KERELA (4N/5D)

Day 1: Arrival at Cochin Airport – Transfer to Kumarakom / Kadamakuddy / Alleppey
Arrival into the city by flight
Transfer to your hotel for check-in in a private vehicle
Tour Cherai Beach (47 mins, blend of the sea and backwaters that attracts Dolphins, cleanest beach)
Visit the uncommercial beautiful town of Kadamakuddy for tradition and authentic backwaters, and explore the aquaculture farms, kayak, kalari art, traditional food, island stay and island hopping)
Overnight in Kadamakuddy
OR
Tour Marari beach and Kumarakom for backwaters houseboat stay
(** Alternative stay – ILLIKKALAM Lakeside Cottages in Kumarakom / Sterling Lake Palace Resort Alappuzha)
Overnight in Kumarakom


Day 2: Kumarakom – Kottayam – Munnar
Breakfast at hotel
Day tour to Kottayam to visit Malarikkal village which is a 100% literate town, and to see water lillies (Aug to Oct, 6:30-9:30am), rice fields, spice gardens, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Transfer from Kumarakom/Kottayam to Munnar (4.5 hrs)
Overnight in Munnar


Day 3: Munnar Spice Park Tour
Breakfast at hotel
Enjoy the day full of Nature walk & trek – Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Dam, Neela Kurunji flowers (bloom once in 12 years, Echo Point, Pothamedu View Point (enjoy beauty of coffee, tea, cardamom plantations)
Overnight in Munnar

*Optional – Dream Land Spices Park; Spice plantation; Traditional oils massage
**Things to buy – An umbrella brand is famous in Kerela – Poppy and Johns are stylish, floral prints, Quirky umbrella brand.


Day 4: Munnar – Waterfall tour Kochi
Check out from the property after breakfast
Athirapally Niagara Falls and Vazhachal Waterfalls
*Optional – Guruvayoor Temple (Timings: 3am-1:30pm, 4:30-9:30pm)
Transfer from Munnar to Kochi (4 hrs)
Overnight in Kochi

*Optional – Kathakali Centre – Live Kathakali performance
** In Kochi, Eat at David hall – Pandhal Cafe & Deli for Desert or cookies
Loving earth vegan cafe – known for Organic food and Aerial Yoga


Day 5: Kochi city tour – Airport
Kochi City Tour:  Fort Cochi, Mattancherry Palace (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue and Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays & Saturdays), St. Francis oldest european Church, Vasco House
Transfer to airport for your flight back


PACKAGE COST
* All packages are customizable. Any changes can be done as per the interests and budget of the travelers.
* Cost may vary as per the hotels of your choice
* Below costs are approx costs of the package
* If you want to extend the trip, you may visit Thekkady – Periyar Reserve, Gavi jungle border safari, Spice plantation tour, Traditional massage.

Flights: approx 25,000 per person
Package Cost (without flights) :
Budget Travel: INR 35,000 per person onwards (Min 2 pax)
Luxury Travel: INR 45,000 per person onwards (Min 2 pax)
Inclusions: Airport transfers, accommodation with breakfast, sightseeing in Coach/ private car
Exclusions: Optional activities are paid activities, Entrance fee or tickets,
Domestic/ International flights, Visa fees, expenses of personal nature

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IMPORTANT INFO
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Things to buy in Kerela:
Handcrafted items made with bamboo, seashells, coconut shells, and wood.

Food:
* Most restaurants close by 9 pm

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