Kerala Leisure Tour

Kerala Leisure Tour

Places covered: Cochin – Munnar – Periyar –Kumarakom – Alleppey –Kovalam–Trivandrum
Duration: 9 nights – 10 days

Day 01: Cochin
Arrive at Cochin (Kochi) airport met and get greeted and assisted by our airport staff counter. Board the cab and get escorted to Cochin hotel. This is again a land of lavish legends and legacies. The towns of Ernakulam and Kochi, the almost inseparable twins, brandish ancient movements, places of historical significance and a number of ancient temples. Get geared up and proceed for a local tour of Cochin visit Chinese Fishing Nets, Chennamangalam, houses the oldest synagogue in Kerala , Fort Kochi Fort Kochi Beach , Bolghatty Island, Bolghatty Palace , Jewish Synagogue, Santa Cruz Baslica , Willingdon Island , Pierce Leslie Bungalow, Koder House, Delta Study, St. Francis Church, the Cochin Club and many more. Evening free for shopping and over night stay at hotel.

Day 02: Cochin – Munnar
After morning breakfast drive to Munnar. Munnar has been developed as a hill station with its clean, pure air and attracts many tourists from all parts of the country who visit south India on a tour programme. Located at an altitude of about 1800 meters at the confluence of there mountain streams, the hill station really soothers the spirit and satisfies the soul. . It is a paradise for the trekker and camper. Reach arrival Munnar check in resort rest of the day is at leisure and over night stay at the hotel. Enjoy the food and hospitality of the Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar
Morning after breakfast at hotel proceed for a full day local tour of Munnar visit Madupetty Lake, 13 Kms. away, for an excellent boating in the glorious solitude. Pothanmedu view point is a popular place for seeing the expanse of valleys and reservoirs around. Visit the Rajamalai or Iravikulan National Park, a beautiful golf- course which is maintained at Kundale. Evening return to the hotel and pamper yourself with some good night sleep.

Day 04: Munnar – Periyar
Morning after breakfast drive to Periyar .Periyar is also called as Thekkedy. This is one of the finest wild life sanctuaries in the country. Popularly known as the Periyar National Park, it abounds in herds of wild elephants, wild boar, bison deer and also tiger. The lake which was artificially formed by the dam submerged certain portion of the forest. Check in resort. Later proceed for a local tour visit Periyar lake, Periyar wild life sanctuary etc evening boating at Periyar lake and over night stay at resort.

Day 05: Periyar – Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kumarakom. This is a popularly known bird sanctuary for migratory birds situated on an island west of Kottayam. It is a much sought after holiday destination for backwater experience. The island is surrounded by Vembanad Lake and the land has lots of streams and canals which provide and ideal tourist experience, apart from being a fishing township. The splash of water slapping softly on the bank provides a soothing background score. Glimpse of the formation of birds flapping in and out of the bird sanctuary can be seen from any spot of the island. Check in the Hotel and enjoy the overnight stay with good food and sleep.

Day 06: Kumarakom (House boat) – Alleppey
Morning after breakfast board the deluxe house boat for a 24hrs Kerala back water cruise covering Kumarakom and Alleppey back waters. Each houseboat is excellent and has luxurious furnishing with exquisite flooring, hall and valavara (canopy). With a sun deck, spacious living / dining area, with attached toilets. Houseboat is usually managed by a crew, comprising a cook, a guide and oarsman. While aboard you can avail similar facilities as offered in a star hotel. Enjoy exotic food in the boat and over night stay at House boat.

Day 07: Alleppey
After Morning breakfast proceed for a local tour of Alleppey. Visit the major attraction like Purakad, Ambalappuzha, Aranmula, Mannarsala, Mullakkal Rajeswari Temple, Sri Bhagavathy Temple, Sri Mahadeva Temple, Sri Karthyayani Temple, Sri Nagaraja Temple, Gosalakrishna Temple, Bhagavathy Temple, Sri Krishna Temple, St. George’s Church, Krishnapuram Palace, Nehru Trophy Boat Race and many more Evening return to the hotel and enjoy the food and sleep.

Day 08: Alleppey – Kovalam
Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Kovalam on arrival check in beach resort Kovalam curves a crescent around a sheltered bay, and its tall palms afford privacy. There are water sports available. A visit to the nearby fishing village is also interesting. There are four main stretches of beach each about 400 mts long with a rocky promontory. Take rest for the day enjoy the food and culture of Kerala.

Day 09: Kovalam
Morning after breakfast proceed for a half day local tour of Kovalam. The major attraction of the city is the beach, one of the finest in the country and certainly the best in the state. Enjoy the cool breeze. Evening free to relax and take Ayurvedic massage on the beach shore and over night stay at Kovalam

Day 10: Kovalam –Trivandrum
Morning after breakfast get escorted to Trivandrum airport to board your flight to onward destination.