AUTHENTIC KERALA

Tour overview

Destination: Kochi-Munnar-Periyar-Kumarakom-Houseboat-Kovalam/Poovar/Varkala-Kochi

Overview

Kerala also known as God’s own country is on the south-western Malabar cost of India. This beautiful state is famous for its scenic beauty, landscapes, hills, waterfalls, wildlife, backwaters, beaches, culture, heritages and its several varieties of spices that are very popular worldwide. Traveling through the Kerala will give you the best experience of traveling with its several amazing locations and wonderful culture. Kerala is tourist friendly destination and it is very popular amongst the foreign and domestic tourists. Experience the real Kerala with our Authentic Kerala tour.

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Included

Welcome drink on arrival in hotels (Non-alcoholic)
Accommodation in hotels
Breakfast in hotels
Complimentary use of Wi-Fi in hotels
Lunch & Dinner during stay in houseboat
Boat ride at Periyar Lake
All transfers and tour by air conditioned private vehicle
Service of English Speaking Driver
All toll, parking, fuel charges and driver’s allowance
All applicable govt. taxes
Professional services of Buddha Vacations

Not Included

Any international flights
Visa charges
Entry fee to the monuments/Museum/Temples
Tour Guide Fee
Meals (Except Mentioned in inclusions)
Expenses of Personal use i.e. drinks, laundry charges, phone calls
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Day 01. Arrive Kochi

Arrival at Kochi airport, you shall be picked up by Buddha Vacations’ representative holding the placard on your name. Meet assist and later you shall be transferred to booked hotel in Fort Kochi. Overnight stay.

Day 02. Fort Kochi

Morning leisurely breakfast in hotel and proceed for Fort Kochi tour, Fort Kochi is the city of Dutch, Portuguese and British Colonial architecture and one can explore the several heritage buildings in Fort Kochi. It has been the trade city for the Arab, Chinese and European merchants for the centuries.
Visit Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace), St Francis Church, Fort Immanuel, Spice market, Chinese fishing nets and Sunset Cruise at the Kochi backwaters. Evening one can go to see the Kathakali Dance (Kerala’s traditional dance art) performance in the theatre on extra cost. Evening transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 03. Kochi to Munnar (130kms/4hrs)

After breakfast in hotel check out and drive to Munnar. En route we shall cover the waterfalls. Munnar is the choice of every tourist who visits Kerala. Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful, a perfect place to enjoy your holidays with family. Munnar tour gives you a new experience filled with the aroma of spices and pleasant weather.
Munnar is surrounded by tea plantations hills, which is the perfect spot for adventure sports like paragliding. There is facility for trekking, and also the tourists can enjoy the local food, homestay is also provided.
Reach Munnar and transfer to hotel. Day free. Overnight stay.

Day 04. Munnar

Morning breakfast in hotel, Explore the Tea gardens in Munnar, you may also go to experience the Tea Plantation learning at extra cost. We also offer same day trekking in Munnar at the extra cost. Overnight stay.

Day 05. Munnar to Periyar (92kms/2-3hrs)

Morning breakfast in hotel check out and drive to Periyar. Periyar is the country’s largest Tiger reserve. Reach Periyar and transfer to resort. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 06. Periyar to Kumarakom (88kms/2-3hrs)

Early morning you shall be taken to Boat ride in Periyar National Park, enjoy the Boating in Periyar Lake. Later back to Hotel Breakfast, check out and drive to Kuamrakom. Kumarakom both represent the sceneries of backwaters, which are the proud parts of “God’s Own Country” Kerala.

Reach Kumarakom and transfer to hotel. Later enjoy the scenic beauty of backwaters. Overnight stay.

Day 07. Kumarakom to Houseboat in Alleppey (32kms/1hrs)

Morning leisurely breakfast in hotel check out and drive to Alleppey. Alleppey is the famous for its unique kind of Houseboats which runs on the backwaters. The life near countryside can be experienced through the journey to here. Traditional fishing in the backwaters can be observed and also the tourists get an opportunity to taste the delicious local cuisines.

Reach Alleppey and you shall be transferred to Houseboat. Check-in. Today’s Lunch and Dinner shall be given in the houseboat. Overnight stay.

Day 08. Alleppey to Kovalam/Poovar/Varkala

Post breakfast check out and drive to Kovalam/Poovar/Varkala (Choose any one). These are the best beach destinations of Kerala. Upon reaching transfer to hotel/resort. Overnight stay.

Day 09. Explore the beaches

Morning breakfast in hotel and today proceed to explore the nearby beaches. You also can try short session of Yoga & Ayurveda massage at extra cost. Transfer back to resort. Overnight stay.