South India Tours

Kerala Spice Tour

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Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations : Thiruvananthapuram - Alleppey - Kumarakom - Periyar - Munnar - Cochin
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Day01 - Thiruvananthapuram
Pick up and transfer to a beach resort at Somatheeram. Day at leisure.

Day02 - Somatheeram
Trivandrum city sightseeing tour.

Day03 - Somatheeram
Day free to relax at the wonderful tropical beach, set out for fishing with local fishermen on traditional kattamaran or rejuvenate yourself with the much acclaimed Ayurveda treatment.

Day04 - Alleppey
Drive through green coastal belt and cashew plantations and reach Alleppey- the central hub of BACKWATER network. Stay in a traditional Kerala house opening right over the Vembanad Lake surrounded by banana plantations. Day free to relax with the option of a herbal oil massage. Also relish the wonderful Kerala cuisine in ethnic way.

Day05 - Alleppey
Day will be used to closely watch backwaters lifestyle. Visit coir-making factory, a temple and bathe the elephants at elephant rearing center.

Day06 - Kumarakom
Sail through the backwater canals and reach Kumarakom- an island with a beautiful bird-sanctuary and extremely serene atmosphere. Stay at Taj Garden Retreat- a wonderful resort providing restored tharawads as idyllic rooms.

Day 07 - Kumarakom
Day free to relax and explore around.

Day08 - Periyar
Drive through rubber plantations and forested mountains and finally reach Periyar National Park - One of the best jungles in India to see wild elephants. Day free to explore on own.

Day09 - Periyar
Visit the National Park on boat over Periyar lake where several wild animals congregate at different times.

Day10 - Munnar
After a picturesque drive through jungles, waterfalls and spice plantations, reach the high ranges of Munnar- the highest and the most beautiful tea growing region in the world. Visit a tea estate and factory after some leisure.

Day11 - Munnar
Visit Eravikkulam National Park to see the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Rest of the day free to visit many beautiful spots around Munnar.

Day12 - Kochi
Drive to Kochi- the cultural and commercial hub of Kerala. Watch a spectacular Kathakali performance along with its make-up process. Evening free to explore the vibrant markets.

Day13 - Kochi
Day sightseeing at Fort Kochi. Visit the Mattancherry palace, Jewish synagogue, Jew town, old spice markets, St. Francis church, Santa Cruz Basilica and Chinese fishing nets. In the evening visit Kalari center to witness Kalaripayattu - Ancient Kerala martial art.

Day14 - Kochi
Assistance at the time of check out for onward journey.