Kerala on tropical Malabar Coast is a popular tourist destination in India, known for ecotourism and backwaters. Diverse culture and demography add to its appeal. Geographical features like serene beaches, backwaters, hill stations, and wildlife make Kerala a top Asian destination.
Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive to Munnar enroute visit Athirapally waterfalls. Munnar - derived its name from the confluence of the three rivers around which the town grew. Today, it offers beautiful vistas, cardamom and spice plantations, aromatic oil factories, sights of several endangered species and the purple-blue of the Neelakurinji flowers that bloom every 12 years. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast explore Eravikulam National Park, home to various elusive and endangered species. It is a great place to enjoy trekking and offers mind-blowing views of the tea plantations. Later, proceed towards the Tea Museum (closed on Monday), which gives an insight to the history of tea plantations of this region. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point and Flower Garden. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is synonymous to uninterrupted hills, rich biodiversity and spice plantations. The place is best known for the Periyar National Park. In the afternoon, proceed for a boat-ride at Periyar Lake, and in the evening watch a traditional Kalaripayattu show. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey and board your houseboat on arrival. Alleppey, "Venice of the East" has a large network of backwater canals that meander through the town, surrounding villages and Vembanad Lake. Cruise through the beautiful and scenic backwaters of Kerala, while you stay in a houseboat. Overnight stay in a houseboat.
After breakfast, drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Later, Enjoy city tour covering Mattancherry Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin by the Portuguese in 1555, about a 500 year old Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing nets, local spices market followed by colorful performing art – Kathakali Dance. Later in the evening, return to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cochin airport for the return flight back home.
Kerala, land of backwater, palm trees and lakes can be visited any time of the year as Kerala has a very pleasant weather all across the year. Owing to such pleasant weather, backwaters and numerous other reasons, The National Geographic Traveler Magazine has also honored Kerala as one of the “Ten Paradises of the World” and “50 Places of a Lifetime”.
