Kerala Tours – Kerala & South India Experience

Kerala Tours – Kerala & South India Experience

Time to Visit Kerala
Kerala, blessed with great natural beauty and diverse ecology, has been bestowed with honors like one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 places of a lifetime” by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Whether it’s the serene backwaters or the splendid hill stations, the stunning beaches or the rich cultural aspects, there is so much to explore in Kerala. Due to its close proximity to the sea, the climate of Kerala is neither too hot nor too cold. This has made Kerala an all-season destination.

Climate – The Coolest Stuff of Kerala
The land of Kerala (coconut trees) is as different from the rest of India. It is this favourable geography which makes Kerala matchless. The summers are not potent enough to precipitate frustration among the masses. Then there is winter, which calls for hundreds of migratory guests from as far as Siberia to roost in its green forests. In short, it is the climate that along with its attractions, have lured its guests from time immemorial and is still doing so with satisfactory results.

Landscape – Go Green With Kerala
Nowhere in India you might find a place which is so much much influenced with its topography, a land whose fortune is decided by the lush green hillls that border its periphery and by the rhapsodic streams that play on the bossom of God’s own country.The landscape of Kerala comprises the mountains that are fractured by the 15 km wide Palghat Gap, which run like a lifeline on the palm of Kerala. You can spend your holidays by scaling the highest peak Annamalai (2775 m), located in Devikulam district. Beside there are several other mist-clad hill stations and places of pilgrimage deep inside the wilderness that make for a perfect tourist vacation.

The Roaring Beaches
Kerala is emphatically crowded with palm trees, which swing to the sweep the sea aroma even before it reaches the lungs of the inhabitants. A sliver of sparkling white sand dips into the clear, sapphire sea, where schools of fish breathe through the floating plankton, otters chase their hunt, and dolphins jump again to disappear into the heart of the abyss. Serene, secluded and spellbinding, some of them are among the best in the world.

On A High Above The Hills
Kerala houses a number of stress-relieving hill stations. Ranging from the cool plantations of tea and spices to the dense wilderness, they afford a choice of ambience to all its visitors! The mist-clad peaks of this unexplored, and hence incredibly beautiful state, provide an ideal environment for the cultivation of cardamom, cinnamon, tea, coffee, rubber and pepper. Among the highlands, Munnar definitely stands apart. With its sprawling tea plantations, scenic towns, solitary lanes and various holiday pleasures, Munnar is a favoured tourist destination on the hill tops.

Holiday In Green
So here is Kerala, truly God’s own country. The whole landscape invites you, some have words, some with gestures. Hear the calls of the roaring waves. See the coconut trees swaying their palms as a gesture of welcome. Feel the shimmering backwaters retracing their way back before blending with the sea. All are waiting. So plan your next holidays in Kerala, pack your bags and get going to enjoy a wonderful vacation. The general information on the coastal land of Kerala can be gathered on your Kerala tours.

11D/10N Kerala & South India Experience

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
KERALA BACK WATERS – Kumarakom,VembanadLake, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary,PunnamakaLake, Shree Bhagavathy Kshetram temple, Chambakulam (oldest Angadi market), St. Mary Florence Church,PambaRiver
KOCHI – Kochi Harbour, Mattancherry Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town, Fort Kochi Area-St Francis Church
Thekkady/Periyar– Thekkady offers a perfect romantic escapade into the soothing laps of Mother Nature
Kovalam – The paradise of South India.
Hotels: 4 star Deluxe Double/Twin Sharing.
Meals: Meals according to itinerary
Flight Details
Your may wish to fly direct to Kochi, Kerala, South India from your own departure country. The land tour starts from Kochi and ends at Kochi, Kerala. Daily flights available from Singapore:
SIN – COK MI468 2045/2245
COK – SIN MI467 2345/0650+1

Day 01: Departure Airport/Singapore – Kochi
Depart Home country / Changi Airport for Kochi – gateway to Southern India. Arrive Kochi(Cochin), our representative will meet and transfer you to pre booked hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 Cochin (B)
After breakfast visit the sightseeing places of Cochin. Here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church inIndia, 500 year old Portuguese Houses, and Canti levered Chinese fishing nets, 16th century Synagogue,Jewish Town and Mattancherry Palace, built by Portuguese. Evening go for shopping.Over night in Cochin.

Day 03 Cochin – Munnar (B)
This morning, we will depart for Munnar. Along the way, enjoy the scenic beauty, the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. On arrival at Munnar and check in at your resort. In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar and witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers, lust green hills, a place so difficult to describe. Over night at Munar.

Day 04 Munnar (B)
Following break fast, we will proceed with sightseeing of Munnar. Visit – Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary where you can see Neelgiril Thar (mountain goats), tea gardens and tea factory. Over night stay in Munnar.

Day 05 Munnar – Thekkady (B)
Following breakfast, we will begin our journey to Thekkady. Drive through panoramic western ghat hills covered with spice plantations and occasional view of water falls and streams Visit the sight seeing points in and around Thekkady which includes boating through Periyar lake -South India’s most popular wild life sanctuary, its home to bison, wild elephant, boar, languor, the great Indian tiger and more. Then you can visit spice villages, plantation tour and elephant ride etc. Over night stay at Thekkady

Day 06 Thekkady
Spend the just lazying around or go for a lake cruise in Periyar Wildlife National Park – its the sanctuary for endangered species particularly the Indian tiger. Periyar is a protected area covered with untouched evergreen and rain forest. Overnite stay at Thekkady.

Day 07 Thekkady – Kumarakom. (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Kumarakom. Visit Kumarakom Bird sanctuary which offers vast range of flora and fauna for one to explore The sanctuary which bears a complete natural look of a jungle is abode to some very special species such as blue-winged parakeet, woodpecker, Malabar grey hornbill, rose ringed parakeet, Rose-billed Roller,Ceylonfrog-moth, etc. In the evening enjoy the Sunset Cruise or enjoy the beauty of the backwater and the magnetic natural beauty just sitting on the picturesque Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.

Day 08 Kumarakom – Alleppey (B/L/D)
This morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey/Kumarakom house boat. On arrival check into a traditional House Boat of Kerala Style. Cruise through the back waters is the fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. Get pleasure from fishing and cooking while cruising in the boat. Stay overnight in the air conditioned luxury House Boat.

Day 09 Alleppey – Kovalam (B)
After breakfast proceed to Kovalam. Visit Kovalam beach the most charming beaches of the world, coconut groves, natural harbors, lagoons and sheltered coves. All of it as peaceful as the rest of the land, washed by the pleasant tropical sun and as pristine as ever, at the time of sunset .Rest and relax at the beach, enjoy a sunbath, engage in some water sports – Kayaking. Over night stay at Kovalam

Day 10 Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam (B)
Enjoy the hearty breakfast at the hotel before proceeding for a full day sightseeing tour of Trivandrumthe capital city of Kerala to pay visit to some of the exciting tourist attractions including NapierMuseum, Kuthiramalika Museum and Sri PadmanabhaTemple. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the pristine beaches of Kovalam and surf the cool breeze as well as enjoy the bliss of the warm water of the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Kovalam.

Day 11 : Kovalam – Cochin Departure (B)
Enjoy healthy breakfast at the hotel and enjoy rest of the time at leisure. Later we transfer you from Hotel to Kochi- airport for your onward journey with occasional sightseeing and rest stops along the way.In this way your memorable tour to Kerala ends.

Booking Enquiries/Reservation : See Wai 90217831 / sgholidays@hotmail.ca, sgkerala88@gmail.com

Tour Price
Subject to change due to violatility in currency exchange rate flunctuations. Quoted in SGD$/USD$/AUD$ based on No. of Pax in a group on twin sharing basis.
Land Cost Only : SGD$1388, USD$1120, AUD$1050 per person. Minimum two to go. Available from 1st April 2012 daily. Departure Airport/Sin-Kochi-Arrival Airport/Sin flights not included.

Total Package Cost include all taxes and applicable fees per person on twin sharing basis with minimum of two to go.

Inclusions
*Accommodation on twin sharing basis
*All Breakfasts and meals as specified
*A/c Premium Houseboat with welcome drink, Tea, Snacks, Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
*A/c vehicle with driver/guide for the entire travel
*Fuel , Toll & Parking charges, taxes and all entrance fees to
local attractions/sightseeing as per the above program. Optional tours not included.

Hotels Offered
Cochin : Hotel Renai- Executive Room or similar
Munnar : Mountain Resort – Honeymoon Cottage or similar
Thekkady : Wild Corridor Resort-Deluxe Room or similar
Kumarakom : Abad Whispering Palms- Garden View Room or similar
Alleppey : Rainbow Cruises Premium Houseboat
Kovalam : Abad Harmonia/Soma Palmshore or similar

11D/10N Kerala & South India Experience