Enchanting Kerala Leisure Tour Package
Overview
Tour Highlights: Kerala nestled on the Malabar Coast, Kerala is a jewel in the crown of India, celebrated for its lush greenery, tranquil backwaters and rich cultural heritage. Kerala, with its pleasant climate throughout the year, is often referred to as "God's Own Country".
Famous backwater destinations like Alappuzha and Kumarakom offer a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life, while the tea gardens of Munnar and the wildlife sanctuaries of Thekkady offer opportunities for adventure and exploration. With its network of tranquil backwaters, palm-fringed beaches and tranquil hill stations, Kerala offers a unique blend of experiences for travelers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kochi
Upon arrival welcome to the Guests from Kochi (Cochin) Airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. (Kochi is in a stunning location between the Arabian sea and backwaters). Later, visit to St. Francis Church, St. Cruise Basellica, Chinese fishing net, Mattanchery palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine drive walkway and Marine drive boating at your own cost (The sightseeing will depend on your arrival time in cochin). Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2: Kochi - Munnar (135 km/3-4 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Munnar. (Munnar is beautiful hills station in Kerala and surrounded by the Anamalai hills and witnessing a pleasant weather throughout the year. It is often called lover’s paradise). On the way visit Cheyyappara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls & Tea plantations etc. Later reach Munnar and check-in to the Hotel. Rest of the day at free at leisure. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, enjoy sightseeing of Munnar, visiting Flower Garden, Honeybee Tree, Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala lake, Iravikulam National Park (Rajamala), Pothamedu view point and Blossom Park. After sightseeing back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar - Thekkady (115 km/3-4 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Thekkady (Also known as Periyar). On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit Periyar Tiger Reserve, Periyar lake followed by boating in Periyar Lake at your own cost. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5: Thekkady – Alappuzha (140 km/3-4 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Alappuzha (Also known Alleppey - It is called Venice of the East. We can see many attractive sceneries such as paddy field, backwaters, villages, coconut trees, Vembanadu lake while sailing. Staying in a moving Alleppey houseboat for 21 hours is a wonderful experience.) In the houseboat you will be treated with drink, snacks, lunch and dinner. Overnight stay and cruise through the houseboat.
Day 6: Alappuzha - Kovalam (175 km/4-5 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Kovalam (Kovalam is surrounded by the Sparkling blue waters, silvery white sands, swaying coconut palms). On arrival check-in at hotel, Evening Walk through the beach side and enjoy the evening. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Kovalam & Trivandrum Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace Museum & Napier Museum, Light House & Kovalam Beach etc. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Kovalam – Kochi – Departure (225 km/5-6 hour’s drive)
After breakfast, proceed to Kochi by road. On arrival transfer the guests to Kochi Airport to board the flight for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain forever…...
End of the Tour
Price Includes
- Accommodations on double room sharing basis.
- Meals: Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel.
- 01 night’s stay at hotel in Kochi (Cochin).
- 02 night’s stay at hotel in Munnar.
- 01 night’s stay at hotel in Thekkady (Periyar).
- 01 night’s stay at hotel in Alappuzha Houseboat.
- 02 night’s stay at hotel in Kovalam.
- Airport/hotel transfers by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for land travel.
- All interstate taxes, gasoline, parking, toll taxes and driver allowances.
- All luxury taxes and value added taxes.
Price Excludes
- Any International/ Domestic Air/Train fare.
- Departure taxes or VISA handling fee.
- Any Monument/activity/guide fee, extra meals & expenses.
- Tips and gratitude to drivers, representatives, guides etc.
- Any beverages (hard & soft)/Table Drinks, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, travel or any kind of insurance etc.
- Applicable Government taxes (GST).
Tour Conditions
- Minimum of 02 persons required.
- All rates & bookings will be subject to availability.
- Tour confirmation only on receipt of 50% advance payment.
- Balance payment to be deposited 01 month prior to travel date.
- Ashoka India Tours carries no insurance whatsoever for the tour participants. Hence it is advisable to get travel insurance by your own.
