Incredible Kerala Trip

Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and its backwaters, a network of canals popular for cruises. Its many upscale seaside resorts include specialists in Ayurvedic treatments. Inland are the Western Ghats, a mountain range whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as abundant native wildlife

Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations covered : Kochi - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom – Alleppey

Day 01 : Arrival in Kochi
Upon arrival at Kochi International Airport, Rajasthan Travels representative will greet and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax. Later proceed for half-day sightseeing tours of Kochi. Major attractions here are Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancheery Dutch Palace, Colonial Buildings, Jewish Synagogue, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02 : Kochi – Munnar (By Road 130 km in 4 hr)
After hearty breakfast at the hotel drive to Munnar enjoying the fantastic natural beauty, wondrous waterfalls, lofty mountains, rolling hills with the low flying clouds passing by. On arrival at Munnar, Rajasthan Travels will transfer you to the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure or enjoying at scenic surroundings. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Munnar - Anamudi – Munnar
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Munnar. Munnar is a beautiful hill station in Kerala and often described as the Kashmir of South India. Gifted with amazing natural beauty, this picturesque hill station is very popular among nature lovers. It is an ideal place where you can relax at amazing serenity enjoying superb natural beauty. Visit major attractions like lush tea plantations, Anamudi hills, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam Hills, Mattupetty, etc. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 04 : Munnar – Periyar (By Road 110 km in 3 hr.)
Take very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Periyar visiting en route Idukki Dam. On arrival at Periyar, check-in at your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05 : Periyar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy boating on Lake Periyar to enjoy wildlife viewing at Periyar National Park. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals. Herds of Indian elephants are attractions of this park.

Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. Evening go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals.

Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 06 : Periyar – Kumarakom (By Road 130 km in 4 hr)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kumarakom – a famous backwater destination in Kerala. On arrival at Kumarakom, visit the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and enjoy birding there. Proceed to the picturesque Vembanad Lake and enjoy boating over. Check-in to deluxe houseboat to explore the best of breathtakingly beautiful Kerala backwaters. Go on a leisurely backwater cruise along the lake on a thatched houseboat. The houseboat with all modern comforts lets you discover the countryside at your own pace. You will have lunch, dinner and breakfast in the Houseboat. A ride on the houseboat is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Cruise through the backwaters to Alleppey.

Day 07 : House Boat Cruise
Today also you will be cruising through the backwaters of Kerala and stay overnight in the Houseboat. Breakfast, tea, lunch, evening snacks & tea, and dinner will be served onboard the houseboat.

Day 08 : Alleppey
After breakfast onboard the houseboat; disembark the houseboat at the reception of the backwater resort at Alleppey. Check-in at the resort. This resort is one of the finest one in Alleppey Here you can enjoy the lively villages and backwaters. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Day 09 : Alleppey – Kochi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Later drive to Kochi, formerly known as Cochin. On arrival at Kochi, Rajasthan Travels representative will transfer you to the hotel. Freshen up and relax. Finish your last minute shopping. In the evening enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 10 : Departure from Kochi
Have very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Visit the magnificent Shiva Temple. In time you will be transferred to Kochi Airport or Railway Station to board flight/train for onward journey. Tour ends.

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