Welcome to Kerala, God's Own Country. Kerala is one of the ten 'Paradises Found' by the National Geographic Traveler, for its diverse geography and overwhelming greenery. It is a land much acclaimed for the contemporary nature of its cultural ethos, and much appreciated for the soothing, rejuvenating paradise that it is. Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala is also India's cleanest State.

Kerala Cultural Tours :

Duration: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destination: Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Goa - Mumbai

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Day 01: Arrival - Chennai
Meeting with our representative for assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Chennai city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Chennai
Full day excursion to Mahabalipuram & Kanchipuram. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Chennai - Madurai
Morning transfer to the airport in time for morning flight to Madurai. Meeting and assistance at the airport. Sightseeing tour of Madurai. In the evening visit the Meenakshi Temple to attend the "Aarti" ceremony. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Madurai - Periyar
In the morning drive to Periyar and upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing by boat over Lake Periyar to view the wild life. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Periyar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to boat landing point from where the hotel's courtesy boat will take passengers to Kumarakom. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Kumarakom - Cochin
Morning, backwater cruise to Alleppey and back. Later drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Day 07: Cochin - Goa
Morning sightseeing tour of Cochin. Later transfer to the airport in time for afternoon flight to Goa. On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Day 08: Goa
Full day sightseeing tour of Goa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Goa
Day free for leisure activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10: Goa - Bombay
Morning free at leisure. Afternoon Transfer to the airport in time for afternoon flight to Mimbai. On arrival transfer from domestic to the International airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.

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Spice Tour of Kerala:

Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination: Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Alleppy - Kovalam -Mumbai

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Day 1: Arrive Cochin: Ex - Delhi or Mumbai
Arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening Sunset cruise to view Chinese fishing nets and visiting Bolghaty Island. Later view traditional kathakali classical dances. Overnight Cochin.

Day 2: Cochin /Periyar
Proceed by road to Periyar. Check into Spice Village, set in the heart of the cardamom hills of Kerala. The village lies just outside Periyar Tiger Reserve and a stay here is a perfect way to appreciate the environment. Day at leisure to visit nearby coffee plantations, spice gardens with pepper vines or a trek deep into the tropical forest. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Periyar
Tour of Periyar wildlife sanctuary by Boat to see elephants and to view a rich variety of wildlife: Tiger, Elephant, Wild Boar, deer and Monkeys. Overight at Hotel.

Day 4: Periyar /Cochin
Drive to Cochin. Check into hotel. Later city tour visiting the Dutch Palace and the Jewish Synagogue

Day 5: Cochin/ Kumarakom
Drive to Kumarakom. Check into cottages of the heritage hotel - Coconut Lagoon resort situated on the Backwaters. Overnight at Coconut Lagoon

Day 6: Kumarakom
Day free to explore the backwaters and the lake by quiet motorboats and canoes through water channels or visit the bird Sanctuary on the opposite bank or just relax and enjoy "Pizhichin" a particularly energizing Ayurvedic Oil Massages, which is particularly rejuvenating.

Day 7: Kumarakom /Alleppy /Kovalam
Drive to Allepey, also known as the "Venice of the East" for a 3 hour bakwater cruise upto Kottayam. From Kottayam,drive to Kovalam (02 hrs). Check into Beach resort. Overnight at Kovalam

Day 8: Kovalam
Full day at leisure at the Beach.

Day 9: Kovalam /Mumbai /Homebound
Transfer to airport in Trivandrum for outbound flight.