God’s Own Country Kerala

10 Nights | 11 Days | 1N Kochi – 2N Munnar – 1N Thekkady – 2N Kumarakom – 1N Alleppey HB – 3N Kovalam

Price 

This package is valid from till 31st March’24

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

•In Cochin, Mattancherry palace & Jewish Synagogue 

•Trip to Tea Plantation & Museum, Munnar

•Spice plantation tour in Thekkady 

•Cruise through beautiful Kerala backwaters and stay on 

oHouseboat, Alleppey Kovalam beaches, Napier Museum,

oArt Gallery & Kuthiramalika Palace

•Sightseeing tours by private air-conditioned vehicle

•Start in Kochi and End in Trivandrum

Day 1: Arrival in Kochi

Meet our representative upon arrival in Cochin and drive towards hotel to check-in. Enjoy city tour covering Mattanchery Palace- gifted to the king of Cochin, by Portuguese in 1555, about 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.

Day 2: Drive Kochi – Munnar (120 kms / approx. 4.5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to 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 evening at leisure. 

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3: Sightseeing in Munnar

Today post breakfast, proceed towards 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.

Day 4: Drive Munnar – Thekkady (110 kms / approx. 3 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Thekkady (Periyar) and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Later, take a spice plantation tour. The aroma and pleasant ambiance of the spice and tea plantations of Periyar are fascinating. Spices found in Thekkady include pepper, clove, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, vanilla and curry leaves. In evening, watch traditional Kalari show (Optional) - You can also enjoy an elephant ride in Periyar. (Optional) 

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5: Drive Thekkady – Kumarakom (130 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, check-out from the houseboat and proceed to Kumarakom - a charming emerald peninsula jutting into the picturesque Vembanad Lake dotted with innumerable traditional country rafts, boats and canoes. The fresh water of the lake flows into the mainland, making a labyrinth of lagoons, canals and waterways. Spend the rest of the day at beautiful resort of Kumarakom. 

Overnight at the backwater resort.

Day 6: Sightseeing in Kumarakom

Today, you may want to indulge yourself with some Ayurveda treatments in your hotel (On direct-payment basis). Ayurveda is the ancient healing system of India and has been practiced continuously for over 5,000 years. The various treatments are individually prescribed and involve the use of medicated herbal oils, herbs, powders and poultices & natural ingredients. 

Overnight stay in Kumarakom

Day 7: Drive Kumarakom – Alleppey (30 kms / approx. 1 hour)

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 Kerela, while you stay in houseboat. Overnight stay on houseboat

Day 8: Drive Alleppey – Kovalam (170 kms / approx. 4 hours)

After breakfast, drive towards south of Kerala, Kovalam- located close to the state capital Trivandrum, it is internationally famed for its palm-fringed beaches and rejuvenating centers. This coastal town initially came to notice with the construction of Halcyon Castle by the last Maharani of Travancore - Sethu Lakshmi Bayi. With the arrival of hippies in 1970s, the place gained recognition as a tourist destination and is today renowned for its 17 km-long coastlines, which is formed by three beautiful beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah and Samudra. Upon 

arrival, check-in at hotel and spend rest of the day at leisure. 

Overnight in Kovalam.

Day 9: Sightseeing in Kovalam & Trivandrum

After breakfast, explore highlights of Kovalam- covering lighthouse, Vellayani Lake and Valiyathura Pier. Afternoon, enjoy a half-day sightseeing trip of Trivandrum. Visit the Napier Museum, built in the 19th century. This Indo - Saracenic structure boasts of a "natural" airconditioning system and houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artifacts… bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Located near the Museum, the Shree Chitra Kala Art Gallery displays select paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlova and Nicholas Roerich, and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of Art. Visit the Kuthiramalika Palace, built by the King of Travancore. The palace museum displays paintings and various priceless collections of the royal family. 

Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 10: AT leisure in Kovalam

Today, spend the entire day at leisure enjoying independent activities.

Overnight in Kovalam

Day 11: Departure from Trivandrum

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Trivandrum airport for return flight back home.

Hotel Details or Similar

Package Inclusion 

•10-night accommodation in well-appointed rooms as mentioned above hotels or equivalent

•Meal plan as mentioned above.

•Assistance at the airport 

•Sightseeing as per itinerary by private tourist AC vehicle

•Spice plantation tour 

•Entry Fee at the Monuments 

•Services of English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours

•Drivers’ allowances, toll taxes and GST

Package Exclusions  

•Air tickets and airport taxes

•Boat-ride in Vembanand Lake, Kumarakom

•Optional activities are subject to availability. Charges additional

•Items of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, tips to Guides / drivers etc.

•Camera / Video camera fees applicable at monument

Note 

•Check Inn & Check out time as per Hotel Policy 

•MONUMENTS CLOSED ON

•Rohtang Pass Road would remain closed every Tuesday for maintenance purpose.

•Shimla & Kangra State Museums /vice regal lodge & Roerich Art Gallery/ Naggar remain closed on Mondays & all Govt. Holidays 

•Zoo in Kufri also remains closed on Mondays.

•Medium vehicle will be provided for 1-3 travellers and Innova Crysta will be provided for 4-5 travellers.

•Hotels located at Mall Road – Please note if the Vehicle are not allowed at Mall Road, then guest will be dropped off at the nearest parking and they must manage by walking.

•Package cost will not be valid during public holidays, festivals, exhibitions, and long-weekends. 

•A surcharge will be levied and will be advised at the time of booking.

Terms & Conditions 

•All Rooms & Offers are subject to availability at the time of confirmation. 

•Flight & Hote rate may fluctuate at the time of booking, rate may vary. 

•COVID restrictions & PCR guidelines can change anytime without notice. 

•The rates and options for increasing the passenger are subject to availability. 

•Bookings will only be confirmed upon the receipt of the complete payment as per the booking terms.

•Passengers are solely responsible for meeting the passport and visa requirements of the country they are planning the travel to. 

•The passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of departure. 

•Due to the several circumstances that remain out of our control and jurisdiction like currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes, etc. The displayed price tag is subject to change without any prior notice. 

•In accordance with the immigration rules of the destination, passengers are responsible for ensuring that they possess a valid passport both before and during the period of travel. The same applies to any visa requirements that the traveler must obtain before travelling to the Country for which the package is being booked. 

•Company does not take any responsibility if the passenger is unable to travel due to issues related to their passport or visa. The cancellation policy will be applicable as per the booking terms and conditions.

•Itinerary is subject to change / swap without any prior notice. 

•There will not be any refund for any unutilized service or sightseeing. 

•In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel. 

•Fix Departure date, no amendment and changes possible. 

•Check In to the hotel is always 1600/1700 hours & Check Out is always 1100/ 1200 Hours. Early Check in and late checkout is subject to availability unless & otherwise specified in the inclusion column.