Exotic Kerala

"Kerala - "God's Own Country" The complex network of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals fringing the coast of Kerala forms the basis of a distinct regional lifestyle, and travelling by Houseboat along these backwaters is one of the highlights of a visit to the state."The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes of Kerala. Today these backwaters act as vital water ways for the transport of people and produce. They are often the only link between remote, isolated villages and crowded town pockets. Our Kerala tourism section highlights the history, culture, cuisine, wildlife, hill stations and eco tourism of Kerala. It showcases the best aspects of Kerala tourism so you can know more about the tourist attractions of Kerala and enjoy Kerala tours with Kerala Backwater.

Tour Includes:-

• Accommodation in the mentioned hotels/houseboat or similar on twin sharing basis with one double room for two persons.
• Daily breakfast at all places, except in Houseboat breakfast, lunch and dinner basis.
• All transfers and sightseeing by 01 A/C Tata Indica Car including fuel charges, driver's bhatta, toll and parking.
• All applicable hotel & service taxes.

Tour Excludes:-

• Any meals other than those mentioned above. Any airfare / train fare.
• Entrance fees to Amusement parks & Boating charges.
• Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature.
• Any services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
• Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.

Cancellation Policy:

45 days - 25 % of the tour cost
44- 35 days - 30 % of the tour cost
35- 20 days - 35 % of the tour cost
19- 10 days - 50 % of the tour cost
Less then 10 days - 100 % of the package cost

Day 01 : Cochin
Arrival at Cochin Airport (meet and assistance on arrival) and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Cochin - visit Hill Palace Museum, Dutch Palace Museum, Jewish Street, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar (140 KMS - 04 Hours drive)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Munnar, on arrival check into Hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 03 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar - visit Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake, Echo Point, Shooting Point and Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady (110 KMS - 03 Hours drive)
After early breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Thekkady (Periyar), on arrival check into Hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Thekkady. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 05 : Thekkady - Kumarakom (140 KMS - 04 Hours drive)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Kumarakom, on arrival check into Houseboat (check in time 12.30 PM - A/C will be operating from 9.00 PM to 6.00 AM). Full day enjoy the backwater cruise through Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay in Houseboat.

Day 06 : Kumarakom - Kovalam (180 KMS - 04 Hours drive)
After breakfast check out from Houseboat (check out time 9.30 AM) and drive to Kovalam, on arrival check into Hotel. Evening enjoy at Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 07 : Kovalam
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Trivandrum - visit Sri.Padmanabhaswami, Napier Museum, Sri.Chitra Art Gallery, Zoo, Kuthiramalika Palace and Veli Lagoon. Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 08 : Kovalam - Trivandrum (15 KMS)
After breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Trivandrum Airport / Railway Station for onward journey.