Exclusive Kerala Escapades

Exclusive Kerala Escapades

Day 01 / Arrival Trivandrum Arrive Trivandrum by air/train. Meet assist at the airport/station and transfer to hotel at Kovalam. Rest of the day free at Kovalam for beach activities. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three adjacent crescent beaches. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Evening enjoy the beach. Night stay in Kovalom.

Day 02 / Kovalom - Kanyakumari - Kovalom After breakfast proceed for a day return excursion to Kanyakumari, Padnabhapuram palace, Suchidram. Night stay in Kovalam.

Day 03 / Kovalom - Alleppey After breakfast leave to Alleppey by surface 165 kms. On arrival transfer to the Kettuvallam (House Boat). Cruise start after Lunch on board and night stay at house boat.

Day 04 / Alleppey - Kumarakom After breakfast move from house boat at Kumarakom and transfer to the backwater resort. Rest of the day free at leisure. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best. Night stay in Kumarakom.

Day 05 / Kumarakom After breakfast visit to the nearby bird sanctuary. Afternoon free at leisure Mangrove Forests, Paddy Fields, and Coconut Groves networked by a maze of waterways and canals adorned with waterlillies, make Kumarakam an unbelievably beautiful natural paradise. Also optional boat ride to the nearby village through the lagoons. Night stay in Kumarakom.

Day 06 / Kumarakom - Thekkady After breakfast drive to the tekkady 130 kms. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening boat ride on lake Periyar. Night stay in Thekkedy.

Day 07 / Thekkady After breakfast guided trek in the forestgo to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime’s chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. Like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants that come down to the lake. Evening boat ride in the lake Periyar . Night stay in Thekkedy.

Day 08 / Thekkady- Munnar After breakfast drive to Munnar 110 kms.On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Munnar and top station Rajmalai, Eravikulam National park etc. Night stay in Munnar.

Day 09 / Munnar Day free at leisure. Munnar has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi – which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich tropical forests around. Devikulam – This serene hill township is a nature lover’s retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the mountain goat of South India. Optional paragliding and trekking. Night stay in Munnar.

Day 10 / Munnar - Cochin After breakfast drive to cochin 150 kms. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon free at hotel/ Shopping at Ernakulam. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 11 / Cochin After breakfast sightseeing tour of cochin including Dutch palace, Jews Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets etc. Return to hotel rest of the day free/ shopping at Ernakulam. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 12 / Cochin - Departure After breakfast departure transfer to airport/ railway station to board the onward flight/train.

Cost includes:» 11 nights accomodation as per the itinerary with daily breakfast.
» All meals ( breakfast, lunch & dinner ) at the time of staying in air-conditioned house boat.
» Surface Travel by exclusive airconditioned car.
» All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car.
» Boat ride at Periyar to visit wild animals.
» Local English speaking guides.
» All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.

Cost does not include:» Entrance fee to monuments.
» Any airfare
» Tips, laundry.
» Any item not shown in Cost Includes.

Hotels Selected - Luxury ( 5 star Dlx. ) Kovalam : Leela Kempinski
Cochin : Brunton Boatyard
Periyar : Taj Garden Retreat
Munnar : Windermare Estate
Kumarakom : Kumarakom Lake Resort
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kovalam : Leela Kempinski

Hotels Selected - Royal ( 5 star ) Kovalam : Taj Green Cove
Cochin : Trident Hilton
Periyar : Spice Village
Munnar : Club Mahindra Lake View
Kumarakom : Hotel Golden Water
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kovalam : Taj Green Cove

Hotels Selected - Classic ( 4 star ) Kovalam : Uday Samudra
Cochin : Hotel Casino
Periyar : Cardamom Country
Munnar : Tall Trees / Siena Village
Kumarakom : Cocobay Resort / Water Esacapes
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kovalam : Uday Samudra

Hotels Selected - Economy ( 3 star ) Kovalam : Hotel Samudra
Cochin : Abad Atrium
Periyar : Tree Top
Munnar : Issacs Residency
Kumarakom : Tharavadu Heritage
Alleppy : Air-conditioned Houseboat
Kovalam : Hotel Samudra