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India Tour Package - The Backwaters of Kerala

Package Overview

Kerala- God’s Own country, with palm fringed beaches and backwater lagoons welcomes you.

Kerala, listed amongst the “Ten Paradises of the World” by National Geographic Magazine is a narrow strip of land wedged between the Western Ghats on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West. The palm- fringed beaches of Kovalam and Varkala, swelling hills of Munnar and Vagamon and the pristine backwaters of Kumarakom and Kuttanad summon you to unwind.

 

Day 1: Arrival – Trivandrum International Airport

Day 02: Sightseeing - Trivandrum

Day 03: Backwater Cruise on Houseboat in Trivandrum

Day 04: Disembark – Check-in in Kumarakom

Day 05: Departure- Arrival: Kumarakom to Periyar

Day-06: Adventure in Periyar

Day 07: Departure – Arrival: Periyar to Munnar

Day 08: Sightseeing in Munnar

Day 09: Departure- Arrival: Munnar to Cochin

Day 10: Sightseeing in Cochin

Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Trivandrum International Airport

Welcome to the God’s Own Country the moment you set foot on Trivandrum International Airport. Henceforth for the next 11 days, it’s our responsibility to ensure that you gain an unforgettable experience on this tour to India.  

Upon arrival, you will be escorted to your choicest hotel for a refreshing overnight stay.

Day 02: Sightseeing - Trivandrum

A warm and delicious breakfast awaits you at the table, followed by a full-day guided sightseeing in the Trivandrum city, encompassing the beautiful Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple, magnificent Kuthiramalaika Royal Palace Museum, interesting Napier Museum and Sree Chitra.

There is something for the art lovers as well. A visit to the exotic Trivandrum Art Gallery will inspire your creative juices.

Exhausted? Unwind at your hotel with a goodnight sleep in Trivandrum.

Day 03: Backwater Cruise on Houseboat in Trivandrum

Since you bought a packaged tour to Kerala, you have been eagerly waiting for this day. Post breakfast, we will depart for Alleppey (170kms /03 hrs) by road for that unique overnight cruise on the houseboat in the backwaters of Kerala.

Enjoy a candlelit dinner on the houseboat, as it wades slowly through the palm-fringed canals. You may see unique species of aquatic life living along the backwaters.

Discover Kerala in a magical way under the shade of palm trees, pandanus shrubs and several leafy plants and bushes.

Day 04: Disembark – Check-in in Kumarakom

Disembark the houseboat in Kumarakom , after a delicious breakfast, we have another surprise waiting for you. Check-in at the resort for a memorable Indian hospitality, rich tradition and culture and exotic landscapes. Unwind at the resort with Ayurvedic massage. Sleep well, as tomorrow we would head out for an adventurous day at the Wildlife sanctuary.

Day 05: Departure- Arrival: Kumarakom to Periyar

We offer an adventurous day, especially for our guests who are excited at the first sight of a lion or a tiger. Today, after the breakfast we will depart for Periyar Wildlife sanctuary by road. This brilliant reserve situated at a distance of 200 km from the exotic backwaters of Kumarakom will take us 05 hours of onward journey by road.

Trekking, rock climbing, river rafting and jungle safaris awaits you here. The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is a famous tiger reserve of South India. It offers you a lifetime opportunity to spot tigers, leopards, elephants and bison, in addition to varied and unique flora and fauna. 

Upon arrival in Periyar, you must check-in at the Village Resort.

Day-06: Adventure in Periyar

Adventure begins early morning with a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. Enjoy the varied species of birds, aquatic life and flora & fauna, while the boat glides through the serene and calm waters.

Eat a stomach-full breakfast, as you will trek with a naturalist to observe avifauna, flora & fauna. You will spot terns, storks and other migratory birds here.

Spend your night at the resort and absorb the warm hospitality.

Day07: Departure – Arrival: Periyar to Munnar

Munnar, an exotic hill station in Kerala is located at 150 km from Periyar. After breakfast, we will embark on 4-hour journey uphill. Witness the majestic swelling mountains, meandering rivers and manicured tea plantations.

The hills draped in emerald green plantations crowned with misty halo makes your journey uphill worth remembering for an entire lifetime. Enjoy the lap of nature here with an overnight stay at your choicest hotel in Munnar.

Day 08: Sightseeing in Munnar

After consuming a south-Indian breakfast at your hotel, we leave it up to you, how you would like to spend your day. You can rest in your hotel or venture out. Return before sunset to relax in the comfort of your bed.

Day 09: Departure- Arrival: Munnar to Cochin

Depart for Cochin by road after breakfast. Kochi or Cochin is 135km from Munnar and take 3 hours by road. It is the commercial capital of Kerala, and you will find exotic herbs and spicy here that are used in Indian cooking and popular worldwide. Shop till you drop. Return to your hotel and enjoy your evening with spectacular, centuries-old Kathakali dance show.

Day10: Sightseeing in Cochin

We hope your last evening was refreshing with the glimpses of South-Indian culture and food. Eat well, as we will head for a full day sightseeing in Cochin. Today’s itinerary includes serene and historic St. Francis Church, fantabulous Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets.

This stretch of land is a melting pot of races, religions and cultures since time immemorial. You can witness the imprints of history from Aryans to Europeans and Arabians. The Venetian traveller Marco Polo referred Cochin as ‘a great emporium of spice trade’.

Day 11: Onward journey home, departure from Cochin

Upon relishing warm and delicious breakfast at the hotel, you are free to venture out in the neighbourhood. However, pack your belongings, as we would escort you to Cochin International Airport on time to board your flight for home.

We sincerely hope that our warm hospitality, unique cultural heritage and resplendent landscapes have offered you vibrant and refreshing tour in India. Bon Voyage!


India Tour Package - The Backwaters of Kerala
St. Francis Church, Kochi (Cochin), India

Kochi (Cochin)

Kochi is an utterly vibrant city incorporating breathtaking scenic panoramas and centuries of history just dying to be delved into.

In its rather strategic position Kochi is referred to as the “Queen of the Arabian Sea”.  Set against the Western Ghats on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other it is in no doubt a veritable smorgasbord of visual overload.

Tea fields, India

Munnar

India covers areas both north and south of the equator; so people will be able to escape the heat always.

 

When summer drops in on India, a lot of people would pack their bags and move to Munnar for a week or two.  With its high altitude, the town is able to offer visitors respite from the heat that is present in other parts of the country.  The greenery in the area also helps the town by providing fresh air.

Long-tailed macaque, baby, Periar Wildlife Sanctuary, India

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife is best experienced up close, and not through the bars of a cage.

 

People think that bars and cages protect the people from danger while allowing them to witness life in the wild.  Although the first part might be correct, the second is inaccurate as the cages also hinder the movement and behavior of the animals.  To see them in their natural habitat is the only right way.

Girl on the beach, Thiruvanathapuram, India

Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

Often compared to Rome Thiruvananthapuram is situated upon the top of seven hills that slope towards the shining Arabian Sea.

Previously known as Trivandrum, this sloping has lent a hand to the mythological origins of the city, rumor has it that Thiruvananthapuram was raised from the sea and gifted to the Brahmins by Lord Parasurama.  Named as the Capital of Kerala State it is the epitome of tropical India.

Photo Gallery
The Backwaters of Kerala, India
The Backwaters of Kerala, India
The Backwaters of Cochin (Kochin), India
Long tailed macaque, Periyar Lake Reserve, India
Periyar Lake Reserve, India
Tea fields, Munnar, India
Rate & Date

*High season - 1st October till 15th April

*Low season  - 16th April till 30th September

 

Inclusions:

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure

All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle

Accommodation including daily breakfast

English speaking guide

Entrance fees to all sites as stated on the itinerary

Portage when needed

All service charges and taxes

Exclusions:

Any optional tours not mentioned in the Tour itinerary

Drinks and any personal expenses