Kerala Holiday Tour

Destinations Covered :-
Cochin - Kumarakom - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kollam - Periyar - Kodaikanal - Ooty - Mysore - Hassan - Bangalore - Cochin
Duration of the Tour:- 17 Days and 16 Nights

“Why Kerala is truly " God's own country ! ” Gifted with shiny backwaters, tranquil palm-fringed beaches, green-carpeted rolling hills and exotic wild life, the land of Kerala are sheer magic. No wonder Kerala is one of the most sought after destinations in the world today. Tourists from all over the world travel to Kerala to enjoy an Indian holiday on the beaches, backwaters, wildlife sanctuaries, historic cities and temples and magnificent hills of Kerala. Stressed out urban dwellers rejuvenate themselves at the Ayurveda spas and resorts in Kerala. Also Add to that the delicious cuisines and a wealth of age-old culture, now you have got the 'God's Own Country'.

Day 01: Cochin :-
Reach your destination at Cochin International Airport/Railway Station where our representative meets you and transfers you to the hotel. To make you completely stay in control and relaxed, the first day is reserved for night stay in an excellent hotel in Cochin.

Day 02: Cochin :-
In Morning check into hotel and depart for a city sightseeing tour that includes visit to prehistoric Temples, Cochin, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church and Boat Cruise to glimpse the 7 Islands of Cochin & Beautiful Sun Set at Chinese Fishing Nets. Come back to hotel for overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Cochin / Kumarakom :-
In Morning you would be picked up from Cochin Railway station / Airport & transferred to Kumarakom by surface approx. 69 kms/2 hrs. Reach your destination in this small town also known as “Venice of the East". You will check at your hotel. Evening will be at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Kumarakom :-
Kumarakom bird sanctuary(on own) visit and 2 hours boating on the Vembanad Lake. After that we drive you to Kottayam. On reaching Kottayam, board a traditionally decorated houseboat. Start an overnight backwater cruise and reach Trivandrum the next day.

Day 05: Kumarakom / Trivandrum / Kovalam :-
Lighten up on the beach in the morning of Kumarakom. Here your crew will prepare delicious Keralian meals from freshly brought vegetables from the market, In the afternoon start tour for visiting the Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Arts Gallery, Zoological gardens, Reptile house, Observatory and Kanakakunnu Palace in Trivandrum. After that you will Visit to Kovalam: It is a dreamy place for tourists.This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 06: Kovalam :-
Get pleasure from your Kovalam Tour to the hilt at the picturesque beach town of Kovalam. Laze around at the silver sands of the beach or refresh your mind and body with a traditional Ayurvedic massage at the specialized Ayurveda Resort. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Kovalam/Kollam :-
Start your day early with a drive to Kollam “known as the gateway to Kerala backwaters”. A deluxe houseboat for cruising through Ashtamudi lake and Munroe island. Enjoy the typical Kerala Style food dishes prepared onboard and stay overnight in Houseboat. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08: Kollam / Periyar Periyar :-
Start your day early with a drive to Kollam Periyar, hometown of the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The picturesque Periyar Lake is a beautiful setting. Your boat ride affords views of elephant herds and bison. If you are lucky enough you can spot more exotic animals. Don't forget to take your binoculars! Enjoy dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Periyar / Kodaikanal :-
We will start your tour to Kodaikanal, You have the option of boating or fishing. Later visit Cocker's Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls, and Bear Shola Falls. That night stay at hotel .

Day 10: Kodaikanal :-
Visit Kodaikanal for leisure and enjoy boating and fishing at Kodaikanal Lake. Visit Cocker's Walk, Golf Links, Green Valley View, Pillar Rocks, Silver Cascade Falls, Bear Shola Falls & the Lake etc. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Kodaikanal / Ooty :-
After breakfast drive to Ooty for its picturesque, green Udhagamandalam. It is also better known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South. After lunch visit botanical gardens, childern park etc.Overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Ooty :-
Ooty, the "Queen of the blue mountains" is renowned for its rolling hills covered in pine and eucalyptus forests and its coffee and tea plantation. Arrival and check in to the hotel. Relax day free to walk around the hill station on your own. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13: Ooty / Mysore :-
Morning after breakfast, drive to Mysore. It is one of the well-known hill stations in South India. On reaching Mysore check in resort and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight, stay at hotel.

Day 14: Mysore :-
Pack your bags and get set for a drive to Mysore. The most famous sightseeing in Mysore are Maharaja's Palaces, Srirangapatnam, Chamundi Hills and Somnathpur. Evening visit Brindavan Gardens and witness the sheer beauty of the place adorned with musical fountains and colorful lights. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15: Mysore / Hassan :-
After leisurely breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Hasan, sightseeing that involves detailed excursions to Behur and Halebid. While away a lazy evening shopping at the colorful local markets. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 16: Hassan / Bangalore :-
Spend your day in Bangalore, the sightseeing tour will begin in the afternoon that takes you to the Lal Bagh gardens, the Parliament Building Vidhan Soudha and the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. Return to the hotel for a prearranged overnight stay at hotel.

Day 17: Bangalore / Cochin :-
After Breakfast arrive in port the house boat and drive towards Cochin. On arrival Cochin drop at Airport / Railway station to catch the destination Flight or Train, with happy memories.