Accommodation Category: Comfort
Kerala is righteously termed as "The God's Own Country". It is bestowed by God with sprawling backwaters, lush green misty mountains, evergreen forests, long stretches of pristine beaches, and that all in just a narrow stretch of land. The choices are many and so are the wonderful treats that await you in Kerala.
When in Kerala all you do is "GO WITH THE FLOW". Let the mesmerizing backwaters of Alleppey is set a pace to your day and laid-back village life soothe your heart. A leisurely bamboo rafting and jungle hike through the Periyar National Park will awaken the wilderness in you. A jeep ride through the endless tea plantations of Munnar will be a treat for your eyes. Treat your taste buds with flavors never known before. This trip will be an opportunity for you to be the guest of God. After all, when do you get a chance to have an excursion through God's own country!
Bout India services start from Kochi.
Arrive by flight at Kochi. The serene Kochi (a.k.a. Cochin) has been drawing traders and explorers to its shores for over 600 years. Nowhere else in India could you find such an intriguing mix of giant fishing nets from China, a 400-year-old synagogue, ancient mosques, Portuguese houses, and the crumbling remains of the British Raj. The result is an unusual blend of medieval Netherlands, Portugal, and an English village grafted onto the tropical Malabar Coast.
A private car will transport you from Kochi airport to your hotel. The evening will be at your leisure.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kochi.
Meals: None
After breakfast, head out for the local sightseeing tour of Kochi.
Start with a visit to Saint Francis Church, one of the most distinguished monuments in Kochi with a history that dates back to the 16th century. Then visit the Old Paradesi Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi. Constructed in 1567 CE, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or the Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin.
Then visit Mattancherry Palace, a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace, in Mattancherry, which features Kerala murals depicting portraits and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi. Afterwards, visit the Cochin Spice Market & Chinese fishing nets.
Reach back at the hotel by late afternoon. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kochi.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and head straight to Munnar. The rolling hills around Munnar, South India's largest tea-growing region, are carpeted in emerald-green tea plantations, contoured, clipped, and sculpted like ornamental hedges.
After around 5 hours drive, you will reach Munnar by afternoon. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. In the evening, head out to see the Kalaripayattu Show. Kalaripayattu is an ancient Indian martial art that originated in Kerala.
Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
In the morning, head out for a guided soft trek tour. It will be a 3-hour trekking tour covering around 9 km of walking through tea plantations, grasslands, and rocks. A small backpack with some sun cream is advisable. You may also wish to bring a sun hat. Enjoy an excellent homemade breakfast during the tour.
Then visit Munnar Tea Museum. The tea museum preserves the aspects of the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala's mountain region of the Western Ghats. After that, visit Pothamedu Viewpoint, a spectacular spot that offers a panoramic view of the valley. And if the day is clear, you can also see Muthirapuzha River and Idukki Dam from quite a height. The view is made of a series of emerald hill slopes where tea, coffee, cardamom, and pepper make a blanket of green all over the hills.
Reach back at the hotel. The evening will be at your leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Munnar.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & head towards Periyar. The very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills, and spice-scented plantations. The Periyar forests of Thekkady are one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks.
Reach Periyar by afternoon and check in at the hotel upon arrival. The evening will be at your leisure.
Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Early in the morning, set out for a half-day guided jungle hike and Bamboo rafting at Periyar National Park. This activity takes close to 6 hrs. Visiting the sanctuary will be like exploring nature around you, enjoying the pristine and peaceful atmosphere around you, and getting relaxed from your busy schedules. There are bright chances to spot the elephant herd in the jungle while you are hiking.
After a two and half hour jungle walk through the forests you will reach Periyar Lake, where you will enjoy a bamboo rafting experience on the lake. You will have to walk back through the same path to the park’s gate. Reach back to the hotel by afternoon. [Don’t forget to wear comfortable walking shoes and long pants for this walk tour].
In the evening, head out to see the Kathakali Show. Kathakali is a very famous form of Indian Classical Dance.
Dinner & overnight stay will be at the hotel in Periyar (Thekkady).
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and head towards Kollam, the southern approach to Kerala’s backwaters, surrounded by the calm waterways of Ashtamudi Lake, fringed with coconut palms, cashew plantations, and traditional villages – a great place to get a feel for the backwaters without the crowds. A treasure trove of natural wonders and historical edifices, Kollam is an enchanting town with backwaters and picturesque landscapes.
Reach Kollam by evening. Check-in at the hotel on arrival. The evening will be at your leisure.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kollam.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast head out for a sightseeing tour to Varkala Beach. Varkala is an amazing place where you see the sea coasts along with cliffs. There are numerous water spouts and spas on the sides of these cliffs. Varkala Beach is a haven for sun-bathing and swimming.
In the afternoon enjoy a Boat ride trip from the resort. This boat ride will take you through the mangroves and backwaters of Paravur Lake.
The evening will be at your leisure. Overnight stay will be at the hotel in Kollam.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel & head towards Alleppey (a.k.a. Alappuzha).
Welcome to the “Venice of the East” – Alleppey, world-famous for its vast mesmerizing backwaters. Also known as Alappuzha, Alleppey is a city in the South Indian state of Kerala. Bordering the Laccadive Sea, it is known for its wide network of interlinking, palm-fringed canals called backwaters and rejuvenating Ayurvedic resorts. Allepey is also popular for its houseboat cruises that pass through the serene backwaters, where you can catch glimpses of green paddy fields, choir-making activities, beautiful avifauna, and witness the life of locals in Kerala.
Reach Alleppey by noon. Check-in at a private houseboat. Have lunch on the houseboat. Enjoy a boat cruise through the magnificent Vembanad Lake for an unforgettable experience of backwater cruising.
Dinner & overnight stay at the houseboat in Alleppey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast check out from the houseboat. A private car will drop you at Kochi (Cochin) Airport.
Bid farewell with the memories of this fantastic, fun-filled 10-day trip through God’s Own Country – Kerala, worth remembering for a lifetime!
Meals: Breakfast
Bout India services will end at Kochi.
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