RELAXING KERALA
DAY 01 KOCHI
Arrive Kochi airport by afternoon. Assistance and transfer to hotel, further
in the afternoon we start visiting Kochi, which has been eulogised as 'Queen
of Arabian Sea'. We start our visit with Mattanchery Dutch Palace (closed
on Friday's), adjacent Jewish Synagogue, which dates back to centuries (closed
on Friday's & Saturday's) and the Jew Street. Further drive to Fort Kochi
to visit the old Churches and the huge Chinese Fishing nets, which adorn the
northern shores. O/n Hotel.
DAY
02 KOCHI TO MUNNAR After breakfast drive to Munnar (about
145kms/04hrs), a picturesque hill station covered with unending expanse of
tea plantations. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY
03 MUNNAR After breakfast we make a short drive to explore the
Rajamalai National park which houses the endangered species Nilgiri Ibex.
Explore the park by foot; the views are stunning from the top of the park.
Afternoon free to stroll around the Mattupetty dam and the small picture
book town of Munnar. O/n Hotel.
DAY 04 MUNNAR TO
THEKKADY [PERIYAR] After breakfast drive to Thekkady (about
110kms/03hrs), through the cardamom hills of Idukki. Arrive and check into
the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 05 THEKKADY
After breakfast we explore the picturesque Periyar wildlife sanctuary by 02
hrs motor boat ride on the manmade lake which encircles the wildlife.
Further make a short drive to nearby spice plantations to know more about
the spices of Kerala. Afternoon free to relax or stroll around the small
Kumily town, which is famous for its spices, shops all around. O/n Hotel.
DAY 06 THEKKADY TO KUMARAKOM After
breakfast drive to Kumarakom (about 140kms/03-04hrs), a small village
located on the banks of Vembanadu Lake. Arrive and check into the hotel and
relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07 KUMARAKOM The
day free to relax + experience some Ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY
08 KUMARAKOM TO ALLEPPEY After breakfast transfer to Alleppey to
board your houseboat that comprises of furnished bedroom with attached bath
& shower and a lounge area where you can relax while on the cruise. We
start our enchanting cruise through the backwaters of Alleppey. O/n
Houseboat.
DAY 09 ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat, straight drive to Kovalam
(about 160kms/04hrs), a sheltered natural bay. Arrive and check into the
hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea and rest of the day at leisure. O/n Hotel.
DAY 10 KOVALAM The day at leisure +
experience some Ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY
11 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM Early morning transfer to Trivandrum int'l
airport to board flight to your home country.
ACTIVE KERALA
DAY 01 KOCHI Arrive Kochi
airport by afternoon. Assistance and transfer to hotel, further in the
afternoon we start visiting Kochi, which has been eulogised as 'Queen of
Arabian Sea'. We start our visit with Mattanchery Dutch Palace (closed on
Friday's), adjacent Jewish Synagogue, which dates back to centuries (closed
on Friday's & Saturday's) and the Jew Street. Further drive to Fort
Kochi to visit the old Churches and the huge Chinese Fishing nets, which
adorn the northern shores. O/n Hotel.
DAY
02 KOCHI TO MUNNAR After breakfast drive to Munnar (about
145kms/04hrs), a picturesque hill station covered with unending expanse of
tea plantations. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY
03 MUNNAR After an early breakfast we drive to Silent valley to
start our 04-05hrs walks towards Cliff Hut. You will walk through the tea
estates, rain forests and rolling hills and finally will reach Cliff Hut,
where you will find a panoramic view of the villages down in the plains.
Evening back to hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY
04 MUNNAR Today we will go for a full day walk about 05-06hrs
toward the second highest peak of Western Ghats - Meesapulimalai. Evening
back to hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 05 MUNNAR
TO THEKKADY [PERIYAR] After an early breakfast we set off for a 02
hr cycle ride through the valleys and tea estates. Back to hotel for freshen
up and further drive to Thekkady (about 110kms/03hrs), through the cardamom
hills of Idukki. Arrive and check into the hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY
06 THEKKADY After breakfast we explore Periyar wildlife sanctuary
by full day trekking through the forest + bamboo rafting along with other
tourists. Evening at leisure. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07
THEKKADY TO ALLEPPEY Early morning at 06.00, we continue our
exploration by 02 hrs motor boat ride on the manmade lake which encircles
the wildlife. Back to hotel for breakfast and further drive to Alleppey
(about 155kms/04hrs), here we board our houseboat that comprises of
furnished bedroom with attached bath & shower and a lounge area where
you can relax while on the cruise. We start our enchanting cruise through
the backwaters of Alleppey. O/n Houseboat.
DAY 08
ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM After breakfast disembark from the houseboat,
straight drive to Kovalam (about 160kms/04hrs), a sheltered natural bay.
Arrive and check into the hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea and rest of the
day at leisure. O/n Hotel.
DAY 09 KOVALAM
The day at leisure + experience some Ayurvedic massages. O/n Hotel.
DAY
10 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM Early morning transfer to Trivandrum int'l
airport to board flight to your home country.
SILVER SANDS OF KERALA
DAY 01 MUMBAI Arrive Mumbai
from your home country by late evening. Assistance and transfer to hotel.
O/n Hotel.
DAY
02 MUMBAI TO MANGALORE TO KASARGOD After breakfast transfer to
airport to board flight to Mangalore at 09.45 - 11.00hrs. On arrival, direct
drive to Kasargod (about 67kms/02-03hrs), check into the hotel and relax.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 03 KASARGOD TO KANNUR
After breakfast we visit the Bekal Fort and further drive to Kannur (about
90kms/02-03hrs), check into the hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea. Rest of
the day free to relax or stroll around the nearby village. O/n Hotel.
DAY
04 KANNUR TO THALASSERI After breakfast we visit the Kannur fort
and further drive to Thalasseri (about 20kms/01hr), check into a heritage
home overlooking the sea. Evening we make a short drive to nearby Muthappan
Temple located on the Valapatnam river, where you can witness the
traditional ritual dance - Theyyam. O/n Home.
DAY
05 THALASSERI The day at leisure or free to stroll around the
nearby village and Beedi - local cigarette units. Evening explore the
Muzhappilangadi beach. O/n Hotel.
DAY 06
THALASSERI TO KOZHIKODE [CALICUT] After breakfast drive to
Kozhikode (about 65kms/02hrs), check into the hotel located on the banks of
Chaliyar River. Rest of the day free to relax or free time for a cruise
using country boat. O/n Hotel.
DAY 07 KOZHIKODE
TO KOCHI After an early breakfast drive to Kochi (about
225kms/05-06hrs), enroute visit Punnathoor kota - an elephant camp where
about 40 temple elephants had been taken care. Arrive and check into the
hotel and relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 08 KOCHI TO
ALLEPPEY After breakfast we star visiting Kochi with Mattanchery
Dutch Palace (closed on Friday's), adjacent Jewish Synagogue, which dates
back to centuries (closed on Friday's & Saturday's) and the Jew Street.
Further drive to Fort Kochi to visit the old Churches and the huge Chinese
Fishing nets, which adorn the northern shores. Afternoon drive to Alleppey
(about 65kms/02hrs), check into the hotel and free to relax on the beach.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 09 ALLEPPEY Morning free,
afternoon transfer to Finishing point jetty to board your houseboat that
comprises of furnished bedroom with attached bath & shower and a lounge
area where you can relax while on the cruise. We start our enchanting cruise
through the backwaters of Alleppey. O/n Houseboat.
DAY
10 ALLEPPEY TO KOVALAM After breakfast disembark from the
houseboat, straight drive to Kovalam (about 160kms/04hrs), a sheltered
natural bay. Arrive and check into the hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea and
rest of the day at leisure. O/n Hotel.
DAY 11
KOVALAM The day at leisure + experience some Ayurvedic massages.
O/n Hotel.
DAY 12 KOVALAM A day
excursion to Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) about 90kms/03hrs. Enroute visit
Padhmanabhapuram Palace and Vivekananda Rock and the Temple at Kanyakumari.
After watching the sunset at Triveni Ghat where three Oceans (Indian Ocean,
Bay of Bengal & Arabian Sea) merging, we will drive back to hotel and
relax. O/n Hotel.
DAY 13 KOVALAM TO TRIVANDRUM TO
MUMBAI Morning free to relax, afternoon transfer to Trivandrum
airport to board flight to Mumbai at 15.00 - 16.55hrs. On arrival, transfer
to hotel for wash and change. Late night transfer to int'l airport to board
flight to your home country.
DAY 14 MUMBAI
Early morning board your flight.
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