KERALA – The god’s own country
 Welcome to Kerala, a land that spells fun and enjoyment in all seasons. Popularly known as God’s Own Country, Kerala is today of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the world. Located at the southern most tip of India, Kerala is a destination blessed by dense tropical forests, fertile plains, beautiful beaches, rocky coasts, an intricate maze of backwaters and rivers, still bays and boundless serenity and beauty. This is the land that remains isolated, yet easily accessible; a land that has to be seen to be believed, a land which everyone in the world needs to visit once in their lifetime.
With the arabian sea on the west, the western ghats towering 500 - 2700m on the east and networked by forty four rivers, kerala enjoys unique geographic features that have made it one of the most sought after tourism destinations in asia.
See the untamed Kerala wilds and watch nature's wonders from close quarters; experience spiritual bliss as you tour the temples and shrines of Kerala; let magical herbal massages extricate tiredness from each and every sinew in you body and have unlimited fun on the Kerala beaches.
BEST OF KERALA - 09 NIGHTS /10 DAYS
COCHIN * MUNNAR * THEKKADY * KUMARAKOM * ALLEPPY * KOVALAM * CAPE CAMORIN * TRIVNADRUM *
 Day 01: Arrive Cochin , air
Arrive Cochin by air. Assistance on arrival and transfer to your hotel.
The beautiful coastal town of Kochi offers a unique fusion of tradition and modernity. Reputed as one of the most scenic natural harbors in the world, the city has been a port of call for many mariners from across the world. Being a city of peninsulas and islands, it has many tourist attractions to offer.
Rest of the day is to explore at your own. Overnight at your hotel
Day 02: Cochin – Munnar (140 kms/3.5 hrs)
Morning guided city tour of Cochin visiting Fort Cochin and Mattancherry (Dutch Palace), St Francis Church in Fort Cochin, said to be the first Anglican Church in India , Bolgathy Island - Near the historic town of Fort Kochi in Ernakulam district, the commercial capital of Kerala, is the Bolghatty Island. This lush, lovely island is famous for its palace of the same name. The Bolghatty Palace, built in 1744 by the Dutch and later taken over by the British, is today a popular hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.
Also visits Chinese Fishing Nets – introduced by traders from the court of Kublikhan.
Afternoon drive for Munnar and on arrival check-in at your hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Munnar is a small town in Kerala, situated at an altitude of 1700 mtr. Far away from the din and buzzle of the town life and the hurly-burly city life, unique Munnar, with its incomparable charm and the richest green tropical rainforests, is the calm, serene, peaceful place of repose, where you can enjoy tranquillity to the last drop. It is the quiet, undisturbed, placid abode where you feel dizzy raptures, aching joy.
Rest of the day to enjoy the surroundings and overnight at your hotel.
Day 03: Munnar
Morning city tour of Munnar visiting Anaimudi, The Christ Church, the Nilgiri tahr, The Evarikulam National Park and Madupetty Dam.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady (Periyar) (106 kms/2.5hrs)
Morning drive for Thekkady and on arrival check-in at your hotel
 Thekkady- a mystical travel destination in Kerala conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. Thekkady, located in central Kerala, is a popular hill station and a wildlife centre
Rest of the day explore the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, near the border with Tamil Nadu, is in a beautiful setting and designated a part of Project Tiger in 1973, though tigers are very rarely seen and its better known for its elephants. Bison, sambar, wild boar and barking deer are fairly common, in addition to 246 species of birds, there are 112 species of butterflyhe sanctuary offers a lovely and comfortable way to see the animals via boat rides on the man-made lake, which the wildlife area encircles.
Evening, enjoy boat riding at Periyar Lake.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady – Kumarakom (114 kms/3 hrs)
Morning drive for Kumarakom and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
Kumarakom is a picturesque clean village that reflects the true natural beauty of Kerala. It has recently been developed as a tourist center and has made s distinct place among the tourists. Boat races, houseboat cruise, canoeing and fishing are the attractions that make it a special place to explore.
One of the major attractions of Kumarakom is the backwater. Rest of the day to explore at your own. Overnight at your hotel
Day 06: Kumarakom
Morning explore Kumarakom. One of its popular tourist attractions is the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
The small picturesque village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands.
An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lillies - this is Kumarakom
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 07 : Kumarakom – Alleppey (50 kms/1.5 hrs)
Morning start your journey towards Kottayam and on arrival check-in into a beautifully decorated houseboats to Alleppey.
The picturesque small town of Alleppey with its exotic charm and awesome and serene surroundings never fails to enchant your mind and soul. You stay overnight on the houseboat.
Day 08: Alleppey – Kovalam (174 kms/ 4hrs)
Deboard the house boat and drive towards Kovalam and on arrival check-in at your hotel.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.
 Day 09: Kovalam- Cape Camorin-Kovalam (74 kms one way/1.5 hrs)
Morning, stroll down the beautiful beaches of Kovalam followed by journey to Cape Camorin.
Visit Vivekananda Rock & Ashram, Amman Devi Temple and to see the 3 Seas meet over here (Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean & Arabian Sea) Sun Set from here is very scenic.
Drive back to Kovalam in the evening . Overnight at your hotel.
Day 10: Kovalam -Trivandrum - Mumbai/Delhi – home-town
Morning drive for Trivandrum, the beautiful city. The tourist attractions are Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum & Napier Museum.
After tour, departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for Mumbai or Delhi and on arrival take a connecting flight for your home-town.
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