Kerala
10 Days
October 10, 2024
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Kerala Travel Package: Enjoy the enchanting beauty of Kerala, where backwaters weave through lush landscapes, and traditions dance to the rhythm of nature's bounty.
Departure Dates
- 10 October 2024
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters.
Kerala is a unique state containing its own features. The most notable specialties found in the state of Kerala are: The beautiful geography comprises rainforests, hills, valleys, waterfalls, and beaches such as Kovalam, Varkala, and Kappad, which are the most visited tourist places in Kerala.
Kerala is one of the small states of India in terms of area. it consists of only 1.3 per cent of the total area of India. The state is located in the southwest corner of India. Karnataka and Tamil Nadu bound it on north, east and south and on east by the Arabian Sea.
Known for its serene backwaters, picturesque beaches, lush green forests and misty hills, Kerala is often referred to as “God's Own Country”. The phrase, which has become synonymous with the state, was first used in a tourism campaign in the 1980s to promote Kerala's natural scenic beauty.
Abundant with rich flora and fauna and over 25 animal sanctuaries and national parks, it's no surprise that Kerala is abundant with the most beautiful wildlife. The region is a haven for birdwatchers, with sightings of species including the Indian Koel, Ceylon Frogmouth, Loten's Sunbird and more.
Perhaps the most famous food of Kerala, idli sambar are fondly eaten in not just all households in Kerala, but everywhere else in India! The perfect combination of fermented rice cakes and a deliciously tangy curry of aromatic spices and vegetables like lentils. Choose your best Kerala travel package now!
Itinerary
On arrival at Kochi airport, you would be received at the airport and transferred to Munnar, the tea county of central Kerala and one of the highest points in southern India. Britishers planted tea in Munnar around 200 years back and today the whole of Munnar is surrounded by tea plantations.
On route to Munnar, visit the Cheeyappara waterfalls, the Valara Waterfalls and the tea plantations. On arrival check in at the resort of stay.
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar, drive to the Eravikulam National Park where the highest peak in South India, the Anamudi is located. This park is home to the extinct species of Mountain Goat called Nilgiri Tahr. Visit the Tea Museum, a mute witness to the history of Munnar.
Drive to the town centre for lunch. After lunch, drive to top station where most of the sightseeing places in Munnar area located. visit the blossom Park, the echo point, mattupetty dam, kundala lake and top station. Return to the hotel by evening.
From the hills of Munnar, drive to the cardamom hills of Thekkady. Thekkady is a producer of world's best quality of Cardamom and Pepper. Enroute you can see a lot of tea, cardamom and pepper plantations. The route looks like a drive through the woods of the Western Ghats of Central Kerala.
Enroute you can visit the Spice Gardens, reach Thekkady and plan for a trip to the Elephant park and the Periyar National Park where you could do a common boat ride where you can see the wild being of the forest - Mostly Elephants, Wild Boar, Sambar Deer and Indian Guar, all of these are subject to pure luck. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay
After breakfast, check out from the resort in Thekkady and drive to the backwaters of Alleppey. On arrival board a Keralan Houseboat. A huge barge on top of which a house model is built.
Cruise along the backwaters, the narrow canals where one could experience the local backwater life. All meals would be served on board from Lunch to next day's breakfast. The houseboat would be an exclusive houseboat with the air conditioning on during sleeping hours.
After breakfast check out from the houseboat and drive to Kochi for a sightseeing tour of Kochi where you would visit the backwaters of Kochi, the Jew Town, Mattancherry and Fort Kochi. This is mostly the old part of Kochi where the colonial powers had settled.
There is a new city that emerged after independence which is known as Ernakulam city, in case if you are interested in some shopping you can visit the M G Road known for textiles, jewellery. After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed for a departure transfer to Kochi airport to board an afternoon / evening flight.
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