Activities

Kerala was recently voted as one of the top ten destinations in the World by the Conde-Nast traveler. It is called as God’s own country. Kerala is a completely different experience than anything else in India. The Splendid Kerala tour gives you an amazing experience of the Kerala backwaters and House boats. Kerala tour also gives you an opportunity to experience the famous Ayurvedic Massages & Treatments.

Cochin: - Widely known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, has one of the world’s most attractive natural ports. It is well known for its centuries-old trading of spices, silks, ivory and sandalwood. It has traditionally rich heritage, but at the same time it is one of the most fast-paced and contemporary cities in India. It is very easy to be spellbound by the magic of Cochin and it is the beauty and comparatively good infrastructure that makes it the ideal gateway to the state. The city offers visitors a peek into palaces, museums, old churches, cool backwaters; palm fringed lagoons, beaches and the practicality of a modern metro city.

Day 01: Arrive Cochin on arrival meet & greet with our Company representative afterwards transfer to your pre-booked hotel, relax overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 02: Cochin

After breakfast Full day city tour of Cochin visiting - ‘The Jewish Synagogue’ at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town, ‘The Dutch Palace, Spice market at the narrow streets, The St. Francis Church’, the oldest European Church in India, ‘The Santa Cruz Basilica’ originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese and the cochin boast “Chinese fishing nets”. At 5.30pm visit to the famous dance drama of Kerala, the “Kathakali”. This dance can be characterized by grotesque gesticulations, amazing costumes and very extensive make-up. The stories are mostly taken from the epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. Later return to hotel.

(Overnight at hotel in Cochin)

Day 03: Cochin – – Kumarakom (By surface 85 kms / 2 hours drive)

After breakfast drive to Kumarakom, Upon arrival check-in to your pre-booked hotel

Kumarakom is located along the shores of Vembanad Lake, in the heart of the back waters. This beautiful paradise stocked with mangrove forests, beryl green paddy fields and coconut groves comprises with water ways and canals adorned with while lilies. Kumarakom charms the tourist from all over the world. It offers a wide variety of flora, beautiful sightseeing, boating and fishing experiences. It has top-notch resorts and bird sanctuary nearby. Ayurvedic therapies here is rated the best in India. There are many small activities that you can do around in Kumarakom on your own. You can also visit to Kottayam town where in situated is the famous Churches of Valiyapalli & Cheriyapalli. In a nearby proximity if interested you can also visit Vaikom Shiva temple.

(Overnight at hotel in Kumarakom)

Day 04: Kumarakom - Deluxe House boat   (the land of backwaters)

After Breakfast late morning you get onto a private House boat that is waiting to take you on a tour, a splendid area full of canals, lakes and coves.  One of the high points of your Kerala Backwater and Houseboat tour is the night spent on board the Houseboat. These rice barges or “Kettuvallams” sail alongside the shallow palm-edged lakes and narrow canals. The House Boat takes you through the villages constructed on narrow spits of land, where you can stop at the local markets, or to see the wonder of the crafts men engaged in centuries-old boat-making tradition. These Houseboats offer one or two small cabins with a tiny sitting area and a crew of 2 staff and a chef. The Houseboats serve authentic Keralan cuisine. The overnight stay on the Houseboat is an extraordinary experience.

(Overnight onboard Houseboat)

Day 05: Alleppey – Kovalam (170 Kms, 4 hours drive)

After breakfast disembark your Houseboat in Alleppey later drive to Kovalam is famous for its beaches, among the most pristine in India. Kovalam is extremely popular among westerners due to shallow waters and low tidal waves. It is also one of the oldest tourist enclaves in India, a well known part of the tourist circuit since the 1930s. Kovalam shot into the limelight in the early 1970s with the arrival of masses of hippies. That started the transformation of a casual fishing village of Kerala into one of the most important tourist destinations in all India - the Kovalam beach.

Day at leisure or you can enjoy the amenities of Hotel.

Overnight at hotel

Day 06: Kovalam

Day at your own leisure. Relax on Beach.

Day 07:  Kovalam – Trivandrum (20 Kms, 30 Minutes drive)

Morning at your own leisure afternoon you are transferred to Trivandrum airport for your onward flight.

Based on minimum 2 People: US $608 per Person

Accommodation on twin sharing basis in below mentioned Best 3 Star hotels or similar in base category rooms.
2 Nights Cochin at Hotel Abad Plaza https://www.abadhotels.com/hotel-in-mg-road-kochi
01 Night Kumarakom at Abad whispering Palm https://www.abadhotels.com/lakeresort
1 Night Backwaters on Deluxe House Boat
02 Nights Kovalam at Abad Harmonia Resort https://www.abadhotels.com/harmonia

Meals:
Daily breakfast & 1 Farwell Dinner.

Price includes:
Arrival, departure transfers & land transport in air-conditioned Toyota Innova as per itinerary.
Professional Local English Speaking guides in Cochin.
Monument/museum entrance
Entrance to Kathakali dance performance
House boat with all meals
Mineral water in the vehicle
GST 5%

Does not include: Any air & train, Insurance, Portage, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips, Any expenditure of personal nature such as drinks, telephone calls, laundry.