Kerela enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after tourist destinations in Asia An equable climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald Kerala backwaters. Lush Kerala hill stations and exotic Kerala wildlife. Kerala Waterfalls. Sprawling Kerela plantations and paddy fields. Kerala Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms of Kerla... Magical festivals of Kerala...Historic and cultural monuments in Kerala. An exotic Kerala cuisine...All of which offers the visitors an unique experience.
All This Included Our 11-day spicy Kerela itinerary takes you through spectacular - A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches of emerald Kerala backwaters. Lush Kerala hill stations and exotic Kerala wildlife. Kerala Waterfalls. Sprawling Kerela plantations and paddy fields. Kerala Ayurvedic health holidays. Enchanting art forms of Kerla... Magical festivals of Kerala...Historic and cultural monuments in Kerala.An exotic Kerala cuisine...All of which offers the visitors an unique experience.It is an introduction to the varied splendors of India on an itinerary planned to show you only the best.
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Arrival and departure transfers ,all transfers during the trip
All sightseeing as shown, including entrance fees
Services of professional guides.
Not included: International & local airfare, Personal expenses such as laundry; travel insurance; excess baggage fees; communication charges; cost of obtaining passport or visas; meals, beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary; any airfares; gratuities to your escort.
Tour Highlights
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Cochin: On arrival in Queen Of The Arabian Sea check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax. Kerala renowned through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes and gestures to narrate stories from Indian Epics. Overnight at hotel.
Cochin: Morning city tour covering: Jewish Synagogue - Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace - As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets, you will love it. overnight at hotel.
Day 3
Munnar
Cochin - Munnar: In the morning, head towards a place which is called as nature lover's paradise Sprawling tea plantations. Picture book's town. Winding lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800m above the sea level.The whole area is covered with tea estates look like a green carpet on earth. On arrival check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4
Munnar
Munnar: Munnar has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich tropical forests around. Devikulam - This serene hill township is a nature lover's retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the mountain goat of South India .Evening to visit the local market. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5
Periyar
Munnar - Periyar: Morning depart by surface to Periyar . on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady, located in central Kerala, is a popular hill station and a wildlife centre. This town, which is an important plantation centre, conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves of India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold immense opportunities for treks and mountain walks. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary offers a fairly good chance of seeing the great Indian tiger in its natural habitat. Afternoon take game viewing boat-ride on the Artificial Periyar Lake. Amongst the animals spotted here are wild elephants, which can be seen and photographed at close quarters, wild boar, sambar, tier, leopard, wild dog and languor monkeys. Dinner and overnight - Periyar
Day 6
Kumarakom
Periyar - Kumarakom: Morning after breakfast, 08.00am depart by surface to Kumarakom to embark houseboat for your backwater cruise the best way to experience Kerala villages. Today you will go through the world famous backwaters of Kerala. Enjoy the typical Kerala cuisine. Rest of the day and night in the boat.
Day 7
Trivandrum/Kovalam
Kumarakom - Trivandrum/Kovalam: Morning after breakfast, 08.00am depart by surface to Trivandrum.transfer to hotel. Ayurveda at your own.
Day 8
Trivandrum/Kovalam
In Trivandrum/Kovalam
Day 9
Trivandrum/Kovalam
In Trivandrum/Kovalam
Day 10
Trivandrum/Kovalam
In Trivandrum/Kovalam
Day 11
Trivandrum
Trivandrum: Transfer to Airport for your International flight
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