This classic Kerala journey brings together the essence of “God’s Own Country.” Begin at Cochin, a city of colonial charm, before moving to Thekkady for spice plantations and a wildlife cruise at Periyar. Relax in Kumarakom’s serene backwaters, followed by a magical houseboat stay in Alappuzha. Continue to the capital city Trivandrum to witness royal heritage and spiritual landmarks, before unwinding on the golden sands of Kovalam. With a perfect balance of culture, nature, wildlife, and beaches, this itinerary offers travelers a holistic experience of Kerala’s treasures, ensuring every day reveals a new face of its natural and cultural richness.
Arrival in Cochin, meet with our representatives and transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
After breakfast, tour of Cochin, Cochin is located on several islands where the sea joins the Lake Vembanad, one of the finest natural harbors on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Start with the oldest European church built in India, The Church of St. Francis, continue to the Basilica of Santa Cruz and the Mattancherry palace, former residence of the Raja of Cochin. The last stop on the tour of Cochin is the Jewish Synagogue, Evening dedicated to enjoy the Kerala Traditional dance “Kathakali”. Dinner and overnight.
After Breakfast continue to Thekkady, in between the beautiful scenery of tea and spice plantations. The Periyar National Park is one of the most important and ancient projects to protect the Indian tiger. Arrival and checkin to the Hotel. Enjoy a wildlife cruise over the Periyar Lake to see wild life animals. overnight stay in hotel.
Breakfast at hotel. Full day free to relax or for the optional individual activities like Indian cooking class, handmade paper production workshop, Elephant centre, trekking in the nature reserve and Ayurvedic massage. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast in hotel. Drive to Kumarakom. Arrive and checkin to the Hotel. Afternoon free for leisure, relax, Ayurvedic treatments. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast and drive to Alappuzha, a small Venice in the heart of the Backwaters. Board the houseboat for a ride in the Backwaters. Glide silently on the quiet water, get acquainted with the inhabitants of the villages and eat excellent local cuisine, It gives the feeling of having ended up in the earthly pa- radise. Lunch, dinner and overnight on board the houseboat.
Breakfast on board and disembark and transfer to Kovalam by car. On the way, stop and visit Trivandrum to admire the Royal Palace also called Horse Palace, Padmanabh Swami temple (only hindus are allowed to enter), the local market and the Napier Museum. Arrival and overnight in Kovalam.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time to relax on the beach, hotel or for the optional activities and excursion. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel and free time to relax on the beach, hotel or for the optional activities and excursion. Dinner and overnight.
Breakfast and transfer (50 minutes) to the airport of Trivandrum. No accommodation
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