Kerala Luxury Tour from Cochin – 7 days (Hotel, Houseboat & Transportation), Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
Kerala, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler. Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. It’s unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Kerala is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries In Thekkedy and Hill Station of Munnar with Tea Gardens’.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, India
Kerala, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveler. Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. It’s unique culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Kerala is an established destination for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Kerala is well known for its beaches, backwaters in Alappuzha and Kollam, mountain ranges and wildlife sanctuaries In Thekkedy and Hill Station of Munnar with Tea Gardens’.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cochin –Arrival. Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Hotel.
Stop At: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Cochin Airport/Railway Station and transfer to Hotel in Cochin. Later proceed for a half day city sightseeing tour of Cochin visting Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace. Overnight stay at Cochin
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
Chinese fishing nets are a type of stationary lift net in India. They are fishing nets that are fixed land installations for fishing. While commonly known as “Chinese fishing nets” in India,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Church of Saint Francis, Old Kochi, Kochi (Cochin) India
Later Visit the Saint Francis Church, in Fort Kochi, Kochi, originally built in 1503, is one of the oldest European churches in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Jew Town Rd Mattancherry, Kochi (Cochin) India
The Paradesi Synagogue is the oldest active synagogue in the Commonwealth of Nations, located in Kochi, Kerala, in South India. Constructed in 1568, it is one of seven synagogues of the Malabar Yehudan or Yehudan Mappila people or Cochin Jewish community in the Kingdom of Cochin
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Parade & KB Jacob Road Fort Cochin, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
The Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica at Fort Kochi is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Accommodation
Day 2: Cochin to Munnar Morning after breakfast you will proceed to Munnar,a haven of peace .God’s own country.
Stop At: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
Morning after breakfast you will proceed to Munnar,a haven of peace and tranquility – the idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. On the way you can also watch the adorable waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden. Explore rest of the day along with the nature. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Enjoy the Continental Breakfast.
Accommodation included: Hotel Accommodation
Day 3: Munnar-Sightseeing.After breakfast proceed for Sightseeing Tour of Munnar visiting the Eravikulam National Park.
Stop At: Rajamalai (Eravikulam) National Park, Munnar India
Visit the Eravikulam National Park is a 97 km² national park located along the Western Ghats in the Idukki district of Kerala.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kannan Devan Tea Museum, Nullatani Estate, Munnar India
The KDHP Tea Museum is an industry and history museum situated in Munnar, a town in the Idukki district of Kerala in South India. Tata Tea Museum is its official name, but it’s also known as Nalluthanni Estate where it is located, or Kannan Devan Hills Plantation Tea Museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Top Station Highway, Munnar 685616 India
Mattupetty Dam, near Munnar in Idukki District, is a storage Concrete Gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala,to conserve water for hydroelectricity. It has been a vital source of power yielding along with other such dams, huge revenue to the states.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tea Gardens, Munnar 685612 India
Established in the late 19th century, the sprawling tea estates are regarded as the producers of finest quality tea and prominent hub of the tea trade in the country. Tea plantations in Munnar are situated on an undulating terrain, which appears as a thick carpet of green colour.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Accommodation
Day 4: Munnar To Appelley After breakfast, proceed to Alleppey. Upon Arrival at Alleppey board the traditionally houseboats.
Stop At: Alleppey Backwaters, Alappuzha India
The Backwaters of Alappuzha is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kerala. Enjoy the Overnight Moving Houseboat with Full Board Basis
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Houseboat Accommodation
Day 5: Alleppey -Kovalam After breakfast,proceed to Kovalam beach. Kovalam is known as the “Paradise of the South”.
Stop At: Kovalam Beach, Kovalam India
Up on Arrival check inn to Hotel.Later Visit the Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Vizhinjam Lighthouse, Off Lighthouse Beach Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) 695521 India
Vizhinjam Lighthouse is situated near Kovalam beach in Kerala. It started functioning on 30 June 1972. Vizhinjam was a busy seaport in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Before the current light was installed, there were no lighthouses at this location. A day mark beacon must have been there in 18th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Accommodation
Day 6: Kovallam Full Day at Leisure.
Stop At: Kovalam Beach, Kovalam India
After Breakfast Relax under the tropical sun as you enjoy a day at the wonderful Kovallam beach .Overnight Stay at Hotel/Resort.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Accommodation
Day 7: Kovallam-Departure to Trivandrum airport or Cochin Airport.
Stop At: Cochin International Airport, Airport Rd, Kochi, Kerala 683111, India
Today after breakfast you will be transfer to Cochin or Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 7 days
Starts: Kochi (Cochin), India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
