EXPLOR KERALA
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Welcome to Associated Travels’ exciting and comprehensive tour. Upon arrival at Trivandrum airport/railway station, you are met by your driver and privately transferred to your hotel. Our representative will meet you upon arrival, welcome you to Kerala and assist you. Spend evening at beautiful Kovalam beach. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Today relax with an Ayurvedic Massage (on direct payment basis) at Kovalam or undertake an excursion to Kanyakumari. Visit Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi Memorial, Kanyakumari devi temple - Return to Kovalam in the evening - overnight stay at the hotel.
After Breakfast depart to Alleppey. ( 3 & 1/2 hour drive)Check-in to the House Boat.... The Houseboat is exclusive for you at your complete disposal will Cruise through backwater regions of kuttanad, Pathiramanal islands and Vembanadu Lake to reach and stay overnight on board near Kumarakom. Overnight on the houseboat.
Today drive to Thekkady (Periyar) the land of the spice plantations. On arrival check into your hotel. The afternoon is at leisure to walk through the bustling spice market in the Kumily village – overnight stay at hotel.
Morning leave for a boat cruise through the Periyar wildlife sanctuary. (Optional at own expense) – enjoy an elephant ride - rest of the day at leisure – overnight stay at hotel
After Breakfast Check-out and depart for Munnar. Approximate drive of 02 hours. Reach Munnar the Highest peak of South India ,i.e.6500 feet above sea level. Anamudi peak which is 2695 mts is in close vicinity. After noon visit to tea estate and munnar town or lake safari. (Lake safari optional at extra cost.) Overnight stay at the resort.
Full day sightseeing of Munnar which includes Eravikulam National park, Nilgiri Tahr ( hermitragus hycrious! the mountain goat of South India, Mattupetty dam, Indo-swiss cattle bread farm & Top Station.Overnight stay at the Resort.
On to Cochin in the morning – transfer to hotel – afternoon visit St. Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue , Indo Portuguese Museum and Chinese fishing nets – overnight stay at hotel.
Today, proceed to Calicut in the morning – en route visit elephant training centre – enjoy an elephant ride (on direct payment and subject to availability) – check in to hotel in Calicut – leisure day – overnight stay at hotel
After breakfast, proceed for Calicut city sightseeing which includes includes Beypore, Mishkal Masjid, Mother of god church, pazhassiraja Museum and Krishna Menon Museum and Kappad – watch Kalarippayattu (the most ancient martial art in the world) in the evening – overnight stay at hotel.
Proceed to Wayanad in the morning – visit Ghat Section, Pookode Lake and Chain tree – transfer to hotel – afternoon visit Edakkal Caves, Heritage Museum – overnight stay at hotel
Today explore Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary, Banasura Sagar Dam and Kuuva Island – overnight stay at hotel.
Proceed to Wayanad in the morning – visit Ghat Section, Pookode Lake and Chain tree – transfer to hotel – afternoon visit Edakkal Caves, Heritage Museum – overnight stay at hotel
Today visit the Botanical Garden, tea garden and the popular Ooty lake - overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast proceed to Mysore – transfer to hotel – visit Brindavan Gardens Chamundi HillsMysore Zoo andSt. Philomena's Church – overnight stay at hotel
Proceed to Coorg in the morning – transfer to hotel – visit Nisargadhama and Tibetan Golden Temple – Enjoy a camp fire at night ( on extra payment) – overnight stay at hotel.
Coorg – Mangalore / Bangalore
Drop at Mangalore / Bangalore railway station or airport to depart to hometown