Kerala
State of India

Kerala, a state on India's tropical Malabar Coast, has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit St. Francis Church, the Jewish Synagogue and Mattancherry Palace
• Visit Tata Tea Museum, Rose Garden and Mattupetty Lake in Munnar
• Enjoy a spice plantation tour at Thekkady

Day 01 Arrive Kochi

• Welcome to your ‘Kerala ‘ tour! 
• On arrival at the airport in Kochi or railway station in Ernakulam, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 
• Later, proceed on a city tour of Kochi visiting places like the St. Francis Church, the Mattancherry Palace, the Jewish Synagogue and the Chinese fishing nets in Fort Kochi area.
• St Francis Church is one of the oldest churches in India, built by Europeans. Originally built in 1503, the church has witnessed many skirmishes between Indians and the Britishers. It was declared a protected monument in 1923. This church is built in the Indo gothic style of architecture. 
  
• The Mattancherry Palace is Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace in the state of Kerala and was built in 1555. It served as a gift to the local Raja of Kochi. The palace stands as a testament of the Dutch rule over Kochi and neighboring areas. The palace now exhibits temple art, portraits, and exhibits of the Rajas of Kochi.
  
• The Jewish synagogue is also called the Pardesi Synagogue. It is located at the corner of the Jew town in the city of Kochi. It is a prayer house or shrine for people from the Jewish faith. Built in 1568, the synagogue has a 500-year-old history attached to it.
• Chinese fishing nets also called Cheena Vala are the fishing installations made in Kochi. Each net has a limited area and depth of operation. The fishing nets make a beautiful backdrop for photography.
• The rest of the evening is at leisure.
• Overnight in Kochi.

Day 02 Kochi -Munnar (130 km / approx. 4 hours drive) 

• After breakfast, proceed to Munnar.  
• Drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar which is surrounded by lush green tea estates. 
• On arrival, check in to the hotel/resort.
• The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this quaint hill station.
• Overnight in Munnar. (B)

Day 03 Munnar

• Today, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Munnar visiting places like the Rose Garden and the Tata Tea Museum. Note: Tata Tea Museum is closed on Mondays.
• Post lunch, visit Echo Point and Mattupetty Lake.
• At Echo point, the valley is acoustically inclined to reverberate the sounds that enter it. The legend goes that if your voice echoes thrice, you will get what you wish for.
• Mattupetty Lake is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam. The entire area around it is covered with forests and sightings of wild animals are common. This territory is famous for its elephant sightings.
  
• The rest of the evening is at leisure for independent activities.
• Overnight in Munnar. (B)

Day 04 Munnar to Thekkady (105 km / approx. 3 1/2 hours drive)

• Today, proceed to Thekkady, en route enjoy a Spice Plantation tour. 
• On arrival, check in to the hotel.
• Later, proceed to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy boat ride at Periyar Lake. 
• Note:  Entry and boat ride on direct payment basis. Please carry a photo-id proof for Periyar boat ride.
• The rest of the evening is at leisure to walk through the bustling spice market in the Kumily village. 
• Overnight in Thekkady. (B)

Day 05 Thekkady 

• Today, the day is at leisure for independent activities. 
• Overnight in Thekkady. (B)

Day 06 Thekkady - Kumarakom  (142 km / approx. 4 hours drive)

• After breakfast, proceed on a picturesque drive to Kumarakom.
• On arrival, check in to the hotel. 
• The rest of the day is at leisure.
• Overnight in Kumarakom. (B)

Day 07 Kumarakom

• Today the day is at leisure to explore the beauty of Kumarakom.
• Overnight in Kumarakom. (B)

Day 08 Depart Kumarakom - Kochi (50 km / approx. 2  hours drive)

• Today, you bid farewell to your ‘Kerala ’ tour, as you are transferred to the airport in Kochi /railway station in Ernakulam for your onward journey. (B)

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3 STAR HOTEL STAY 

• Triple Room starts at AED 1480 per person
• Double/Twin Room starts at AED 1750 per person 
• Single Room starts at AED 3050 per person 

4 STAR HOTEL STAY 

• Triple Room starts at AED 2050 per person 
• Double/Twin Room starts at AED 2420 per person 
• Single Room starts at AED 4410 per person 

5  STAR HOTEL STAY 

• Triple Room starts at AED 2350 per person
• Double/Twin Room starts at AED 2800 per person 
• Single Room starts at AED 5170 per person 

NOTES 

• Terms and Conditions apply. 
• Shopping would be on your own arrangements.
• Arrival into Kochi / Ernakulam would be on your own arrangements.
• Please contact our sales staff to give you the best flight deals.
• Do carry comfortable walking shoes.
• All sightseeing is subject to weather and political conditions at the destination.
• Package rates are not valid during long weekends, festive period, peak period and blackout dates.
• The hotel confirmed will be as per the brochure or an alternate hotel of similar category.
• Supplement charges applicable for long weekends and festive season.
• It's mandatory to carry a valid photo identity card (Passport / Aadhaar card / Driving License / Voter ID card).