15 Days nature and heritage tour of Kerala
Route :– Cochin – Wayanad – Athirapally – Munnar – Thekkady – Houseboat – Kovalam
Important Experiences:
1) A visit to the heritage monuments of Fort Cochin
2) See the traditional Kathakali Dance of Kerala in Cochin
3) Go on a boat cruise in Periyar National Park on a lake surrounded by dense jungles and spot Wild Elephants and other wild species.
4) Stay in Rainforest Resorts’ Waterfall facing Tree House. Visit the famous Athirapally and Vazachal waterfalls
5) Go on boat cruises in various lakes of Munnar
6) Go to the highest tea estate in the world and learn how tea is grown (optional)
7) Go on a spice tour and see learn how spices are grown
8) Go on drives in picturesque valley of Munnar
9) Spend a night in the Houseboat – experience of a lifetime
10) Pamper yourself by doing an Ayurvedic massage at a renowned ayurvedic centre on the banks of Backwaters – a blissful experience
DAY 1-2 COCHIN
Arrive in Cochin and get transferred to a luxurious hotel. Take an exploratory tour of Cochin and visit various historical monuments which are considered to be architectural marvels, like the Mattancherry Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Santa Cruz Cathedral, the Bolgatty Palace, and Willingdon Island. Also watch the enticing traditional Kathakali Dance. In the evenings take a stroll on the Cochin Beach and view an extremely beautiful sight of sunset. Also see the famous Chinese fishing Nets silhouetted against a backdrop of the sunset. They make for a spectacular sight
DAY 3-5 WAYANAD
After breakfast leave for Vythiri (120 kms; 3-3.5 hr ride), an exciting ride through the dense jungles of Nilgiris. Chill at Pookot Lake in a boat safari, bounded all round by dense jungle terrain. Evening: Unwind time, followed by a once-in-a-lifetime experience ofstaying in a Tree House, perched on high trees! Wrap up the day in a room facing gushing streams. The following day begins with sightseeing tour to a multitude of green spaces. Renew and rejuvenate yourself with a traditional Kerala ayurveda therapy, or relax in a Spa. Dump the couch and go trekking in the thick forests, or take a Jeep Safari into the jungles to explore topography and wild animals in their habitat. Evening: Chill time/Leisure
DAY 6 ATHIRAPALLY WATERFALLS
Travel to Athirapally waterfalls( Often referred to as India’s Niagara Falls) Stay in the luxurious rainforest resort the guests of which have been famous film stars and Miss Indias. Stay in Luxurious waterfall facing room and enjoy the nature. Go on short hikes and enjoy your time with partner at a tree house.
DAY 7-8 MUNNAR
Travel from Athirapally to Munnar - a place know for its natural beauty. On the way to Munnar, breathe in some of the most beautiful nature views. Go on a sightseeing tour of Munnar and see places like Dams for boating, various romantic points, and waterfalls or simply go on short walks to explore the greenery of the place. Explore the spectacle of green dense hills looming over romantic lakes and surrounded by jungles.
OPTIONAL: (a) A visit to Eravikulam National Park where you can spot various wild-life species, and go on short/long treks if you wish. b) A visit to Kollukumalai Tea estate, the highest tea growing estate in the world, producing the world's best quality tea. It's a lush green Tea Garden, with a beautiful view of labyrinthine narrow alleys mushroomed by surrounding tea plantations, valleys and slopes.)
DAY 9-10 PERIYAR NATIONAL PARK
Take a three hour drive from Munnar to Thekkady, passing through a greenish blur of tea gardens, spices estates and gardens. Take a Boat Safari at Thekkady. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is home to over 1,000 elephants, 46 tigers, and several bisons, and wild dogs. Viewing these wild animals in their natural habitat while being safely ensconced in a boat on a lake with your partner in the midst of natural beauty is stuff, dreams are made of. Go on a spice tour and visit a rural village of spices teeming with an array of aromatic spice plantations of Cardamom, Clover, Cinnamon, etc. Go on a Jungle trek if you wish to see wildlife from close quarters.
DAY 11 HOUSEBOAT
Travel to Kumarakom boat jetty and get transferred to a luxury houseboat. Cruise along the romantic backwaters amidst natural beauty and enjoy the beautiful landscape. Should you wish, get an insight into the daily lives of the local people. Spend the night in the houseboat -- Nightcap in a houseboat is a memorable experience!
DAY 12-14 KOVALAM/ VARKALA
Travel from Kumarakom to Kovalam (the distance of approximately 135 km is covered in around 3 hours). Spend blissful hours with your family at the world renowned Kovalam beach. Go for watersports or explore nearby beaches or just relax on the beaches of varkala.
Optional: The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc.
DAY 15 TRIVANDRUM/ COCHIN
After morning breakfast arrive in Trivandrum/ Cochin. Remaining day at leisure. Spend some time shopping. You have an option of travelling to Cochin and ending your trip over there
Tour Ends with sweet memories.
Cochin:
Brunton Boatyard:
Moored on a historic stretch of Cochin's famed harbour , The Brunton Boatyard Hotel was resurrected from the remains of a Victorian shipyard. Today, it gives the modern traveller a unique opportunity to dwell amidst the shadow plays of 19th century history. The hotel is located in the historic and romantic Fort Cochin area which houses major sightseeing destinations like Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, Willingdon Island, Hill Palace Mumsem etc. The hotels is approximately 40 Km from the Cochin International Airport.
Hotel Category: 5 Star
Houseboat:
Rainbow Premium Houseboat:
Rainbow Cruises (Kerala, South India) are a leading House Boat Operator in Alleppey and now having the largest fleet of houseboats in Deluxe, Premium and newly introduced Rainbow Elitaire. At Rainbow cruises, you’ll set sail in a traditional Kettuvallam. Your boat will be equipped with every luxury and safety measures. Not to mention an English speaking crew, including a personal chef, at your service round-the-clock. All materials on board are eco-friendly. From the solar powered energy system, to the décor.
Hotel Category: Luxury Houseboat
Wayanad:
Vythiri Nature Resort:
Vythiri Nature Resort provides the guests a unique rainforest experience. The Resort is an exquisite eco-friendly jungle getaway in the heart of Wyanad in north western Kerala. Wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, you will dwell in perfect harmony with nature, pristine and waiting to be explored. Allow yourself to be seduced by the orchestration of delicate, subtle sounds accompanying nature’s theatre. Quietly elegant and exclusive, the Vythri Resort is a state of mind with breathtaking vistas.
Read MorePeriyar:
Spice Village:
Club Mahindra Lakeview is set in a picturesque setting among mountains surrounded by tea plantations in the city of Munnar. The five star hotel has 93 rooms, facilities like Multi Cuisine restaurant, Library and facilities for indoor games. The hotel is built in Indo-British architecture and that makes the stay more memorable. The hotel overlooks a lake at a distance and is located 22 Km from Munnar.
Hotel Category: 4 Star
Munnar:
Club Mahindra Lakeview:
Club Mahindra Lakeview is set in a picturesque setting among mountains surrounded by tea plantations in the city of Munnar. The five star hotel has 93 rooms, facilities like Multi Cuisine restaurant, Library and facilities for indoor games. The hotel is built in Indo-British architecture and that makes the stay more memorable. The hotel overlooks a lake at a distance and is located 22 Km from Munnar.
Hotel Category: 4 Star
House Boat
Rainbow Luxury Elitaire:
Rainbow Cruises (Kerala, South India) are a leading House Boat Operator in Alleppey and now having the largest fleet of houseboats in Deluxe, Premium and newly introduced Rainbow Elitaire. At Rainbow cruises, you’ll set sail in a traditional Kettuvallam. Your boat will be equipped with every luxury and safety measures. Not to mention an English speaking crew, including a personal chef, at your service round-the-clock. All materials on board are eco-friendly. From the solar powered energy system, to the décor.
Hotel Category: Luxury Houseboat
Kumarakom:
Vivanta by Taj Kumarakom:
OVivanta by Taj - Kumarakom has a 140 year old story to tell. The natural beauty of the area inspired English Missionary Henry Baker, to build a charming colonial bungalow in the late 19th century. Often called the little jewel of Kumarakom, it still maintains the beauty of its rustic surroundings on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Explore the garden retreat where guests have been very successful at doing absolutely nothing. Now there's a nice new buzz all over. In the renewed heritage rooms, charming cottages and luxury villas. In the nouvelle restaurant, the refurbished bar, and the spa where you'll go Ah! The Chef remains as eager to wow you with specially designed meals.
Hotel Category: 5 Star
Kovalam:
The Leela Kempinski:
A short drive from Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) International Airport unfolds one of the most inspiring of Kovalam hotels, The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala. With 182 rooms and suites dotted over many verdant acres, Kerala’s largest beachside resort is cradled between two sweeping beaches. Perched on a rock-face, this 5 star deluxe resort offers the most panoramic views of the famed Kovalam shoreline.
Read MoreAthirapally:
Rainforest Resort:
Rainforest Resort is a boutique Luxury Hotel with all the rooms are waterfall facing. The hotel is a wonderful amalgamation of nature and luxury – designed to provide intimate yet grandiose experience with the wild. The resort is just few meters away from the 80 foot high waterfalls which are regarded as the Niagara of India. The waterfall and resort is suronded by dense tropical jungles.
Read MoreCochin:
Old Harbour:
At the heart of ancient Fort Cochin, Kerala, a place that exudes history and culture, is the 'Old Harbour Hotel'. A 300 year-old building that has for long been a heritage monument of this town, now reopened as a boutique hotel. Built in the Dutch style of architecture with hints of Portuguese influences, it was the first hotel of old Cochin. Later it remained a residential home to employees of English tea-broking firms until it was left unused for a period of time.
Read MoreHouseboat:
Rainbow Premium Houseboat:
Rainbow Cruises (Kerala, South India) are a leading House Boat Operator in Alleppey and now having the largest fleet of houseboats in Deluxe, Premium and newly introduced Rainbow Elitaire. At Rainbow cruises, you’ll set sail in a traditional Kettuvallam. Your boat will be equipped with every luxury and safety measures. Not to mention an English speaking crew, including a personal chef, at your service round-the-clock. All materials on board are eco-friendly. From the solar powered energy system, to the décor.
Read MoreWayanad:
Vythiri Nature Resort:
Vythiri Nature Resort provides the guests a unique rainforest experience. The Resort is an exquisite eco-friendly jungle getaway in the heart of Wyanad in north western Kerala. Wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, you will dwell in perfect harmony with nature, pristine and waiting to be explored. Allow yourself to be seduced by the orchestration of delicate, subtle sounds accompanying nature’s theatre. Quietly elegant and exclusive, the Vythri Resort is a state of mind with breathtaking vistas.
Read MorePeriyar:
Aanavilasam Plantation House:
Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House is a new (2009) plantation house on 7 acres of private estate. (Just 8 km from Thekkady (Periyar wildlife sanctuary) It is surrounded by a pristine Cardamom and Pepper plantation. As a vacation retreat, this property gives the sensation of an exotic far away destination without the hassle of traffic. Luxuriously appointed yet casual and welcoming, this is a boutique accommodation suited for individuals, couples, or small families in search of a personalized country retreat.
Read MoreMunnar:
Club Mahindra Lakeview:
Club Mahindra Lakeview is set in a picturesque setting among mountains surrounded by tea plantations in the city of Munnar. The five star hotel has 93 rooms, facilities like Multi Cuisine restaurant, Library and facilities for indoor games. The hotel is built in Indo-British architecture and that makes the stay more memorable. The hotel overlooks a lake at a distance and is located 22 Km from Munnar.
Read MoreKovalam:
Travencore Heritage:
At the Travancore Heritage, you will explore a wonder called the nature. This heritage resort is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea, at Chowara - south of Kovalam, near Trivandrum, Kerala. The cottages here are mostly a century old and reflect the history of time in Kerala. It is perfectly crafted to enlighten you of a past era in the luxury and comforts of the most modern era. In other words, it is the only place in Kerala, where time stands still.
Read MoreAthirapally:
Rainforest Resort:
Rainforest Resort is a boutique Luxury Hotel with all the rooms are waterfall facing. The hotel is a wonderful amalgamation of nature and luxury – designed to provide intimate yet grandiose experience with the wild. The resort is just few meters away from the 80 foot high waterfalls which are regarded as the Niagara of India. The waterfall and resort is suronded by dense tropical jungles.
Read MoreCochin:
Ramada:
Ramada resort is a luxury retreat set within 8 sprawling acres, beside the picturesque lake of Kumbalam, in the outskirts of Cochin. Nestled in a picture-perfect locale, amidst an ambience of absolute serenity, Ramada Resort is a haven of leisure for the city-weary soul. A short 10 Km drive away from Cochin, the resort is conveniently close to the city, yet far removed from its din and bustle.
Read MoreHouseboat:
Rainbow Premium Houseboat:
Rainbow Cruises (Kerala, South India) are a leading House Boat Operator in Alleppey and now having the largest fleet of houseboats in Deluxe, Premium and newly introduced Rainbow Elitaire. At Rainbow cruises, you’ll set sail in a traditional Kettuvallam. Your boat will be equipped with every luxury and safety measures. Not to mention an English speaking crew, including a personal chef, at your service round-the-clock. All materials on board are eco-friendly. From the solar powered energy system, to the décor.
Read MoreWayanad:
Vythiri Nature Resort:
Vythiri Nature Resort provides the guests a unique rainforest experience. The Resort is an exquisite eco-friendly jungle getaway in the heart of Wyanad in north western Kerala. Wrapped in the lush embrace of a tropical rainforest, you will dwell in perfect harmony with nature, pristine and waiting to be explored. Allow yourself to be seduced by the orchestration of delicate, subtle sounds accompanying nature’s theatre. Quietly elegant and exclusive, the Vythri Resort is a state of mind with breathtaking vistas.
Read MorePeriyar:
The Elephant Court:
The Elephant Court is an elegant hospitality experience, both, for business and recreation. A pair of impassive, miniature Elephants watch, as demure sari clad hostesses greet guests with jasmine garlands. The hotel is situated on four acres, over a landscaped hillock. The architecture establishes the cultural identity of the property and is a marriage of traditional design and responses to contemporary demands. It explores the relationship between the environment and individuals. The extensive use of teak all around keeps the spaces cool and one’s senses are calmed by the connection with nature that wood provides. Subtle definitions of space provide a serene, yet dynamic environment.
Read MoreMunnar:
Blackberry Hills:
The resort is built in a typical Kerala hillside village style. It is a set of cottages nestling against the backdrop of Western Ghats, cut off from the hubbubs of habitual life. The three types of cottages that the resort offers include Standard - The bedroom has a spacious sit-out. Deluxe - Accompanied with a living room, bedroom, balcony and a kitchenette, Luxury - Living room, bedroom, kitchenette and a spacious balcony. The suites here have a spacious bedroom, a living room, a balcony facing with a great view, a verandah and attached bathrooms, separately for the living room and the bedroom.
Read MoreKovalam:
Turtle on the beach:
By blending the finest of art with the most sophisticated luxury, Turtle on the beach brings about a new grammar in holidaying in this part of the world. You will find it unique in every way you look at it, either as a whole or in parts that make it a whole. And that makes Turtle on the beach a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel. Turtle on the Beach is a 5-star property that offers visitors to Kovalam a tranquil and exciting time surrounded by beautiful beaches and serene landscaped gardens. Along with comfortable accommodation, guests can also enjoy a broad range of modern facilities and efficient services.
Read MoreAthirapally:
Rainforest Resort:
Rainforest Resort is a boutique Luxury Hotel with all the rooms are waterfall facing. The hotel is a wonderful amalgamation of nature and luxury – designed to provide intimate yet grandiose experience with the wild. The resort is just few meters away from the 80 foot high waterfalls which are regarded as the Niagara of India. The waterfall and resort is suronded by dense tropical jungles.
Read More(The prices indicated are approximate prices during Oct – Apr period. The prices would be higher during 20 Dec- 10 Jan and significantly lower during May-Sep period)
| Place | Hotel | Room Type |
| Cochin | Brunton Boatyard | Standard Sea Facing |
| Houseboat | Rainbow Houseboat | Luxury Elitaire |
| Wayanad | Vythiri Resort | Tree House |
| Periyar/ Thekkady | Spice Village | Standard Villa |
| Munnar | Club Mahindra LakeView | Junior Suite |
| Kovalam | The Leela Kempinski | Garden View Pavillion |
| Athirapally | Rainforest | Celestial Room |
PRICE: USD 2976 per person.
Includes
- Accommodation in above mentioned hotels with daily breakfast
- All meals in Houseboat
- Kathakali Dance Show in Cochin
- One meal on all days at Spice Village Thekkady
- All transfers and sightseeing by a AC Car with English speaking chauffeur
- High Quality English speaking guides at all destinations
- All Entrance Charges
- All taxes
| Place | Hotel | Room Type |
| Cochin | Old Harbour | Garden View Room |
| Houseboat | Rainbow Houseboat | Premium Houseboat |
| Wayanad | Vythiri Jungle Resort | Vythiri Heaven |
| Periyar/ Thekkady | Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House | Luxury Suite |
| Munnar | Club Mahindra Lakeview | Superior Room |
| Kovalam | Travencore heritage | Pool Mansion |
| Athirapally | Rainforest | Tree House |
PRICE: USD 2378 per person.
Includes
- Accommodation in above mentioned hotels with daily breakfast
- All meals in Houseboat
- Kathakali Dance Show in cochin
- One Dinner on all days in Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House
- All transfers and sightseeing by a AC Car with English speaking chauffeur
- High Quality English speaking guides at all destinations
- All Entrance Charges
- All taxes
Place |
Hotel | Room Type |
| Cochin | Ramada | Deluxe Room |
| Houseboat | Rainbow Houseboat | Premium Houseboat |
| Wayanad | Vythiri Jungle Resort | Vythiri Heaven |
| Periyar/ Thekkady | The Elephant Court | Patio Room |
| Munnar | Blackberry Hills | Luxury Room | Kovalam | Turtle On the Beach | Standard Room |
| Athirapally | Rainforest | Tree House |
PRICE: USD 1881 per person.
Includes
- Accommodation in above mentioned hotels with daily breakfast
- All meals in Houseboat
- Kathakali Dance Show in Cochin
- One Dinner on all days in The Elephant Court
- All transfers and sightseeing by a AC Car with English speaking chauffeur
- High Quality English speaking guides at all destinations
- All Entrance Charges
- All taxes
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