Kerala is a South Indian state with beautiful beaches, hill stations, and tranquil backwaters. The beauty of this state will enchant you from the moment you arrive until you depart.
You will have the opportunity to explore and experience the exotic destinations here with this Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey authentic Kerala tour package. Prepare for a tour unlike any other with us. So come along with me and let's spend 13 nights and 14 days exploring Kerala's jewel destinations.
Day 01: Cochin (Arrival)
Arrive at Cochin International Airport. You will be greeted by a representative from our company. Later, check into your hotel and unwind. Later, visit St. Francis Church, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica, Chinese fishing nets, beach walkway in Fort Kochi, and Jewish Synagogue, Palace, and Jew town of Mattanchery as part of your Cochin sightseeing.
In the evening, go to Marine Drive, a popular hangout spot built along the water's edge. Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 02: Cochin – Athirappilly (70 km / 2 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and travel to Athirapally Falls, Kerala's largest waterfall, which cascades from a height of 80 feet through several parallel streams. Athirapally waterfall, one of the Kerala waterfalls, is a great place for tourists to see the natural beauty of waterfalls. Tourists can enjoy the waterfall's 80-foot drop, which provides a unique view of the waterfall from this tourist attraction. You can visit Vazhachal waterfall, which is only 2 kilometres from Athirapally falls, as part of your Athirapally tour. It flows over a 300-foot-long incline before descending into a massive pool.
Athirapally and Vazhachal are beautiful scenic locations because of the forest area and the cool spray that covers a large area near the falls. Later, drive to Munnar, where you will check into a hotel and relax for the night.
Day 03: Athirapally – Munnar (140 km / 3½ hrs)
After breakfast, you will be accompanied to Munnar. Munnar is a well-known hill station located on the Western Ghats at an elevation of 1600 metres above sea level. It's essentially a tea town, with miles upon miles of tea plantations. On the way, stop by the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls, as well as the Karadippara View Point. Spice plantations, Rubber plantations, Pineapple gardens, and so on. Arrive at the hotel and check in. Staying at the Munnar hotel for the night.
Day 04: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, go sightseeing in Munnar. Visit Eravikulam National Park, also known as Rajamala, the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Thar, in the morning. The Nilgiri Thar can be seen up close and personal here. After that, go to a tea factory and museum. Visit Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and Kundala Lake in the afternoon. Mattupetty Dam offers boating opportunities. Visit the flower garden on your way back. Enjoy a Katthakali dance show in the evening. Staying in a Munnar hotel for the night.
Day 05: Munnar – Thekkady (100 km / 3hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Periyar, also known as Thekkady. One of the world's most fascinating natural wildlife reserves is Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Visit Devikulam, Signal View Point, Anayirangal Dam, Spice Plantations, and more along the way. Arrive at the hotel and check in. Afternoons are spent boating on a manmade lake, which is India's only wild life sanctuary where you can get a close look at wildlife from the safety of a boat on the lake. Bison, Gaur, Wild Elephants, Sambhar, and a wide variety of birds are likely to be seen. The evening is yours to shop. Stay the night in a hotel in Thekkady.
Day 06: Thekkady – Kumarakom (130 Km/ 3½ hrs)
Drive to Kumarakom after breakfast. Kumarakom is a village on the Vembanad Lake in Kerala's backwaters, laced with canals where houseboats ply the waters. Cuckoos and Siberian storks are among the many species that call Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary home. The Bay Island Driftwood Museum, which is close by, has wooden sculptures on display. Pathiramanal Island is a haven for rare migratory birds in the lake. East of Kumarakom is the ancient Thazhathangady Mosque.
Day 07: Kumarakom
Enjoy this day at leisure in Kumarakom, a beautiful natural destination. Overnight stay at the hotel. Visit local markets or go bird watching.
Day 08: Kumarakom - Alleppey Houseboat (30 km/ 45 Minutes)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Alleppey, Kerala. Arrive and check into your houseboat, also known as a Kettuvallom (the boat will be ready around 1200 hrs) and begin your journey through Kerala's scenic backwaters and small lakes. Your houseboat has a bedroom with an attached bathroom, as well as a dining area and a sitting area. The boat will be accompanied by three members of the crew. There is a driver, a helper, and a cook. The accompanying cook will prepare and serve lunch, evening tea, snacks, and dinner on board. Houseboat for the night.
Day 09: Alleppey – Kollam (90 km/ 3 hrs)
At 0930 hrs. in the morning. Disembark in Alleppey and drive to Kollam, a coastal city on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake that has earned the moniker "God's Own Country" without hesitation.
The Ashtamudi Lake is located about 71 kilometres (44 miles) north of Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital. The city is home to the Kollam district's administrative offices and is a major trading centre for the state. Kollam is India's least polluted city. Visit untouched Kollam beach and Palaruvi falls, which are full of coconut trees and have a soothing seashore that is one of the best in India for swimming and other water sports. In the evening, unwind at the hotel. Stay for the night.
Day 10: Kollam – Sightseeing/ Leisure
After breakfast, spend the rest of the day at your leisure. You can visit beautiful beaches such as Mahatma Gandhi Beach, Thangassery Beach, and Thirumullavaram Beach, as well as Thevalli Palace. Staying in a hotel for the night.
Mahatma Gandhi Beach - Just 2 kilometres from Kollam, this beautiful beach is a fascinating place for long walks along the seashore. The sea is calm here, making it ideal for swimming and bathing.
Thangassery Beach - This scenic beach, located 5 kilometres from Kollam, is an ideal spot to relax and has the ruins of an old fort, giving it a mystical appearance.
Thevally Palace - Located on the banks of Ashtamudi Lake in Sasthamkotta, this palace is a unique blend of a historical monument set in a picturesque setting. "Ashtamudi" refers to a lake with eight creeks. The lake is well-known for its clear, clean water.
Day 11: Kollam - Kanyakumari (155 km/ 3½ hrs)
Check into your hotel after a drive to Kanyakumari. Later, go to Kanyakumari temple, which is dedicated to Kanyakumari (Parvati), the virgin goddess who is said to have waited for Lord Siva to appear there. Other attractions include the Gandhi Memorial, where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were kept in an urn for public viewing before being immersed in the three seas, and the Vivekananda Memorial, which is located on Vivekananda Rock, where he meditated in solitude, as well as the Thiruvalluvar Statue. Stay at the hotel for the night.
Day 12: Kanyakumari – Kovalam (90 km/ 2 hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Kovalam, which means "place fringed with coconut palms" in the local language. Kovalam is known for its coconut trees and calm seashore, making it one of India's best places for swimming and other water sports. Check into your hotel upon arrival and spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Enjoy the day by participating in popular water sports such as scuba diving, snorkelling, and the well-known underwater scooter ride, which allows you to scuba dive on a scooter at Kovalam beaches.
Day 13: Kovalam Sightseeing
Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Kovalam is a small coastal town where you can enjoy visiting lovely beaches like Lighthouse Beach. Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach are two more palm-lined beaches. The Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque, located to the south, overlooks the bustling fishing harbour.
Day 14: Kovalam – Trivandrum (Departure)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Trivandrum, where you will visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the world's richest temple. Later, board a flight to your next destination, and your tour will come to a close with wonderful memories of Kerala.
