Kerala Backwater and Beach
Kerala Backwater and Beach
Kerala Backwater and Beach
10 Days Starting in Kochi, Kerala, India and ending in Kovalam, Kerala, India
Visiting: Kochi (Cochin), Fort Kochi, Munnar, Ramakkalmedu, Thekkady, Alappuzha, TVM, Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kovalam
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Tour code:
AGORA27
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Physical rating:
Low, EASY
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
MeatHalal, Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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$1332 (USD)
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Tour Overview
Explore the serene beauty of Kerala with our "Kerala Backwater and Beach" private tour. This 10-day itinerary covers the cities of Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kovalam. Immerse yourself in the lush tea plantations of Munnar, cruise through the serene backwaters of Alleppey, and relax on the beaches of Kovalam. Experience the diverse culture and heritage of Kerala with visits to temples, museums, and spice plantations. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in one of India's most beautiful states.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Kochi (Cochin)
Location: Kochi (Cochin)
Accommodation: Hotel
Arrive CochinOn arrival at Cochin airport assistance and transfer to hotel. (Hotels check in time 1200hrs afternoon early check in subject to rooms availability, confirm early check in can be pre-booked at additional cost)
In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali Dance, one of India's most famous Classical dances with lavish costumes, exotic makeup & Masks intensifying the beauty of the dancer’s intricate moments.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Fort Kochi
Location: Fort Kochi, Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kochi – Munnar (140kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel, city tour of the Cochin. Visit Fort Cochin famous for Chinese fishing nets, scenic beaches and architectural style of ancient buildings. At St. Frances Church see the town of Vasco da Gama. The Jewish Synagogue, built in 1568 in the old part of Mattancherry Town, one of the oldest lively synagogues. Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace which has an incomparable collection of huge Kerala Temple murals, exhibits & portraits. You may also visit the famous Hill Palace Museum, the largest archaeological and heritage museum in Kerala. Bolgatty Palace the oldest living Dutch palaces outside Holland, now converted into a heritage hotel. Willingdon Island a man-made island created in 1933 with wonderful walkways and jetty’s. Afternoon drive to Munnar, check in at hotel. During the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year make it the favorite tourist places. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests inside Munnar range expose its beauty. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 : Munnar
Location: Munnar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
MunnarAfter breakfast, visit to Pothamedu which offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks. Mattupetty dam and its reservoir, this concrete gravity dam is built between the hill ranges and it is used mainly for water storage for hydroelectric projects. Eravikulam National Park, The Nilgiri Tahr can be observed at close quarters here. This park established to protect the Nilgiri Tahr (Nilgiri Ibex) is breathtakingly beautiful and is easily comparable to the best mountain ranges found anywhere in the world. Mattupedi Dairy Farm, famous for the Indo-Swiss Farm, this is a highly specialized dairy farm which comes under Indo-Swiss Livestock Project. Echo Point, go there and scream as loud as you can and wait for a minute. You can hear your echo back! Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 : Ramakkalmedu
Location: Ramakkalmedu, Thekkady
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Munnar - Periyar (Thekkady) (110kms/ 2hrs approx.)Breakfast at hotel drive to Thekkady enroute stop at Ramakkalmedu. The place gets its name from the impressions of the feet found on the rock surface here, which is believed to be of Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as told in the Indian epic Ramayana. Ramakkalmedu is noted for its hills and also for the panoramic and picturesque views of villages in the neighbouring state of Tamil Nadu, which is towards the eastern side of the Western Ghats. A noticeably tall, pillar-like rocky structure, about 300 m high and facing east is another attraction here. It is one of the windiest places in Asia and being so, one can also find here a wind farm generating electricity, which is an undertaking of the Government of Kerala. Other attractions in-and-around Ramakkalmedu include places like Frog Rock, Turtle Rock and the highest twin-statue in Kerala; called Kuravan and Kurathi.
Continue drive to Thekkady check in at hotel. Afterwards take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. You could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 : Thekkady
Location: Thekkady
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Periyar (Thekkady)Breakfast at hotel. Visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on a boat. Nestled between the Cheruthoni and Periyar rivers Wildlife Sanctuary is blessed with the most diverse flora and fauna. The sanctuary has a gorgeous lake that is perfect for romantic boat rides. The tropical evergreen and deciduous forests teeming with elephants, bison, sambar deer, wild dogs, jungle cats, tiger and wild boar along with various species of snake including cobras, vipers, kraits and many non-poisonous snakes is a wildlife lover’s dream. A variety of birds such as grey jungle fowl, Malabar grey hornbill, woodpeckers and bulbuls also have found a home in this sanctuary.Afterwards take a spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. You could stop at the local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 : Alappuzha
Location: Alappuzha
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Thekaddy – Alleppey (135kms/ 3hrs approx)Breakfast at hotel drive to Alleppey. Board a houseboat from boat jetty here and sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters. While sailing enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets lined up along either side of the canals, the panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets the reminiscent of our past trade links are also found on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats. The Houseboats have generated electricity, sitting cum dining area, separate bedroom with attached English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a Chef, and Driver. Lunch, Dinner and overnight in houseboat.Houseboat stay.
Day 7 : Tvm
Location: TVM
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Alleppey – Kovalam (200kms/ 4hrs approx)After breakfast disembark houseboat and drive to Kovalam check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy for personal activities relax on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Location: Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
KovalamBreakfast at hotel, city tour of Trivandrum. Visit Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple the guardian deity of the city. The Maharaja of Travancore till date pays homage at the Padmanabhan Swamy Temple that enshrines the image of Lord Vishnu reclining under the hood of "Anantha" the great serpent. Also visit Attukal Temple a Hindu religious shrine. The city has a rich tradition of nurturing art and culture since ancient times, witness same by visiting Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive thru famous beaches which include Shankumugham Beach, Kovalam Beach, Vizhinjam lighthouse & Light House Beach Road.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Kovalam
Location: Kovalam
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
KovalamBreakfast at hotel day free and easy for personal activities & relax on the beach.(Transport not included this day)
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Kovalam
Location: Kovalam
Meals Included: Breakfast
Kovalam - DepartureBreakfast at hotel as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
What's Included
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Applicable GST (government taxes).
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Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport
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09-nights / 10-days accommodation in below offered hotels or similar (standard room)
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Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle with English speaking chauffeur as per tour program.
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Accommodation in Alleppey Houseboat includes all meals
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Activities charges mentioned in the itinerary (Kathakali dance show & boat ride in Periyar River).
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Monuments Entrances of sightseeing places mentioned in the itinerary
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Government licensed English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city).
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Accommodation
4-Star hotels
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Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
What's Not Included
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Or anything not mentioned above.
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Any air fare
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Monument entrances
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Main Meals, Lunch or dinner unless mentioned
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Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
Optional Extras
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Upgrade to half board
Dinner at hotels
Check out our Q&As
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What currencies are required for this tour?
INR, USD, EURO, GBP, SGD, JPY, CNY, RMB, CAD,
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No. You have to apply for Indian Visa yourself. TOURIST VISA is mandatory for Foreign Nationals to travel India.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes. Please check same on your international ticket
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Less than 10 person group only driver will be your companion. We use local government licenced tour guide in each cities for sightseeing tour.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We do not operate tour on sharing
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
We are completely flexible in changing the travel dates, until we dont have to bourne any penalty levied by hotels/airline.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5 Yeas
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, you will support NGO and schooling for kids in villages.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We operate private tour/activity only for your group. Hence if you missed to join and tour departed, we can coordinate and you can join the tour from the nearest point.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Iitnerary and confirmation vouchers
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized. Regular temperature checks for staff. Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of agora voyages charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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