Booking for : God’s Own Country Kerala
God’s Own Country Kerala
Tour Details
OVERVIEW
Enjoy 7 Night & 8 Days in Kerala aptly called “God’s own country”. This eclectic tour lets you explore, enjoy and experience exclusive delights of Kerala. Explore ancient European and Jewish history and architecture in Cochin’s church and synagogue, encounter exotic wildlife and nature at Periyar National Park, and take a romantic cruise on a houseboat over the shimmering backwaters of Alleppey. Experience 5000 years old Ayurveda Magic in a spice/herb garden, witness miles and miles of never ending manicured tea-plantation. Spend time leisurely at Kovalam beach, one of the most popular beaches of Kerala, laid out in the calm environs of nature, and famous for its red-white striped tall lighthouses, rocky promontory, pristine beaches, and a vibrant hippie era past. The tour ends at Kanyakumari, India’s southernmost tip dotted with ancient temples, spiritual sites and scenic beaches.
Inclusions
- xx nights accommodation
- Transport by private, air-conditioned car
- Car Type: for two people, three-seater sedan
- Car Type: for three to five people, six-seater wagon
- Car Type: for six to 10 people, ten-seater van
- All sightseeing with private local guides
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Fuel surcharge
- All taxes and service charges
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottles of mineral water and soft drinks during journeys
- Personal care and attention
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees
- Flight Charges
- Gratuities (optional)
- Train tickets
Additional info
- The tour price given above is per person. If yours is a group of 05 or more, it will get discounted. Reach us to know the discounted offer.
- All the overnight tours need to be confirmed a week before the tour commencement date, as it involves hotel and flight reservations.
- You may get the internal flight tickets booked on your own. However, we can always assist you provided that we receive the airfare payment in advance. Any increase in fare at the time of actual reservation will be charged extra on actual.
- Flight tickets booking closer to the travel dates usually result in higher airfares.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- For Language guide
- Children below 5 years old are complementary (sharing the same bed)
- Supplement charges Mandatory for Christmas and New year Gala Dinner applicable on 24th and 31st Night
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
The accommodation room type (single room, double room or triple room) will depend on the availability of the hotels and the room configurations available, especially for odd-numbered groups of traveler
Day 01: Cochin Arrival at the Cochin International airport,Cochin
Our representative will greet you on your arrival and assist you in transfer to Cochin hotel. Later, proceed for Cochin sightseeing tour. You’ll first visit St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India, Next, proceed to the Jewish synagogue, India’s oldest active synagogue, built in 1568. Next visit the Chinese fishing nets and find out how these huge nets are operated by the fishermen. Later, visit the historic town of Fort Kochi. Located adjacently is Mattancherry, a once bustling spice trade center. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Day 02: Cochin-Munnar (140 Km / 04 Hrs.),Munnar
After breakfast, proceed on a beautiful drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Spend rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, watch the millennial old iconic classical dance drama of Kerala, Kathakali. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Day 03: Munnar Sightseeing,Munnar
After breakfast, proceed to explore Munnar. Visit the tea gardens, exotic spice/herb plantation, the Tea Factory, a local chocolate factory, Mattupetty Lake and Dam, and Echo Point. Also visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered mountain goat - Nilgiri Tahr. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Day 04: Munnar-Thekkady (110 Km / 3 and ½ Hrs.),Thekkady
After breakfast at hotel, proceed for Thekkady. On arrival, check in to the Hotel. Later visit Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected reserve for the elephants and the tigers. Return to the hotel. Indulge in a relaxing Kerala Ayurveda spa (Optional). Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day 05: Thekkady-Alleppey (Houseboat),Alleppey
After breakfast drive to Alleppey, often called Venice of the East. On arrival, board the Houseboat and go on a cruise around the scenic backwaters of Alleppey. Enjoy dinner on-board and an overnight stay.
Day 06: Alleppey-Kovalam,Kovalam
Enjoy breakfast and leisure time on houseboat. Later at 0900 Hrs. boat arrives at Alleppey finishing point jetty. Check out from houseboat and drive to Kovalam. Upon arrival, spend rest of the day at leisure at the serene Kovalam beach.
Day 07: Kovalam-Kanyakumari (80 Km / 2 Hrs.),Kanyakumari
Enjoy breakfast then check out from the hotel and drive to Kanyakumari. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for sightseeing of Kanyakumari – the southernmost tip of India. Visit Padmanbhapuram Palace – abode of the Rajas of the erstwhile kingdom of Travancore. Next visit the 3000 year old Devi Kanyakumari Temple. Later, proceed to the famous Vivekananda Memorial which marks the popular site where spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda had meditated on a rock off the coast. In the evening return to the hotel. Overnight stay is at hotel.
Day 08: Trivandrum/Cochin-Departure,Trivandrum/Cochin
After breakfast, relax awhile in the hotel. Later, check out and drive to Trivandrum/Cochin airport.
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