Kerala: 9 Days Classic tour of Kerala
Route :– Cochin – Munnar – Thekkady – Houseboat – Kumarakom
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) Go on boat cruises in various lakes of Munnar
5) Go to the highest tea estate in the world and learn how tea is grown (optional)
6) Go on a spice tour and see learn how spices are grown
7) Go on drives in picturesque valley of Munnar
8) Spend a night in the Houseboat – experience of a lifetime
9) Pamper yourself by doing an Ayurvedic massage at a renowned ayurvedic centre on the banks of Backwaters – a blissful experience
10) Stay in a Luxurious Backwater resort at Kumarakom and unwind time.
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 3-4 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 5-6 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 7 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 8 KUMARAKOM
Get transferred from Houseboat boat jetty to Kumarakom. Kumarakom, by the way, is the preferred haunt of Prime Ministers and Presidents.Relax and Rejuvenate in a luxury lake resort overlooking romantic backwaters. Go on short walks to explore the real beauty of backwaters or pamper yourself by having a rejuvenating ayurvedic massage. View the beautiful sunset on a short boat cruise or spot rare birds at the Kumarakom Bird sanctuary or simply relax and spend time with your family.
DAY 9 COCHIN
After morning breakfast travel to Cochin. Remaining day at leisure. Spend some time shopping. 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
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
Periyar:
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
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
Cochin:
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.
Hotel Category: Luxury Heritage
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
Periyar:
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.
Hotel Category: Luxury Heritage
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
Kumarakom:
Kumarakom Lake Resort:
The rooms, villas and suites at the Kumarakom Lake Resort are a perfect blend of Kerala’s traditional architectural charm and luxurious, modern amenities. Each a careful reconstruction of manas, the 16th century traditional homesteads of God’s Own Country. Over a hundred ancestral homes had been purchased from across Kerala, dismantled and used to provide much of the material to create these authentic heritage abodes.
The traditionally styled, luxuriously modern, open-roofed bathrooms and toilets set in small, aesthetically designed courtyards are a common feature to the villas and suites
Hotel Category: 5 Star
Cochin:
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.
Hotel Category: 5 Star
Munnar:
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.
Hotel Category: 3 Star
Periyar:
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.
Hotel Category: 4 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
Kumarakom:
Backwater Ripples:
Backwater Ripples offers traditional Kerala Architecture cottages for the leisure and the business traveller. The resort has 34 cottages and executive rooms in a range of layouts including cottages with a spectacular view of the Vembanadu lake. Spacious open air bathrooms are seamlessly connected to large bed rooms . Natural material such as wood, granite and marble create a feeling of warmth and luxury.
From the traditionally crafted wooden furniture, local nature paintings and ethnic handicrafts to the modern gadgets, the resort harmoniously blends ancient heritage and latest technology.
Stroll on the cobbled pathways linking the cottages with the central area listening to the birds singing in harmony while watching the greenery dance to the choreograph of the wind from the lake.
Hotel Category: 4 Star
(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 |
| Periyar/ Thekkady | Spice Village | Standard Villa |
| Munnar | Club Mahindra LakeView | Junior Suite |
| Kumarakom | Vivanta by Taj Malabar | Deluxe Allure Villa |
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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 |
| Periyar/ Thekkady | Aanavilasam Luxury Plantation House | Luxury Suite |
| Munnar | Club Mahindra Lakeview | Superior Room |
| Kumarakom | Kumarakom Lake Resort | Heritage Villa with Pvt Pool |
PRICE: For price Contact us
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 |
| Periyar/ Thekkady | The Elephant Court | Patio Room |
| Munnar | Blackberry Hills | Luxury Room |
| Kumarakom | Backwater Ripples | Lake View |
PRICE: For price Contact us
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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