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Explore the best of Kerala, India

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Start and end in Kochi (Cochin)
5.0 (1 review)
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Start point
    Kochi Airport, Alwaye, Ernakulam, Kerala, India (Arrivals - Entrance)

    Included Activities

    • Greenix Show - Indian classical art forms and martial arts performance
  3. Day 2

    Kochi

    Kochi
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Village backwater cruise on Kettuvallam houseboat through Kerala backwaters
    • Guided tour of St Francis Church
    • Guided tour of Jewish Synagogue
    • Guided tour of Dutch Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Evening walk in Fort Kochi Area
    Landmarks
    St Francis Church
    Jewish Synagogue
    Dutch Palace
    Fort Kochi Area
  4. Day 3

    Kochi to Munnar

    Kochi to Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Cardamom Hill Reserve to Munnar

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Cardamom Estate to interact, walk through plantation and see cultivation
    Landmarks
    Cardamom Hill Reserve
    Munnar Tea Plantations
  5. Day 4

    Munnar

    Munnar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in tribal village)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Marayoor Sandalwood forest
    • Traditional lunch in tribal village with Eco Society team guidance

    Optional Activities

    • Short trek through Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Landmarks
    Marayoor Sandalwood Forest
    Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
  6. Day 5

    Munnar to Periyar

    Munnar to Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided spice farm visit
    • Exploration of spice markets
    Landmarks
    Periyar Tiger Reserve
  7. Day 6

    Periyar

    Periyar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast at trek starting point), Lunch (Packed lunch at trek starting point), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day guided trekking tour in Periyar Sanctuary
    • Bamboo rafting on Periyar Lake
    • Wildlife observation and photography
    Landmarks
    Periyar Lake
    Periyar Tiger Reserve
  8. Day 7

    Periyar to Alleppey

    Periyar to Alleppey
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Houseboat cruise through Vembanad Lake on Kettuvallam
    Landmarks
    Vembanad Lake
  9. Day 8

    Alleppey to Marari

    Alleppey to Marari
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board houseboat), Lunch (Lunch with family at Heritage home)

    Included Activities

    • Interactive cookery show at Heritage home
    • Lunch with family at Heritage home

    Optional Activities

    • Ayurvedic Massage
    • Village walk through nearby fishermen village
    Landmarks
    Marari Beach
  10. Day 9

    Marari

    Marari

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local fishermen village by walk
    • Visit to local temple by tuk-tuk to watch local community worship and socialisation
  11. Day 10

    Marari

    Marari
    Landmarks
    Marari Beach
  12. Day 11

    Marari to Kochi

    Marari to Kochi
    End point
    Kochi Airport, Alwaye, Ernakulam, Kerala, India (Departure Gate)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Cochin International Airport

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    My Kerala trip was so exhilarating that I want to visit the place once more. Everything from accommodation, food and...
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