Discover the soul of Kerala with our 10-day immersive journey through Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Vagamon, Kumarakom, Alleppey, and Cherai. From traditional Kathakali performances to serene houseboat cruises along the backwaters, this tour offers a perfect mix of culture, nature, and relaxation. Enjoy the rolling tea plantations of Munnar, wildlife encounters at Periyar, misty meadows of Vagamon, and the golden beaches of Cherai. With comfortable stays, guided visits, and breathtaking scenery at every stop, this is your chance to experience Kerala at its best.
Arrival at Cochin International Airport pick up and transfer to the Hotel. Rest day free to relax. Evening watch Kathakali Dance, the traditional classic dance form of Kerala. Overnight at the Hotel.
Cochin is reputed to be the oldest European settlement in India. Your leisurely tour includes the Dutch Palace, the jew town, St. Francis church, as well as a stroll around the historic Fort Cochin harbor area and a stop to view the immense Chinese Fishing nets. Overnight at the Hotel.
Morning after breakfast drive to Munnar. It is a beautiful hill station on the Western Ghats at about 1600 meters above sea level. There are lakes, reservoirs, forests, and several tea estates. Arrival and check in at Hotel.Afternoon visit tea factory and overnight at the Hotel.
Half day sightseeing around Munnar. Visit tea plantations and Eravikulam National Park. Afternoon back to the Hotel and rest day free to relax.
After breakfast drive to the wildlife reserve of Lake Periyar through some of India's most stunning scenery. Here rolling hillsides are covered with tea, spice and rubber plantations, occasionally interrupted by the rushing of a stream or cascading of a waterfall. Arrive and check in at the hotel. Evening visit spice
plantations and spice market. Afternoon cruise on Lake Periyar within the National Park, a renowned 'Project Tiger' reserve and spot , perhaps, Indian elephants, bison, sambar deer and wonderful exotic birds. Overnight at the Hotel
After breakfast drive to Vagamon, It is a hill station still untouched by commercialisation, the sleepy town with its scenic valleys, beautiful green meadows, enchanting pine forests, mists, fogs, tea estates, etc..
Arrive and check in at a plantation villa. Afternoon enjoy the jeep ride through tea plantations and view points. Overnight at Villa/Resort.
After breakfast an interesting drive through tea and rubber plantations. Arrive and check in at Backwater resort faced on Vembanadu Lake. Enroute can enjoy a Kerala lunch in a plantation house. Overnight at backwater resort.
Morning free at relax and noon check in to the Kerala Houseboat, known as a Kettuvallam, each thatch- roofed boat has been converted from an original cargo boat, complete with one or two bed rooms, en suitebasin and we, a separate kitchen and sit- out area. A three strong crew cater for all your meals and peacefully glide your boat along the labyrinthine network of lakes and canals that dissect the lush paddy
fields, coconut groves and the occasional rustic dwellings that constitute the centuries old way of life on the Kerala backwaters. Overnight at Houseboat.
Sail slowly to the coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian sea, as known as Venice of the east for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Check out and drive to Cherai beach. Arrive and check in at Beach Resort. Rest day free at the beach.
Transfer to Cochin International Airport.