KERALA is an enchanting realm of God’s own creations
and a dreamland of unforgettable experiences that can offer
a complete holiday for your body, mind and spirit. Located
in the Southwestern tip of India, lined by the Arabian Sea
in the west, it is a terrain of beauty and romance, which
other countries can only envy. Ranging from its magical backwaters
to attractive palm lined beaches, exotic wildlife to charming
hill stations, it possesses everything that captures the human
imagination. With an extremely popular shopping area famous
for its antiqued shops, tailored silks, nuts and spices, what
more can one want from a holiday?
You can enjoy the delicious
Kerala cuisine to your hearts content, prepared in the most
authentic manner and appreciate the richness of its world
famous taste. Well known for its Ayurvedic health resorts
and the ideal climate to suit Ayurvedic therapies, there is
yet another reason to visit this wonderful territory.
Not surprisingly it is amongst the top 50 must see ‘destinations
of a life time’, selected by the National Geographic
Traveller Magazine. Kerala is a traveller’s paradise
that will provide a holiday of immense satisfaction proven
to suit any mood and we can make this great adventure, a pure
joy.
The Exotic Malabar
Tour (18days/17nights)
Trivandrum-Kovalam-Alleppey-Kumarakom-Thekkady-Munnar-Cochin
Day
01- KOVALAM
Arrive at Trivandrum (the capital of Kerala) Airport.
Transferred to Kovalam Beach, the beach resort of South
India enriched with the greenery of coconut palms and
laced with golden sands (Travel time - 30 minutes).
Check into The Leela Beach resort- a 5star deluxe beach
resort, into a beach view superior room. You will have
the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the beach. Overnight
stay in the deluxe beach resort
Day 02
TRIVANDRUM
After breakfast you can go to the Trivandrum city tour, which
includes the Padmananhaswamy temple, Horse Palace, Napier
Museum and the Srichitra Art Gallery. Drive back to the hotel
in the afternoon for lunch and enjoy the beach for the evening.
You can also enjoy an optional ayurveda programme at the resort.
Overnight stay in the deluxe beach resort
Day 03 TRIVANDRUM
Spend this day for shopping in the busy capital city for your
special mementoes - Indian silk, spices, rare gems, jasmine,
and orchids in one of the famous shopping centres followed
by beach activities for the rest of the evening. Overnight
stay in the deluxe beach resort
Day 04 CAPE-COMORIN
In the morning proceed to Kanyakumari (travel time - 02 Hrs),
the tip of South India. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace
& Sucheendram Temple.Also visit Vivekananda mid -sea Memorial,
Gandhi Mandapam & Devi Temple. Later proceed to Kovalam
beach. Overnight stay in the deluxe beach resort
Day 05 TRIVANDRUM
You will have more time for shopping or you can visit the
rest of the Trivandrum city and enjoy the rich history of
this famous place. Also visit the Veli Lagoon, Kovalam beach.
Overnight stay at the deluxe beach resort
Day
06 and Day 07 ALLEPPEY
In the morning check out of the resort and proceed to
Alleppey backwaters (Travel time – 03 hours).
Alleppey, the 'Venice of the East' is famous for its
magical backwaters, canals and houseboat cruise. Check
into the A/c Houseboat and cruise in and around Alleppey.
Watch the typical Indian village life as you meander
through the palm-fringed lakes and shady cashew nut
groves.
Overnight stay in the houseboat anchored amidst the
backwaters
Day 08
and Day 09 KUMARAKOM
In the morning checkout of the houseboat and proceed to Kumarakom
(travel time - 45 minutes) followed by a boat transfer to
Coconut Lagoon Resort, a 4 star deluxe backwater resort. Spend
the afternoon resting and relaxing in this perfect haven
Enjoy the evening sunset cruise by boat. Overnight stay at
the deluxe backwater resort
Day 10 KUMARAKOM
In the morning visit the famous Kumarakom Bird sanctuary and
enjoy a soft trek inside the sanctuary. Evening sunset cruise
by boat. Overnight stay at the deluxe backwater resort
Day
11 THEKKADY
In the morning proceed to Periyar sanctuary (travel
time - 05 hours), the famous wild life sanctuary of
South India. Check into Spice Village resort, a deluxe
wild life resort- standard villa. Rest & Relaxation
for the afternoon or spend the extra time shopping in
the famous spice market. Overnight stay at the deluxe
wildlife resort
Day
12 PERIYAR
In the morning experience boating in the Periyar lake
and enjoy the breathtaking view of the wildlife. Soft
trek inside the sanctuary (optional)
In the early evening get decorated with jasmine garlands
and hoist yourself gently on to an elephant (optional).
Overnight stay at the deluxe wildlife resort
Day 13 MUNNAR
In the morning check out of the resort and proceed
to Munnar hills (travel time - 03 hours). Depart by
car for Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty. Check into
Club Mahindra resort, a deluxe hill resort into a
superior room. Rest and Relax for the rest of the
day. Overnight stay at the deluxe hill resort
Day
14 MUNNAR
In the morning visit Eravikulam national park and a soft trek
inside the sanctuary
In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar and witness
tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Enjoy an evening stroll through the tea estates. Overnight
stay at the deluxe hill resort
Day 15 MUNNAR
Sightseeing Munnar, which includes the Raja Malai, a top peak
of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Visit
Echo point, Muttupetty dam & Kundala Dam. Boating in the
reservoir (optional). Overnight stay at the deluxe hill resort
Day
16 COCHIN
In the morning proceed to Cochin (travel time –
04 hrs), the queen of Arabian Sea.
Check into Hilton Trident, a deluxe leisure hotel. Once
again there is ample time for shopping, rest & relaxation.
Evening you can witness the dance drama of Kerala -
Kathakali Dance. Overnight stay at the Deluxe leisure
Hotel
Day 17
COCHIN
Afternoon you can go for sightseeing of Cochin which includes
the Jewish Synagogue, Mattanchery Palace, St.Francis Church,
the Chinese Fishing Nets and Dutch Palace. Overnight stay
at the Deluxe leisure Hotel
Day 18 COCHIN
12.00 hrs- Checkout of the hotel and proceed to Cochin Airport
(travel time - 40 minutes). Depart for onward journey.
Inclusions
Accommodation for two persons with breakfast at all resorts
All meals during houseboat stay
Houseboat cruise with overnight stay
Evening Sunset cruise by boat at Kumarakom
Boat transfers at Kumarakom
Sightseeing at all places
Wildlife sightseeing by boat at Periyar
Conveyance in a chauffeur driven A/c car
Airport / Railway station - hotel transfers
All applicable taxes
Exclusions
Any International/Domestic airfare.
Meals not specified.
Any expenses of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks,
laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc.
OPTIONALS are not part of the package cost.
Note- The pick-up shall be at Trivandrum
& the drop shall be at Cochin Airport for the above package.
Further transport to Trivandrum or any other place can be
arranged at additional expense. The above package is an exclusive
tour and is NOT part of any Group Tour. The check-in / out
time of the hotels / resorts is at 12 noon except the houseboat
where the checkout time is 10 a.m.
