The Kerala beach tourism offers tremendous opportunities to explore the beautiful beaches of Kerala.
Kerala Beach Tourism
Destinations Covered: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Tour Package Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Tour Package Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Day 01: Cochin
Upon arrival our representative will transfer you to hotel. You will go for an afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, the Jewish Synagogue, the St. Francis Church (the oldest European church in India) and the Santa Cruz Basilica (originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese). The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day 02: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check - in at hotel. You will have rest of the day free for walk around the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations.
Day 03: Periyar - Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. In the afternoon you will drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Upon arrival at Munnar you will check in at hotel. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 04: Munnar
In Munnar you will have free day to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 05: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 06: Kumarakom - Alleppey
In morning you will drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for cruising in canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day 07: Alleppey - Trivandrum
In the morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful walks. Overnight stay will be at Trivandrum.
Day 08: Trivandrum - Excursion
You will go on a full day return excursion to Cape Comorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial, which is built about 400 meters offshore.
Day 09: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
Upon arrival our representative will transfer you to hotel. You will go for an afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, the Jewish Synagogue, the St. Francis Church (the oldest European church in India) and the Santa Cruz Basilica (originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese). The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Day 02: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check - in at hotel. You will have rest of the day free for walk around the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee plantations.
Day 03: Periyar - Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar to see wild elephants. In the afternoon you will drive to Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala. Upon arrival at Munnar you will check in at hotel. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 04: Munnar
In Munnar you will have free day to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 05: Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best. Stay overnight at the resort.
Day 06: Kumarakom - Alleppey
In morning you will drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for cruising in canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Day 07: Alleppey - Trivandrum
In the morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has many shady and delightful walks. Overnight stay will be at Trivandrum.
Day 08: Trivandrum - Excursion
You will go on a full day return excursion to Cape Comorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial, which is built about 400 meters offshore.
Day 09: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
