Kerala, home to silent backwaters, azure canals, lush coconut groves, and warm hearted locals, is one of the most picturesque vacation destinations in the country. With the Arabian Sea adorning its shores, it is fondly referred to as “God’s Own Country”.
You will visit some of Kerala’s most stunning holiday destinations during this 7 day and 6 night Kerala Tour. From hill station to backwater region, tribal village to the prismatic beach, you will get to enjoy all the aspects of Kerala’s meticulous beauty within this tour.
Day 1
As soon as you arrive at the Cochin International Airport, our tour guides and representatives will greet you warmly. You will then be driven to the scenic hill station of Munnar. Also known as the ‘Nature Lover’s Paradise’, your arrival in this hilly abode will be followed by your checking-in into a hotel or a resort. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure while taking in the stunning beauty of Munnar; stay overnight at the hotel/resort.
Day 2
In Kerala, Munnar is an ideal sightseeing destination for nature lovers, honeymooners, leisure seekers, and everyone else! Today morning, after having breakfast, you can embark on a delightful sightseeing tour and discover all the grandeurs of this gorgeous hill station town..
Among the scenic landmarks are Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Elephant Arrival Point, Cinema Shooting Point, Jungle Honey Bee Nest, among others. Mattuppetty, Tata Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park, Blossom Hydel Park, spice plantation and Anaimudi Peak will also be visited during the day. By evening, you will be guided back to the hotel/resort for your overnight stay..
Day 3
Your day today will begin with a drive to Thekkady after your Munnar excursion yesterday. Periyar National Park is located in this tourist town, which is known for its untouched beauty and candidness.
Arriving in Thekkady, check-in into a hotel/resort and after relaxing for a while, you will be taken for a rustic tribal tour to a nearby village followed by a plantation tour. In the evening, you can take a boat ride on the Periyar Lake and explore the wilderness of the Periyar National Park. After your ride, you can indulge in local shopping before retiring to your hotel/resort for the night.
Day 4
Following breakfast, check-out from the hotel/resort and drive to Alleppey, Kerala’s backwater capital. Arriving in Alleppey, check in into a houseboat and get settled down. Also called the ‘Venice of the East’, Alleppey is known for its mesmerizing beauty and charm. During your stay, you can enjoy and experience its meticulous grace along with its warm hospitality.
Following this, you can take a backwater cruise and discover Alleppey’s lush canals, paddy fields, coconut lagoons, and coir villages. Overnight stay will be at the houseboat.
Day 5
You will be driven to Kovalam, Kerala’s ‘Beach Capital’, today from the ‘Backwater Capital’. The journey will start post breakfast and will take around 4 hours.
Arriving in Kovalam, you will be taken to the Kovalam Beach, where you can enjoy several beach activities. Adorned by the playful waves of the Arabian Sea, this sandy retreat is visited by a large number of beach lovers and is ideal for activities like swimming, sunbathing, herbal body massages, water sports and lot more. With the advent of the evening, you will be checked-in into a beach resort for your overnight stay.
Day 6
Get ready for this lovely morning! You will then be driven towards Kanyakumari or the ‘Land’s End Point’; en route, you can visit the stunning Padmanabhapuram Palace. Built by the Maharaja of Travancore in the 15th century, this wooden palace is an architectural marvel in its own. Following this, you will be visiting the pious Sucheendram Temple, and continuing your drive to Kanyakumari; the confluence point of Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal.
Arriving in Kanyakumari by afternoon, you can enjoy an exciting boat ride to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial; the spot where Swami Vivekananda used to meditate. As the sun sets, you can enjoy the magical views of the setting sun from nearby this memorial, and then board vehicles back to Kovalam for your overnight stay.
Day 7
I am looking forward to the last day of this amazing and enchanting Kerala tour! You will be driven to Trivandrum after breakfast is served at the Kovalam beach resort. Following your drop at the Trivandrum Airport, this heart-warming tour will come an end.
