Kerala Southern Splendors
DURATION
08 Nights / 09 Days
DESTINATION
1N Kochi , 2N Munnar, 1N Thekkady, 1N Thenmala 1N Varkala , 2N Thiruvananthapuram
Key Moments
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Colonial Heritage
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Mountain Vistas
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Wildlife Encounters
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Pristine Beaches
Itinerary Details
Day 01 Colonial Kochi
Arrive at Cochin International Airport and transfer to Fort Kochi. Explore Chinese Fishing Nets and St. Francis Church. Visit Dutch Palace with Hindu epic murals. Discover Jew Town's Paradesi Synagogue. Witness Kathakali dance performance. Enjoy traditional Kerala dinner.
Day 02 Tea Country
Ascent Drive to Munnar through winding ghats (130 km/4 hours). Stop at Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls. Check into hilltop hotel with tea plantation views. Visit Tea Museum learning cultivation history.
Day 03 Munnar's Natural Wonders
Explore Eravikulam National Park spotting Nilgiri Tahr. Visit Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. Experience Rose Garden's 100 varieties. Ascend to Top Station for panoramic views. Tour spice gardens.
Day 04 Wildlife Haven Thekkady
Drive to Thekkady (110 km/3-4 hours). Visit spice plantation tour. Embark on guided nature walk in Periyar Reserve. Witness Kalaripayattu martial arts performance.
Day 05 Eco-Tourism Thenmala
Morning Periyar Lake boat cruise spotting elephants, deer, bison. Drive to Thenmala (180 km/5-6 hours). Explore Shenduruney Wildlife Sanctuary and Deer Rehabilitation Center. Experience adventure activities.
Day 06 Cliffside Varkala
Explore Musical Dancing Fountain and Cultural Zone. Drive to Varkala (80 km/2-3 hours). Check into cliffside resort. Stroll dramatic red laterite cliffs. Visit 2,000-year-old Janardana Swami Temple.
Day 06 Beach Paradise Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam via Anjengo Fort (60 km/1.5-2 hours). Enjoy famous crescent beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah, Samudra. Experience water sports. Visit Vizhinjam Lighthouse for sunset views.
Day 07 Beach Paradise Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam via Anjengo Fort (60 km/1.5-2 hours). Enjoy famous crescent beaches - Lighthouse, Hawah, Samudra. Experience water sports. Visit Vizhinjam Lighthouse for sunset views.
Day 08 Capital City Exploration
Tour Thiruvananthapuram (16 km). Visit magnificent Padmanabhaswamy Temple (exterior), Napier Museum, and Sree Chitra Art Gallery. Explore Kanakakunnu Palace and Zoological Park. Shop at Chalai Bazaar.
Day 09 Ponmudi Hill Station
Day excursion to Ponmudi (55 km) through 22 hairpin bends. Trek through misty landscapes. Visit Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. Return to Thiruvananthapuram Airport/Railway Station for departure.
Notes: Indicated kms and journey time are approx and does not include sightseeing times
INCLUSION / EXCLUSIONS
Package INCLUSION
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Accommodation in standard hotels (twin/double sharing)
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Daily breakfast and dinner (MAP plan)
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Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
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Professional English-speaking local guide
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All applicable hotel taxes and service charges
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Entry to monuments, parks, and attractions mentioned
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Kathakali dance performance in Kochi
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Periyar Lake boat ride
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Spice plantation tour and Kalaripayattu show
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Shenduruney Reservoir boat ride (weather dependent)
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All currently applicable taxes
Package EXCLUSION
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Airfare/train fare to Kochi/from Thiruvananthapuram
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Lunches throughout the tour
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Personal expenses (laundry, tips, phone calls)
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Travel insurance
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Camera fees at monuments/parks
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Adventure activities in Thenmala and water sports
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Expenses from roadblocks, weather, natural calamities
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GST and other applicable taxes