Grand Tour of Kerala - 9 Days

8 Nights 9 days Grand tour of Kerala take you to Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kumarakom and Kovalam. Cochin now also called Kochi is "Getway to Kerala". One can clearly see the influence of Arabs, British, Chinese, Dutch and Portugese cultures in the town. Munnar is a Hill station located at an altitude of 5200 feet in Western Ghats range of mountains in state of Kerala. It has sprawling tea plantations and exotic flora in the forests, thus making it an attractive destination for tourists. In Thekkady lies the Periyar wildlife sanctuary spread over 777 sq. kms. and is a Tiger reserve. Besides the sanctuary there are many spice plantations in Thekkady. Alleppey also known as “Venice of the East”. The boat cruise on the backwaters of Alleppey is a wonderful experience where one can observe glimpses of daily lives of the local people. Kumarakom is also famous for its backwaters and there are many beautiful resorts located in the backwaters here. Beaches of Kovalam are breathtakingly beautiful and very popular with tourists from all across the world. Grand tour of Kerala is available at budget prices with a choice of hotels. Travellers can extend their stay at any of the places. Grand package tour to Kerala is also available in luxuty category.

• 

  Day 01 - Arrival at Cochin

  • On your arrival at Kochi International Airport/Railway station you will be met by our driver.
  • Transfer to your Hotel in Cochin and check in.
  • In the afternoon we take you for sightseeing of Cochin. We will visit St. Francis Church - the oldest Church in India, Chinese fishing nets, 500 year old Portuguese Houses.
  • Mattancherry Palace that was built by Portuguese and 16th century Synagogue.
  • Evening free for shopping.
  • Spend overnight at your hotel.
• 

  Day 02 - Cochin to Munnar

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast drive to Munnar hills located at a distance of 160 kms and 5 hrs drive.
  • Enroute visit Cheyyappara Waterfalls. On both sides of the road these are thousands of acres of tea gardens.
  • On arrival check in to the hotel and relax.
  • Spend overnight in the hotel.
• 

  Day 03 - Munnar

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast we take you for sightseeing of Munnar.
  • Visit Mattupetty Dam and Kundala lake where you can also enjoy boating in the Lake (at extra cost). Aslo visit Eco-Point and Tea Plantations. Later we visit Eravikulam National Park.
  • Spend overnight in the hotel.
• 

  Day 04 – Munnar to Thekkady

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast drive to Thekkady covering a distance of 110 kms in 3:30 hrs. On your arrival check into the hotel.
  • Take a boat ride in Periyal lake (at extra cost). You will get an opportunity to see variety of wildlife.
  • You can also visit spice plantation like cardamom, Pepper, Coffee, and tea estate. You can buy spices at a local market.
  • Spend overnight in the hotel.
• 

  Day 05 – Thekkady to Kumarakom

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast drive to Kumarakom located at a distance of 130 kms and takes 3:30 hrs to reach.
  • On arrival check into your hotel. Kumarakom offers some magnificient hotels located in the backwaters.
  • Resy of the day free to relax at your hotel. You can enjoy famous ayurveda massage at your hotel (at extra cost).
  • Spend overnight in the hotel.
• 

  Day 06 – Kumarakom to Alleppey

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast drive to Alleppey located at a distance of 35 kms and takes 1:00 hrs to reach.
  • On your arrival around 12 Noon board your houseboat and cruise on the Backwaters. Alleppey is also known as Venice of the East. The surroundings are mesmerizing and to observe the daily life along the coast is a wonderful experience. Enjoy delicious meals on board your houseboat.
  • In case you are staying at the hotel, your day is free at the hotel.
  • Spend overnight in the houseboat/ hotel.
• 

  Day 07 - Alleppey to Kovalam

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast drive to Kovalam located at a distance of 170 kms and takes 3:30 hrs to reach.
  • On your arrival in Kovalam check into the hotel.
  • Rest of the free to relax at your beach resort.
  • Spend overnight in the hotel.
• 

  Day 8 – Kovalam

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • After breakfast we take you for half day tour of Trivandrum visiting Napier Museum, Sri Chithira Art Gallery and Padmanabha Swami Temple.
  • Chithira Art Gallery and Padmanabha Swami Temple.
  • Afternoon is free to relax at your beach resort.
  • Spend overnight in the hotel.
• 

  Day 9 – Depart Kovalam

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Check out after breakfast and transfer to Trivandrum Airport / Railway station for your flight / train to onward destination.

  Tour Ends

• 1 Night stay at hotel in Cochin with breakfast.
• 2 Nights stay at hotel in Munnar with breakfast.
• 1 Night stay at hotel in Thekkady with breakfast.
• 1 Night stay at hotel in Kumarakom with breakfast.
• 1 Night stay at Alleppey in Hotel/Houseboat.
• 2 Night stay at hotel in Kovalam with breakfast.
• Air-conditioned Indigo car or similar car for the full tour as per the program.
• All applicable taxes.

Note :
In case staying at Houseboat all meals are included and if staying at the hotel only breakfast is included.

Important Information:

• For Extra adult in the room we will provide an extra bed (wherever possible), but some hotels only provide a roll out bed and have no provision of an extra bed.
• Child sharing parents room will be accommodated without an extra bed.
• Operator reserves the right to re-arrange itinerary to suit hotel availability without changing the total number of days in each destination and without compromising any services.
• All Hotels and services are subject to availability & confirmation.
• Hotel check in is at 1400 hours and checkout is at 1200 hours.
• Early check in and late check out subject to availability and consent of the hotel.
• The vehicle used is air-conditioned and is available for point to point services only and is not at disposal. Clients are requested to follow the timings in the program. In case any services are missed due to delay in departure, the operator will not be responsible for any refunds.
• Should you have any difficulty in locating the driver at airport please call the office numbers/emergency numbers or after office hours numbers mentioned on the voucher.
• NIT Worldwide Holidays Pvt. Ltd. will not be liable for any claims or expenses arising from circumstances beyond our control such as accidents, injuries, delayed or cancelled flights & acts or forces of nature.
• There are no refunds on any unutilized or partly utilized services of the package.
• Kindly note that the drivers are not guides.
• Any increase in taxes by the Govt. of India will be payable extra.

• Airfare & airport taxes.
• Train fare other than that mentioned in the inclusions.
• Travel Insurances charges.
• Any meals other than those mentioned in inclusions.
• Optional sightseeing tours other than those mentioned in inclusions.
• Entrance fees or Fees for video or camera permit (wherever applicable).
• Tips, gratuities.
• Any item of personal nature like laundry, telephone calls etc.
• All such things not mentioned as included.