4-Night Best of Kerala Tour
Kochi, India
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 5 days
Explore Kerala, the God's Own Country, by visiting the beautiful hills, valleys, midland plains and coastal belts. Kerala's backwaters are about not only the life along the narrow canals, but also the communal harmony that quietly exists. We will explore most of the main destinations of Kerala including Kochi, Thekkady and Kumarakom.
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Explore Kerala, the God's Own Country, by visiting the beautiful hills, valleys, midland plains and coastal belts. Kerala's backwaters are about not only the life along the narrow canals, but also the communal harmony that quietly exists. We will explore most of the main destinations of Kerala including Kochi, Thekkady and Kumarakom.Day 01: Kochi (Cochin), the breathtakingly scenic state of Kerala
We will pick you up at your hotel in Kochi or Cochin International Airport and transfer you to check in to the hotel. Kochi is situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, the God's Own Country. Stroll along the beach, especially at sunset with the Chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a memorable experience. Later on take a half-day city tour of Kochi visiting the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays and Saturdays), Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays) and Chinese Fishing nets.
Overnight at the Hotel Casino in Kochi
Day 02: Kochi - Thekkady, India's most popular wildlife sanctuary
After breakfast at the hotel and drive to Thekkady (approx. 4.5 hours) and check in to the hotel in Thekkady. It is the most popular wildlife sanctuary in southern India, covering a large area of 777 sq. kms. The sanctuary was made a part of Project Tiger in 1973, but it is better known for the elephants. In the afternoon, proceed for a plantation tour of the Spice Village property offered by the hotel. Enjoy the remaining day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel Spice Village in Thekkady.
Day 03: Thekkady, a boat ride on Lake Periyar - Kumarakom
After your breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you at the designated time for a boat ride on Lake Periyar, a man-made lake. See the wildlife on the banks of the lake between the shore and the forest edge and spot birds. Later on drive to Kumarakom (approx. 5 hrs) and on arrival we will take you to check in to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom.
Day 04: Kumarakom, a scenic backwater destination
Kumarakom is a serenely beautiful and scenic backwater destination and also a charming peninsula jutting into the Vembanad Lake.
There is an old rubber plantation around the lake has been developed into a bird sanctuary. A path goes through the swamp to the main nesting area while the island in the middle of the lake can be reached by boat.
Overnight at the hotel Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom.
Day 05: Kumarakom - Kochi
After breakfast we will travel back to Kochi (approx. 1.2 hours) and drop you off at your hotel in Kochi or Cochin International Airport for your onward flight.
We will pick you up at your hotel in Kochi or Cochin International Airport and transfer you to check in to the hotel. Kochi is situated on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, the God's Own Country. Stroll along the beach, especially at sunset with the Chinese fishing nets and sailing ships in the background, is a memorable experience. Later on take a half-day city tour of Kochi visiting the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays and Saturdays), Dutch Palace (closed on Fridays) and Chinese Fishing nets.
Overnight at the Hotel Casino in Kochi
Day 02: Kochi - Thekkady, India's most popular wildlife sanctuary
After breakfast at the hotel and drive to Thekkady (approx. 4.5 hours) and check in to the hotel in Thekkady. It is the most popular wildlife sanctuary in southern India, covering a large area of 777 sq. kms. The sanctuary was made a part of Project Tiger in 1973, but it is better known for the elephants. In the afternoon, proceed for a plantation tour of the Spice Village property offered by the hotel. Enjoy the remaining day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel Spice Village in Thekkady.
Day 03: Thekkady, a boat ride on Lake Periyar - Kumarakom
After your breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you at the designated time for a boat ride on Lake Periyar, a man-made lake. See the wildlife on the banks of the lake between the shore and the forest edge and spot birds. Later on drive to Kumarakom (approx. 5 hrs) and on arrival we will take you to check in to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom.
Day 04: Kumarakom, a scenic backwater destination
Kumarakom is a serenely beautiful and scenic backwater destination and also a charming peninsula jutting into the Vembanad Lake.
There is an old rubber plantation around the lake has been developed into a bird sanctuary. A path goes through the swamp to the main nesting area while the island in the middle of the lake can be reached by boat.
Overnight at the hotel Coconut Lagoon in Kumarakom.
Day 05: Kumarakom - Kochi
After breakfast we will travel back to Kochi (approx. 1.2 hours) and drop you off at your hotel in Kochi or Cochin International Airport for your onward flight.
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