Tour Location: KERALA
Pickup Location: Shalimar Station
Tour Durations: 12 Night 13 days
The Kerala portion of the itinerary spans Days 3 to 10 and covers major highlights such as Cochin, Munnar, Periyar National Park, Alleppey, and Kovalam. Here are the details for each day in Kerala:
Day 3: Arrival in Ernakulam and Cochin Sightseeing
- Arrival: Reach Ernakulam Station by 08:45 hrs, transfer to hotel, and settle in.
- Afternoon: After lunch, explore Cochin by boat (charges to be paid separately) from 15:00 to 19:00 hrs.
- Sightseeing Highlights: Includes sights around the historic Cochin Harbor area, such as Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, and St. Francis Church.
- Stay: Night stay at the hotel in Ernakulam.
Day 4-5: Munnar
- Day 4 Morning: Depart for Munnar at 08:00 hrs, reaching around 12:00 hrs. Check into the hotel, with the afternoon free for personal exploration.
- Day 5 Morning: After breakfast, a full-day Munnar tour from 09:00 to 14:00 hrs.
- Key Attractions: Eravikulam National Park (famous for Nilgiri Tahr), Munnar Hill Station, Attukad Waterfalls, and Lakkom Waterfalls.
- Evening: Free time to relax or explore on your own.
- Stay: Both nights in Munnar hotel.
Day 6: Munnar to Kumily
- Morning: Depart Munnar at 08:00 hrs, covering remaining sights in Munnar en route to Kumily.
- Evening: Arrival at Kumily around 16:00 hrs, check-in, and evening at leisure.
- Stay: Night stay at Kumily hotel.
Day 7: Periyar National Park and Transfer to Alleppey
- Early Morning: Depart at 05:00 hrs for a boat safari in Periyar National Park (self-paid) and return by 09:00 hrs.
- Afternoon: Post-lunch, transfer to Alleppey with a visit to the Spice Gardens in Kumily en route.
- Evening: Arrival in Alleppey at around 17:00 hrs; free evening for individual activities.
- Stay: Night stay in Alleppey hotel.
Day 8: Alleppey Backwaters and Transfer to Kovalam
- Morning: Enjoy a boat safari on the Alleppey backwaters from 08:00 to 11:00 hrs (self-paid).
- Afternoon: After lunch, head towards Kovalam, with a stopover at Varkala Beach.
- Evening: Arrival in Kovalam by 19:00 hrs.
- Stay: Night stay in Kovalam hotel.
Day 9: Kovalam to Kanyakumari (via Trivandrum)
- Morning: Depart Kovalam at 09:00 hrs, stopping for sightseeing in Trivandrum.
- Key Attraction: Padmanabhaswamy Temple, known for its impressive architecture and historic significance.
- Afternoon: Continue to Kanyakumari, arriving around 15:00 hrs.
- Stay: Night stay in Kanyakumari.
Day 10: Kanyakumari Sightseeing
- Morning and Afternoon: Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Kumari Amman Temple.
- Stay: Final night stay in Kanyakumari, before beginning the journey back.
This itinerary through Kerala provides a blend of nature, culture, and relaxation with significant stops in major destinations, allowing you to experience the region’s stunning landscapes, diverse flora and fauna, historic sites, and scenic beaches.
DAY 01: Start from Shalimar Station at 15:30hrs by 12841 COROMONDAL EXPRESS for Chennai Central Station.
DAY 02: Reaching Chennai Central Station at 16:50hrs. Start from Chennai Central Station at 20:55hrs by 22639 Alleppy Express for Ernakulum Station.
DAY 03: Reaching Ernakulum Station at 08:45hrs and transfer to Hotel. After lunch Cochin local sightseeing by Boat (Boat charges paid by the party) from 15:00hrs to 19:00hrs. Night stay at same hotel.
DAY 04: After breakfast start at 08:00hrs by bus for Munnar. Reaching Munnar at 12:00hrs and transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon free and individual activities. Night Stay at Munnar Hotel.
DAY 05: After breakfast Munnar local sightseeing (Eravikulam National Park, Munnar Hill Station, Attukad Waterfalls and Lakkom Waterfalls) from 09:00hrs to 14:00hrs. Evening free and individual activities. Night stay at Munnar Hotel.
DAY 06: After breakfast start from Munnar Hotel at 08:00hrs by Bus for Kumily. On the way, coverage rest local sightseeing of Munnar. Reaching Kumily at 16:00hrs and transfer to Hotel. Evening free & individual activities. Night stay at Kumily Hotel.
DAY 07: Early morning start from hotel at 05:00hrs by bus for the coverage Boat Safari of Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve (Own cost) & return to Hotel at 09:00hrs. After lunch start from Hotel at 12:00hrs by Bus for Alleppy. On the way coverage Spice Garden of Kumily. Reaching Alleppy at 17:00hrs. Evening free & individual activities. Night stay at Alleppy Hotel.
DAY 08: After breakfast checking out from the hotel for Boat Safari of Alleppy backwater from 08:00hrs to 11:00hrs (own cost). After lunch start by Bus for Kovalam on the way coverage Varkala Beach. Reaching Kovalam at 19:00hrs and transfer to Hotel. Night stay at Kovalam Hotel.
DAY 09: After breakfast start from Kovalam Hotel at 09:00hrs by Bus for Kanyakumari on the way coverage of Trivandrum local sightseeing (The Padmanabhaswamy Temple). Reaching Kanyakumari at 15:00hrs. Night stay at Kanyakumari.
DAY 10: Coverage of Vivekananda Rock & Kanyakumari Temple (Kumari Amman Temple). Night stay at Kanyakumari Hotel.
DAY 11: Start from Kanyakumari at 12:00hrs by Auto for Kanyakumari Station. Reaching Kanyakumari station at 13:00hrs. Start from Kanyakumari station at 14:15hrs by 16317 HIMSAGAR EXP for Vijayawada Jn.
DAY 12: Reaching Vijayawada Jn at 15:20hrs. Start from Vijayawada Jn at 21:45hrs by 12704 FALAKNUMA EXP forHowrah Station.
DAY 13: Reaching Howrah Station at 17:40hrs.
THE TOUR END
PACKAGE COST INCLUDES:
- UP & Down SL Class Train Fare.
- All AC Accommodation (Family Wise Room).
- All Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks & Dinner).
- All AC
- All Mentioned
PACKAGE COST EXCLUDES:
- Train
- Porter
- Entry
- Camera Charges.
- Guide
- Boating Charges (Periyaar, Alleppy And Cochin).
- GST Charges.
