Treasures of Kerala

(8 Days / 7 Nights)

Think of pristine beaches, serene backwaters, luxurious Houseboats, fragrance of Spices and misty mountains and put this all in one word. The result is – KERALA. Guarded by Arabian Sea on one side and mountains of Wesrern Ghats on the other side this Southern India State is truly a God’s own Country as its natural beauty can only be created by God’s own hands.

DESTINATIONS

Cochin

Munnar

Alleppey

Kovalam

Kanyakumari

Kovalam

Trivandrum

Tour Overview

Day 01

Arrive Cochin

Arrive Cochin, you will clear customs and immigration. Leaving the airport, you will be met by our representative, holding a placard with your name on it at the exit. Arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02

Cochin

After breakfast full day city sightseeing of Cochin or "Kochi"- the palm green, commercial captial of Kerala is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". Visit St. Francis Church built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars where Vasco da Gama was buried for 14 years before his remains were transferred to Lisbon. Further visit Chinese fishing nets. Nearby is the Mattancherry Palace or "Dutch Palace". The central hall on the 1st floor was the coronation hall of the Rajas of Kochi.

In the evening enthrall yourself with a special presentation of the colorfully costumed Kathakali Dance Drama. This mask dance form is originally from Kerala and 1500 years old. This classical dance has 24 mudras expressing the nine emotions of serenity, wonder, kindness, love, valour, fear, contempt, loathing and anger. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 03

Cochin – Munnar

After breakfast disembark and drive to Munnar popularly known as the queen of the hills. The place abounds in green forests and tea estates. On arrival check-in into hotel.

After check-in guided tour to Tea plantation of Munnar. visiting the green pastures of its massive tea gardens. We will also visit the century-old tea factories where one can taste and pick up the finest tea in the country. Here, we will have a visit to the Tata Tea Museum where we will witness the tea-processing.

Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 04

Munnar – Thekkady

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to one of thebest game sancturaies in India - Periyar wild life sanctuary. Your journey to Thekkady is through breathtaking, winding, dense rubber, tea and spices plantations. Do not forget your cameras. On arrival check-in into hotel.

Afternoon, you will go for boating in the Periyar lake. From your motor boat, you can watch wild elephants, wild boars, bisons and dears. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 05

Thekkady – Alleppey (KERALA HOUSEBOAT)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey which is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes.

On arrival board a houseboat for a cruise through the backwaters of Kerala. On the boat ride, enjoy magnificent scenery of these palm-shaded backwaters. Spend the evening on the house boat enjoying the exciting night life in the lake, the outstanding food and royal service. Enjoy a good night sleep under Stars and Moonlight. Overnight on the houseboat. (Breakfast/Lunch/dinner)

Day 06

Alleppey – Kovalam

After breakfast disembark and drive to Kovalam. Later on continue drive to Kovalam which is one of the loveliest beaches in the world.On arrival check-in into Hotel. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 07

Kovalam - Padmanabhapuram - Kanyakumari – Kovalam

After breakfast we take you to full day excursions to nearby places. Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace which was once the seat of the rulers of Travancore, a princely state for more than 400 years which included a large part of present day Kerala and the Western coast of Tamil Nadu.

visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial which is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, the founder of Ramakrishna Mission. Vivekananda Rock Memorial was built between 1963 and 1970 in red and blue granite.

Also visit Kumari Amman Temple whichis dedicated to virgin Goddess Parvathi & is located on the shore. The Diamond nose-ring of this deity is famous for its sparkling splendor, which is supposed to be visible even from the sea. Later on visit Mahatma Gandhi Memorial which is one among the frequented tourist attractions in Kanyakumari. The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial was built to honour Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.The Memorial was built in 1956, in the Orissa temple architectural style. In the evening watch the most beautiful Sunset of Kanyakumari.Leave Kanyakumari by dusk and back to Kovalam. Overnight at hotel. (Breakfast)

Day 08

Kovalam (Departure)

After breakfast check-out from the hotel and car with driver will be at your disposal until transfer to airport to catch flight for onward journey. (Breakfast)

Tour Cost Includes:

6 Nights hotel accommodation on twin share basis.
1 Night in Kerala Houseboat with all meals.
Double bedded room with private bath or shower.
Daily breakfast in hotel as mentioned in the itinerary.
Air-conditioned Private Large Car with an expert driver as per the itinerary.
All transfersand sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
Fuel, Insurance, Toll Taxes, All State Taxes, All transport related Expensesand Driver Services.
Assistance by our representatives at the airport on arrival as per the itinerary.
Services of a local English speaking guide in Cochin, Munnar & Kovalam for city sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
City sightseeing in as mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrances to the monuments & museums as mentioned in the itinerary.
Evening Kathakali Dance show in Cochin as mentioned in the itinerary.
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari & nearby places as mentioned in the itinerary.
All other excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
All taxes and service charges.

Tour Cost Excludes:

International airfare.
Meals and beverages not listed in itinerary
Movie/video camera fee at monuments.
Tips and gratuities.
Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, portage etc.
Any other service that has not been included into “cost inclusions”.

Hotel Selection

City	Premium Package	Standard Package	Economy Package
Cochin	The Gateway Hotel	Avenue Regent	Abad Plaza
Munnar	Windermere Estate	The Siena Village	Hill View
Thekkady	Wild Corridor	Aranya Niwas	Ambadi
Alleppey	KERALA HOUSEBOAT	KERALA HOUSEBOAT	KERALA HOUSEBOAT
Kovalam	Vivanta by Taj Kovalam	Turtle On The Beach Resort	Sagara Beach Resort

Also Available on request:

This tour is ex-Cochin. If you are arriving from a different destination, we can help you arrange the flight to and from Cochin.
Ayurveda Treatments & Massage.
Early morning Yoga lesson.

Testimonial:

We would all like to pass along our warmest thanks and sincere appreciation for your efforts in willingly accommodating us with the last minute changes to our itinerary and in particular for finding us our hotel in Delhi!

We had an absolutely wonderful trip and we have so many memories to treasure!! Please extend a special Thank-you to Hem (our Driver) for his role in our holiday, as we all learned – he will have a special place in heaven! Finally, rest assured that we will happily refer your company to anyone we know who is planning a vacation to India.

All the Best!

Kerry, Debbie & Maxine Gibson & Geo Boothby

Mr. Kerry Gibson & Family
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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