Kerala at a Glance

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Kerala at a Glance

Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey – Varkala – Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Trivandrum
9 Days - 8 Nights

Overview

Kerala at a Glance is an engaging circuit with hills, wildlife, backwaters, beaches, and cultural heritage. The journey starts with sightseeing in Cochin followed by Munnar's misty tea plantations and wildlife safaris at Thekkady. A houseboat cruise in Alleppey highlights Kerala's backwaters, followed by the cliff-beaches of Varkala. Proceed to Kovalam and indulge in a tour of Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of India, renowned for its union of seas and breathtaking sunsets. With activities varying from heritage landmarks and shrines to nature's most beautiful vistas, this trip is perfect for individuals who need to see Kerala in all its complexity in a limited amount of time.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore Cochin’s heritage landmarks – Fort Cochin, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue & Chinese Fishing Nets.
  • Visit the scenic Hill Station of Munnar – Eravikulam National Park, Echo Point, Mattupetty & Kundala Dams.
  • Stroll through lush tea gardens and spice plantations in Munnar.
  • Enjoy a boat cruise on Periyar Lake and wildlife spotting in Thekkady National Park.
  • Experience an enchanting houseboat stay in Alleppey, gliding through Kerala’s backwaters.
  • Discover the coastal charm of Varkala – beach views & the spiritual Sivagiri Ashram.
  • Visit Trivandrum’s iconic attractions – Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kuthira Malika Palace & Zoo.
  • Take a day excursion to Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of India, and witness the magical sunset.
  • Relax at Kovalam Beach, one of Kerala’s most beautiful coastal retreats.
  • Enjoy a perfect blend of nature, spirituality, culture, and leisure throughout your journey.

Tour Plan

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Day 01: Arrival Cochin

Pick up form Cochin airport and transfer to hotel. Afternoon proceed Cochin sightseeing covering , Fort Cochin , Dutch Palace, Jewish Street, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church , Chinese Fishing , Tripunithura Hill palace , Folklore Museum , Marine drive etc. Overnight stay at hotel

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Day 02: Cochin - Munnar

After breakfast transfer to Munnar. Munnar is the entryway to the Hills in South India. This small town in the Western Ghats of Kerala is renowned for its picture book towns, the mist-clad rolling hills, sprawling tea gardens, wildlife sanctuaries and above all the climate, which make it the most desired traveler destination in India today. Enroute you can also watch the lovely waterfalls of Cheeyappara & Valara and later Reach and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

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Day 03: Munnar

After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing covering Eravikulam national park, Mattupetty dam Kundala Dam where you can enjoy boating through the reservoir flanked with tea garden on one side and boundless Grassland on the other.The Echo Point, renowned for its echo phenomenon is a popular stopping point for the tourists. Then visit Tea Museum , Spice Plantation etc . Overnight stay at hotel.

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Day 04: Munnar - Thekkady

After breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady. Thekkady offers diverse attractions wildlife sanctuary, hill station and a spice plantation. On arrival check in at the hotel. After Freshen up drive to Periyar National Park. Enjoy a wildlife cruise over the Periyar Lake to see wild life animals. You may also enjoy other delightful and thrilling activities like spice plantation tour, bamboo rafting, jungle trekking and elephant rides, Overnight stay hotel.

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Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey

After breakfast transfer to Alleppey. Check in to Houseboat for an overnight cruise. Cruise through the palm fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village folk, This mysterious strip of emerald green land is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters that appends to its charm. Cruise till 6 in the evening by then the houseboat halts in the lake for overnight stay.

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Day 06: Alleppey – Varkala

After breakfast transfer to Varkala. On the way you can visit Jadayu Earth Centre. Then proceed to Varkala local sightseeing covering Varkala Beach, Sivagiri Ashram etc Overnight stay at Varkala hotel.

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Day 07: Varkala– Kovalam

After breakfast transfer to Kovalam. On the way proceed for Trivandrum sightseeing covering Veli Tourist village , Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kuthira Malika Palace, Zoo, etc .Evening free at leisure at Kovalam Beach .Overnight stay atKovalam.

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Day 08: Kovalam – Kanyakumari - Kovalam

After breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari day trip. On the way you can visit Tripparappu Vattakottai, Sucheendram temple, Padmanabhapuram palace Vivekananda Rock and Devikanya Temple, etc .Evening do Sunset at Kanyakumari Evening back to Kovalam and stay at hotel

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Day 09: Trivandrum Departure

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Trivandrum airport or railway station

TOUR END

Inclusion

  • Accommodation on double/single sharing basis in mention or similar hotel.
  • Assistance in Arrival and Departure.
  • Welcome drink on Arrival at hotel.
  • Breakfast in the hotel.
  • All arrival, departure, sightseeing by AC Vehicle
  • All hotel and transport except GST.

Exclusion

  • Any Air fare or Train Fare.
  • Room service, Telephone calls and Laundry
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicles, other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any portage at hotels, tips, insurance, wine mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
  • Monuments Entrance fees.
  • Any service not specified in inclusions.
  • 5% GST extra