Best of Kerala Tour 07N / 08D

An 8-day all-in-one Kerala journey from hills to coast. Discover Cochin’s heritage, Munnar’s tea valleys and waterfalls, Periyar’s wildlife boat safari, a private overnight houseboat on Alleppey’s backwaters, Varkala’s cliff-side beaches and Jatayu Earth Center, Kovalam’s Lighthouse Beach, and Trivandrum’s temples and museums before departure. Includes 3/4-star hotels, 1 night AC houseboat with all meals, daily breakfast, sightseeing, and private AC transfers. Ideal for travelers who want beaches + backwaters + hills without missing Varkala’s unique cliffs.

• Day 01 : Cochin – Munnar (140Kms, 4Hrs drive)

  Scheduled arrive Cochin Airport, meet our representative/chauffeur and depart for Munnar by surface driving you through the scenic pathways dotted with pepper and cardamom plantation, tea plantations and thick forests. Enroute visit Velara & Cheeraphaya waterfalls. Afternoon arrive at Munnar and check into the hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at Hotel.

• Day 02 : Munnar - Sightseeing

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later enjoys the sightseeing tour of Munnar. Walk through the green carpet of well -organized tea bushes; watch the beautiful mist and romantic green meadows, romantic view of the waterfall. Visit Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Tea Plantation etc. Rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 03 : Munnar – Periyar (130Kms, 3.5Hrs drive)

  Morning drive to Thekkady. Throughout the journey enjoy the panoramic view of the nature with occasional waterfalls and streams. On arrival at Thekkady, check into the hotel. Later in the afternoon experience the beauty of the surrounding areas. Here you have opportunity to see varied species of birds and animals in their natural. Enjoy the boat ride in Periyar Sanctuary. Back to hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
  Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 04 : Periyar – Alleppey / Kumarakom (145Kms, 4.5Hrs drive)

  After breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. On arrival check in to Hotel. After fresh up enjoy the shikara ride (at own cost) passing through the scenic beauty of the place with refreshing natural beauty, exotic resorts, and the rustic villages. Later visit Alleppey Beach and enjoy the thrill of sea waves and cool breeze. Back to hotel.
  Overnight stay in Hotel.

• Day 05 : Alleppey – Varkala Beach (170Kms, 4.5 Hrs drive) via jatayu Earth Centre

  Post breakfast at houseboat check out and depart for Varkala is the perfect place for a holiday getaway to enjoy golden beaches and is also rich with history. Enroute visit Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350m (1200ft) above the mean sea level. Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having the world’s largest bird sculpture, which is of Jatayu. The sculpture measures (200 feet (61 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) wide, 70 feet (21 m) in height and occupies 15,0 00 square feet (1,400 m2) of floor area). It was sculpted by Rajiv Anchal. This rock-theme nature park was the first Public–private partnership tourism initiative in the state of Kerala under the BOT model. You can take ropeway to go up at your own cost.
  
  Later continue your drive for Varkala. Upon arrival check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 06 : Varkala – Sightseeing / Free & Easy

  Post breakfast at hotel visit the Janardhanaswamy Temple, also known as Varkala Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built 20 centuries ago. The significant feature of the temple is the huge old bell which is considered an oblation to the temple. Timings are 4am to 12pm and from 5pm to 8pm. Later visit the Papanasam Beach, also known as Varkala Beach, is one of the best beaches in Kerala because of the view it offers from the cliff top. Like its name suggests, its water has medicinal properties and is believed to wash off one's impurities and sins. The Samadhi situated within the premises of the beach is the resting place of the great philosopher, Sree Narayana Guru and attracts many devotees. The Kappil Beach, a little away from Varkala, is a beach-backwater destination. The road splitting the two waterbodies [west is the majestic Arabian sea and to the east is the calm and serene backwaters]; the backwater and the Arabian Sea, is a treat to the eye. Enjoy evening watching a spectacular sunset or swimming at the picturesque Varkala Beach.
  Overnight at the hotel.

• Day 07 : Varkala – / Trivandrum /Kovalam Beach (60 , 2Hrs drive)

  Take breakfast in the hotel and check out to depart for Trivandrum. On reaching visit Padmanabha Swami Temple for prayers.
  
  Later proceed for Kovalam. On reaching check into hotel. Rest of time spend your leisure time on the sandy beach of Kerala. Back to hotel.
  Overnight stay in hotel.

• Day 08 : Kovalam - Trivandrum – Airport departure

  Take breakfast at hotel and spend time at leisure until scheduled transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.
  Tour Ends with happy memories.