Kerala

Green, red and the blue of the ocean with numerous coconut trees slash across the canvas with amazing regularity. The Best thing for traveler to Kerala is the lack of any problem in communication, easy commuting thanks to a great public transport system and the hard-hitting beauty of its emerald green fields of rice that stretch ahead and merge with the horizon, and the warm red tiles on the roofs of modest houses.The Good things like a highly successful literacy program that has resulted in the empowerment of women, a smoothly running and efficient family planning program and many such socio-economic success stories. These factors goes a long way in making a holiday so much more worthwhile and happy in Kerala.

• Kerala Ayurveda Package ( Book this tour )

  Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days
  Destinations Covered : Chennai - Trichy - Tanjore - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin - Marari Beach - Cochin
  
  Day 01 : Chennai
  Arrive Chennai. Transfer to Hotel. Afternoon City tours. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 02 : Chennai
  After breakfast full day excursion to Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 03 : Trichy
  After breakfast leave by car for Trichy. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Trichy. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 04 : Tanjore
  After breakfast full day excursion to Tanjore. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 05 : Madurai
  After breakfast drive for Madurai. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Madurai. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 06 : Periyar
  After breakfast drive for Periyar. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon boat rides on Lake Periyar for the game viewing. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 07 : Kumarakom
  Breakfast at the hotel. Later leave by car for Kumarakom. On arrival transfer to Ayurvedic Resort. Evening boat ride on the back waters. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 08 : Kumarakom
  Full day at the ayurvedic center. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 09 : Kumarakom
  After breakfast transfer to the rice boats for the cruise on the lake and backwaters. Overnight on the boat.
  
  Day 10 : Cochin
  Morning after breakfast arrive at the New Jetty, transfer by road for Cochin. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Cochin. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 11 : Marari Beach
  After breakfast transfer to Marari Beach. Rest of the day free overnight at the marari beach resort.
  
  Day 12 : Marari Beach
  Full day at the beach and Ayurvedic health center. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 13 : Marari Beach
  Full day at the beach and Ayurvedic health center. Overnight at the hotel.
  
  Day 14 : Cochin
  After breakfast transfer to Cochin airport in time to connect flight for onward destination.
   

• Kerala Houseboat Tour ( Book this tour )
  Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
  Destinations Covered : Cochin - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Poovar - Trivandrum
  
  Day 01 : Arrive Cochin
  Arrive Cochin airport. Upon arrival, you would be met by our representative and transferred to Bolgatty Palace.
  Overnight at hotel.
  
  Day 02 : Cochin - Munnar
  Morning drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar. housing world's highest tea-growing estates. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel Sienna Village.
  
  Overnight at hotel.
  
  Day 03 : Munnar
  Full day at leisure to explore on your own.
  Overnight at hotel.
  
  Day 04 : Munnar - Periyar
  Morning drive to Periyar( 90 kms). Upon arrival check-in at hotel Cardamom County.
  
  Periyar- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills.
  
  Afternoon at leisure.
  
  Overnight at hotel.
  
  Day 05 : Periyar - Kumarakom
  Early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar - an artificial lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return to hotel for breakfast.
  
  Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom ( 150 kms/ 4 hrs) enroute visit the tea estates.
  
  Kumarakom - is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Evening at leisure.
  Overnight at hotel
  
  Day 06 : Kumarakom - Houseboat
  Morning at leisure Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - "Ketuvallam" and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the way of life and activity of the local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the local markets and cooked on board.
  
  Overnight on board
  
  Day 07 : Houseboat - Poovar
  Breakfast on board.
  Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty. Thereafter, drive onto Poovar.
  
  Poovar Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves.
  
  Upon arrival, check-in at Poovar Island Resort which is a mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation. The floating units are constructed on hollow light weight concrete hulls. They are air conditioned and fully equipped with all modern amenities.
  
  Overnight at resort.
  
  Day 08 : Poovar
  Full day at leisure for your own activities.
  
  Day 09 : Poovar - Trivandrum - Out
  Morning drive to Trivandrum for your flight back home.