Beaches & Backwaters of Kerala
Duration: 09 nights - 10 days
Destination Covered: Trivandrum – Kovalam – Thothapali
– Periyar – Munnar - Cochin
| Cochin |
St. Francis' Church, Dutch Palace (Built by
Portuguese), Jew Town, Jewish Synagogue, spice market, Chinese
fishing nets & Kathakali Dance Show |
| Thothapali |
Houseboat |
| Kumarakom |
Backwaters & Bird Sanctuary |
| Periyar |
Wildlife Sanctuary& Boat Cruise
Option Tour – Spice Plantation |
| Munnar |
Hill station |
| Kovalam |
Beaches |
| Trivandrum |
Padmanabha Swami Temple, Shri Chitra Art
Gallery & the Museum |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Trivendrum
As you land at the Trivandrum on the 1st day of the tour you will be
transferred to one of the eminent resort, that is booked for you in
advance. It is among one of the best resort in the city and is great
place to start with the eco tour. The evening will be full of leisure
that will bring lot of relaxing activities like working out in the gym,
swimming and trying out some of the continental dishes.
Overnight stay at teh resort
Day 02 : Kovalam
The 2nd day of the tour comes with sightseeing at Kovalam, one
of the most important destination in Kerala. It is 'Paradise of the
South' and is flooded with tourists from all over the world. So it gives
us the opportunity to enjoy the best of natural beauty. Spend time at
leisure in the afternoon. In teh evening check out the Varkala Beach.
Overnight Hotel - Kovalam
Day 03 : Kovalam
3rd day will be the most adventurous day of the tour, as today
we will enjoy the water sports at the Kovalam Beach. We start with the
swimming and bathing in its crystal blue waters. After that we stroll
into the sea for about 100 meters. We too will engage in sunbathing at
the beach. You can even engage in snorkeling to experience the exotic
marine life. Today we will try out the grilled sea food such as lobster,
king prawns, and kalamari, which are get fresh from the sea at Kovalam.
Later on we will also practice Yoga and meditation.
Overnight Hotel - Kovalam.
Day 04 : Kovalam - Thothapali (Overnight
Houseboat)
On the 4th day of the tour we will drive to Thothapali houseboat,
locally called Kettuvallam. We cruise around backwaters of Alleppey to
Kumarakom to observe & experience the daily life of the villagers along
the backwaters.
Overnight in the houseboat.
Day 05 : Arrive Kumarakom
Next day after breakfast we proceed towards the Kumarakom
backwaters, the cluster of little islands on the Vembanand Lake.
Backwaters cruise on the leisure boat at the Kumarakom is surely the
most enchanting experience of the lifetime. Emerald palms and coconut
trees on the on the either side of the boat provides mesmerizes you with
its immense beauty. Furthermore Vembanad Lake is home to several types
of marine life exclusively the Karimeen (Pearl Spotted Fish), Chemeen
(Prawns) & Konju (Tiger Prawns).
Later we visit Kumarakom Bird sanctuary. There are two seasons for
birds: between October & February there are cormorants, teals, & other
ducks & from February to July there are darters (snake birds), night
herons, egrets, & Siberian storks. It also has golden backed woodpecker,
crow pheasant, white-breasted water hen, tree pie etc.
Overnight Hotel – Kumarakom (B)
Day 06 : Kumarakom - Periyar (135 kms - 4 hr)
On the 6th day of the tour we head towards one of the finest
wildlife sanctuaries in India, the Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Upon
arrival at Periyar, we assist you to check in at our hotel. Set on an
attractive lakeside, it is South India's most popular Wildlife
Sanctuary. Late afternoon at 1500 hrs we shall take you to a guided
Spice and palntation tour in one of the Spice Gardens / Plantations for
which this region is famous.
Overnight Hotel - Periyar
Day 07 : Periyar - Munnar (160 kms - 4 hr)
Today we will be cruising at the periyar Lake that gives us the
opportunity to view its exotic wildlife. The major attractions at the
Periyar Wildlife sanctuary includes tigers, leopards, elephants, bison
(gaur), antelopes, sambhar, wild boar, money etc, and a wide variety of
birds.
Early morning before breakfast at 0630 hrs we go for a wildlife viewing
to the sanctuary on lake Periyar by boat cruise. After two hours of
wildlife viewing we get back to the hotel for breakfast.
Later we drive to Munnar, arrive Munnar check into hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Munnar
Day 08 : Munnar
The next destination that comes on our tour is Munnar that is
one of the most popular hill stations in India. It is located at the
confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and
Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts. above sea level, this was once the summer
resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. We will
venture into the tea gardens and enchant with the workers working there.
You can also trekking with your friends passing through the winding
lanes.
Morning post breakfast we head for a half-day tour of Munnar, visiting
the *world's highest tea estates spread like a green carpet over
hundreds of kilometres, Lush green hills all around - a place to be seen
to be believed, and Eravikulam National Park (Park is closed in the
month of January and February), the best place to see the Nilgiri Tahr
(mountain goat). Rest of the day at leisure to explore the destination
on your own.
Overnight Hotel - Munnar
Day 09 : Munnar - Cochin (150 kms - 4 hr)
On the 9th day of the tour we drive to Cochin always had a very
popular and historical sea trade connection with Middle East,
Mediterranean Europe, Dutch and British. It has one of the finest
natural harbours on the Arabian coastline. Its cosmopolitan character is
reflected in the buildings and structures representing different regions
of the world. It is one of the few places in the world where one can see
a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, architecture, mosques, temples
and Chinese fishing nets, all in one city. A city of peninsulas and
islands, today it is Kerala's commercial hub.
Evening we see Kerala's most popular classical dance, Kathakali.
Overnight Hotel - Cochin
Day 10 : Cochin - Departure
Half day city tour
Today we leave for a half day city tour of Cochin, with visits to St.
Francis' Church, Dutch Palace (Built by the Portuguese), Jew Town, the
Jewish Synagogue built in the year 1568, spice market*, where the air is
filled with the pungent smell of spices, and Chinese fishing nets.
Later transfer to airport to board flight for onward Journey.
Tour concludes : Caper thanks you for your patronage and ensures a
punctual transfer to the Railway Station / Airport for your onward
travel.
