Spice Tour of Kerala

Travel Route

Day 01: COCHIN
Day 02: MUNNAR (HILL STATION)
Day 03: THEKKADY (Periyar Tiger Reserve)
Day 04: THEKKADY (Visit Spice Garden)
Day 05: KUMARAKOM
Day 06: ALLEPPEY (LUXURY HOUSEBOAT STAY)
Day 07: KOVALAM
Day 08: KOVALAM
Day 09: DEPARTURE (TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT)

Route Map

Detailed Itinerary

Cochin	Day 1
Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala, served by an international airport, fine communication facilities, excellent accommodation, modern amenities and a lot of attractive tourist places gives a breathtaking experience for its visitors and settlers. The district took its form on 1st April 1958, by carving out the areas of erstwhile Travancore, Kochi & Malabar kingdoms. The word Ernakulam was derived from a Tamil word 'Erayanarkulam' which means Lord Shiva's abode. Activities Visit Santa Cruz Basalica, St Francis Church, Dutch Cemetry, Princess Street, Waterfront, Mattanchery Palace, Indira Gandhi Boat Race (Conducted in August-September during Onam), Bolgatty Island, Willingdon Island, Kumbalangi, The Bishop’s House, Cochin Carnival (in the last 10 days of the year), St George’s Forane Church at Edapally, Kerala History Museum at Edapally, St Thomas Mount, Malayattoor (10 kms) and Hill Palace at Thripunithura (12 km).
Munnar	Day 2
Munnar is nestled in the undulating mountain ranges of the southern Western Ghats and is unrivalled among the tourist destinations of Kerala. Its inescapable natural beauty lures scores of tourists each and every year from not only India but also from abroad. The major highlights of Munnar are its remarkable ambiance, lush green tea gardens, mesmerizing lakes, dense forests and a cool salubrious climate. Munnar is located at the confluence of three mountain streams, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Once, Munnar was the summer resort of the British government in South India. Activities Visit Pothamedu, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Attukal, Nyayamakad and Eravikulam National Park.
Periyar Tiger Reserve	Day 3-4
One of the oldest wildlife sanctuaries in India, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve was established in the verdant stretches of Kerala in 1895 and declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. The Periyar Widlife Sanctuary covers an area of 777 sq km, out of which 360 sq km is under thick and dense evergreen forests. Surrounded by the dense forests, it is quite popular for the Periyar Lake. Activities Enjoy morning and evening jeep safaris into the jungle.
Kumarakom	Day 5
Kumarakom, a cozy little island just 16 kilometer west of Kottayam in India’s favorite destination – Kerala, is renowned the world over for its exotic migratory birds, self sustaining eco-system and hospital on arrival check into the hotel after taking brief leisure visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary at evening see the breathtaking view of lake during the sunset leaves a spellbound. Activities Visit Vembanad Lake is home to several types of marine life exclusively the 'Karimeen' (Pearl Spotted Fish), the 'Chemeen' (Prawns) and the 'Konju' (Tiger Prawns) and Kumarakom bird sanctuary.
Alleppey	Day 6
Washed by the silvery waves of the Arabian Sea, Alleppey, the Venice of the East welcomes you to the backwaters of kerala. The Palm fringed canals and shores bustling with glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach has blessed Alappuzha, the water locked district, to become one of the best Backwater tourism destinations in God's Own Country. Activities Spend time at Backwater Cruise, enjoy Boat Races (August-September), visit Kuttanad Region, Mullakkal Rajeswari Temple, Ambalapuzha Temple, Arthunkal Church, Champakulam Church, Chavara Bhavan and Mararikulam.
Kovalam	Day 7-9
Thirty years ago, Kovalam was a picture perfect tropical beach; a traditional fishing village providing fresh fish, fruits and toddy (coconut beer). Today this tiny beach is the focus of a multi-million dollar business, drawing thousands of tourists for a week dose of ozone, UV and a refreshing Indian Experience. Kovalam was brought to the public eye by the Maharaja of Travancore. Over the past three decades, the place has been well developed, and now figures prominently on the world tourism map. Activities Visit beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing, Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising. And also visit Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres. Transfer to Airport according to your departure schedule on day 9 from Trivandrum Airport.

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