Family Holiday in Kerala
Tour Overview
Kerala is most serenely beautiful state of India is known across the globe for its speckled charm of nature. Nature has blessed Kerala with the finest of waterways, the ancient art of Ayurveda, backwaters, tropical paradise of waving palms and wide, pristine sandy beaches, mountains, diverse wildlife, mesmerizing backwaters, enchanting hill stations coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and Mohini Attam. In Kerala Tour Package, explore Cochin– It is a commercial city of Kerala which is popularly known as the ‘Queen of Arabian Sea’, Munnar– famous for its tea, coffee and spice gardens, Alleppey– It is a popular destination which is known as the ‘Venice of the East’ & full of natural beauty to glorious history and adventure, Kumarakom– It is a captivating backwater destination where you can sail through the mesmerizing backwaters on a traditional houseboat. It is also a paradise for bird lovers as it houses the well known Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Periyar– It is a fascinating wildlife destination & also known for Tiger Reserve where a wide variety of wildlife species are found. The lake inside the park is a wonderful attraction & Kovalam– Kovalam beaches are incredibly charming & it is a must-visit destination for beach lovers.
Relaxing on a luxurious houseboat and exploring serene backwaters in Kerala is one such activity that you will hardly find anywhere in the world. After seeing its natural beauty one can really say that it is aptly called “God’s Own Country”. It would be no exaggeration to say that a visit to Kerala is tantamount to a visit to a paradise.
In Southern India Holiday, you discover wildlife reserves, tea plantation, beaches, backwaters & many more. Book Kerala Tour Package & enjoy various kind of tours like Honeymoon Tours, Family Tours & Relax Holidays in India.
test- DURATION 7 Nights / 8 Days
- START CITY Trivandrum
- END CITY Trivandrum
- TYPE OF TRIP Cultural, Historical & Nature
Tour Highlights
- Explore beautiful Tea/Coffee/Spice plantations of Munnar
- Relax by the pristine beaches of Kumarakom & Kovalam
- Explore backwater tourism in the backdrop of the Vembanad Lake
- Enjoy wildlife reserves and forests of Thekkady
- A vibrant and lovely seaside city surrounded by Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west
Itinerary
On arrival at Trivandrum Airport, you will be received by our representative & drive to Alleppey. It is a famous town for Backwaters & beautiful Houseboat. On arrival, check in houseboat & relax. The House boats of Kerala, offers a panoramic view of one of the most picturesque aspects of the God's Own Country. One can cruise in it through the palm-fringed backwaters, throughout a night in waxing moonlights. Over 900 km of this labyrinthine waterworld is navigable. The largest backwater stretch in Kerala is the Vembanad lake which flows through three districts and opens out into the sea at the Kochi port. Overnight on board the House Boat.
Morning drive to Cochin. On arrival, check-in at Hotel. Later, explore the Jewish synagogue (closed on Saturdays), built over 400 years ago. It contains beautiful Belgian glass chandeliers and is paved with hand painted tiles from China. Later, visit the “Dutch Palace” (closed on Fridays) with its wonderful murals depicting the entire story of the Ramayana. Proceed to see the St Francis Church (closed on Sundays), the first European Church built in India. Also explore the SPICE market oldest Christian church in the country, Chinese fishing nets, a XVIth century synagogue and a Portuguese-made palace… Evening, witness the Kathakali dance performance, performed by various artists. Kathakali is a traditional dance form, depicting Indian epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata). The dancers are dressed in very colorful and elaborate costumes. Their faces are painted to depict various characters of these epics. This dance has a lot of facial expressions and brisk, yet articulate body movements. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Munnar. Munnar is headquarter town for the area of Western Ghats known as the “High Ranges”, which is responsible for a good portion of South India’s tea production. Enroute enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls (Cheeyappara), high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. On arrival, check in Hotel & relax.
After breakfast in hotel, enjoy sightseeing of Munnar which includes Mattupetty, Eco-Point, Tea Museum, Pothamedu etc. You can also enjoy boating in the Lake (optional).Overnight stay in Munnar.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Thekkady through cardamom hills. On arrival, check into the Resort & relax. After lunch explore spice plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate etc. The major attraction of Thekkady is sunset boating on the lake and the Mullai Periyar Dam. On way back to hotel you could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight stay in Thekkady.
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Kumarakom, a charming village on the Vembanad Lake & a land breathtakingly beautiful, peacefully serene and pristine, it offers a magical experience. On arrival, check in hotel & relax. Enjoy the water front and view the spectacular sunset.
Later enjoy various activities such as bird scantuary visit, swimming, fishing, village visit, farm visit, country boat cruise etc...discover ancient and enriching Ayurvedic therapies and authentic Kerala cuisine and traditional dishes. Over night at Kumarakom.
After breakfast, drive to Kovalam. This beach is known as the "Paradise of the South". Kovalam is warm and clean filled with the coconut trees and the white sanded as the sea breeze gently plays with the waves. Swimming and bathing are very refreshing and exhilarating in the waves. Enjoy your stay near Beaches in Kovalam.
Transfer in time from Kovalam to Trivandrum Airport to connect your onward flight to Next destination.
