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Tour Details
Overview
This 8-day Kerala tour explores the state’s diverse landscapes and cultural richness. Beginning in Kovalam with beach relaxation, it transitions to Trivandrum’s temples and museums. The journey continues to Kumarakom’s bird sanctuary and backwaters, followed by Thekkady’s wildlife at Periyar National Park and spice plantations. Munnar offers panoramic views of tea plantations and the Eravikulam National Park. The tour concludes in Cochin with visits to Fort Kochi and the Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, before departing from Cochin airport. This itinerary blends nature, wildlife, culture, and history, showcasing the best of Kerala.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Trivandrum, Kovalam
Arrival at Trivandrum airport. Pickup and transfer to hotel in Kovalam. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Kovalam – Trivandrum Sightseeing – Kovalam
After breakfast, proceed to excursion for Trivandrum, where you go for sightseeing of Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, The Napier Museum, Sree Chithra Art Gallery, Zoological Park, Science & Technology Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace, Planetarium. Overnight stay.
Day 3: Kovalam to Kumarakom
After Breakfast, check-out from hotel and proceed to kumarakom. On arrival, check-in to hotel. Later we shall visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. It is an excellent place to hear the birds chirping sound along with witnessing unique flora and fauna. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is the favorite hotspot for migratory birds like Siberian Crane and Wood Beetle. Later, return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Kumarakom sightseeing, Kumarakom to Thekkady
After early breakfast, Check-out from hotel. You will be taken to visit the one-of-a-kind Bay Island Driftwood Museum. Take a boat ride to Pathiramanal Island to marvel at the intriguing variety of plants, animals and birds, the zoo, and the natural aquarium. Take strolls through the long unwinding pathways that go into the wild and green. Later proceed to Thekkady. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Thekkady sightseeing, Thekkady to Munnar
After early breakfast, Check-out from hotel. You will be taken to sightseeing of Periyar National Park and Mullaperiyar Dam. We shall also visit spice plantations where you will be allowed to shop for exotic spices. In the evening, we will go for boat cruise and to watch Kerala’s martial art as well its traditional dance form, Kathakali. Also, you will have the opportunity to enjoy wildlife ride, bamboo rafting, jeep safari, nature walk, jungle patrol as well as trekking. Later proceed to Munnar. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will be taken for full day sightseeing of Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anamudi, the highest peak of South India at 2695 m, is visible from Munnar. Visit the Christ Church and proceed for wildlife watching at Eravikulam National Park (16 km). (Note: Park would be close from 01Jan to 28 Feb every year) Continue to Rajamalai Hills lying adjacent to the park and stop by at Mattupety Dam, a famous picnic spot for boating and horse riding en route to Top Station. Evening transfer to hotel. Overnight Stay.
Day 7: Munnar to Cochin, Cochin Sightseeing
After Breakfast , Check-out from hotel and proceed to Cochin. Arrival at Cochin. Proceed for Cochin sightseeing, you will visit Fort Kochi, an old town in the south-western section of Kochi, offers colonial charm and tradition. Later proceed to Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, which houses historical lithic documents, celebrates the spectacular secular Onam feast every year in the Malayalee month of Chingam, which occurs between August and September. Because of its location in the village of Thirikkara, then procee to the Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Temple, which houses historical lithic documents, celebrates the spectacular secular Onam feast every year in the Malayalee month of Chingam, which occurs between August and September. Because of its location in the village of Thirikkara. Later trnasfer to hotel. Check-in at hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 8: Cochin – Onwards
After breakfast, check-out from hotel. Pickup and transfer to airport for onward flight
Tour Inclusion / exclusion
Included / Excluded
- Accommodation in 4* hotel in standard room on twin / double / triple sharing basis
- Daily breakfast & Dinner at hotel
- Guided Sightseeing as per itinerary
- All intercity and sightseeing transfer by private vehicle basis
- Flight Ticket
- Travel Insurance
- Visa Fee
- Any expenses of personal nature
- Lunches / Any meals not mentioned
- Tips and Porterage
- Any items not mentioned
- Any entrance tickets not mentioned
- Single Room Supplement
- Services of tour manager