Kerala Tour South India
The Best of Kerala
Kerala, a naturally beautiful state of India with high hills, tea plantations and beautiful beaches. With interesting insights into its culture, history and teaming wildlife parks.
Where are you going?
Day 1: Arrive Cochin and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Cochin is placed on a peninsula and many Islands. Ferries and bridges join the islands. We will travel via a small motorized canoe along the small channels which form the local harbor of Cochin.
Cochin has an old tradition of spice trading which started in mid 16th century with the Dutch and changed into occupation with the Portuguese. Many old buildings are still evidence of this colourful history.
The canoe will take us along one of the famous backwater channels to a small fishing village. The evening hours we will spend to see one of the famous Kathakali performances.
Days 3 & 4: Hilly roads lined with tea plantations lead to Munnar. Set amid dramatic mountains scenery Munnar is the commercial center of some of the world’s highest tea growing estates. The combination of craggy peaks, manicured tea plantations and crisp mountain air makes Munnar an ideal retreat.
Day 5: The best way to observe the game in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is by boat. There are herds of elephant, and bison, packs of wild boar various species of ape including the golden langur monkey, rarely seen elsewhere in India. Turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and cormorants are the most prevalent bird species in this area.
Days 6-7: The route to Alleppey is through a beautiful landscape of tea gardens. The backwaters are crisscrossed by canals, rice fields and beautiful palms; canoes with huge sails still transport people and you can find vegetable sellers, fisherman and other household materials being brought door to door in small wooden boats. The major crop here is coconut and it is said that the name Kerala derives from an old word for coconut, Kera.
Days 8-10: Luxuriate on one of the most stunning beaches anywhere, palm fringed Kovalam, indulge in delicious seafood or take a day trip to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of India.
Day 11: Depart. Transfer to Trivandrum airport.
Tour cost includes
Not included in the tour cost
Note
Please note that the published itinerary is a statement of intent and to be used as a guide only. The guide in charge of your trip will alter the schedule if conditions necessitate and any/all such alterations are at the
discretion of Shiva Outdoors and your guide.
Kerala, a naturally beautiful state of India with high hills, tea plantations and beautiful beaches. With interesting insights into its culture, history and teaming wildlife parks.
Where are you going?
Day 1: Arrive Cochin and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Cochin is placed on a peninsula and many Islands. Ferries and bridges join the islands. We will travel via a small motorized canoe along the small channels which form the local harbor of Cochin.
Cochin has an old tradition of spice trading which started in mid 16th century with the Dutch and changed into occupation with the Portuguese. Many old buildings are still evidence of this colourful history.
The canoe will take us along one of the famous backwater channels to a small fishing village. The evening hours we will spend to see one of the famous Kathakali performances.
Days 3 & 4: Hilly roads lined with tea plantations lead to Munnar. Set amid dramatic mountains scenery Munnar is the commercial center of some of the world’s highest tea growing estates. The combination of craggy peaks, manicured tea plantations and crisp mountain air makes Munnar an ideal retreat.
Day 5: The best way to observe the game in Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is by boat. There are herds of elephant, and bison, packs of wild boar various species of ape including the golden langur monkey, rarely seen elsewhere in India. Turtles can often be seen sunning themselves on the pieces of wood that stick out of the water. Osprey and cormorants are the most prevalent bird species in this area.
Days 6-7: The route to Alleppey is through a beautiful landscape of tea gardens. The backwaters are crisscrossed by canals, rice fields and beautiful palms; canoes with huge sails still transport people and you can find vegetable sellers, fisherman and other household materials being brought door to door in small wooden boats. The major crop here is coconut and it is said that the name Kerala derives from an old word for coconut, Kera.
Days 8-10: Luxuriate on one of the most stunning beaches anywhere, palm fringed Kovalam, indulge in delicious seafood or take a day trip to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of India.
Day 11: Depart. Transfer to Trivandrum airport.
Tour cost includes
- Accommodation on Bed/BF (twin share).
- All domestic transport as listed in itinerary. In Private Vehicle.
- All National Park permits & entrance fees.
- English speaking Guide.
- Comprehensive medical kit.
Not included in the tour cost
- Personal expenses such as drinks, postage, laundry and souvenirs.
- Meals, exclusive Breakfast.
- International flights and departure taxes.
- Visa and passport fees
- Travel insurance
- Emergency evacuation
- Tips and gratuities
- Costs arising from unforeseen events outside the control of Shiva Outdoors(e.g. Landslides)
Note
Please note that the published itinerary is a statement of intent and to be used as a guide only. The guide in charge of your trip will alter the schedule if conditions necessitate and any/all such alterations are at the
discretion of Shiva Outdoors and your guide.
Photos
Trip Highlights
»Harbour Town of
Cochin.
»Tea plantations and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
»Kovalam Beach and Kanyakumari.
»Tea plantations and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
»Kovalam Beach and Kanyakumari.
Best Time
October-March.
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