Awesome Kerala
Awesome Kerala (8 Nights)- Overview
This vacation visit Kerala and discover the awesomeness! Iris Holidays always comes up with a package which can show its visitors all the unique sides of “god’s own country”. Here, Awesome Kerala package offers 2 nights in Munnar, 1 night in Thekkady, 1 night in Kumarakom, 1 night in Alleppey Houseboat and 3 nights in Kovalam. Know about the culture, tradition and beauty of Kerala while roaming around the beautiful tea gardens, valleys, streets, beaches and cruising around the canals and backwaters.
The picturesque sights and mesmerizing climate of Munnar, warmth of Alleppey and thekkady, beautiful Kumarakom and pristine beaches of Kovalam would certainly make the vacation a memorable one! No matter how many pictures you click, it would not be enough because the explicit beauty of Kerala is just everlasting. Make this vacation a sweet one by discovering “god’s own country” where beauty prevails! Avail this package today to plan the perfect vacation to Kerala.
Additional Inclusions
Pickup
Houseboat
BeachVisit
Breakfast
Private Car
Sightseeing
Plantation
Awesome Kerala (8 Nights)- Itinerary
Day 1
Kochi Airport to Munnar
When you arrive at Kochi airport you will be received at the arrival terminal by our representative. We will proceed on a drive to Munnar and will stop in the waterfalls on the way. You can also stop at Neriamangalam bridge to watch Periyar river . Take pit stops on the Valara waterfalls and Cheeyappara Waterfalls on the way to Munnar . Check into the resort . Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.
Room
3 Star Non A/C Room
Style
Classic room
Day 2
Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast, spend the day in local sightseeing in Munnar. Munnar drives its name from the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale. Mattupetty is a popular picnic spot where you can opt for activities like boating and horse riding. Indo Swiss Dairy Farm is a little ahead of Mattupetty lake is famous for around 100 varieties of cattle. Close by is the Echo Point, which offers you a panoramic view and the thrill of hearing your voice echo. Popular sightseeing spots in Munnar that can be visited also include Poopara, Pothanmedu, Mattupetty Indo Swiss Project, Eravikulam National Park. Overnight stay at the resort in Munnar.
Room
3 Star Non A/C Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Classic room
Day 3
Munnar to Thekkady
After breakfast, checkout from the resort in Munnar and drive to Thekkady, on arrival check-in at the resort. Thekkady is well known for one of the world's most fascinating wild life reserves -Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km and is well known for its wild life and scenic beauty. In You can opt for a cruise on Lake Periyar. During the boat ride spot the wild life (elephants, Indian Gaur, Monkeys, Spotted deer, barking deer and birds of myriad varieties). Overnight stay at the resort.
Room
3 Star Non A/C Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Coffee Bungalow
Day 4
Thekkady to Kumarakom
Checkout from Thekkady and Proceed to Kumarakom to check into resort. it is one of the most exhilarating tourist place located on the Vembanad Lake. Surrounded with mangrove forests and coconut groves, Kumarakom is the center for houseboat Cruises and provides sightseeing experiences that are truly breathtaking. Checkinto the resort and enjoy backwaters . Enjoy the lush evergreen backwater resort.Overnight at the resort.
Room
3 Star A/C Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Deluxe room
Day 5
Kumarakom to Alleppey (Houseboat)
After breakfast check out from the resort in Kumarakom and proceed to Alleppey. Starting from Alleppey we will take you through sights of paddy fields made from Lake during the ruling of King and here cultivation happens below sea level) and will pass through multiple backwater canals and return back to Alleppey. Enjoy the scenes in a Kerala country side in a backwater cruise -skim past Chinese fishing nets, bowed down paddy fields, local inhabitants engaged in making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut palms. Overnight stay at houseboat.
Room
Deluxe Non A/C Room
Meals
All Meals
Style
Deluxe
Day 6
Alleppey (Houseboat) to Kovalam
After breakfast, checkout from Alleppey Houseboat and proceed to Kovalam. Arrival and transfer to beach resort in Kovalam. Relax in the resort and in evening visit the famous Kovalam beach, light house beach etc. Kovalam Beach was among the most prominent tourist spots in India during the hippy era. There are three beaches at Kovalam, separated by outcrops jutting out to the sea. The larger one is called Light House Beach for its 30 meter high light house. The second largest one is Hawah Beach. Once you reach Kovalam check in to the hotel. Relax in the hotel for the rest of the day. After settling down set out on sightseeing in Kovalam. Enjoy the sun setting in Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay at the resort.
Room
3 Star A/C Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Deluxe sea facing room
Day 7
Kovalam to Poovar
After breakfast checkout from Kovalam and proceed to Poovar. Relax in the resort near estuary and the uniqueness of the estuary starts from the natural setting - where a lake, river, sea and beach meet. True to the name in spirit and substance, its a four some island experience is unique to Poovar in Kerala which is enveloped by the most serene backwaters and opening out to the Sea and a dream golden beach enjoy this unique experience for the day that one would cherish in all aspects as a memorable moment in the life .
Room
3 Star A/C Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Deluxe Sea Facing Room
Day 8
Kovalam to Kanyakumari
After breakfast check out from the resort in Kovalam and proceed to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is famous as the place of union of the three oceans - The Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian ocean as well as for Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Mahatma Gandhi memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue. Vivekananda was a social reformer and saint of modern India. He is supposed to have meditated on the rock where the memorial stands. Ferry service is available to reach the rock memorial which was built in 1970. Enjoy Kanyakumari, the boat trip to the memorial and the beach during the day and sunset in the evening. Return to the resort at Poovar for the overnight stay.
Room
3 Star A/C Room
Meals
Breakfast
Style
Deluxe sea facing room
Day 9
Kovalam to Trivandrum
Enjoy the morning at your leisure and proceed for a full day sightseeing from Kovalam to Trivandrum. Thiruvananthapuram literally means Ananthapuri, "the city of Ananthan", the Thiru (Great/Lord) Ananthan's Puram (City). Ananthan is the king of serpents on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu reclines. The temple of Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is the most religious icon of the city. Padmanabha Swamy temple opens at 4pm and darshan is available till 8pm. Pants, Jeans, Bermuda etc are not allowed inside the temple. Gents should wear Dhoti and ladies should wear saree / churidar. Other sightseeing places are Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, the name Kuthiramalika means 'palace of horses' derived from the frieze of 122 wooden horses on the exterior walls. Veli Tourist Village is famous for a waterfront park with a wide range of aqua entertainment facilities like fishponds, wading pools and landscaped garden. Departure.
Meals
Breakfast
Awesome Kerala - Distance & Map
The map covers a distance of 755KMs showing the path way for Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Alappuzha, Kovalam, Poovar, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Kovalam andTrivandrum from Cochin International Airport.
Essential Information
Arrival & Pickup from
Cochin
Type of Vehicle
Private Vehicle with Chauffeur
Package Category
3 Star
Departure & Drop at
Thiruvananthapuram
- Accommodation with the mentioned hotels for 8 nights with room and meal plans as specified.
- Vehicle for 9 Days with 1200 Kilometers blocked from your arrival till departure
- Airport/Hotel Transfers + Private Vehicle with Chauffeur + Sightseeing by Road
- All toll and parking and fuel charges and drivers overnight allowance.
- All Currently applicable taxes including GST of 5%All Meals Included for Houseboat Overnight Stay and Lunch , Tea & Snacks for Houseboat Day Cruises if part of your package
- Expenses of any personal nature (phone calls, laundry, camera entry fee etc).
- Tips/ Porter Charges/ Airfare/ Monument Entry Fee/ Any fee not included in this package.
- Boating in Periyar (Thekkady) direct booking through www.periyarfoundation.org in Thekkady
- Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures etc
- Any other services not specified above
- Airfare not included in the price
- Indian Visa Fee for Foreign Guests
- Anything not mentioned in Tour Inclusions
- Tips & gratuities for drivers & guides
- Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary or Inclusions
- Drinks (neither with meals, nor on vehicles or during tours, unless otherwise indicated)
- Items of a personal nature, such as telephone bills, room service, laundry, etc.
- Waiting or additional transfer fees if clients miss shuttle transfers or transfers booked for a specific time
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Questions on Awesome Kerala (8 Nights)
Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
You can enter your details online any time day or night, and one of our Trip Designers will call you back within 24 hours to help you with booking. Our Trip Designers will be able to assist you further in customising the holiday as per your requirements.
Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
We specialise in Customised holiday packages in Kerala and we will be able to offer you any resort in Kerala as we have direct relationshops with most resorts. If you want to change the resorts in this package, one of our trip designers will work with you till you are happy with the package. Our Trip Designers will be also able to tell you the highlights of each resort and you can decide on whether you woud like to book the same resort
Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
When you book a holiday with hotels and taxi together with us we will be able to offer you much lower rates than what you will get directly. As we use carefully handicked drivers who can offer the quality that we ideally want, we dont offer taxi only booking services.
Answered by Niranjana(Travel Advisor)
December 23, 2019
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Awesome Kerala Reviews
Amazing Munnar and Backwaters
Tyrone
London , United Kingdom
16 Oct, 2024
Memorable tour with Iris Holidays
I had wonderful expeiences with team iris holidays.Everything was perfect including my stay and sightseeing.my guide/driver Anoop was outstanding.I would highly recommend iris holidays and thank you for a memorable experience
Marina Conway
Dublin, Ireland
06 Aug, 2024
Kerala holiday trip
Iris Holiday had arranged one of our best trip in Kerala. Right from the hotels to driver everything was best. The hotels they had provided was quiet good. Driver Lalan was very supportive . We enjoyed food and everything else . Thank you so much to
Himanshu patel
Las Vegas, United States of America
14 Jan, 2023
Kerala Tour- Everything was Great
Everything was great and beyond my expectations . We had a great time in Kerala and I would recommend your services to my friends and relatives as well from Japan
Kento Murayama
Tokyo, Japan
26 Jun, 2022
Good Experience in Kerala with Iris Holidays
Baburaj was exceptional host,patient,understanding, helpful informative &funny.We would of been lost without him.Full days tailored to our presence+careful selections of lunch restaurants+stop offs,super helpful driver (Baburaj)Who went above &am
Matthew Broderick
Toronto, Canada
14 Jan, 2020
Superb tour and Mr Manoj was excellent!
Iris Holidays were simply fabulous from start to finish! We’re two female friends from London on our first (and definitely not last) trip to India and Iris made our introduction to this incredible country so spectacular. We did the 8 day Kerala
Olayinka Akindele
London, United Kingdom
13 Mar, 2019
Trip to Kerala-God sown country
Because our time in India was short, we wanted to make sure we wisley spend it. We chose Iris Holidays after comparing it with other travel agents in Kerala. They were the most professional and quick to provide us with the detailed trip plan and pric
Tal Richman
Tel Aviv , Israel
26 Feb, 2019
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