Kerala Highlights

Kerala Highlights (11 Nights / 12 Days)

Day 1: On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will be met and transferred to Hotel at Ernakulam.Kochi has preserved its history well and presents a vivid panorama of a time when traders and warriors landed on here shore.

Day 2: After breakfast travel by road to Alappuzha.One of the most memorable experience for travelers in India is the opportunity to take houseboat journey on the backwaters of kerala. Coconut trees at improbable angles form shady canopies, and occasionally your pass under simple curved bridges. Overnight stay in houseboat.

Day 3: Breakfast on board. Disembark at Kumarakom.Mangrove forest, paddy field, coconut groves and enchanting waterways adorn Kumarakom.The resort nearby offer an exclusive leisure options like an Ayurvedic massage, yoga, meditation, boating, fishing, angling and swimming. Overnight stay at hotel in Kumarakom.

Day 4: Dawn is the quietest and best time for viewing, when the first rays of sunlight filter through the lush tropical canopy. Now prepare for a fascinating travel through red tiled houses, parrot – green rubber estates, blue – grey skies. As you take the twists and turns up towards Periyar (Thekkady), the road affords amazing glimpse of Western Ghats.

Day 5: After breakfast travel by road to Madurai the historical city of India. Upon arrival check into the hotel at Madurai.Madurai Meenakshi temple architecture exhibits a seamless synergy of the distinctive aesthetics of its rulers.

Day 6: Early morning travel by road to Kodaikanal.No sightseeing tour of Kodaikanal can be commence without the customary amble down Coakers Walk, a strip of paved road on the steep south – eastern mountain side. Overnight stay at hotel in Kodaikanal.

Day 7: After breakfast travel by road to Bryant Park, a botanical garden set up by a British forest officer. The road meanders past Green Valley View Point and wind 7 km to Kodai’s most popular tourist attraction, Pillar Rock.Kodai’s most popular waterfall is Silver Cascade, 7 km outside town, formed by the backwaters of Kodai Lake. Overnight stay at hotel in Kodaikanal.

Day 8: After breakfast travel by road to Marayoor.On the way to Marayoor, visit Amaravathi Dam and Crocodile Farm and Chinner Wildlife Sanctuary. Chinner Wildlife Sanctuary located in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats, the sanctuary occupies the forested region on either side of the Marayoor – Udumalpet road. The location of the sanctuary offers the unique advantage of watching its fascinating wildlife at close quarters from the road without venturing deep into the jungle. Upon arrival at Marayoor check into your hotel at Marayoor.

Day 9: This is the only place in Kerala that has a natural growth of Sandal wood trees. Travel by road to Munnar via Rajamala.Take a short break at Eravikulam National Park. Half the world population of the rare Nilgiri Tahr which is fast becoming extinct is now found here. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.

Day 10: For long, the best – kept secret among hill station destinations, now the choice of honeymooners, tea – tasters, corporate warriors and wannabe colonial. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Plantation, Kundala Lake and Echo Point. Overnight stay at hotel in Munnar.

Day 11: After breakfast travel by road to Cherai Beach. This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. A typical Kerala village with paddy fields and coconut groves nearby is an added attraction. Overnight stay at hotel in Cherai Beach.

Day 12: Transfer to the airport/railway station in time for your return. Tour concludes.

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