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MALABAR ESCAPE: BEST OF KERALA

From gorgeous tea and spice plantations to palm-lined backwaters, a tour through Kerala offers a glimpse into God’s Own Country!

From USD 2289 Per Person

12
Nights
HIGHLIGHTS:

Travel through south India in comfort on this fascinating adventure that takes you through the Kerala Backwaters, into Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary to the cultural intrigue of Munnar and much more.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:
 
  • Sightseeing and local guides.

  • Breakfast & room inclusive of taxes.

  • Hotels 5-star category mixture of boutique and heritage hotels.

  • Transportation by Aircon car.

  • Evening Kathakali dance performance at Cochin

  • Nature walk and boat safari at Periyar

  • All the entrance fees to the monuments.

 

CULTURE ASPECTS:

Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different from home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

 

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:
 

Day 01:- Arrive Trivandrum.

Arrive Trivandrum. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight Trivandrum.

 

Day 02:- Trivandrum

Morning tour of Trivandrum. Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it is an excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park (closed on Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java, and Bali. (Closed on Mon/Wed mornings.) Overnight Trivandrum.

 

Day 03:- Trivandrum - Cape Comorin (Kanya Kumari)

Trivandrum Full Day excursion to Cape Comorin. Also called Kanya Kumari is the land's end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important pilgrim center of India, it is famous for the Amman Temple-a symbol of unity and sanctity-dedicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanyakumari. To its South-East lies the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all the architectural styles of India. Overnight Trivandrum.

 

Day 04:- Trivandrum - Kovalam Beach

Morning drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the -Catamaran- or log, with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil baths are given by experts. Overnight Kovalam.

 

Day 05:- Kovalam Beach

 

Free day in Kovalam.

 

Day 06:- Kovalam - Alleppey

Drive to Alleppey. Board houseboat (rice boat). Overnight on board. The coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East, for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the backwaters on the Vembanad Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of the snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops & coconuts.

 

Day 07 :- Alleppey - Kumarakom (Kottayam).

Arrive Kumarakom by boat. Check-in to a hotel. Kumarakom is the loveliest Village in Kerala, blessed with nature's rare gifts is on the Eastern side of the vast Vembanad Lake. The lake provides facilities for boating, yachting, fishing, surf riding & swimming. Ideal picnic spot accessible by boat from here is Pathiramanal (Midnight Sands) a lonely island in the lake. You could Cruise along the back-waters enjoying the bracing climate & green magic of nature. Overnight Kumarakom.

 

Day 08 :- Kumarakom - Periyar

Drive to Periyar National Park. Free time in for game viewing. Set up in 1934, it extends to 777 square km & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wildlife can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motorboat. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. Evening free for a game drive. Overnight Periyar.

 

Day 09:- Periyar - Munnar

Drive to Munnar. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. A haven of peace and tranquility! This picturesque scope of the lofty Western Ghats first came into prominence as a favorite summer resort of the British government. The town stands at the confluence of three mountain streams. Enjoy trekking, boating, riding, angling, or just laze about and fill your soul with peace.

 

Day 10:- Munnar

Day free in Munnar.

 

Day 11:- Munnar - Cochin

Drive to Cochin and transfer to hotel. Overnight Cochin.

 

Day 12:- Cochin

Queen of the Arabian Sea Cochin (Kochi), is a commercial town comprising mainland Ernakulam, Willingdon Island, Mattancherry, Fort Cochin, Vypeen, and Bolghatty Island. Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish Synagogue, a Dutch Palace, Portuguese architecture, and Bolghatty Palace enrich Kerala’s heritage. 

 

Day 13:- Cochin

Day free in Cochin. Later transfer to the airport.

 

This itinerary is correct at the time of issue and in good faith but is liable to change at any time or place for any reason.

 

Validity: 1st Oct.  Until 31st March, each year.
 
SUGGESTED HOTELS  ( 5 star Deluxe)
 
TRIVANDRUM      Taj Vivanta
 
KOVALAM           Leela Kempinski
 
ALLEPEY              Spice coast cruises
 
KUMARAKOM     Kumarakom Lake Resort
 
PERIYAR               Spice Village
 
MUNNAR            Tall Trees
 
COCHIN              Bruntan Boat Yard
Notes:
International flights and travel insurance is not included in the published cost.
View your hotel
Exterior - VivantaTaj Trivandrum

Exterior - VivantaTaj Trivandrum

Room - Vivanta Taj- Trivandram

Room - Vivanta Taj- Trivandram

Exterior - Tall Tree Munnar

Exterior - Tall Tree Munnar

Room - Tall Trees Munnar

Room - Tall Trees Munnar

Exterior - Kumarakom Lake Resort

Exterior - Kumarakom Lake Resort

Room - Kumarakom Lake Resort

Room - Kumarakom Lake Resort

Corridoors - Bruntan Boat Yard

Corridoors - Bruntan Boat Yard

Room - Bruntan Boat yard

Room - Bruntan Boat yard

Welcome - Spice Village Thekaddy

Welcome - Spice Village Thekaddy

Exterior - Leela Kempenski Kovalam

Exterior - Leela Kempenski Kovalam

Beach View Room - Leela Kempenski

Beach View Room - Leela Kempenski

Pool - Leela-Kempinski Kovalam

Pool - Leela-Kempinski Kovalam

Exterior - Bruntan Boat Yard

Exterior - Bruntan Boat Yard

Rooms - Bruntan Boat yard.jpg

Rooms - Bruntan Boat yard.jpg

Pool - Bruntan Boat Yard.jpg

Pool - Bruntan Boat Yard.jpg

Pool - Spice Village

Pool - Spice Village

Room - Spice Village

Room - Spice Village

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