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Best of Kerala Tour
Best of Kerala Tour

Duration:  8 Days/7 Nights

Destinations Visited: Kovalam - Trivandrum -
Kumarakom - Alleppy - Periyar - Munnar

Tour Inclusions:  All hotel accommodations on
a room-only basis; overnight stay on
houseboat including all meals; all sightseeing as
indicated; all transfers as indicated.

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                                                                 Itinerary

Day 1: Trivandrum - Kovalam
Upon arrival at Trivandrum Airport our agent with meet you and transfer you to Kovalam.  After
checking into your hotel the rest of the day is free to spend as you wish. Overnight stay at your
hotel in Kovalam.

Day 2: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
In the morning we will see the sights of Trivandrum, including The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika
Museum, and the Sri Padmanabha Temple. In the afternoon you can relax on the famous Kovalam
Beach.  Overnight stay in Kovalam.

Day 3:  Kovalam - Kumarakom
In the morning you will check out from your hotel and drive to Kumarakom. On arrival at
Kumarakom visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, and then check in at your hotel in Kumarakom.
In the evening, relax near the beautiful Vembanadu Lake or go for an optional sunset cruise.
Overnight stay in your hotel in Kumarakom

Day 4:  Houseboat
This afternoon you will board your houseboat and cruise through the narrow, serene backwater
canals of Kumarakom and Alleppey. You will spend the night on board your houseboat.

Day 5: Houseboat- Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Enjoy breakfast on your houseboat while cruising Kerala's backwater. In the early afternoon you
will check out from your houseboat and proceed to Thekkady where you will check into your hotel
upon arrival.  You can go for a spice plantation tour (optional) and then go to Periyar Lake to view
wildlife at the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (optional).  Overnnight stay in your hotel in Thekkady.

Day 6: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Munnar
In the morning, you will check out from your hotel and drive to Munnar en route visiting the
beautiful western ghats, lush tea gardens, and a spice plantation. When we arrive in Munnar we will
check into our hotel. The rest of the day you are free to spend it as you wish. Overnight stay in
your hotel in Munnar.

Day 7: Munnar
Today we will sightsee around Munnar covering Mattupetty Lake and Dam, Echo Point, Kundale
Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife Sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Overnight stay
in Munnar.

Day 8: Munnar - Cochin
Your last morning is free to spend it at your leisure. Later you will check out from your hotel and be
taken to Cochin Airport or Railway station for your onward destination.  Tour ends.
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