Best of Kerala

Duration :11 Days
Destinations : Trivandrum, Kumarakom, Periyar, Munnar and Cochin including an Overnight Backwater cruise.

Day-01 : Arrive Trivandrum
You will be met on your arrival at Trivandrum International Airport and transferred to the hotel of your choice. The city is gateway to one of the most beautiful states in India -Kerala. Overnight in Trivandrum.

Day-02 : In Trivandrum
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum visiting -Sri Padmanabha Swamy temple, Kuthiramalaika Royal Palace Museum, Napier Museum and Sree Chitra Art Gallery. Overnight in Trivandrum.

Day-03 : Trivandrum-Houseboat
After breakfast, depart for Alleppey by road (170kms /03 hrs) to board houseboat for overnight cruise in the backwaters of Kerala. Cruise takes you through the palm fringed canals and is a unique way to discover Kerala.. Evening candlelit dinner on board houseboat. Overnight on board the Houseboat.

Day-04 : Houseboat-Kumarakom
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat in Kumarakom and check in to the Coconut Lagoon Resort for another unique experience. Overnight at the Cocunut Lagoon Resort.

Day-05 : Kumarakom-Periyar
After breakfast, depart for Periyar by road (200 kms/05 hrs).The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is one of the best maintained wildlife sanctuaries in Souther India ,giving an opportunity of spotting elephants,leopards,tigers and bisons,amongst various other species of flora and fauna. On your arrival in Periyar check into the Spice Village Resort. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.

Day-06 : In Periyar
Early morning boat ride on Periyar lake to watch wildlife. After breakfast a short jungle trek with a naturalist to watch flora, fauna and avifauna. Overnight at the Spice Village Resort.

Day-07 : Periyar-Munnar
After breakfast, depart for Munnar by road(150 kms/04 hrs). Munnar is one of the most beautiful Hill stations of Kerala ,famed for its manicured tea plantations and quiet colonial atmosphere.On your arrival in Munnar check into the hotel of your choice. Overnight in Munnar.

Day-08 : In Munnar
Breakfast at the Hotel.Day at leisure . Overnight in Munnar.

Day-09 : Munnar-Cochin
After breakfast, depart for Cochin by road (135kms/03 hrs). Cochin or Kochi (new name) is the palm green commercial capital of Kerala. On your arrival in Cochin check into the hotel of your choice. Evening watch spectacular Kathakali dance show. Overnight in Cochin.

Day-10 : In Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting - St. Francis Church, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets. Overnight in Cochin.

Day-11 : Depart Cochin
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure in Cochin until transfer to the International Airport intime to board your flight home.

Our Chosen hotels

Our tour price includes:-
1. Accommodation on twin sharing bed and breakfast basis at the hotels of your choice except on board houseboat where all meals are included.
2. Arrival-Departure transfers and Land transportation exactly as per itinerary using an air-conditioned car.
3. Sightseeing tours/Game rides exactly as per itinerary including entrance fee to monuments/parks along with an English Speaking Guide/Naturalist.

* Small supplements may apply for travel between 16th and 30th November'2007 and during the month of February '2008. Chritmas / NYE supplements will apply for travel between 20th December '2007 and 10th January'2008.