Private Multi-Day Kerala Tour

Dag 1 Cochin

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   Kochi (Cochin)

   8 uur

   Arrival at Cochin airport, meeting and welcome by our representative, and installation at the hotel.
   In the afternoon, city tour of Cochin to visit the Dutch Palace (built by the Portuguese), the Jewish Town, the Jewish Synagogue of 1568, the Spice Market, where the air is filled with the smell spicy spices, the Saint-François church and Chinese fishing nets. During the evening, enjoy a performance of Kerala's most popular classical dance. The night takes place at the hotel

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   Mattancherry Palace

   2 uur Toegangsbewijs niet inbegrepen

   Mattanchery Palace: Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace. It is now a museum exhibiting paraphernalia belonging to the rajas of Kochi. The four separate wings of Mattancherry Palace surround a central courtyard which also has a temple.

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   Fort Kochi

   2 uur

   Fort Kochi: Fort Kochi is a seaside town in the southwestern part of Main Kochi, known for its historical fortifications and the ruins of old palatial buildings from Portuguese or Dutch colonial times. Fort Kochi is dotted with European structures, churches and other architectural buildings that take you back to a different era in time

Dag 2 Athirappilly

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   Athirappilly Waterfalls

   8 uur

   After breakfast drive to Athirapilly. Arrival at Athirapilly installation at the hotel
   later enjoy the splendor of nature around Athirapally. All the places around Athirapally & Vazhachal serve as the perfect refuge to escape from the stress of everyday life. After soaking up the fascinating essence of the place, enjoy a night at the Hotel.

Dag 3 Munnar

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   Munnar

   7 uur

   After breakfast, drive to Munnar (4h30), the beautiful hill station of Kerala. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Spend the remaining day at your leisure and enjoy the picturesque scenery. Visit aromatic tea plantations or indulge in thrilling sports activities like paragliding. The night takes place at the hotel.

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   2 uur Toegangsbewijs niet inbegrepen

   One of the major attractions near Munnar is the Eravikulam National Park. This park is famous for its endangered inhabitant - the Nilgiri Tahr. Spread over an area of 97 km², this park is also home to several species of rare butterflies, animals and birds. An ideal place for trekking, the park offers a magnificent view of tea plantations caressed by blankets of mist. The park becomes a hot destination when the slopes of the hill are covered with a blue carpet, resulting from the flowering of the Neelakurinji. It is an endemic plant of this part of the Western Ghats which blooms once every twelve years.

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   Anamudi Peak

   2 uur Toegangsbewijs inbegrepen

   Located inside the Eravikulam National Park is Anamudi Peak. It is the highest peak in South India, at a height of over 2700m. Hikes to the summit are permitted with permission from the forestry and wildlife authorities at Eravikulam

Dag 4 Munnar

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   Munnar

   7 uur

   After breakfast, full day sightseeing in and around Munnar. Enjoy panoramic views of Anamudi, South India's highest peak at 2695m, visible from Munnar. Visit Christ Church and continue with wildlife viewing at Eravikulam National Park (16 km)

2. 2

   2 uur

   Another top attraction for visitors, located about 13 km from the town of Munnar, is Mattupetty. Situated at a height of 1700m above sea level, Mattupetty is known for its masonry storage dam and the beautiful lake, which offers pleasant boat rides, allowing one to enjoy the surrounding hills and landscape. Mattupetty's fame is also attributed to the dairy farm run by the Indo-Swiss Livestock Project, where one can encounter different breeds of high-yielding cows.

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   1 uur

   Pallivasal, located about 3 km from Chithirapuram in Munnar is the location of the first hydroelectric project in Kerala. It is a place of immense scenic beauty and is often favored by visitors as a picnic spot.

4. 4

   Kannan Devan Tea Museum

   1 uur Toegangsbewijs inbegrepen

   Munnar has its own heritage when it comes to the origins and evolution of tea plantations. Taking this heritage into account and to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite and interesting aspects of the genesis and growth of tea plantations in the high ranges of Kerala, a museum exclusively dedicated to tea was opened a few years ago. by Tata Tea in Munnar. This tea museum houses artifacts, photographs and machinery; all of whom have a story to tell about the origins and growth of tea plantations in Munnar. The museum is located at the Nallathanni Estate of Tata Tea in Munnar and is worth a visit.

Dag 5 thekkady

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   Munnar Hiking Trails

   7 uur

   After breakfast, depart for Periyar in the morning (4 hours) and transfer to hotel upon arrival. You can opt for Periyar and witness the fascinating activities of the tribes who collect honey from the dangerous hill bees. Evening transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel for a pleasant boat ride along Periyar Lake in the evening. Enjoy watching various birds and animals like tigers, elephants, wild boar, deer, etc. at Periyar/Thekkady National Park. You can also visit some tribal villages around

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   Periyar National Park

   3 uur Toegangsbewijs niet inbegrepen

   Periyar National Park in Thekkady, Kerala is one of the most biodiverse areas in the world and the best protected reserve that can be admired in India. Famous for its beauty, greenery and calmness, the park is home to abundant important species including royal tigers and majestic elephants apart from other reptiles, fish and birds. This national park is an incredible gathering of nature, adventure and beauty. A place that allows you the peace and serenity you so desire, an opportunity to become one with nature and just a normal sighting of a tiger or two, Periyar National Park is full of beautiful sights and sounds.

Dag 6 Alleppey

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   Alleppey Backwaters

   8 uur Toegangsbewijs inbegrepen

   After breakfast, departure and journey to Alleppy. Arrival at the Alleppy backwaters. Check-in to the Deluxe Air-Conditioned Houseboats [AC working time 21:00-06:00] Enjoy the magic of the backwaters by taking a Houseboat cruise through the backwaters. Spend the next 22 hours in your floating villa. Enjoy the backwaters of Kerala experiencing village life up close. A unique and unforgettable experience. Enjoy the sunset and spend the night on the houseboat. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Night in the barge.

Dag 7 Kovalam

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   Kovalam Beach

   7 uur

   Disembark the barge at Alleppey and transfer to Kovalam. Installation at the hotel near the beach on arrival. Free day with leisure on the beach. Play with the golden sands or swim in the shallow waters. Soothing sunbathing is a perfect option for relaxation. The more adventurous can practice thrilling beach sports. Ayurvedic massage can also be an option (optional). Evening transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel. Kovalam Beach

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   Kovalam Beach

   4 uur

   Famous for its beach resorts and Ayurvedic massage centers, Kovalam is a coastal town located about 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The largest beach in Kovalam is the Lighthouse Beach which has a 30 meter high lighthouse. The other two adjacent beaches are Samudra Beach and Hawa Beach. These three beaches are crescent shaped shallow water and low tide beaches.

Dag 8 Trivandrum

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   Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)

   6 uur

   After breakfast, full day tour to Trivandrum. Visit Padmanabha swami temple, zoo, palace, museum and historic building in Trivandrum.

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   Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

   2 uur

   Located inside the East Fort in Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala in India is the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple is a blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. It is believed to be the richest temple in the world.

Dag 9 Back

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   Kochi (Cochin)

   6 uur

   Transfer to the airport.