BEAUTIFUL & ROMANTIC KERALA

 

 

EXOTIC KERALA ITINERARY ( 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS )

 

DAY 1 : Kochi – Wayanad ( Approx 286 kms /7 hrs)

After arrival at Kochi airport/railway station breakfast proceed towards Wayanad . Evening at leisure . Overnight stay at Wayanad.

Best Hotels in Wayanad– The Windflower Resort & Spa, Vythiri , ‪Wayanad Blooms , Sharoy Resort , Wayanad Silverwoods , Vythiri Village , Oxyfarm Resorts .

DAY 2 : Wayanad    

After breakfast , visit Meennutty waterfalls, Sun Rise point, Edakkal Caves. You can also take nature tour of the paddy fields and work in the fields . Overnight at Wayanad.

Best Restaurants in Wayanad – The Bungalow Restaurant , 1980’s A Nostalgic Restaurant , Green Gates Hotel , ClayHut .

 

DAY 3 : Wayanad – Kochi

Drive down from Wayanad towards Kochi and your check in the hotel . Evening at leisure . Overnight in Kochi . proceed for Cochin city Tour. Visit Places the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi Beach , Marine Drive, Lulu Mall, Cochin Spice Markets,. Overnight Stay at Cochin.

Best Hotels in Kochi – Fragrant Nature Kochi , Vivanta by Taj – Malabar , Brunton Boatyard , Kochi Marriott Hotel

DAY 4 : Kochi

After breakfast , proceed for Cochin city Tour. Visit Places the Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church, Fort Kochi Beach , Marine Drive, Lulu Mall, Cochin Spice Markets,. Overnight Stay at Cochin.

Best Restaurants in Kochi – Trilogi (Maradu) , Masala , Tibetan Chefs Restaurant , Dal Roti , The Asian Kitchen by Tokyo Bay , The Rice Boat .

Day 5 :  Kochi – Munnar (Approx 130 kms/35 hrs)

Have breakfast and  proceed to Munnar. Enroute cover the Cheeyapara & Valara Falls. Munnar, one of the most ethereal Hill stations of India, is balanced between Tea Gardens at an altitude of 1520m. The mountains of Munnar has a lot to offer to tourists ranging from Nature addicts, Wildlife Lovers & Adventure enthusiasts looking to trek across the Western Ghats. Overnight Stay at Munnar.

Best Hotels in Munnar – ‪Munnar Tea Country Resort , Parakkat Nature Hotels & Resorts , The Leaf Munnar , Chandys Windy Woods , ‪Fragrant Nature Munnar .

 

Day 6 : Munnar

After Breakfast at Hotel, you will proceed for full day sightseeing across Munnar .Enjoy the Echo Point, Kundala Lake, Kundala Dam , Indo Swiss Livestock Project , Mattupetty Lake & Mattupetty Dam, Munnar Boating , Munnar Tea gardens, Munnar Tea museum & Tea factory, Blossom Park, Munnar Elephant Ride, Eravikulam National Park , Anamudi peak , Punarjani traditional Village (Kathakali & Kalaripayattu performance) .

Best Restaurants in Munnar – Saravana Bhavan , Sarvana Bhavan , Rapsy Restaurant , Mayabazar , Fire-Grill Riverside Barbeque Restaurant .

 

Day 7 : Munnar – Periyar  (Approx: 124 kms / 3 hrs)

After breakfast , travel to Thekkady by road. En route visit the panoramic Western Ghat hills covered with spice plantations , view of waterfalls and streams, On arrival at Thekkady, check into hotel. Later proceed for boating on the Periyar Lake . enjoy the wild life specially the elephants which are a specialty of Periyar. Stay overnight at Periyar.

Best Hotels in Periyar – Forest Canopy , The Mountain Courtyard , Greenwoods Resort , ‪Amaana Plantation Resort , Spice Village , Chrissie’s Hotel .

Best Restaurants in Periyar – Chrissie’s Cafe , Kofiland , Ebony’s Café , French Restaurant & Bakery , Ambadi Restaurant .

 

Day 8 :  Periyar – Alleppey  (Approx: 155 kms / 4 hrs)

After breakfast, depart for Alleppey by road .

On arrival, check into houseboat and spend the day at leisure. Have exotic lunch at the houseboat that is the best food you will get all over Kerala and enjoy the scenic beauty of backwaters. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Have Dinner . Stay overnight in houseboat.

 

DAY 9 :  Alleppy – Kovalam  ( Approx 160 kms / 4 hrs ) .

Drive from Alleppy to Kovalam . Day is at leisure. Overnight in Kovalam.

Best Hotels in Kovalam – Vivanta by Taj – Green Cove , ‪The Leela Kovalam Beach , Niraamaya Retreats , Turtle On The Beach , Amrutham .

 

DAY 10 : Kovalam

Have Breakfast and go for the sightseeing tour of Kovalam. Visit the Light House beach , Vellayani lake, Valiyathura Pier , Kovalam Art Gallery and enjoy the sunset view at Edakallu . Overnight in Kovalam .

Best Restaurants in Kovalam – Bait , 3rd Rock , Curry leaf , Sanjeevini Restaurant , Oyster Restaurant , Malabar Café . The Terrace , Molly’s Retreat Restaurant .

 

DAY 11 :  Kovalam – Trivandrum( Approx 40 mins/ 20 kms )

After breakfast take a sightseeing tour of one of the most beautiful tourist places in Trivandam including Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Monumental Hindu hallowed place to Vishnu, Napier Museum,Attukal Temple, Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram Zoo, Vellayani Lake, Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium, Malankara Church, Palkulangara Devi Temple. Overnight in Trivandrum.

Best Hotels in Trivandrum – Vivanta by Taj – Trivandrum , Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum , Hycinth By Sparsa , Hotel Lake Palace .

Best Restaurants in Trivandrum – Zam Zam , Villa Maya , Curry Chatty , Buraq’s Laadhiidh , Hilton Garden Inn , Arya Nivas

DAY 12 : Trivandrum

Drive down to Trivandrum Airport . Take the flight back home.

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MORE ABOUT KERALA

Kerala is one of the most, beautiful & romantic natural attractions of the world. It can mesmerize a traveler with exotic tourist spots , beautiful dams , rivers & lakes, vast spread out beaches, green palm trees and spice plantation having one of its own uniqueness and some of the most picturistic locations of the world. The distinctive features that makes it stand apart from other touristic locations of Kerala are backwaters, ayurvedic massages , beaches , and delicious mouth-watering food . Kerala is also a hot destination for health tourism. The tourists can rejuvenate their mind, body and soul and feel at peace . Kerala is also culturally gifted ranging from Kalaripayattu martial arts, mural paintings, kathakali dances to artistic crafts village and museums.

TOURISTIC SPOTS IN KERALA

Munnar tea Gardens –  Great view and place worth exploring. Take photos as much as possible.
Places to visit :  Kolukkumalai Tea Estate , Top station , Photo Point .

Athirappilly Falls :  Very interesting place to visit and a very popular tourist place near cochin. . You would have to climb down around two kilometer to reach the best spot to view  the falls.  The drop is about 80 feet and during monsoon season its more beautiful to watch the wonderful falls.

Backwaters in Alleppy – The Venice of East, as it’s also known as , is the gem of Kerala trip. Book a day tour of Backwaters, which is cheaper when compared to overnight stay. Well for family with young kids,  should avoid night stay because there are mosquitoes near boat parking area.  Lunch is offered on board. Enjoy the  view of lake .

Marari Beach View –  A beach located in Alappuzha District. It is a lovely white sand beach with coconut plantation. Highly recommended. The Best beach in Kerala .

 

 

SCENIC BEAUTY & BEACHES OF KERALA

Kovalam beach – A must see site in Trivandrum . The beach is clean and very crowded . Food is easily available at the beach side .  Bars , shops also available . Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Kovalam beach Lighthouse.

Cherai beach – It is located in Kochi Taluk, Kerala. Cherai Beach is just 25 km from Kochi and 30 km from Cochin International Airport . Picturesque view  with green groves and paddy field.

Attukal Waterfalls – A waterfall at 9 km from Munnar near Pallivasal and a popular tourist visit option.

Varkala beach – Located in the south Kerala at north end border of the district Trivandrum, Varkala beach is an ideal holiday destination in Kerala for the tourists who want a peaceful vacation. Varkala beach offers many beach activities like sightseeing, sunbathing, wind surfing, parasailing The best time for surfing is from September to March . You can also  indulge in activities like Ayurvedic treatments, meditation and Yoga .

Sunset view Kochi Fort – Fort Kochi is situated about 13 km from Ernakulam and is famous for Chinese fishing nets, picturesque beaches and architectural style of the buildings. Enjoy the sunset view from the Kochi Fort .

Marari Beach View –  A beach located in Alappuzha District. It is a lovely white sand beach with coconut plantation. Highly recommended. The Best beach in Kerala .

BEST FOOD TO TRY IN KERALA

     1.  Raraavis Restaurants– Finest of contemporary Indian Cuisine in a friendly, relaxed environment.
          Address– Logans Road,Near New Bus Stand,Narangapuram,Thalassery

Kerala Prawn curry

1.  Kochi Kichten –  34/1111 N. H. 47 Kochi Marriott Hotel, Lulu International Shopping Mall, Edappally

2.  Grand Pavalion – Ernakulam, Kochi

 Fish Moilee & Karimeen pollichathu

1. Karimpumkala Restaurant – Pallom, Kottayam 686007, Kerala

2. Arca Nova Restaurant – No.2/6A, Calvathy Rd, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001

3.  The Rice Boat , Vivanta – Willington Island, Vivanta By Taj – Malabar, Cochin, Willingdon Island, Kochi, Kerala 682009

4.   (Kayikka’s) Rahmuthalla Hotel –  New Rd, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002