Located at the southern tip of India, Kerala enjoys unique geographical features – a long shoreline with serene beaches, lush hill stations, stretches of emerald backwaters and exotic wild life. Our itinerary is designed to give you an indelible experience of this land of unmatched beauty. This winter discover the true essence of ‘God’s own country’- Kerala with ‘The Explorers’.
Day
Programme
Depart for Cochin.
Arrive Ernakulam (Cochin) 2.20 p.m. Transfer to hotel. After rest and lunch depart for a visit to Bolghatty Palace and Marine Drive. Evening at leisure with basic orientation. Overnight at Cochin.
After breakfast depart for visits to places of interest in and around Cochin such as: The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Cathedral. Return to hotel around 2.00 p.m. Evening performance of Kathakali Dance. Overnight at Cochin.
Depart after breakfast for Periyar National Park by bus. Arrive Periyar around 2.00 p.m. Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure with a visit to the local market where one could buy spices. Overnight at Periyar.
After early breakfast proceed for a boat safari into Periyar National Park famous for wild elephants, boar, deer, water birds and tigers. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch and rest proceed for evening boat safari into Periyar National Park. Return to hotel around 7.00
p.m. Overnight at Periyar.
Depart after breakfast for Kottayam by bus. On arrival after lunch, proceed for backwater boats cruise from Kidangara to Alleppey. Arrive Alleppey around 6.00 p.m. Transfer to hotel. After refreshment visit the Alleppy Beach. Overnight at Alleppey.
After an early breakfast proceed for Trivandrum. Arrive Trivandrum around noon. Transfer to hotel. After lunch and rest proceed for a visit to the famous Kovalam Beach. Return to hotel around 7.30p.m. Overnight at Trivandrum.
After breakfast proceed for visits to places of interest in and around Trivandrum, which includes places such as: the Museum, the ZooVeli Tourist Village etc. Return to hotel for lunch. Day at leisure. Overnight at Trivandrum.
After breakfast depart for Ponmudi, a quaint hill station at an altitude of about 1000 m. Arrive Ponmudi around noon. Transfer to hotel. In the evening enjoy nature walk into the adjoining hills. Overnight at at Ponmudi.
Morning at leisure. Depart for the pristine Varkala Beach after early lunch. Arrive Varkala by around 4.00 p.m. Transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure with walks along the beach and entertainment, games etc. Overnight at Varkala.
Morning at leisure. Depart after early lunch for Kollam (Quilon) by bus. Arrive Kollam around 3.00 p.m. Depart for Bangalore by 6322 Trivandrum Bangalore Express (Ex Quilon Dep.5.10 p.m. only on Wednesdays).
Arrive Bangalore city 9.40 a.m. After rest and lunch proceed for visitsits to Lalbaug. Vidhan Soudha, Tipu’s Palace, M.G Road etc. Return to station by 6.30 p.m. After refreshment depart for Mumbai by 6530 Udyan express (Dep. 8.00 p.m).
