Kerala Delight tour (5 Nights / 6 Days)

Tour Overview

• Package Name: Kerala Delight Value .
• Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days .
• Routing: 1 Night in Kochi, 2 Nights in Munnar, 1 Night in Thekkady, 1 Night in Alleppey .
• Base Package Cost: INR 34,900 per person .
• Booking Deposit: INR 15,000 to confirm your booking .
• Key Highlights: India's inaugural Water Metro ride, Fort Kochi cultural tour, elephant ride, Kalaripayattu martial arts show, and a serene backwater boat ride .

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Kerala - Arrival in Kochi

• Hotel: Abad Atrium Hotel or similar .
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Upon reaching the Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway Station, you will be escorted to your hotel .
  • Check in and spend the rest of the day at your leisure .

Day 2: Kochi Landmarks and Drive to Munnar

• Hotel: Sterling Munnar or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, explore Fort Kochi's cultural hotspots including the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, and the Mattancherry Dutch Palace .
  • Begin your scenic drive to Munnar, which covers approximately 130 kilometers and takes about 4.5 hours .
  • En route, stop to admire the cascading Cheeyappara Waterfalls and Valara Waterfalls .
  • Check into your hotel in Munnar for the night .

Day 3: Munnar Natural Beauty and Viewpoints

• Hotel: Sterling Munnar or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Dedicate the day to Munnar's stunning landscapes, starting with Eravikulam National Park, known for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr .
  • Visit Eco Point for tranquil boating and birdwatching .
  • Head to Pothenmedu View Point for panoramic views of tea, coffee, and cardamom plantations .
  • Conclude your sightseeing with relaxing walks at Blossom Park and the Munnar Botanical Garden .

Day 4: Munnar to Thekkady

• Hotel: Sterling Thekkady or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • Check out and drive to Thekkady, a journey of approximately 120 kilometers taking about 4 hours .
  • Immerse yourself in Kerala's heritage with visits to a local Tea Museum and a fragrant Spice Plantation .
  • Enjoy a memorable elephant ride .
  • In the evening, witness an exhilarating live demonstration of Kalaripayattu, Kerala's ancient martial art .

Day 5: Thekkady to Alleppey Backwaters

• Hotel: Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey or similar .
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner .
• Itinerary:
  • After breakfast, drive to Alleppey, covering approximately 140 kilometers in about 3.5 hours .
  • Check into your hotel and experience the tranquility of the region with a serene boat ride on the famous Kerala backwaters .

Day 6: Departure from Kochi

• Meals: Breakfast .
• Itinerary:
  • Enjoy your final breakfast and complete the check-out process .
  • Your vehicle will depart from the Alleppey hotel at 10:00 AM to transfer you to the Kochi Airport or Railway Station . Guests are advised to book their return flights after 15:00 hrs .

Accommodation Summary

• Kochi: Abad Atrium Hotel or similar for 1 Night .
• Munnar: Sterling Munnar or similar for 2 Nights .
• Thekkady: Sterling Thekkady or similar for 1 Night .
• Alleppey: Ramada by Wyndham Alleppey or similar for 1 Night .

Package Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

• Accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in standard 3-star hotels .
• All meals: 5 buffet breakfasts, 5 lunches (including one traditional Sadya lunch and packed/en-route lunches), and 5 buffet dinners .
• Daily 1 liter of bottled water per person, plus evening snacks with coffee, tea, or a cold drink once during the day .
• All transfers and sightseeing by AC vehicle on a sharing basis. Please note that the AC will be switched off during hill drives .
• All must-see sightseeing with entrance fees included .
• Services of a professional Tour Manager (subject to a minimum group size of 25 customers) .
• Standard travel insurance coverage for the entire duration of the tour .
• GST and TCS are included.

Exclusions

• Air, train, bus, or cruise fares from or to your originating city .
• Personal expenses such as room service, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, tips, phone calls, and laundry .
• Camera fees and any incidental expenses not specified in the inclusions .
• Optional private vehicle supplements (e.g., upgrading to a private Sedan or MUV) and houseboat stay supplements .