Day 1 : Arrival at Kochi
Welcome to Kochi, popularly known as “THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA”. On arrival at the Kochi international airport start your journey to the hotel in Kochi. Check-in into the hotel and relax. One may go explore the local markets of Kochi for a little souvenir quest. (By own) In the evening meet & greet with your Tour Manager & co travellers of the Group. Dinner will be served at Hotel.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Note: Lunch will be served at respective hotel if guests reach the Hotel before 14:00 hrs.
Day 2 : Kochi To Munnar [Approx. 130 KMS / 4.5-Hour Drive]
Relish delicious breakfast at the hotel and check-out from Hotel by 08:30 AM to explore a few nearby tourist attractions of Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry Dutch Palace – (closed on Fridays and public holidays), which was built by the Portuguese in 1555 and renovated by the Dutch in 1663. Visit the Jewish Synagogue (closed on all Saturdays and Jewish holidays), Visit St. Francis Church – (closed on Sundays from 08.00 to 11.00 hrs) the oldest European Church in India, See the Chinese Fishing Nets, along the tip of Fort Cochin unique to this part of Kerala and living symbols of a centuries-old Chinese influence on this coast.
After Fort Kochi sightseeing proceed to Marine drive by local ferry & India’s first Water Metro. Tea / Coffee break at Marine drive.
After Lunch start your journey to the hill station of Munnar. Cosseted by lush greeneries, guarded by captivating hills and mountains, and fringed with never-ending tea plantations, Munnar is also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’ and will surely hold you captive throughout your stay. On the way stopover for Tea / Coffee break & later visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls & Valara Waterfalls. Arriving in this hilly retreat, you will be checked-in to a hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 : Munnar
After a satisfying breakfast get ready by 08:30 AM to leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Smell the aroma of tea plantations in Munnar and spot the elusive Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park, enroute visit Tea Estates.
After sightseeing proceed for Lunch at local restaurant. Later visit Mattupetty Dam, Eco Point, Pothenmedu View Point, The Blossom Hydel Park and Munnar Botanical Garden & local market. Tea / Coffee break. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Dinner will be served at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Note: Eravikulam National park is closed from 1st Feb to 31st March due to breeding season of the Nilgiri Tahr. Alternate sightseeing will be provided as per feasibility and time.
Day 4 : Munnar To Thekkady [Approx. 120 KMS / 4-Hour Drive]
After a delicious breakfast, check out from the hotel at 08:30 AM and we will drive you to a next highly picturesque destination Thekkady. Enroute visit Tea Factory & Spice Plantation. Tea / Coffee break. After sightseeing proceed for Lunch at local restaurant. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Later walk on the street on Thekkady and visit Elephant Junction to enjoy Elephant Ride & also watch a live show of Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial arts). After a joyful day return back to hotel & have Relaxing Foot Massage for 15 Minutes (Only for adults 18 years and above). Dinner will be served at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 : Thekkady – Alleppey [Approx. 140 KMS / 3.5-Hour Drive]
This morning after a delicious breakfast, checkout from hotel 08:30 and you will be driven to Alleppey. Alappuzha (Alleppey) is famous as ‘the Venice of the East’. Tea / Coffee break. Enjoy Houseboat cruise with Lunch at Alleppey on Backwaters. Later proceed to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Dinner will be served at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 : Alleppey To Kochi [Approx. 75 KMS / 2.5-Hour Drive]
Devour your breakfast and then check-out from the hotel. You’ll be transferred to the Kochi Airport as it’s time to say goodbye to Kerala with truckloads of memories.
Note:
- Vehicle will depart from Alleppey Hotel to Kochi Airport 10:00 AM, Guest are requested to book flight after 1500 hrs
- Being a group tour package, the departures will be operated on meeting the minimum operating strength of 10 passengers. Otherwise, passengers will be given an option of shifting to another operating departure or continue on the same departure by paying the private vehicle supplement as applicable.
Day 1 : Arrival Kochi
Welcome to your Kochi, popularly known as “THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA”. Upon arrival at the Kochi international airport / Ernakulam Railway Station start on your journey to the hotel in Kochi. Kochi is a major port city, situated on the west coast of Peninsular India. It is surrounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and Western Ghats on the east. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the breath-taking scenic beauty and age-old charm of the state. Reach hotel & complete check-in formalities
Day 2 : Kochi – Munnar (135kms/5hrs)
Relish delicious breakfast at the hotel and post check-out formalities let us explore a few nearby tourist attractions of Kochi like, Mattancherry Palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Net and Kochi Marine Drive.
Later start your journey to the hill station of Munnar. Cosseted by lush greeneries, guarded by captivating hills and mountains, and fringed with never-ending tea plantations, Munnar is also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’ and will surely hold you captive throughout your stay. On the way you can visit Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara waterfalls.
Arriving in this hilly retreat, you will be checked-in to a hotel or a resort.Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 3 : Munnar
After a delightful breakfast, get ready to leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar. Smell the aroma of tea plantations in Munnar and spot the elusive Nilgiri Tahr at Eravikulam National Park, or Visit Tea Museum enroute visit Tea Estates. Head to Rose Garden and Mattupetty Dam.
Later visit Eco Point, The Blossom Hydel Park and Munnar Botanical Garden. After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Munnar
Day 4 : Munnar – Thekkady (110kms/3.5hrs)
Relish the lip-smacking breakfast at the hotel, check-out and we will drive you to a next highly picturesque destination Thekkady. Enroute visit Spice Plantation.
On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax for some time. Later walk on the street on Thekkady and visit Elephant Junction to enjoy Elephant Ride and watch Elephant Bathing in evening be mesmerized by a live show of Kalaripayattu (Kerala Martial arts) (On Direct Payment basis)
After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Thekkady
Day 5 : Thekkady – Kumarakom (130kms/4hrs)
This morning after a pleasant breakfast, proceed for a wildlife expedition in the jungles of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Note: Entry tickets to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and boat ride charges are to be borne by the guests. After a wholesome breakfast in the morning drive to Kumarakom. A captivating backwater terminus, Kumarakom offers visitors many other leisure options. Upon arrival in Kumarakom, check-in to the resort and make yourself at home. After a while, step out and explore few of the sights encompassing of Kumarakom, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and Vembanad Lake. At the end of the day after visiting the lovely sights, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight at Kumarakom
Day 6 : Kumarakom – Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar (190kms/4.5hrs)
After a tantalizing breakfast, drive towards Trivandrum. Enroute visit world’s largest Bird sculpture, which is of Jatayu. Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala.
Later driver to Kovalam the beach town located by the beautiful Arabian sea can be found situated within the boundaries of Thiruvananthapuram city of Kerala. As you reach Kovalam, visit Lighthouse Beach one of the main attractions, and Samudra Beach which is the Jewel in the already heavily ornate crown of Kovalam. After exploring Kovalam, drive to the hotel through picture perfect scenery. Check into the Hotel. Overnight stay in Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar
Day 7 : Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar Excursion to Kanyakumari
After appetizing breakfast and get ready to visit Shri Padmanabhswamy Temple. The beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is more than a century old and is amongst the must-visit places to visit in Trivandrum. The architecture of the temple is eye-catching and represents the Dravidian and Keralite culture. After sightseeing we will drive further to Kanyakumari and visit Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
After visiting the attractions, you will be driven back to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar
Day 8 : Depart Trivandrum / Kovalam / Poovar
Savour the flavourful breakfast and then check-out from the hotel. A unique experience of soul probing expedition through the lush state with this breath-taking Kerala package ends today. You’ll be transferred to the Thiruvananthapuram Airport / Railway Station as it’s time to say goodbye to Kerala with truckloads of memories.
Day 1 : Madurai
Pick up Proceed to Madurai Visit Madurai Meenakshi temple, Tirupatankunram temple, Azhagar temple, Nayakkar Mahal. Overnight Stay.
Day 2 : Madurai – Rameshwaram
After breakfast drive to Rameshwaram. On the way we do Pamban bridge. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Rameshwaram – visit Ramanathaswamy temple, Agnitheertham, Ramjharoka temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Ramehwaram.
Day 3 : Rameshwaram
After breakfast Proceed to Dhanuskodi. Back and visit other temples Overnight stay in Rameshwaram.
Day 4 : Rameshwaram – Kanyakumari
After breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari, visit Swami Vivekanandha rock, Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Triveni sangam, local market etc.Overnight stay.
Day 5 : Kanyakuari- Trivandrum
After breakfast proceed to Trivandrum sightseeing, Visit Padmanabha swami Temple, Museum, Zoo, Art Gallery. Overnight at Trivandrum.
Day 6 : Trivandrum Departure
After breakfast proceed to Trivandrum airport / railway station and depart. Travel back to your home with wonderful memories of amazing experience in Kerala.
People also ask about Kerala Tour Packages
Kerala is known as God’s own country and is real heaven on earth which has picturesque places. Kerala holidays are most popular for the many pristine beaches and coastal activities, its towns, villages, vibrant culture, and festivals, for its lush hill-stations, forests, and wildlife. The best places to visit in Keralawould be Alappuzha, Kochi, Coorg, Munnar, Wayanad and Thekaddy.
Kerala experiences a heavy monsoon and extremely humid summers. That’s why the best time to visit Keralais considered the winter season, between September and March. During these months, the weather is pleasantly cool and ideal to enjoy the outdoors.
You can find Kerala tour packages of varying lengths and each of them offer plenty of scenic beauty and thrilling activity. Thomas Cook Kerala packages range from quick 3 night – 4 day stays to, long 7-night 8-day holidays.
Ideally, you should pack according to the season in which you are planning your Kerala tour and the places you plan on going to. For summer, light cotton clothes are best. For hill-stations, carry a few woollen layers to keep warm. Do remember to dress conservatively when visiting temples and other religious or culturally significant sites.
For one person, a one-week Kerala vacation costs roughly Rs. 9,183. So, a one-week trip to Kerala for two person’s costs roughly Rs 18,367. In Kerala, a two-week journey for two individual’s costs Rs. 36,734.
Munnar is considered one of the most beautiful tourist places in Kerala and should be definitely visited during your Kerala tour. Situated on the Western Ghats, Munnar is evidently one of the highest producers of tea on the Indian subcontinent. The view of undulating hills as the touch the clouds in Munnar rejuvenates your mind and soul.
Spices, Tea and Coffee, Coir Handicrafts, Shell Showpieces, Kathakali Masks, Kasavu Mundu, Nettipattam, Cashews are few best things you should buy on your Kerala trip.
. The local language in Kerala is Malayalam. However, both English and Hindi are widely spoken, especially around tourist spots.
can find Kerala tour packages of varying lengths and each of them offer plenty of scenic beauty and thrilling activity. Thomas Cook Kerala packages range from quick 3 night – 4 day stays to, long 7-night 8-day holidays.
Yes, Kerala is safe for everyone. Kerala is a relatively safe destination not just for solo female travellers but also for tourists across the globe in India since it is primarily about people and diverse cultures. All the necessary guidelines and safety precautions are given utmost importance making Kerala is a great place to visit.
Yes, Kerala is very safe for women travellers
Ideally, you should pack according to the season of your visit and the places you plan on going to. For summer, light cotton clothes are best. For hill-stations, carry a few woollen layers to keep warm. Do remember to dress conservatively when visiting temples and other religious or culturally significant sites.