8 Days Exotic Kerala Tour

Exotic Kerala Tour 

8 Days/ 7 Nights 

Tour Includes: 

• Meeting & Assistance on arrival/departure at airport/
• Arrival/Departure transfers and surface travel as per program, using Air-Conditioned Coach
• Accommodation for total 07 nights sharing double room With Breakfast Basis except at Alleppey where it is on full board basis.
• English speaking local guides for city tour only
• Boat ride at Periyar sharing common boat 
• Kathakali dance show at cochin
• Kalaripayattu Show in Munnar
• Monument entrance fees
• All presently applicable taxes

OUR RATES DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES

• Expenses of personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, shopping, table drinks, fee for the still cameras/video camera at the monuments, etc.
• Any additional expenses caused by or liability for disturbance in the trip due to circumstances beyond our control such as airline delays, road-blocks, vehicle malfunctions and other conditions like sickness, natural disasters, wars, riots or any other unforeseen circumstances.
• Liability for or travel insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, damage or loss of goods.
• Tips and porter charges
• Any other service/s not specified above

Hotels 

Exotic Kerala Tour 

8 Days/ 7 Nights 

Itinerary: 

Day 01 ARRIVAL COCHIN
Arrive Cochin. Transfer to Hotel (Check-in: 14:00 hrs.) Cochin (Kochi), often called the “Queen of the Arabian Sea,” is a vibrant port city in Kerala known for its rich history, cultural fusion, and scenic beauty. It blends colonial charm with modern life, featuring ancient forts, spice markets, Chinese fishing nets, and serene backwaters. A gateway to Kerala, Cochin is perfect for exploring heritage, art, and coastal cuisine. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 COCHIN
Breakfast at the hotel. Later sightseeing of Cochin. Cochin has one of the best natural harbors in the country. Afternoon city tour of Kochi covering Dutch Palace Museum The palace was built around 1545 AD by the Portuguese and presented to Veera Kerala Varma in order to pacify him and to compensate for having plundered a temple in the vicinity of the place. It underwent major repairs at the hands of Dutch and hence the palace is also known as “Dutch Palace.” This two-storied quadrangular building has long and spacious halls. The central courtyard enshrines the tutelary deity of the royal family “Pazhayannur Bhagavathi (the Lord of Pazhayannur)”. Jewish Synagogue the Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi. Constructed in 1567, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin. Paradesi is a word used in several Indian languages, and the literal meaning of the term is “foreigners”, applied to the synagogue because it was built by Sephardic or Spanish-speaking Jews, some of them from families exiled in Aleppo, Safed and other West Asian localities. It is also referred to as the Cochin Jewish Synagogue or the Mattancherry Synagogue.
Also visit Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Net a very unusual method of fishing, operated from the shore. Legend has it that the Chinese Fishing Nets were introduced in Fort Kochi by the Chinese explorer, Zheng He. They were brought from the court of Chinese emperor, Kublai Khan and have been in operation here since that time only. Just take a stroll by the Vasco-da-gama Square near the Fort Cochin and you are bound to come across a number of Chinese fishing nets, suspended in mid-air, alongside the seacoast. Evening enjoy one of the classical dances of South India, known as Kathakali. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 COCHIN – MUNNAR (140 kms / 04 Hrs)
Post breakfast drive to Munnar. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Munnar – is the beautiful hill station housing world’s highest tea-growing estates. Munnar, nestled in the Western Ghats of Kerala, is a picturesque hill station famous for its rolling tea plantations, misty hills, and cool climate. Known as the “Kashmir of South India,” it offers breathtaking landscapes, waterfalls, and wildlife, making it a perfect retreat for nature lovers. Afternoon visit the Popular Tea Estates & & Attukal waterfalls.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 04 MUNNAR
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day free for leisure activities on your own.
Evening visit Mattupetty Dam & Lake. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 05 MUNNAR – PERIYAR BY SURFACE 100 KMS / 03 HRS
Morning leave for Periyar. Periyar India’s largest wildlife sanctuary is a dream destination for any tourist visiting India. The 120 years old ‘Surki’ dam built across Periyar, Poorna in Vedic parlance, is a major tourist attraction. This sanctuary is spread over an area of 777 Sq. Kms, surrounded by an artificial lake over an area of 25 Sq. Kms. The Country’s sole Tiger reserve, Thekkady, with its bountiful treasures of tropical flora and fauna is the ultimate reservoir of many an endangered species and a rich tribal culture.
Periyar is a pleasant heaven on earth for those who love nature in its wild manifestations. On arrival check in at the hotel. Afternoon Spice Planation visit also enjoy Boat cruise which is the best option to experience the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary.
Later enjoy Kalaripayattu Show (the martial Art form) Considered among the oldest and most scientific martial arts in the world, Kalaripayattu was developed in Kerala. Lauded as the pride of Kerala, it is acknowledged and respected across the world.
Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06 PERIYAR – ALLEPPEY (130 KMS/04 HRS) {HOUSEBOAT}
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Alleppey.
On arrival embark the house boat.
Enjoy a memorable houseboat ride on enchanting backwaters of Alappuzha to explore its breathtakingly beautiful surroundings and the fascinating Kerala countryside. All meals will be served on board. Overnight onboard the House boat.

Day 07 ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM (175 KMS/05 HRS).
After breakfast disembark the houseboat and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially USDpeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUM (20 KMS/30MINS).
LEAVE TRIVANDRUM
Breakfast at the Hotel. Morning free for leisure activities.
Later drive to Trivandrum.
In time transfer to the airport to board the flight for Delhi.

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