to Kerala .Visit the oldest church in India-St. Francis Church, marvel at cantilevered Chinese nets dotting the shore of Fort Cochin. Walk through the Jewish quarters to see the 16th century synagogue decorated with splendid Chinese tiles and impressive Belgian chandeliers. Proceed to the mesmerizing hill station; Munnar known for its serenity and remarkable beauty. Shola trees hug the mist-shrouded hillsides, sheltering many endangered species of wildlife and acres of lush green sloping hills of manicured tea plantations form a picture-perfect canvas.
Drive through tropical evergreen and deciduous forests to arrive at Thekkady to the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The best way to see the reserve is by taking a boat cruise on the Periyar Lake to do some bird spotting and perhaps catch a glimpse of the elusive tiger!
A short drive takes you to Kumarakom –the awe-inspiring backwater town of Kerala.
Unwind, relax and watch the sunset in a traditional luxurious houseboat as you meander through the narrow canals past local villages, lush green paddy fields, mangroves, churches and temples.
This immersive tour ends and you return back home relaxed and rejuvenated with memories of this picturesque journey.
Day 01 : Cochin – Munnar
AM : Arrive Cochin , and we take you to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs). On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel.
PM : At leisure.
Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.
Day 02 : Munnar
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar – covering – Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation.
Ovenight stay in Hotel , Munnar.
Day 03 : Munnar – Periyar
AM : 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast and we take you to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs).
On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel.
Afternoon go for a spice plantation Tour (Optional) & later for boating in the Periyar lake to view the wildlife at the Periyar tiger reserve (Optional).
Overnight stay at Hotel, Thekkady.
Day 04 : Periyar- Kumarakom
0900 Hrs after breakfast check out from Hotel and we drive down to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs).
On arrival at Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and later check in at hotel in, Evening go for Sunset cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake.
Day 05 : Houseboat
Morning at leisure at resort, 1230 hrs check in at houseboat.
Rest of the day at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Kumarakom & Alleppey.
Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and Overnight stay on House Boat.
Day 06 : Houseboat- Cochin
AM at leisure on House Boat. Later at 1000 Hrs boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty.
On arrival check out from house boat after breakfast and we transfer you to Cochin – airport / Railway station.
End of Tour / services.
With his first step in this land, Vasco da Gama’s began the discovery of India for the western world. ‘God’s Own Country’ has plenty to offer to a tourist and as such there are lots of places to see in Kerala. You name it and Kerala has it – beautiful backwaters dotted with coconut palms, breath-taking hill stations, sandy and pristine beaches, delicious cuisine, captivating cultural art forms and historical monuments!
To escape into pure nature, this place manages to satisfy all the desires. With the classic backwaters in Kerala and leisurely feels of the destination, it has always been the traveler’s favorite choice. We bring you the best deals at the best prices with our Kerala holiday packages – from popular hotspots in Kerala like Cochin, Munnar, Periyar and Thiruvananthapuram to one of the most revered pilgrim places in India – Guruvayoor and a little off-beat location of Kottayam. With the quality of experiences tailor-made especially for you, our Kerala honeymoon packages are always in demand ! It is a whole new type of meditation for the mind, body and soul when you soak in the flamboyant vibes of this destination.