Gems of Kerala
Trip Name: Gems of Kerala
Duration: 14 days
Destination Covered: Trivandrum- Kovalam- Kumarakom- Thekkady- Munnar- Cochin- Kovalam
Itinerary
Day 01: Trivandrum/Kovalam
Arrival at Trivandrum and transfer to a fine beach resort in Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach lovers paradise caters for lively, sporty, relaxing and fun tastes. Infact everything along its miles of golden sands. Rest of the days at leisure.
Day 02: Kovalam (Exc. Cape Comerin)
By dawn after an early breakfast, Journey to the Lands End to India. Cape Comerin through the borders of Kerala and Tamilnadu. Guided tour to the famous Padmanabhapuram Palace - India's largest wooden palace! With intrinsic carvings and wonderful woodwork. Sucheendram Temple which has an emporium of art treasure from various periods in history, and finally to the tip of India to worship the Rock Temple with natures fading Sunlight - Sunset. Back to the hotel in Kovalam.
Day 03: Kovalam/Kumarakom
11 a.m. your hose boat is ready to take you off from front of your home. The water -web slowly opens up its secrets to you, lush paddy fields, pregnant palms, singing Siberian ducks and the ancestral music of the fishermen. As the sunsets drop anchor at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and enjoy your dinner on board.
Day 04: Kumarakom/Thekkady
Wake up to the calm of the backwaters and after a leisurely Bird watch, enjoy breakfast on board and the boat disembark at the boat jetty, Proceed to Thekkady to check-in a charming resort. The thatched cottages and rooms furnished with lovely antiques, set in the midst of fragrant spice plants and with the added facility of a lovely swimming pool to relax in, makes this resort special.
Day 05: Thekkady
Morning after an early breakfast at the resort, proceed for a guided tour of Spice Country. Visit Cardamom and Pepper plantation, Tribal village deep inside the forest gives you a close - quarter insight in to the curious ways of Neolithic life. Lunch is at the Lake Palace, which is a lovely old palace set on an island in the middle of the Periyar lake and wildlife sanctuary. In the evening take the boat cruise to view the herds of Elephants and other wildlife on the banks of the Periyar reservoir. Return to the resort for dinner.
Day 06: Thekkady/Munnar
Morning boat ride to watch wildlife and after breakfast from the hotel moving to Munnar through the gurgling streams, low flying clouds and mist filled valleys with tea plants, now we are at an altitude of 1524 meter. Here you can see the endangered Nilagiri Thar that roams on a stretch of grasslands or sighting a Guar, Languor, Lion tailed Masque and Sambar is not uncommon. Your night stay at Star homes or Sterling resorts.
Day 07: Munnar
After an early breakfast climbing down the hills by road to Malappuram stay at MALABAR HERITARESO KOKKUR; Primitive village farmhouse in the midst of coconut trees, fruit plants, spice and paddy fields-single house in one Sq. Km area with 150 years old traditions. In this heritage home you can enjoy Food in Arecanut palm leaf, Coconut shell spoon, Clay pots, Kerosene Ranthal lights, and Bicycle for village ride.
Day 08: Munnar
After breakfast you are going to fast through the traditional work life of Malabar. BAYPORE THOW MAKING, WALL CARPET MAKING. After dinner cultural programs will be performed at the Heritareso.
Day 09: Munnar
Today is a cultural day for you, you can watch and research some cultural programs like KOLKALI, PULLUVAN PATTU, and VEENAPATTU of Kerala by visiting KERALA KALAMANDALAM School of Traditional Arts for the traditional dancing forms Mohiniyattom, Bharathanatyam, Kuchippudi, Kathakali, Koodiyattom,Thayambaka etc.
Day 10: Munnar/Cochin
Early morning, after breakfast we say good by to the Malappuram family and heading towards Cochin. On the way at Trichur we see THE BIG ELEPHANT HOUSE with more than 40 elephants, which are the property of one of the most famous and richest temples of Kerala THE LORD KRISHNA TEMPLE GURUVAYOOR and GRANITE CARVING PLACE where the Idols were getting birth. By tea time we reach Cochin and stay at a beautiful renovated colonial style house located in Fort Cochin "Queen of Arabian Sea".
Day 11: Cochin
After breakfast go on a local sightseeing tour The Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 A.D, the ravishing Dutch Palace and the fascinating Chinese nets. Browse through the spice trading centers, numerous antique shops. After sunset you can witness "Kathakali" the classical dance form of Kerala. Dinner at a Sea food specialty restaurant.
Day 12: Cochin/Kovalam
Back to Kovalam transfer is optional by Road/Train. From Thiruvallom our country boat will take you to our own Eco-friendly beach resort near Kovalam which is set amidst of the green lagoons and blue Arabian sea, a peace of land with golden sands. Rest of the days is at leisure to enjoy the sun and the surf.
Day 13: Kovalam
Relax at beach.
Day 14: Kovalam/Departure
Check - out of resort and transfer to Trivandrum to board the outbound Flight.
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
