Kerala Leisure Tour

Duration: (09 Nights / 10 Days)
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Munnar - Thekkady - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivanduram

Day 01: Cochin
On arrival Cochin airport/railway station meet our tour representative who will escort you to the cab. Board the cab and drive to the Hotel. Cochin is one of the important tourist destinations in Kerala. Cochin popularly called as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea'. The cluster of islands and the narrow peninsula makes it a unique place. It was earlier a famous seaport and the influence of the Chinese, Jew and the Arabs can be easily witnessed in the culture of the natives in Cochin. Check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour. Visit the famous Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, St.Francis Church - the oldest church in India, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 02: Cochin - Munnar
Morning after breakfast, board the cab to enjoy the drive along the tea plantation to Munnar. Munnar the famous hill stations in Kerala. The unending tea and spice plantation attract and welcome the tourists. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams. It was earlier the famous summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers. On reaching Munnar check in hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 03: Munnar
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Munnar. Visit the echo point, Eravikulam national park, Mattupety Lake, Devikulam, Anaimudi Peak - the highest peak in south India, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady
Morning after breakfast, drive to Thekkady also called as Periyar. It is a famous Wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. The chain of hill and the spice plantation here welcome the travellers. On reaching Thekkady check in hotel and later on move out for the local tour of Thekkady. Visit the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. One can view the wild elephants, tigers, Sambar deer, jungle cats, sloth bear, varied species of birds, etc. Later on return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast, drive to Kumarakom. It is the famous backwater destinations in Kerala which is situated on the Vembanad Lake. It is also a part of Kerala's rice bowl, the Kuttanad region and is ideal for the backwater cruises. Kumarakom is also famous for the Kumarakom bird sanctuary which houses varied species of birds like the herons, teals, waterfowls, cuckoos, wild ducks, egrets, Siberian storks, etc. On reaching Kumarakom check in the backwater resort and later on move out to visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary. Later on return back to the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Alleppey (Houseboat Cruise)
Morning after breakfast, board the traditional houseboat also called as Kettuvallam in Malayalam. These houseboats are made out by tying together the anjali wood by coir ropes and by not using even a single nail. These houseboats have the amenities of a star hotel. It comprise of a kitchen, bathroom, sit out area, balcony and at times more than one bedroom also. The crew in these houseboats consists of a boatman, oarsman and a cook. Enjoy the fascinating cruise from Kumarakom to Alleppey and back to Kumarakom which lasts for nearly 22 hours. Spend the night in the houseboat.

Day 07: Alleppey
Morning after breakfast, check out of the houseboat at Alleppey as you would have reached there by then. Board the cab and drive to Alleppey resort. Alleppey is the other famous backwater destination in Kerala. Check in resort and later on move out for the local tour of Alleppey. Visit the Alleppey beach, Kuttanad - the rice bowl of kerala, etc. Later on return back to the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 08: Alleppey - Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, check out the houseboat at Alleppey as you would have reached there by then. Board the cab and drive to Kovalam. It is popular beach resort in Kerala. This beach is divided into three parts. The name Kovalam means grove of coconut trees and it is true to its name. On reaching Kovalam check in beach resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 09: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast, drive out for the local tour of Kovalam. Visit the Kovalam beach, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kaudiar Palace, Napier Museum, etc. Later on return back to the resort for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Kovalam - Trivanduram
Morning after breakfast, drive to Trivanduram airport or railway station to proceed towards your onwards journey.