God’s Own Country-Kerala

Kerala, the land of rivers and backwaters is a green strip of land, in the South West corner of Indian peninsula. Kerala is a state with full literacy, Higher Health care and lower mortality ratio. In Kerala you experience freshness and touch of mother earth every where. No wonder the world call this place - "God's Own Country.

Sprawling mansions set in lovely locales-exotic islands, luxuriant game reserves...on hillsides, by beaches, backwaters.... That is what Kerala is all about.

Destinations Covered: Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Houseboat, Alleppey & Back.

Duration: 7 Nights/ 8 Days

Tour Cost: Per Person (On Twin Sharing) Starting From US$ 1090

Tour Programme

DAY 1. ARRIVE COCHIN
Arrive Cochin. You will be met on arrival and escorted till your hotel.

DAY 2. IN COCHIN
Post breakfast proceed for the city tour of Cochin visiting the Dutch palace, the Jewish synagogue, St. Francis church. Also view the Chinese fishing nets. Relax in the afternoon. Later in the evening proceed to the auditorium to witness the famous classical dance performance of "Kathakali". Overnight at the hotel. (Jewish synagogue is closed on every Friday and Public holidays)

DAY 3. COCHIN / MUNNAR (4hours drive)
Post breakfast drive up winding roads to Munnar, located amongst tea plantations at 5,906ft. In the afternoon visit the interesting Tea Museum, have time to relax in the clear mountain atmosphere. Overnight.

DAY 4. MUNNAR / PERIYAR (3hours drive)
This morning we drive down from the hills and continue through coffee and pepper plantations to Periyar. Afternoon enjoy a boat trip on Lake Periyar, a haven for bird life, including herons, hornbills and egrets. If you are lucky we could spot a herd of wild elephants and wild boars. Evening relax at the hotel and overnight.

DAY 5. PERIYAR
Fascinating visits this morning to a small spice plantation, where we will learn about the many uses of the spices, both in medicine and local cuisine. Afternoon relax in the hotel or enjoy Ayurvedic massage or learn to cook the Keralite delicacies from the master chef at the hotel. Overnight.

DAY 6. PERIYAR / KUMARAKOM (3 hours 30 minutes drive)
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning and continue the surface journey to Kumarakom, located on Vembanad Lake. Relax or enjoy the sunset cruise on board the rice boat. Overnight.

DAY 7. KUMARAKOM / KETTUVALAM (HOUSEBOAT)
After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a rice houseboat for an overnight. Cruising through the canals and small meadows one gets to notice the life of common man from close quarters. Overnight on board the houseboat.

DAY 8. ALLEPPEY / COCHIN (90 minutes drive)
Disembark at Alleppey and proceed directly to Cochin airport in time to connect flight for onward destination. END OF OUR SERVICES

Tour Includes

» Accommodation with private facilities
» Daily Breakfast
» Arrival & departure transfers by Private Air-conditioned transport
» Road travel, excursions and sightseeing tours by Private Air-conditioned transport as per the itinerary
» Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing
» Entrance fee to monuments (Only for the places mentioned in the itinerary) and cultural events
» Boatride in Periyar to see wildlife.
» Backwater Cruise in Kumarakom
» Government Service Tax

Tour Exclusions

» Any airfare or airport tax.
» Camera fee.
» Any expense of personal nature such as hard / soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.
» Any other expense not mentioned in the "Inclusions".