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Kerala — God's Own Country

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About This Tour

Kerala earns its slogan honestly. In eight days you move from the Chinese fishing nets and Portuguese churches of Fort Kochi, up into the tea slopes of Munnar, across to the spice plantations of Thekkady, down to the backwaters at Alleppey, and finally along the coast to Kovalam and the southern tip of the country at Kanyakumari.

This is a long, well-paced route with two nights at Munnar so that the hill sightseeing is not squeezed. Accommodation is in deluxe rooms on the MAP plan with daily breakfast and dinner, transport is private throughout, and pick-up is at Cochin with the drop at Trivandrum. Optional experiences along the way — a Kathakali performance, a Kalaripayattu show, an Ayurvedic treatment or a spice plantation visit — can all be arranged on the ground.

Route: Cochin (1N) → Munnar (2N) → Thekkady (1N) → Alleppey (1N) → Kovalam (1N) → Kanyakumari (1N)
Pick-up: Cochin · Drop: Trivandrum

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Itinerary

Day by day, here is exactly how Kerala — God’s Own Country unfolds — where you travel, what you see and where you spend each night. 7 nights, 8 days, Cochin (1N) → Munnar (2N) → Thekkady (1N) → Alleppey (1N) → Kovalam (1N) → Kanyakumari (1N).

Day 1, Arrive at Cochin
On arrival at Cochin, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Later, set out for sightseeing across Fort Kochi Beach, the Santa Cruz Basilica, the Dutch Palace, St Francis Church and the Chinese fishing nets. The evening is free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2, Cochin to Munnar via Athirapally
Drive from Kochi to the Athirapally waterfalls, roughly two hours away, and explore the falls. Continue 130 kilometres to Munnar, the green paradise of Kerala, with unending tea and spice plantations. On the way, stop at the Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check in to your hill resort; the afternoon is at leisure or free for Munnar town. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 3, Munnar sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake with its boating and views across the Western Ghats, Echo Point and the tea plantations. In the afternoon, visit Eravikulam National Park, home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, and finish with a jeep safari. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 4, Munnar to Thekkady
Check out and drive to Thekkady, the wildlife destination of Kerala and its spice capital, through the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats. Check in, and choose from an optional Kathakali show, a spice plantation visit, an Ayurvedic massage or a Kalaripayattu performance. Overnight at Thekkady.
Day 5, Thekkady to Alleppey
After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, the Venice of the East, famous for its backwaters and paddy fields. Visit the Alappuzha lighthouse and the Karunakaran Museum. Overnight at Alleppey.
Day 6, Alleppey to Kovalam
Enjoy the backwaters in the morning, then continue down the coast to Kovalam, one of the best-known beach destinations in the country. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 7, Kovalam to Kanyakumari
Drive to Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India, where three seas meet. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the Thiruvalluvar Statue and the Kanyakumari Temple, and stay for the celebrated sunset. Overnight at Kanyakumari.
Day 8, Departure from Trivandrum
After breakfast, drive to Trivandrum for your onward flight or train, ending a memorable journey through God's Own Country.