KERALA BACKWATERS
Kerala Tour - 9 Days
Destinations: Cochin - Munnar – Thekkady - Kumarakom
- Kovalam - Trivandrum
Day 01:
Cochin, Sight seeing
Kerala Package tours starts on arrival at Cochin airport
/ Ernakulam Railway station. you will be met by our
representative and will transfer you to Hotel.The
revered city of Kochi (long known as Cochin), is
Kerala’s prime tourist destination, spread across
islands and promontories in a stunning location between
the Arabian Sea and the backwaters. There’s a saying in
Malayalam that a man who sees Kochi soon forgets his
wife. So seductive is Kochi (formerly called Cochin
before it got abbreviated to a sneeze, thanks to some
linguistic jingoism) that it has long served to tempt
voyagers and travelers form all over the globe. The
successive influences of the Portuguese, the Dutch and
the British have coated Kochi in a shroud of cultural
influences that add to the unique ambience, best
exemplified by the fascinating samples of Indo-European
architecture that dot the older parts of the city.After
relaxation go for a half day sightseeing of Cochin,
Visit the famous Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jews
Street, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net - are
huge cantilevered fishing net & the indo-Portuguese
Museum. Later transfer you back to Hotel. Overnight stay
in Hotel.
Day 02: Cochin - Munnar
AM: 0900 Hrs checkout from Cochin hotel after breakfast,
and we take you to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs).Munnar is
situated at the confluence of three mountain streams -
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea
level, this hill station was the summer resort of the
British Government in South India. Sprawling tea
plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and
holiday facilities make Munnar a popular hill station.
Among the exotic flora found in the forests and
grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which
bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years will
bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak
in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m.
Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking.. On arrival at
Munnar check into Hotel.. Overnight stay in Hotel,
Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar sightseeing
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing
trip of Munnar -which is a nature lover's paradise with
endless teagardens lakes on western ghat hills;
basically it is a tea town. covering - Mattupetty Lake &
Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai
- offering a spectacular view, Eravikulam Wildlife
sanctuary, home of Nilgiry Thar( very rare mountain
goat), considering the ecological faunal, floral, geo-
morphological and zoological significant & Tea
Plantation. Later return to the hotel for overnight
stay.
Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady -
Thekkady Sightseeing
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast and
move to Thekkady (120 kms / 4 Hrs). Check into Hotel at
Thekkady.Thekkady is one of India’s most fascinating
natural wildlife sanctuaries , where you can watch
wildlife sanctuaries , where you can watch wildlife at
close range .The vegetation the flora & fauna and the
birds of Thekkady are uniquely rich vast & varied that
it does not bear semblance to any other wildlife
sanctuaries in the world .even a casual visitor to the
place will not fail to observe the special ecological
pattern of thekkady.In the periyar forest of Thekkady is
one of the finest wildlife reserve in India & spread
across the entire district are picturesque plantations &
hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks &
mountain walks.A cruise on through the water of periyar
lake around which the wild-life sanctuary is situated
offers a soul - stirring pleasant experience . After
refreshing go for a spice plantation Tour to see crops
of cardamom cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estate
(Optional) & later for boating in the Periyar lake- its
centre piece of Periyar Wildlife sanctuary also Periyar
Tiger reserve, man made lake of the height of 2000 ft,
enjoying view the wildlife at the Periyar tiger reserve
(Optional). Later return to hotel for overnight stay in
hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady -
Kumarakom sightseeing
After breakfast, check out from Hotel and we drive down
to Kumarakom (145 Kms / 4 Hrs). On arrival at Kumarakom,
check in at the hotel.On the shores of the enchanting
vembanad lake , 14 km form Kottayam , lies kumarakom a
small-town .the most interesting area in the backwater
is the ‘Kuttanad’ region called rice bowl of kerala .Kumarakom
is just one little village in this region on the banks
of the beautiful vembanad lake .The village of kumarakom
is a cluster of little island s on the vembanad lake .&
is a part of the kuttanad region .The bird sanctuary in
kumarakom is spread across 14 acres is a favourite haunt
of migratory birds & ornithologist’s paradise.After
refreshing visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary ( famous
for migratory and local birds), Evening go for Sunset
cruise (optional) or enjoy the beauty of backwater by
just relaxing near Vembanadu Lake.
Day 06: Kumarakom Houseboat
Morning at leisure at resort, 1230 hrs checks 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
and seen in breathing green, the village slumbers by the
Vembanadu Lake. On cruise scenery flashes up vivid
contrasts of lush green and deep blues. As the boat
glider along the gorgeous green of the fringed palms the
ripples in the blue water blend in to little wavelets.
Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner and
Overnight stay on House Boat.
Day 07: Houseboat - Kovalam
Morning at leisure on House Boat experience the
pollution free air and after a good breakfast at 0900
Hrs check out from houseboat and we transfer you to
Kovalam (190 Kms / 4.5 Hrs) this journey is through
costal areas with coconut trees and view of lagoons and
palm fringed Arabian sea. On arrival at Kovalam check
into HotelKovalam is an internationally renowned beach
with three adjacent crescent beaches. A massive rocky
promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of
calm water ideal for sea bathing. The most popular and
largest beach is Lighthouse Beach, aptly named for its
30-meter lighthouse, which features a stunning site -
the Vizhinjam mosque. For a less crowded beach, visit
Samudra Beach, with ample coconut trees and great views
of the local fishermen at work.Rest of the day at
leisure on the beach at Kovalam. Enjoy the scene of
Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala -Gods own
country. Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.
Day 08: Kovalam -
Trivandruum Sightseeing
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing
trip of of Trivandrum (capital of Kerala) at 0900 Hrs.
Visit: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri
Padmanabha Temple afternoon relax at on the beach
Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.
Day 09: Departure from
Trivandrum
AM: At leisure, later we will pick up from Hotel and
transfer you to Trivandrum - airport / Railway station.
Kerala Tour
- 5 Days
Destinations:
Cochin - Munnar - Periyar
Day 01: Cochin – Munnar
your Hills and Backwater tours starts on arrival to
Cochin, our representative will meet you, and we take
you to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs). Throughout the journey
enjoy beautiful streams small water falls, Rubber,
Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests,
God has blessed his own country with incomparable beauty
– to have everlasting memory of your honeymoon days in
Kerala. On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel. Overnight
stay in Hotel, Munnar
Day 02: Munnar
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing
trip of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic
green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green
carpet(Tea Gardens) visit - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo
Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai,
Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Sizzling
air will guide you to your hotel room early to have your
own world. Overnight 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) drive through
panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice
plantations and occasional view of water falls and
streams. On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel.
Afternoon experience 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 Hotel Thekkady.
Day 04: Periyar - Houseboat
after breakfast checkout and transfer to Alleppey 145 km
4 hrs on arrival 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. Lunch, Evening Tea/Coffee with snacks, dinner
and enjoy your evening on the sundeck away form 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 on House Boat.
Day 05: Houseboat – Cochin
(Departure)
AM at leisure on House Boat experience the pollution
free air and after a good breakfast, check out from
houseboat and we transfer you Cochin – airport / Railway
station.
Kerala Tour
- 4 Days
Destinations:
Trivandrum - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
Day 01: Trivandrum –
Kanyakumari
On arrival in Trivandrum airport or Railway staton we
will meet you and transfer to hotel in kanyakumari (100
KM/ 3 hrs) on arrival check into the hotel in
Kanyakumari. After some rest visit the Gandhi Memorial,
Vivekananda Rock, Devikanya temple and return back to
Hotel after seeing the sunset from the southern tip of
India. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 02: Kanyakumari -
Kovalam
wake up early to enjoy the sun rise and we transfer you
to Kovalam enroot visit padmanaphapuram palce (90 Kms /
2 hrs Hrs). On arrival at Kovalam check into Hotel. Rest
of the day at leisure on the beach at Kovalam enjoy the
scene of Arabian waves embracing virgin sands in Kerala
-Gods own country. Overnight stay at Hotel Kovalam.
Day 03: Kovalam -
Trivandrum - Kovalam
AM: 0900 Hrs After breakfast we take you for a day
sightseeing of Trivandrum. Visit: The Napier Museum,
Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha Temple afternoon
relax at on the beach Overnight stay at Hotel, Kovalam.
Day 04: Kovalam – (
Departure)
Mornong at leisure on Beach , breakfast and checkout and
we transfer to Trivandrum airport.
Kerala Tour
- 8 Days
Destinations:
Cochin - Athirappally - Munnar - Periyar - Thekkady -
Kumarakom
Day 01: Cochin -
Athirappally
Your Kerala waterfall tour starts on arrival at Cochin
airport or Railway station, we will transfer you to
Athirappally .Check in to the hotel. Later we take local
sightseeing ,Laze in our infinity pool Fishing in the
river ,Visit the tribal village or Trek to the base of
the waterfall. Overnight stay at hotel
Day 02: Athirappally –
Munnar
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Cochin hotel after
breakfast, and we take you to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs).
Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small
water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations
and thick forests, God has blessed his own country with
incomparable beauty – to have everlasting memory of your
honeymoon days in Kerala On arrival at Munnar check into
Hotel.. Overnight stay in Hotel Munnar.
Day 03: Munnar
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing
trip of Munnar watch beautiful mist kissing romantic
green meadows- mind-blowing hills sleeping under green
carpet(Tea Gardens) visit - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo
Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai,
Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Sizzling
air will guide you to your hotel room early to have your
own world. Overnight stay in Hotel, Munnar.
Day 04: Munnar – Periyar
AM: 0900 Hrs check out from Hotel after breakfast and we
take you to Thekkady (120 Kms / 4 Hrs) drive through
panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice
plantations and occasional view of water falls and
streams. On arrival at Thekkady check into Hotel.
Afternoon at leisure of go for a spice plantation tour(
optional) or experience the ayurvedic massage (
optional) overnight at Thekkady.
Day 05: Periyar
After breakfast 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 Hotel, Thekkady.
Day 06: 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 07: 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. 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 on House
Boat.
Day 08: Departure
AM at leisure on House Boat experience the pollution
free air and after a good breakfast, check out from
houseboat and we transfer you to Cochin- airport /
Railway station.
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