Kerala Package From Kolkata
Duration: 9 nights / 10 Days
Destination : Cochin-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Houseboat-Kovolam-Kanyakumari-
Trivandrum
Day 01 : Arrival Cochin / on arrival from Kolkata to
Cochin airport/Ernakulam railway station from your Kerala tour
from Kolkata, Meet our tour coordinator. transfer to hotel.
Afternoon, half day sightseeing of Cochin including Asia 's best
preserve Synagogue, the Dutch Palace and the oldest European
Church in India - the St. Francis Church where Vasco De Gama was
originally buried. A leisurely walk through the Fort Cochin area
which gives you a close look at the operation of the huge
catileavered Chinese fishing nets etc.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Cochin-Munnar (Hill
Station) / Cochin - Munnar (Approx 3 hours drive / 130 k.m) Munnar
a misty, lush green hill station up in the Annamalai range of
Kerala, Munnar's tea gardens, some of the highest in the world,
stretch up the sides of the hills and are interspersed with
pockets of forest rich in wildlife. Reach and check-in to your
pre-booked Resort by after noon . On your holiday , enjoy the
scenic beauty of Munnar with its marvelous waterfalls, lush tea
gardens and high mountains with low flying clouds.This days sight
seeing can including visit to Mattupetty for boating, Kundala dam,
Eco-point, Top station, Indo-Swiss cattle farm etc.Overnight stay
at Munnar.
Day 03 : Munnar / Munnar, once
the summer resort of the erstwhile British Govt. in South India ,
is located at the confluence of 03 reverses the very name
signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns
make Munnar a popular hill resort town in South India . After noon
visit to Rajamala and Eravikulam National Park . Evening is
optional to visit Pallivasal waterfalls and Blossom Park . Return
to the resort for a campfire dinner and over night stay. Return to
the Resort for campfire dinner and over night stay stay.
Day 4 : Munnar- Thekkady (
Wild life sanctuary ) / Transfer to Thekkady, Drive through one of
those most picturesque hill highways of kerala (110 kms / 3.5
hrs). Thekkady is set in the heart of the Cardamom and Pepper
Hills of Kerala, This is otherwise the Periyar National Park and
Tiger Reserve. Periyar has one of the world's most fascinating
Natural wildlife reserves noted for its geography, diverse
wildlife and scenic beauty. Apart from the wildlife, this region
harvest the best quality spices including Cardamom, Pepper and
also tea. Evening go for a walk at the Periyar Wild life sanctuary
and later for a boating at the periyar lake. This wildlife offers
you a rare opportunity to enjoy south India 's wildlife. Enjoy
this boat safari on Periyar lake to view the varied wildlife of
this region. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom (
Backwater ) / Today you will be transferred by road to Kumarakom
(145 kms / 4 hrs), a charming village on the Vembanad Lake,
enroute you will stop at the Kuttikanam hills just to take a
spectacular view of the hills. Proceed to your island home -
Kumarakom and check-in to your pre-booked Water front Resort. A
land breathtakingly beautiful, peacefully serene and pristine, it
offers a magical experience. Enjoy the water front and view the
spectacular sunset.Activities around your resort can include bird
scantuary visit, swimming, fishing, village visit, farm visit,
country boat cruise etc...discover ancient and enriching ayurvedic
therapies and authentic Kerala cuisine and traditional dishes.
Enjoy an authentic Kerala experience. Over night at Kumarakom.
Day 06: Houseboat / After
breakfast, transfer to the Houseboat Embarkation point. The Kerala
houseboats used to form an inseparable ingredient of the way of
life in Kerala, this traditional boat is locally called as
Kettuvallom. Check-in to the exclusive houseboat. Your private
boat will be facilitated with bed rooms, bath rooms, living area,
sun deck, dining and beautiful corridor. The boat will also have a
Kitchen that prepares all your meals onboard. This full day cruise
will include all your meals and an overnight stay on board. A
Journey through the curving and winding Kerala backwaters in
houseboats ( Kettuvallam / Boat House ) of Kerala is an experience
of returning to nature. Full day cruise and over night stay
onboard. Your houseboat will cruise regions of Vembanadu lake,
Pathiramanal island, Bird Sanctuary, R-block, Punnamada lake,
Kainakari, and many other regions of Kuttanadu and Alapuzha .The
boat will be anchored in the lake for overnight stay.
Day 7 : Houseboat - Kovolam /
Poovar ( Beach ) / This morning you will disembark at the Alleppey
boat jetty and will be transferred to Kovalam (140 kms/ 3-4 hrs).
Arrive and proceed to your hotel at Poovar, Poovar is an Unspoilt
and miraculously unexplored, Poovar Island is a rare find in
Southern Kerala . Enveloped by the most serene backwaters and
opening out to the sea and a golden beach, this Island resort is
truly a window into paradise. Check-in to the Resort and rest of
the day is at leisure for individual activities, relaxing and
overnight at the Resort.
Day 8 : Kovolam / Poovar /
This day is free to enjoy at the beautiful beach at Poovar , if
interested go on an excursion to Kanyakumari, which is the lands
End of India to visit the Vivekanand Rock Memorial to see the
spectacular sunset in the Indian Ocean Or go on a short city tour
of Trivandrum to visit Padmanabhaswamy temple and Palace Museum .
Return to your resort for overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari
( Lands End ) / After Breakfast , check-out and go on an excursion
to Kanyakumari, which is the lands End of India to visit the
Vivekanand Rock Memorial to see the spectacular sunset in the
Indian Ocean. Enroute visit to Padmanabha puram palace. Witness
sun set at Kanyakumari and over night stay at your resort.
Day 10 : Kanyakumari -
Trivandrum drop / Beautiful memories of this land and an exotic
honeymoon. Witness the Sun rise at Kanyakumari . After your
Breakfast, Pack your luggages promising to return once again to
this peace of life.... In time transfer to Trivandrum . ( 90 kms /
2 hours ) We will wait for you again and promises to deliver
dreams to destinations. End of your Kerala tour packages from
Kolkata.
