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Kerala

Kerala said to be God’s Own Country, is known as a tropical paradise of waving palms and wide sandy beaches. It is a narrow strip of coastal territory that slopes down the Western Ghats in a cascade of lush green vegetation, and reaches to the Arabian sea. It is also known for its backwaters, mountains, coconuts, spices and art forms like Kathakali and Mohini Attam. It is the most literate state in India, and a land of diverse religions, where you can find Hindu temples, mosques, churches, and even synagogues. With world class tourist sporting options, ayurvedic spas and treatments, eco-tourism initiatives, a large number of visit options ranging from beautiful high altitude blue mountains to pristine rain forests to golden sun-sand beaches and an enormous range of accommodation, Kerala has much to offer the visitor.

A holiday here is an opportunity for rejuvenation. You can get an Ayurvedic oil massage, spend a day or two on a houseboat with nothing to do but watch coconut trees pass by, or just laze around on Kovalam or Varkala beaches. Thus tourism is more experiential here, rather than being composed of superficial sightseeing options.

Best Time to Visit Kerala

Though Kerala is a year-round destination, the best season to visit Kerala depends on which place in Kerala you’re visiting. While some places are quite enjoyable during the monsoons, others are best visited during the winter season. Overall, the best time to visit Kerala is during September to March, when the weather is pleasant, making it easy for tourists to explore the myriad facets of the state – the hill stations, beaches and backwaters. This is the time when Kerala has a comfortable climate and pleasant weather with less humidity. On the other hand, the hill stations in Kerala like Munnar receive thousands of visitors in the summer season, from April to June. It is not advisable to visit Kerala in monsoon season.

Kerala for 5 Nights /6 Days - A sample itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cochin

Dinner

Welcome to God’s Own Country. Upon arrival at Cochin Airport / Railway Station transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for a half day city sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting  Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue, and Mattancherry Palace/Dutch Palace. Overnight stay in Cochin.

Day 2: Cochin to Munnar (130 kms /4 hours)

-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Munnar, the place where the unfolded green carpet is waiting for you. Munnar is breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquility – the idyllic tourist destination of Kerala. Munnar is the gateway of Hills in South India. Enroute watch the lovely waterfalls in Cheeyappara and colourful flowers in Blossom Garden. On arrival, check-in to hotel.  Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 3: Munnar

-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast proceed for a morning sightseeing trip of Munnar; visiting the Eravikulam National Park where you can see the very rare mountain goats natively called the Nilgiri Tahr. Visit Tea Museum and Mattupetty Lake & Dam and Kundala Lake. Enroute visit Echo Point, View Point and green carpet of Tea Gardens. Overnight stay in Munnar.

Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady (90 kms /3 hours)

-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast proceed to Thekkady which offers diverse attractions like Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hill Station and Spice Plantation. On arrival, check-in to hotel.  Inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary you can go for a Wildlife cruise to view variety of wildlife like Wild Elephants, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar Deer, Wild Bison, Wild Boar and lot of unique birds. You can also indulge in optional activities like Spice Plantation Tour, Bamboo Rafting, Trekking and Elephant ride. Overnight stay in Thekkady

Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey (140 kms /4 hours)

-Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Alleppey. On arrival, check-in to hotel.  Alleppey with a large network of inland canals earning it the sobriquet ‘Venice of the East’. These large networks of canals with spectacular Backwaters, Beaches, Marine products and Coir industry provide Alleppey its lifeline. Evening enjoy the sunset at Alleppey Beach. Overnight stay in Alleppey.

Day 6: Alleppey to Cochin (55 kms /1 ½ hours)

-Breakfast

After breakfast you will check-out from hotel and transfer to Cochin airport /railway station for your return journey to home with sweet memories of your holidaying in Kerala to cherish lifelong.

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