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21 Night Kerala Tour

Explore the wider side of Kerala with 21 night Kerala tour, the tour will enlighten you with the real Kerala. Travel all around kerala through out the tour watching the traditional  Kerala to the hi-tech one. Move along the  backwaters on the houseboats and taste some rich Kerala cuisines in traditional way. Also get close to the ecological and animal life of Kerala all along the trip. This tour includes air-conditioned transfer, good accommodation and delicious breakfast.  On top of this you will also have 5 free day excursions included in the package, giving you a saving of 5,000 Rs per person.

Day 01: Cochin

We will meet you at Cochin International Airport where you will be transferred to you first accommodation in the historic area of Fort Cochin. The first day you can just chill out or if you would like to watch a Kathakali performance at the Kathakali theater. The elaborate costumes and an innovative style of story-telling will keep you intrigued. . You will stay at this hotel for 2 nights.

Day 02: Cochin

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Cochin, also Visit St Fancis Church, Chinese Fishing Net, Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday) and Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday and Saturday). And then back to Hotel for lunch. Evening Sunset on a Cruise by a private motorboat at Cochin Harbour. Return back to Hotel for dinner. O/N Hotel

Day 03: Cochin / Marari

After breakfast drive to Famous Marari beach t (55 km’s 1.5 hrs). On arrival check in to the hotel.

Day 04: Marari

After Breakfast sightseeing of Aleppey town and visit the beach.

Day 05: Marari

Free at leisure

Day 06: Marari /Kumarakom

After breakfast drive to Kumarakom (25 km’s, 1 hr). While arrival check into the hotel. Have a pleasant evening walk to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at Hotel. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake. An unbelievably beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, emerald never ending green paddy fields and coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways and canals adorned with while lilies - this is Kumarakom. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres, is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. The most interesting area in the backwaters is the “Kuttanad Region” called the Rice bowl of Kerala.

Day 07: Kumarakom

After Breakfast sightseeing of Kottayam town visit two old churches called “Cheriya Palli and Valiya Palli”. Later drive to a farm house to enjoy the traditional lunch with a Old Christian family near Kumarakom. Overnight: At the Hotel.

Day 08: Kumarakom / Houseboat

At 12.00 hrs houseboat will report at the hotel jetty. Board houseboat, all meals, tea, coffee, snacks will be served on board. The area for Cruise will be Kumrakom- Thottapaly.

Day 09: Thottapaly / Kovalam

After breakfast disembark at Thottapally and continue drive to South of Kovalam (160 km’s, 3 hrs). On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight: at the Hotel.

Day 10: Kovalam / Trivandrum/ Kovalam

After breakfast sightseeing of Trivandrum with local guide, in which you visit Shree Padmanabha Temple, Napier Museum and Shree Chitra Art Gallery.

Day 11: Kovalam/ Cape/ Kovalam

After an early breakfast drive to Kanniyakumari to visit the southern most tip of India. En route, visit Shree Padmanabhapuram Palace and Suchindram Temple. After lunch take a boat trip to visit Vivekananda Memorial. Later drive back to Kovalam.

Day 12: Kovalam

Full day for leisure.

Day 13: Kovalam / Kanam

After Breakfast drive to Kanam Estate (155 km’s, 3 hrs). On arrival check in to the estate Bungalow. Afterwards go for a Plantation visit. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 14: Kanam

Free at Leisure

Day 15: Kanam Estate / Thekkady

After Breakfast drive to Thekkady (75 km’s 2.5 hrs). After arriving at Thekkady check into the hotel. Overnight: At the hotel.

Thekkady is located in the high ranges of Western Ghats covering 777 sq.km’s of grasslands and moist deciduous, tropical evergreen and semi evergreen forest at an altitude varies from 900m to 2000m. A reservoir of water in an area of 25 sq.km’s created by a dam built in 1895 by British is Periyar Lake. The name “Thekkady” conjures up images of Elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scanted plantations. Periyar wildlife sanctuary is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.

Day 16: Periyar

In the morning visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, do boating at Lake Periyar by common boat and later plantation tour. Elephant ride can be arranged on request in the season. Plantation tour introduces you to a numerous variety of spices. A good explanation of the native spices, tea and coffee will given by the person who will be accompanying in this Garden. Overnight: At the Hotel.

Day 17: Periyar / Munnar

After breakfast drive to Munnar ( 120 km’s 3 hrs). This wonderful drive offer you to see cardamom, coffee, tea, pepper plantations. Check into the hotel on arrival. Evning you are free to walk around the tea plantations.

Day 18: Munnar

After Breakfast, start to explore the different regions of Munnar with local English Speaking Guide. Visit Eravikulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr (Endemic goat-antelope). Guide will explain you about the great history of high range. Later visit Tea Museum (to witness the tea processing) and Handicraft center called ‘Srushti’. Lunch will be served at the Hotel. Later walk through the lush green tea plantations and back to the hotel.

Day 19: Munnar / Palakkad

After breakfast drive to Palakkad (180 km’s, 4 hrs) on arrival check in to a hotel. Overnight at the Hotel

Palakkad is a land of palm trees and paddy fields. It's known to be rich in flora and fauna. Palakkad has probably the biggest mountain pass in the world (30-40 Kms) separating the two folds of the Western Ghats on the border of Kerala with Tamil Nadu. This district with mountains, forests, and fertile valleys, rivers and mountain streams are rich in flora and fauna.

Day 20: Palakkad

After Breakfast start sightseeing of Palakkad. The old granite fort situated in the very heart of Palakkad town is one of the best preserved in Kerala. It was built by Hyder Ali of Mysore in 1766. The fort was taken over and modified by the British in 1790. It is now preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Day 21: Palakkad / Cochin

After Breakfast take a drive to Cochin (150 km’s, 3 hrs) En route, visit Punathoor Elephant Fort. On arrival at Cochin check in to the hotel. Overnight: At the Hotel. Punathoor kotta is near Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayoor, Kerala, houses probably the largest single group of captive elephants in the world. The number is currently 62. It is here that the elephants that are offered to the deity by the rich and the mighty are kept.

Day 22: Cochin / Airport

Transfer to airport for onward flights

 

Rate For Kerala 21 Night Kerala Tour (From May 1st to September 30th)

Standard Normal Rates In Rs Our Rates In Rs Saving £ $
3 Star (or equivalent) 122500 116900 5600 1885 1827 2598
4 & 5 Star (or equivalent) 168450 159550 8900 2573 2493 3546

 

Rate For Kerala 21 Night Kerala Tour (From May 1st to September 30th)

Stanadard Normal Rate In Rs Our Rate In Rs Saving £ $
3 Star (or equivalent) 166500 159500 7000 2573 2492 3544
4 & 5 Star (or equivalent) 259700 248500 11200 4008 3883 5522

These prices are based on 2 adults sharing with bed and breakfast and houseboat on full board basis.. The currency rate giving is an approximate and subject to changes in exchange rate. We will be able to give you an exact price once we know your dates. Package rates are not applicable for Peak season ( From December 20th to January 10th)

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Reviews & Testimonials

Kerala is indeed a different place from other Indian states and we very much enjoyed seeing it. How did it go?
Stephanie Coontz February '10


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