8 Days 7 Nights Kerala Tour Package ( 8X7AB )
Day 1
Kochi
You will be picking from Cochin Airport and taken to the hotel. Spend the afternoon with local sightseeing in and around Cochin – the Queen of Arabian Sea, this is one of the finest natural harbors in the World and was one of the major centers for commerce and trade with British, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch, etc.
Explore the Fort Cochin area which is famous for several attractions like Chinese Fishing Nets, Jew Street, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church. Cochin is famous for Jewellery shops, shopping malls, and textile showrooms and you can enjoy some shopping.
Overnight stay is arranged in Cochin.
DAY 2
Kochi – Munnar
Starts from Cochin and reaches Munnar by afternoon. On the way visit Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls, Spice Plantations, etc.
Munnar sightseeing and stay at Munnar.
DAY 3
Munnar Sightseeing
Munnar is rated as one of the best hill stations in India. It is a gorgeous hill station situated in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 5000 feet above sea level. With numerous tea plantations, Munnar is the focal point of Kerala’s tea industry. The word ‘Munnar’ refers to three rivers and Munnar is located at the meeting point of three streams namely Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundala. Munnar is blessed with forests, lakes, and tea estates. Anamudi, the highest peak in South India is located near Munnar.
Sightseeing destinations include Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Tea Gardens, Echo Point, Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Munnar Floriculture Centre, C.S.I Christ Church, DreamLand Adventure and Fun Park, Photo Point, Honey Bee Tree, Kundala Dam & Lake.
You can also enjoy Boating in the lake, Rock Climbing, and Trekking (optional).
Overnight stay at Munnar.
DAY 4
Munnar – Thekkady
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady. Thekkady is hailed as the paradise of aromatic spices like cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom, and clove. Mullaperiyar Dam and boating in the lake are the major highlights of Thekkady. For about 2 happy hours you can enjoy the boating. During this exhilarating experience, you can also have a glimpse of the wildlife in the nearby forests. Capture the rare moments in your camera. It is a place with a wide scope for adventure tourism. Periyar Tiger Trail, Nature walk, Bamboo Rafting etc. are organized by the Forest Department for adventure loving tourists.
Plantation tourism, a new face of Kerala tourism is also promoted where you can see the method of plantation of different spices of Kerala. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary which is situated in Thekkady.
Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady.
DAY 5
Activities in Thekkady
Leave the hotel just after your breakfast to enjoy various adventure activities offered by Thekkady such as trekking, border hiking, and bamboo rafting. Besides, you can indulge in many adrenaline-rush activities like hiking and wildlife train at this destination. Visitors also love to enjoy boat rides that are possible at a nominal rate on the artificial lake in the wildlife sanctuary. With scenic beauty and exotic flora and fauna, it is a favorite tourist destination for many nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Jungle Jeep Safari, Spice Plantation visit and Elephant Ride, Kathakali, Kalaripayattu can be done at an extra cost.
After a beautiful and thrilling day, return to the hotel for a comfortable overnight stay.
DAY 6
Thekkady – Kumarakom
After breakfast, you can check out from the hotel. You will be taken to Kumarakom. Check-in at the hotel in Kumarakom
Kumarakom is widely known as the ‘Queen of Vembanad’. This quaint hamlet is situated on the banks of the river Vembanad. It is dotted with heritage resorts and homestays. You should visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary with its undulating rivulets, streams, and waterways. The charming Vembanad Lake with its surrounding Mangrove forests and paddy fields is the best place to watch the birds inside the sanctuary. The bird sanctuary is the home of a large and wide variety of species of birds. Kumarakom is also famous as a major backwater destination. An enthralling houseboat cruise through the brackish backwaters is a must-do activity if you are here.
Explore Kumarakom
Kumarakom is widely known as the ‘Queen of Vembanad’. This quaint hamlet is situated on the banks of the river Vembanad. It is dotted with heritage resorts and homestays. You should visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary with its undulating rivulets, streams, and waterways. The charming Vembanad Lake with its surrounding Mangrove forests and paddy fields is the best place to watch the birds inside the sanctuary. The bird sanctuary is the home of a large and wide variety of species of birds. Kumarakom is also famous as a major backwater destination. An enthralling houseboat cruise through the brackish backwaters is a must-do activity, if you are here. You can enjoy wildlife Photography at Pathiramanal, the island nearby. You can also stroll through Kottayam the nearby town which is noted for its rubber plantations and majestic churches.
Relax for the evening at your Kumarakom resort.
DAY 7
Kumarakom – Marari
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Mararikulam. Check in to the hotel. Extolled as Kerala’s cleanest beach sand, Mararikulam is a typical fishing village, located on the southwest coast of Central Kerala. Mararikulam or Marari would give a completely new experience to a holidayer as it offers an unblemished and pristine shoreline, swaying coconut palms, thatched huts, small paths that crisscross through courtyards, and a striking view of the sunset. You can experience the local charm with matchless traditional Kerala hospitality, at Mararikulam.
Explore the stunning backwaters, the tranquillity of the village, and the spectacular sceneries that promise a relaxing and inspiring experience. Overnight stay is arranged in Mararikulam.
DAY 8
Departure from Kochi
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Cochin for your flight back home, feeling contented about a wonderful holiday you spent in God’s Own Country.