Kerala Beach and Backwater Tour

Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days

Destination : Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Thekkady - Munnar - Kochi

 


Day 1 : Trivandrum - Kovalam
Pickup from Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station and drive to Kovalam and follow you to the nearby beachside resort/hotel of Kovalam.
After relax while get ready to analyse a whole new experience of clean or pure and enchanting beauty of some of the most adored temples of Trivandrum and Array of Victorian museums in remarkable neo-Keralan buildings such as Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Napier Museum, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and more. In evening relinquish at the resort / hotel of Kovalam.

Day 2 : Kovalam (Day at Leisure)

Breakfast at Kovalam resort and day at leisure for activities. Either you can spend your day at beaches or Ayurveda centres and enjoy relaxing massage of Kovalam. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 3 : Kovalam - Alleppey (Backwaters)

After an early breakfast at the resort / hotel, you’ll start an astonishing or thrilling 176 km journey to the central hub of the Kerala backwater network “Alleppey”. By reaching Alleppey you can board on your private houseboat to discover the backwaters and its serene beauty. Enjoy the ride; delicious cuisines and an overnight stay on houseboat in Alleppey.

Day 4 : Alleppy - Kumarakom
Drift through the backwater canals and reach Kumarakom - an island with a magnificent bird-sanctuary and exceedingly serene atmosphere. Upon reaching Kumarakom you will transfer to hotel/resort. During the day you will explore the sightseeing in or around Kumarakom. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

Day 5 : Kumarakom - Thekkady

On the fourth day of the Best of Kerala Tour in early morning visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary where you will get chance to closely watch birds like Kingfisher, Wood Peeker, Drongo, Egrets, Bee-caters, etc. Later proceed to Thekkady and check into hotel after arrival. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 6 : Thekkady - Munnar

Post breakfast visit the Periyar National Park - one of the exceptional wildlife sanctuaries in India on boat over Periyar Lake where various wild animals come together at different times. It’s now time to drive out of the Kerala topmost and the largest alluring tea growing region in the world “Munnar”. Upon reaching the Munnar you will have the full day free to explore on your own or you can also visit the tea estate and factory or shopping after some leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 7 : Munnar Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast, you will be taken for a local sightseeing of Munnar, which includes Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, Echo-Point and more. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 8 : Munnar - Kochi (Cochin)
Early morning after breakfast, you will left serene beauty and drive to Kochi - the cultural and commercial hub of Kerala. Watch a stunning Kathakali performance along with its make-up process or go for a local sightseeing of Kochi includes: Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, Jew town, Old spice market, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing nets. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 9: Kochi
After Checkout Hotel and drive to Kochin, Proceed on time to board your flight/train with sweet memories of your holidays.

End of the trip and services.