Kerala is a gorgeous South Indian state which has long coastlines and mesmerizing hill stations like Munnar and Alleppey. The country has some exceptional places which can be explored with Kerala tourism. A few top things to do in Kerala are staying in a houseboat, elephant bathing, bird watching, shikara ride, and go for Periyar jeep ride. The culture of Kerala is influenced by Davidian culture and Indian culture.
Tourism in Kerala is all about rolling meadows, lush tea gardens, craggy mountains, fragrant spice plantations, and sunny beaches. With a bevy of tourist attractions in Kerala including breathtaking natural wonders, thrilling wildlife spots, and beguiling ancient monuments, there is something to entice travelers of all ages, thus ensuring everybody has a good time on their vacation.
Here you can walk along the rice paddies of Thekkady and rice plantations of Munnar, or wander under a stray waterfall, gaze in awe at the lush thickets of the national parks, or enjoy a breezy afternoon on a palm-shaded beach, float around in a handmade canoe on the backwaters, or enjoy a visit to a historical monument – when in Kerala, there’s no end to exploring!
Day 01 Arrive Cochin (By Flight)
Arrive Cochin, meet assist and transfer to the hotel.
Check in to your hotel at Cochin.
After Breakfast Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Cochin covering – The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese.
The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese trade.Venture into the busy markets of Cochin for a shopping experience, an ideal place to find curios, souveniers, spices, textiles etc.
By evening witness the world famous Kathakali dance at a local theatre, a traditional art form of kerala and one among the national dances of India.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 Cochin – Parambikulam (By Road) (203 Kms / 5H 20M appx)
After Breakfast Proceed to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve.
Visit the kannimara teak. The largest teak in asia and then proceed for bird wathching sessions. Break for Lunch, After Lunch, leave for a short trek which would provide the opportunities for spotting wildlife and landscape photography. return in time for tea and depart to shenbaga vilasam for dinner.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 Parambikulam – Pollachi (By Road) (56 Kms / 2H 5M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Pollachi.
Pollachi, leave for a short evening walk through the property to see the ponds which is the home of a variety of waders water birds and the fields. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Pollachi
After Breakfast Proceed to bullock cart ride into the local surroundings. this ride would take you through the local landscape providing the opportunity to visit a pottery unit, saree weaving facility and cultivated fields. After lunch, leisure at the property till tea time. After tea and snacks, proceed for the wetlands for the bird watching and nature photography. Optional cookery sessions can be organized in the evening. Return, Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Pollachi – Munnar (By Road) (113 Kms / 3H 10M appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Munnar via Chinnar wildlife sanctuary.
Enroute visit to Eravikulam National park home to highly endangered and endemic species nilgiri thar.
Enroute visit the Tea Museum and Mattuppetty dam site.
Later Check in to the resort.
Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. The hills here are covered with a carpet of flowers in bloom. Also found here is an exotic plant called Neelakurunji that flowers just once in a 12-year period.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Munnar – Marari (By Road) (162 Kms / 4H 25M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Marari.
On arrival, transfer to beach resort.
Beach stay in Marari. Overnight in Marari.
Day 07 Marari
After Breakfast, Proceed to 1 hr session of rowing in a country canoe within the property. leisure at the property.
Optional cycling through the local roads experiencing village life or ayurvedic massage or vembanad lake day cruise on houseboat. back for tea and relax the property.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Marari – Perunad – Kovalam (By Road) (237 Kms / 6H appx.)
After Breakfast, Proceed to Kovalam.
On the way visit Perunad.
Perunad is a scenic hilly village in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala state, India It’s located on the banks of Pamba River and Kakkadu River. Perunad is located on the main road to Sabarimala, the Mannarakkulanji-Chalakkayam State Highway. National Highway 183A also passes through Perunad.
Later, continue drive to Kovalam.
On arrival, transfer to beach resort.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 09 Kovalam
Beach stay in Kovalam.
Overnight in Kovalam.
Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern Indian state of Kerala, south of Thiruvananthapuram. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Juma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production.
Day 10 Kovalam – Trivandrum (35 Kms. / 50M appx.) / Depart Trivandrum
After Breakfast Proceed for a sightseeing tour of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is just a stones throw away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. Thiruvananthapuram has interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple from outside only, Puthenmalike Palace museum.
Optional – After Lunch, shopping of antiques and souveniers before return drive to Kovalam resort.
After dinner, transfer to the Trivandrum International airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Night (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Cochin | 01 | Ramada Resort |
| Parambikulam | 01 | Tuskers Hills by Poppy |
| Pollachi | 02 | Coco Lagoon Resort |
| Munnar | 01 | The Panoramic Getaway |
| Marari | 02 | Marari Beach Resort |
| Kovalam | 02 | Uday Samudra |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and hotels.
– 09 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast and dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments.
– Activity like fishing, wildlife, photography and trekking.
– Birding and plantation visit, streams, butterflies and country canoe.
– Beach visit and cooking sessions.
– Tea Museum and Mattuppetty dam site.
– Eravikulam National park, pottery unit, saree weaving facility and cultivated fields.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.