Service Providers | Kerala Tourism

Name / Category	Meal Plan	Duration	Tariff Range
Family Package Category: South Kerala Package by: STS Travels and Tours Pvt Ltd	Continental Plan Starting from 01-07-2019 to 30-09-2020	7 Night / 8 Day	54500 - 92300 860 - 1430

Destinations included

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram
Chithirapuram - a Hill Town in Munnar
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Thekkady
Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram
Kovalam
Varkala Beach
Indo-Portuguese Museum, Fort Kochi
Tea Museum in Munnar
Fort Kochi in Ernakulam

Experiences offered

Village Life Experience
Responsible Tourism
Cultural Activities
Plantation Visits
Zoo/Museums Visits
City Sight Seeing
House Boat

Itinerary

Day	Title	Description
1.	TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM	Pickup from Trivandrum and Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum - an ancient city with a tradition dating back to 1000 BC. This capital city of Kerala is a beautiful seaside metropolis built on seven hills. Sightseeing tour is comprehensive with the visits to Padmanabhaswami Temple, Srichitra Art Gallery, Napier Museum and Zoo. Drive to kovalam , enjoy the beaches and overnight stay at Kovalam.
2.	KOVALAM - VARKALA	Morning after breakfast proceed to Varkala. Then proceed for the sightseeing tour of Varkala - a small, peaceful place just 51 km from Trivandrum international airport and 176 km from Cochin international Airport. Varkala’s main beach, Papanasam is long and golden with a stunning backdrop of red laterite cliffs from which healing mineral water springs forth. Varkala is flanked by endless beaches to the north and south. Varkala’s Temple Junction is home to the ancient Janardhanaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu that was largely rebuilt in the 13th century. Overnight stay is at Varkala.
3.	VARKALA TO ALLEPPEY	Morning after breakfast and drive to Alleppey to board into a Houseboat at Noon. Enjoy the day with a backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay is on the houseboat.
4.	ALLEPPEY – THEKKADY	Morning after breakfast checkout from Alleppey houseboat and drive to Thekkady. Check into hotel and relax. Then have local sightseeing which includes Periyar Wildlife Santuary with boating, Spice plantation, Spice market etc. Back to hotel and stay overnight at Thekkady.
5.	THEKKADY - MUNNAR	Morning after breakfast checkout from Thekkady hotel and drive to Munnar. Munnar , which is called as " nature lover’s paradise" with sprawling tea plantations. Munnar is 1800 mts above sea level. On arrival here, check into the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure at hotel or optionally you can go for kathakali show , kalaripayittu show, ayurveda massage, elephant ride , walk in to tea plantation etc… and Overnight stay at Munnar.
6.	MUNNAR	Have your breakfast in the morning. This days sightseeing can included visit to Mattupetty for boating, Eco-point, shooting point, rose garden, Chengulam dam , tea museum etc. Munnar, once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Govt. in South India, is located at the confluence of three rivers as the very name signifies. The sprawling tea plantations and picturesque towns make Munnar a popular hill resort town in South India. Afternoon visit to Rajamala or Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at Munnar.
7.	MUNNAR TO COCHIN	Morning after breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed to Cochin and proceed for the sightseeing in Fort Kochi and Mattanchery. The major tourists attractions includes St.Francis Church, Vasco House, Santa Cruz Basilica Chinese fishing nets, beach walkway in Fort Kochi and Jewish Synagouge, Palace and Jew town of Mattanchery. Then visit to Marine Drive. It is a popular hangout place which is built facing the back water. Overnight stay Cochin.
8.	COCHIN	Morning after breakfast , Checkout from hotel and drop at railway station for your onward journey

Inclusions

* 06 Nights accommodation in Hotel with Breakfast * 01 Night accommodation in HouseBoat with All Meals * AC Cab with Engish/Hindi speaking driver. * Rate mentioned for 4 Adults as family package.

Exclusions

# Airfare /Train ticket. # Early check-in & late check-out charges # If any Tips / Porterage / Personal expenses # Entry fee charges not mentioned in Itinerary. # Personal Expenses # Any Cost Not Included above