India Tours & Travel Packages

Tourism in States & Cities of India

Day 01: Arrive Kochi (Cochin)

Assistance on arrival at Cochin International airport by our tour representative, transfer to prebooked hotel, day free to till noon, after freshen up take a sight seeing tour of Cochin. Cochin has one of the oldest churches in India, 500 years old Portuguese houses, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, the historical Palace built by the Portuguese, Jew town, complete with an immaculately preserved synagogues. Also visit Mantanacherrry Palace : Built by the Portuguese. Later visit Fort Cochin Beach from here you can see the Chinese Fishing Nets, evening enjoy Kathakali Dance Performance, overnight at the hotel.. relax & overnight in Cochin. (Meals: No Meals)

Day 02: Cochin - Periyar (150 kms - 3 to 4 hours)

After breakfast checkout & drive to Periyar National Park set high in the ranges of the Western Ghats in Kerala. Arrive and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon we set out to discover the park, animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild Animals found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later in the day visit the Spice Market, you will find good quality spices at a very down to earth rate, also you can enjoy elephant ride at the Spice Plantations, evening free to relax, overnight in Periyar.  (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 03: Periyar - Kumarakom (130 kms - 3 hours)

After breakfast drive to Kumarakom, on arrival transfer to Lake Side Resorts. Rest of the day is free to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary or take canoe ride in the narrow canals (back waters), or just relax at the hotel & opt for an Ayurvedic massage. Overnight in Kumarakom. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 04: Kumarakom - Alleppey (By overnight Houseboats (Kettuvalam)

After breakfast day free to relax at the resort till 1200 hrs, our houseboats will report at the resort at 1200 hrs, board the houseboats & cruise to Alleppey for an overnight cruise. The journey will take us through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters of Alleppey to Palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets, typical villages and regattas (boats snakes) for which Kerala is very famous. Evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. All meals will be served on houseboats. Overnight on board. (Meals: Full Board)

Day 05: Alleppey - Kovalam (175 kms - 4 hours)

Breakfast will be served on board the houseboats, arrive Alleppey jetty at 0830 hrs, assistance on arrival continue your journey to Kovalam - enroute driving through the famous backwaters of Quilon, sand beaches, the cool breeze that silently ruffles the coconut lagoons, the lush waves that extend an embracing welcome and the silence that magnifies the zenith of a cool wave - the beach sands of Kovalam, on arrival transfer to beach resort, rest of the day free for sunbathing, swimming or just strolling on the famous Kovalam Beach. Overnight at the hotel. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 06: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Cape Camorin (Kanya Kumari)- Kovalam

After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Trivandrum city, the capital of the state of Kerala is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. The famous Sri Padamanbhaswamy Swami Temple is dedicated to Vishnu and is a landmark in the city. Later drive to Cape Camorin also known as Kanya Kumari - 84 kms, this place is at the tail tip end of India, one can see the 3 seas meet over here (Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean & bay of Bengal) on arrival visit Kumari Amman Devi Temple, Vivekananda Rock & Ashram, enjoy sunset over here & drive back to Kovalam for overnight. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 07: Kovalam

Full day free to relax at the beach resort. Overnight in Kovalam. (Meals: Breakfast)

Day 08:Kovalam - Trivandrum (14 kms - 1/2 an hour) - Back Home

After breakfast day free to relax at the beach resort, Later transfer to Trivandrum International airport to board the flight back home. (Meals: Breakfast)

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