Kerala Backwaters and Beaches Package

Arrival in Kochi. Arrive at Kochi international airport. After a traditional welcome ‘Swagat’ transfer to the hotel for check-in. Rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city. Overnight Hotel

Sightseeing in Kochi. Today after breakfast visit Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and St Francis church. In the evening make an optional visit to see a display of Kathakali dance. Overnight Hotel

Kochi – Kothamangalam via Kodanad (75 km/02 hrs.). Drive to Kothamangalam; en-route visiting Kodanad, home to an elephant rescue centre where one can see baby elephants being washed in Periyar River. An elephant ride can also be enjoyed here. Overnight Hotel

Kothamangalam – Munnar (80 km/2-3 hrs.). In the morning drive to Munnar, located in the Western Ghats, approximately 1,600 metres above sea level. Rest of day free in this famous and serene hill station. Overnight Hotel

Activities : Hill Stations & Valleys

Munnar Hiking Day. After an early breakfast drive to the tiny village of Nagarmudi from where the trek in the company of a local guide starts and goes over Seven Malai Hills. In the evening return to the hotel. Overnight Hotel

Activities : Hiking

Munnar – Thekkady (110 km/4-5 hrs.). In the morning drive through beautiful lush countryside across the top of the hills to Thekkady close to Periyar National Park, one of India’s most fascinating wildlife sanctuaries. Visit spice garden in the afternoon. Rest of the day is free. Overnight Hotel

Activities : Hiking

Thekkady (Periyar National Park). Take an early morning jungle walk in Periyar National Park to admire the abundant bird life including the gorgeous kingfishers, storks and hornbills before returning to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon take an optional boat trip on the Periyar Lake. Overnight Hotel

Activities : Hiking

Thekkady – Alleppey (160 km/4-5 hrs.). After breakfast drive to Alleppey. Also known as Alappuzha, the town is a principal centre for backwater cruises in Kerala. Board houseboats and begin cruise. Overnight Houseboat

Activities : Hiking

Alleppey – Backwaters (Gaaby World). After a relaxing breakfast on the houseboats disembark and drive along the scenic Malabar coast to Gaaby World, a community home-stay right in the heart of the picturesque Kuttanad district in the middle of backwaters. Enjoy various optional activities in the afternoon. Overnight Home-stay

Activities : Hiking

Backwaters – Varkala (120 km/3-4 hrs.). In the morning we leave Backwaters behind and drive to Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet that lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. Overnight Hotel

Activities : Hiking

Varkala. Today there is a free day to explore Varkala. Visit Papanasam Beach, Janardhana Swami Temple and Anjengo Fort, or relax on the beach. Overnight Hotel

Activities : Hiking

Tour concludes. Today, after checking out from the hotel, transfer to international airport of Trivandrum for onward journey to respective destinations.

Activities : Hiking