Kerala Enchanting
Duration : 14 Nights / 15 DaysTour Destination : Cochin - Calicut - Wayanad - Palakkad - Munnar - Periyar - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Kovalam - Trivandrum
Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
A warm welcome on arrival and transfer to hotel. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Day 02 : Cochin
After Breakfast enjoy sightseeing of the port city of Cochin. The major attractions are the magic of Fort Kochi, the Jewish Market(spice market) along with the Jewish Synagogue. Also worth recommending a visit are the ancient Chinese fishing nets on the coast. Visit St. Francis Church & the Santa Cruz Basilica. Afternoon free for individual activities. Evening witness a Kathakali Dance show.
Day 03 : Cochin / Calicut
Drive up north to the city of Calicut. If time permits, visit the ancient boat making at Beypore.
Day 04 : Calicut / Wayanad
Drive to Wayanad. The vast stretches of mist capped mountains, green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forest fabricate the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad.
Day 05 : Wayanad / Palakkad
Drive to Palakkad. Unwind and soothe your mind, body & soul with the richness of Ayurveda. The resort offers you full treatments of Ayurveda massages.
Day 06 : Palakkad
Day at Leisure for individual activities.
Day 07 : Palakkad / Munnar
Drive to Munnar, a place blessed with natural beauty that attracts tourists from far and wide. For adventure lovers there is paragliding and for nature lovers there are some of the world's highest tea estates.
Day 08 : Munnar
Full day sightseeing including the Raja Malai, where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Also visit Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project and witness the tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Day 9 : Munnar / Periyar
Morning, proceed to Periyar and check in at a hotel. In Periyar wildlife sanctuary witness tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, tiger and more. In the evening enjoy a boat cruise across the lake. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 10 : Periyar / Alleppey
Travel to Allepey and check-in at a traditional houseboat. Alleppey or Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alleppey remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. A host of boat races are held here during the harvest season ( between July and September ). The backwaters of Kerala are unique and are a network of lakes and canals of more than forty rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport.
Day 11 : Alleppey / Kumarakom Drive to Kumarakom and check-in at hotel. Kumarakom, situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is one the world famous Backwater destinations of Kerala. Fishing, Boating and visits to the countryside make this destination a unique place to look forward to. Rest of the day free at Leisure.
Day 12 : Kumarakom
Day free for Leisure or individual activities.
Day 13 : Kumarakom / Kovalam
Drive to one of the finest beaches in the country, Kovalam. This enchanting strip of golden Sends is laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 km away from Thiruvananthapuram Trivandrum), Kerala's capital city. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists all over the world. Kovalam is one of the highlights of Kerala & is meant to help unwind relax & end your holiday in style.
Day 14 : Kovalam
Day at leisure or independent activities.
Day 15 : Kovalam / Trivandrum / Depart
Assistance at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
