Seven days Kerala Program with Kanyakumari
Price starting from 29,500 per person
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Arrival at Cochin Airport (COK) / Railway station (ERS)
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Departure from Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV) / Railway station (TVC)
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Includes - Munnar (2 nights) - Thekkady (1 night) - Alleppey Backwaters (1 night) - Kovalam (2 nights).
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(Rates are applicable from 1st of October 2023 to 30th of 31 May 2024) - Except 20th December 2023 to 15th January 2024
Program highlights
Munnar
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Hill Station of Munnar
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Tea Plantations
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Tea Museum, Eravikulam National Park
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Blossom Park, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake
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Tea Factory Visit (optional)
Thekkady (Periyar)
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Spice Garden tours, Elephant rides, Kalaripayattu Show
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Periyar National Park - Common boat ride
Allapuzha (Alleppey)
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Exclusive Houseboat backwater cruise
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Canals, Lagoons, and Islands
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple
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Horse Palace, Sree Chitra art Gallery
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Napier Museum
Kanyakumari
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Padmanabhapuram Palace
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Thanumalayan Temple (Suchindram)
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Vivekananda Rock & Thiruvalluvar Statue
Seven days Kerala itinerary route map
7 days Kerala tour Itinerary with Kanyakumari
Day 1 - Arrival at Kochi Airport and Transfer to Munnar - 4 hours]
On arrival at Kochi airport, you would be received at the airport and transferred to Munnar, the tea county of central Kerala and one of the most highest points in southern India. Britishers planted tea in Munnar around 200 years back and today the whole of Munnar is surrounded by tea plantations.
On route to Munnar, visit the Cheeyappara waterfalls, the Valara Waterfalls and the tea plantations. On arrival check in at the resort of stay.
Day 2 - Full day sightseeing tour of Munnar
After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Munnar, drive to the Eravikulam National Park where the highest peak in South India, the Anamudi is located. This park is home to the extinct species of Mountain Goat called Nilgiri Tahr. Visit the Tea Museum, a mute witness to the history of Munnar.
Drive to the town centre for lunch. After lunch, drive to top station where most of the sightseeing places in Munnar area located. visit the blossom Park, the echo point, mattupetty dam, kundala lake and top station. Return to the hotel by evening.
Day 3 - Drive to the cardamom hills of Thekkady - 3 hours
From the hills of Munnar, drive to the cardamom hills of Thekkady. Thekkady is a producer of world's best quality of Cardamom and Pepper. Enroute you can see a lot of tea, cardamom and pepper plantations. The route looks like a drive through the woods of the Western Ghats of Central Kerala.
Enroute you can visit the Spice Gardens, reach Thekkady and plan for a trip to the Elephant park and the Periyar National Park where you could do a common boat ride where you can see the wild being of the forest - Mostly Elephants, Wild Boar, Sambar Deer and Indian Guar, all of these are subject to pure luck. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 4 - Drive to Alleppey backwaters - 4 hours
After breakfast, check out from the resort in Thekkady and drive to the backwaters of Alleppey. On arrival board a Keralan Houseboat. A huge barge on top of which a house model is built.
Cruise along the backwaters, the narrow canals where one could experience the local backwater life. All meals would be served on board from Lunch to next day's breakfast. The houseboat would be an exclusive houseboat with the air conditioning on during sleeping hours.
Day 5 - Drive to Kovalam [4 hours]
After breakfast check out from the houseboat and drive to Kovalam, another gem in Kerala, is a renowned beach destination located near the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram. It gained fame in the 1970s as a hippie hotspot and has since become a popular tourist spot known for its beautiful beaches and relaxed atmosphere. Kovalam consists of three crescent-shaped beaches - Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach, and Samudra Beach - each offering its own unique charm and activities.
Check in at the resort on arrival, rest of the day and overnight stay at the resort with activities at the resort.
Day 6 - Day excursion to Kanyakumari [full day]
After breakfast, proceed for a full day excursion to Kanyakumari - the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula, is a captivating destination where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal converge. This unique geographical location offers breathtaking views of sunrise and sunset over the horizon, attracting travelers from across India and the globe.
Enroute to Kanyakumari visit the Padmanabhapuram Palace, the earlier capital and palace of the Travancore Royal family. The largest wooden palace in Asia. Visit the Suchindram Temple and finally the Vivekananda rock memorial and the Thiruvalluvar statue at the sea in Kanyakumari. Return back to Kovalam for overnight stay.
Day 7 - Sightseeing tour and later departure from Thiruvananthapuram Airport
After breakfast, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, India, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and natural beauty of the region.
Visit, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (no admission for non Hindus) - temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Admire its stunning Dravidian architecture and explore its sacred halls. Kuthiramalika Palace, adjacent to the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, known for its unique architectural style, antique furniture, and the royal collection of paintings. Visit Napier Museum, an architectural marvel showcasing a rare collection of historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, and chariots.
By evening departure transfer to Thiruvananthapuram Airport / Railway station for traveling to on board destination.
Accommodation & Pricing per person
* The above rates are per person rates based on minimum two adults traveling together.
* The rate is valid from 1st of October 2023 to 31 May 2024, except from 20th December 2013 to 15th January 2024.
The program includes
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Kerala tour based on the above itinerary.
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All transfers and sightseeing in Medium sedan car
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Hotel accommodation as mentioned above with breakfast
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Houseboat day cruise with all meals served on board
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5% GST
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24 / 7 customer support / assistance
Notes
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The price is based on 2 adults travelling together
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Houseboat meal menu would be a local backwater cuisine
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Air conditioning in the houseboat would be from 9 PM to 6 AM
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The houseboat will be docked from 5 PM to next day 8 AM.
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Sightseeing entrance tickets, camera tickets are not included
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All meals except for the meals on board the houseboat is not included in the cost.
Kerala tour booking Procedure
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Once the tour is confirmed with us we make reservation at the respective hotels / resorts / houseboat.
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We shall send you a confirmation voucher based on the confirmation we have received from the service providers.
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50% advance deposit is required to guarantee the tour and the rest could be paid on the day of arrival.
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We accept payments via credit cards, debit cards, internet banking and UPIs. additional charges apply for card transactions..
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International wire transfer is available for foreign remittances.
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In the event of a cancellation, the cancellation policy applies - kindly refer to the cancellation policy.