Overview
An extensive 9-day Kerala family circuit from Kochi through the tea hills of Munnar, the wildlife of Thekkady, the backwaters of Alleppey, the cliffside beaches of Varkala and Kovalam, and down to the southern tip of India at Kanyakumari. Total cost is Rs 2,85,500 for a group of 5 adults and 3 children, travelling by Urbania.
Highlights
- Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls, spice garden and a Kathakali & Kalaripayattu show
- Elephant safari, Mattupetty Dam and Eravikulam National Park in Munnar
- Periyar Lake boat safari in the Thekkady Tiger Reserve
- Shikara boat ride and backwater cruise in Alleppey
- Jatayu Earth Centre and Varkala's cliffside beach
- Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Kovalam Beach
- Kanyakumari Pier, Temple and Beach at India's southern tip
Day-Wise Itinerary
Arrival in Kochi
Pickup from Kochi Airport and drop to hotel based on flight timings. Overnight stay in Kochi.
Kochi to Munnar
Proceed to Munnar, 'the Southern Kashmir of Kerala'. En route visit Cheeyappara and Walara Waterfalls, a spice garden, chocolate factory and eco farm, followed by a Kathakali & Kalaripayattu traditional dance and fight show. Overnight stay at Munnar.
Munnar Sightseeing
Visit the Botanical Garden, take an elephant safari, and see Eco Point, Mattupetty Dam, the tea factory and tea garden photo point, Gap Road view point and Eravikulam National Park. 10 complimentary photos at Munnar Photo Point.
Munnar to Thekkady
Approximately 5 hours of travel from Munnar to Thekkady.
Thekkady to Alleppey
Morning boat safari on Periyar Lake (if not done previously), then drive to Alleppey, the 'Venice of the East', for a Shikara boat ride through the backwaters and a visit to Alleppey Beach.
Alleppey to Varkala
Drive to Varkala, visiting the Jatayu Earth Centre, Varkala Beach and Kapil Beach. Overnight stay at Varkala.
Varkala to Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam, visiting the Zoo, Kovalam Beach, Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Aazhimala Shiva Temple, with an optional Poovar boating excursion. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Kovalam to Kanyakumari
Day trip to Kanyakumari at India's southern tip, visiting the Kanyakumari Pier, Temple and Beach, before returning to Kovalam.
Departure via Trivandrum
Check out of the hotel and drive to Trivandrum for drop at the airport, based on flight timings.
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- Hotels: Florida Airport Hotel (Kochi, 1N), Trivers Resort (Munnar, 2N), The Grand Thekkady Resort (Thekkady, 1N), La Mira Beach Resort (Alleppey, 1N), West Bay Marisol Resort (Varkala, 1N), Aadishakthi Leisure Resort (Kovalam, 2N) — 3 rooms with 2 extra beds throughout
- Meals: Breakfast included at all hotels
- Transfers: Pickup from Cochin Airport, drop at Trivandrum Airport; sightseeing by Tempo Traveller/Urbania, sedan for pickup and drop
- Sightseeing: Sightseeing as per itinerary
- All toll taxes, parking fees and driver's allowances
- All applicable hotel taxes
- Driver duty hours 8 AM to 7 PM
- 10 complimentary photos at Munnar Photo Point
What's Excluded
- Flights: Flight/Train/Bus charges extra
- Insurance: Travel insurance not included
- Jeep safari in forest
- Entry fees and guide fees at sightseeing points
- Food, extra meals, drinks and meal supplement for children
- Tips, telephone charges, laundry, gratuity, mineral/soft/hot drinks, extra mattress, river rafting, water sports, wildlife safari, rock climbing, paragliding, joy rides and toy train
- Poovar boating (optional, in Kovalam)
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in trip inclusions
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