Mainly popular as God’s Own Country, Kerala is bestowed with lush greenery, shimmery backwaters and majestic beaches. The state is also a boss when we talk about rich biodiversity. This pristine ambience of Kerala attracts various travelers from different parts of the globe. Kerala Backwater offers you a chance to explore Kerala and visit its most precious gems like Munnar, Kovalam, Alleppey and Thekaddy. During this tour you will indulge in jungle safari, adventure sports, beach strolling and what not. Read the itinerary for more details.
On your arrival in Cochin Airport/ Railway Station, meet our representative. You are driven to Munnar, takes about four hours. By afternoon, you reach Munnar and check in at your pre-booked hotel. Munnar is popular for its enlivening green mountainscape. Fresh aroma of spice and tea fill in the aura and makes Munnar a perfect romantic destination. Relax in your hotel room as the rest of the day is to be spent at leisure.
Have your breakfast and proceed to Munnar sightseeing tour. The first destination of the day is Eravikulam National Park, which is a popular national park of Kerala. You have a fair chance of spotting, leopard, tiger, golden jackal, wild dog, Nilgiri tahr and other rare species. After this, you head to Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the Town Market. Rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Overnight stay in the hotel.
After breakfast, you check out from the hotel and proceed to Thekkady. Munnar and Thekkady are 110 km away from each other and it takes 3.5 hours to cover the journey. You reach Thekkady by afternoon and check in at your hotel. You can opt to relax or take a boat cruise in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (rich in biodiversity, this is a tiger reserve, national park and sanctuary. Also Periyar is not just wildlife-enthusiast's treasure, but a bird-watcher's paradise). Stay overnight in the hotel.
Following a hearty breakfast session is the drive to Alleppey. The city is calm and composed, known for the backwater cruising. You reach Allepey by afternoon and as you reach you check into a houseboat. Rest of the day is to be spent at leisure. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Have your breakfast and prepare for the drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is a town bestowed with pristine beaches. As you reach Kovalam, check into a hotel and relax. Thereafter, indulge in some adventure activities in Kovalam Beach like surfing, motor boat ride, parasailing, wind surfing etc. Behold the sun setting down, beyond the waves. By late evening return to the hotel and stay overnight.
After breakfast take some time for strolling in the exotic beaches of Kovalam. Other sites worth the visit are Padmanabhapuram Palace (The palace is located inside Padmanabhapuram Fort and dates back to 1601 AD) and Archeological Museum. By late evening, return to your hotel and stay overnight.
This day your tour comes to an end. You are provided assisted transfer to Trivandrum Railway Station/ Airport for your onward journey.
