Cochin Tour Package with Beaches, Backwaters, and Hill Stations

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8 Nights
9 Days

Cochin → Munnar → Thekkady → Kumarakom → Alleppey → Kovalam → Trivandrum → Cochin

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Package Overview

Start Point: Cochin
End Point: Cochin

This magnificent 8N 9D Kerala Tour will make you experience the immense natural beauty of Kerala. You will see the Portuguese-era architecture in Cochin and heritage temples in Kerala on this tour. This tour is the best chance to explore the backwaters and beaches in Kerala. Along with this, you also go on a wildlife safari and do exciting activities in Munnar. Our tour is customizable and you can select the activity that you want to do on this tour. Also, tell us your favorite place and we will accommodate it in your itinerary. You can see just why Munnar is one of the best hill stations in Kerala. This tour takes you to beaches, backwaters, and hill stations and showcases the architectural heritage of Kerala.

Trip Highlights

Portuguese architecture in Cochin
Boating in Mattupetty Dam Lake
Wildlife safari at Eravikulam National Park
Shikara ride at Kundala Lake
Boat ride in Periyar River
Spot animals and birds at Periyar National Park
Houseboat tour in Kumarakom
Spot birds at Vembanad Lake
Alleppey houseboat tour in the backwaters
Ayurvedic massage treatment
Catamaran ride on Kovalam beaches
Snake boat race in Kovalam
Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum

Day Wise Itinerary Download

1Day Arrival in Cochin

After you arrive in Cochin, you will visit the famous places in Cochin in the afternoon. Cochin has a blend of Portuguese and Kerala architecture. The best places that you will visit in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jew Town, Jewish Synagogue, St Francis Church, and the Chinese Fishing Nets. Some of these places are very old and date back to the 16th century. You can explore the local spice market and in the evening have a traditional Kerala dinner and rest for the night at your hotel in Cochin.

2Day Cochin to Munnar

After checkout from Cochin, you will now drive to your next big Kerala destination and which is the hill station of Munnar. The distance from Cochin to Munnar is about 130 km and it will take approximately 4-5 hours by car to reach Munnar. The road route is the best way to explore Munnar. The winding roads that lead to the top of the hill station go through dense forests, serene valleys, scenic waterfalls, and innumerable viewpoints. You will see mists hanging on the valleys and the mountain tops covered with clouds. On the way, you can make stops to admire the scenic beauty of Valara Waterfalls, and Cheeyappara Waterfalls. You will cross the Periyar River Bridge and soak in the beautiful waters of the Periyar River flowing beneath the bridge. On arrival in Munnar, you can have half day of sightseeing in Munnar. You can do some adventurous activities like boating in Mattypetty Dam Lake or a shikara ride in Kundala Lake. After a delicious dinner which can include some traditional Kerala

3Day Munnar sightseeing

You will have a full day of Munnar sightseeing. Explore the viewpoints like Echo Point, and Photo Point, take a tour of a tea estate, or have elephant rides. You can explore the Tea Museum and explore the local markets. In the afternoon, you will explore the famous Eravikulam National Park and spot some wild animals and birds. Nilgiri Tahr is a rare deer species that you can spot here. In the evening you can explore a spice plantation and try some water sports at Mattypetty Dam. Munnar has several good restaurants which serve traditional Kerala cuisine and you can try them out. Come back to your resort at night and rest.

4Day Munnar to Thekkady

On this day you will now check out from Munnar and proceed to visit Thekkady. After arriving in Thekkady, you can have a pleasant boat ride on the Periyar River. Go for an elephant safari at Periyar National Park and spot rare birds and animals in the open jungle. Along with this, you can visit tribal hamlets and watch the tribals and their lifestyle. Spend the evening at your hotel and rest for the night.

5Day Thekkady to Kumarakom

Thekkady to Kumarakom is merely a 120 km journey that you can complete in 3-4 hours. You can check out from Thekkady on this day and drive to Kumarakom, the beach destination in Kerala. Kumarakom is famous for its backwaters and you can explore these on a houseboat tour in Kumarakom. On arrival in Kumarakom, you can check in at your houseboat and stay here for the rest of your day. As you sail through the idyllic backwaters you will see the pleasant life of the fishermen here. You can enjoy the lakeside stroll along Vembanad Lake and see the birds here. You can stop by a local market and buy some souvenirs for yourself. You can explore the inland route and visit the picturesque Aruvikkuzhi Waterfall. In the evening you will now have dinner in your houseboat and rest for the night.

6Day Kumarakom to Alleppey

Alleppey is one of the best places to experience idyllic life on the houseboat. As you drive to Alleppey from Kumarakom (a drive of around an hour), you see the small hamlets by the backwaters, the paddy fields, the tall coconut palms swaying in the breeze, and the typical Kerala boats anchored and ready to let out in the sea. After you check in at your houseboat in Alleppey you will spend the rest of the day here. Go inland on the water channels and discover the hidden lagoons and innumerable waterways. Spot birds and you can talk to your hosts and know a thing or two about life here in the backwaters of Kerala. After an evening dinner in the houseboat, you will rest for the night.

7Day Alleppey to Kovalam

After breakfast in your houseboat check out from Alleppey and drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of the best beaches in Kerala. The entire day is yours to explore at leisure. Enjoy doing so many activities at the beach like volleyball, beach sports, and speed boating, and have a rejuvenating Ayurvedic massage and herbal treatment at Kovalam. You can explore the best beaches here like Lighthouse Beach, Samudra Beach, Vellayani Lake, Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, etc. In the evening, you will dine on some sumptuous Kerala dishes and rest for the night.

8Day Kovalam sightseeing

You will do sightseeing in Kovalam on this day at leisure. You can do catamaran rides, go on top of the lighthouse, have houseboat rides at Karamana River, surf at the beaches, and enlist for a Yoga session. If you are visiting Kovalam in the right season, you can even catch sight of a village fair or a boat race. This is a chance that you can have to explore the cultural side of Kerala. Enjoy a Kathakali dance or learn about different massage therapies. In the evening you will rest for the night at your hotel.

9Day Trip to Trivandrum + Back to Cochin

You will drive to Trivandrum after checking out from your hotel in Kovalam. A trip to Trivandrum is only about half an hour by car from Kovalam. Trivandrum was formerly called Thiruvananthapuram and is famous for its innumerable temples and shrines. The most famous temple that you will visit on this trip is the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple. This temple is one of the most famous pilgrimage centers and is famous for its exquisite carvings and temple architecture. You can spend an hour or two just visiting this temple. After this, you will drive back to Kovalam, and drive back to Cochin.

Inclusions

Comfortable Vehicle (Innova/ Xylo/ Tavera/ Scorpio/ Similar) for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary.
Airport pick up & drop as per your flight timings
Accommodation at all locations on double (for couples & special requests) and triple sharing basis in standard hotels/camps
Buffet Breakfast and Dinner: Starting with Dinner on Day 1 & ending with Breakfast on Last Day as per itinerary
Fuel for the whole trip as per the itinerary
Assured Inner line permits and Ladakh Union fee
Experienced driver for the entire journey
Oxygen cylinder and Basic First-Aid during the tour
Driver expenses/ toll tax/ Fuel/ Parking charges

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature
Mentioned cost is not valid between 6 pm and 8 am
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Package price does not include Gala dinner charges applicable on Christmas and New Year's Eve

Confirmation Policy

Upon booking, the traveller will receive a confirmation voucher via email, within 24 hours.
In the special cases of slots not being available, feasible alternatives will be provided to the customer, in regards to the customer’s preference. In such cases, a new voucher would be sent via email, consisting of the new travel details.

Cancellation Policy

Any cancellation made before 20 days prior to the date of departure, would levy a 30% of total tour cost as cancellation charges.
Due to any restrictions such as sudden government policies or regulations, health hazards, medical emergencies, or unprecedented weather conditions, activities and tours may be nonoperational and be cancelled. In cases such as these, operators will attempt to cater to the traveller an alternate, which is feasible in nature. However, any refund would not be catered.