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Enchanting Kerala with Pilgrim Package

Destinations Covered:
Kovalam * Kanyakumari * Rameshwaram * Madurai * Kodaikanal * Thekkady * Munnar * Athirappally * Cochin * Alleppey *
14 NIGHTS - 15 DAYS
Price on Request

Details

Day 01
Trivendrum - Kovalam

 

  • Upon arrival  from Trivendrum airport  you will met by our representative and later drive to Kovalam (Approx 18Kms – 1Hrs).
  • Upon arrival in Kovalam proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Afternoon visit Vizhinzam rock cut cave temple, thiruvallam Parasuram Temple.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 02
Kovalam
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning proceed sightseeing of Kovalam which includes Light house beach, Veli tourist village, Vellayani Lake and Hawa beach.
  • Reat of the day at leisure and relax
  • Overnight at hotel
Day 03
Kovalam – Kanyakumari
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning drive from Kovalam to Kanyakumar (Approx 89Kms – 3-4hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Kanyakumari proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Kanyakumari Temple and Vivekananda rock , Thiruvalluvar statue , Padnavapuram Palace .
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04
Kanyakumari –Rameshwaram
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning drive from Kanyakumar to Rameshwaram (Approx 310Kms – 5-6hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Rameshwaram proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Evening visit the famous Ramanathaswamy Temple.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05
Rameshwaram
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning proceed to visit Ruined Temple/Church of Dhanushkodi and visit the famous Hanuman Temple.
  • Afternoon visit the famous Rama Tirtham (Gandamadana) and visit the Pamban bridge.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 06
Rameshwaram – Madurai
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning drive from Rameshwaram to Madurai (Approx 172 Kms – 3-4hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Madurai proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Afternoon visit the Sri Meenakshi Temple followed by visit Alagarkoil Temple and Shrine.
  • Evening visit the famous Koodal Azhagar Temple.
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07
Madurai – Kodaikanal
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Madurai to Kodaikanal (Approx 117 Kms – 3-4hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Kodaikanal proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Evening visit the famous Subrahmanya Temple (Kartikeya Temple)
  • Overnight at the hotel.
 
Day 08
Kodaikanal
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning visit the Kodaikanal Lake followed by visit Kurinji Andavar Temple.
  • Afternoon visit Kuzhanthai Velappar temple and visit the Christ the King Church .
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09
Kodaikanal – Thekkady
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Kodaikanal to Thekkady (Approx 148 Kms – 3-4hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Thekkady proceed to check in at the hotel
  • Afternoon proceed for sightseeing Murikkady, Chellar Kovil, Mangala Devi Temple.
  • Evening visit Kalaripayattu show ( Optional)
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
Thekkady – Munnar
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Thekkady to Munnar (Approx 95 Kms – 2-3hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Munnar proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of Munnar which includes Mattupety Dam, Old Munnar town, Town Market, , Echo Point and Kundala Lake.
  • Evening visit the famous Eravikulam National Park .(OPTIONAL)
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11
Munnar - Athirapally
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Munnar to Athirapally (Approx 130 Kms – 4-5hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Athirapally proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Afternoon proceed sightseeing of enchanting Athirapally Waterfall, Charpa waterfall
  • Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12
Athirapally – Cochin
  • Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Athirapally to Cochin (Approx 66 Kms – 2-3hrs)
  • Upon arrival in Cochin proceed to check in at the hotel.
  • Evening Enjoy Kathakali Dance show (optional)
  • Overnight in the hotel
 
Day 13
Cochin
  • Buffet breakfast in the hotel
  • Morning proceed for sightseeing of Cochin which includes Cochin Harbor, Fort Cochin, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Jewish Synagogue.
  • Evening enjoy the famous Spice market in Cochin .
  • Overnight in the hotel.
Day 14
Cochin – Alleppey
  • Buffet breakfast in the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Cochin to Alleppey (Approx 60 Kms – 2-3hrs)
  • Afternoon visit the Ambalapuzha Sree Krishna Temple followed by visit Sree Subramanya Swami Temple.
  • Evening visit the famous Chakkulathukavu Temple .
  • Overnight in the hotel.
Day 15
Allepey – Cochin Drop
  • Buffet breakfast in the hotel.
  • Morning drive from Alleppey to Cochin airport (Approx 70 Kms – 2 hrs) for onwards journey.

ABOVE COST IS INCLUSIVE OF

  • Accommodation On Double Sharing Basis At Hotels Mentioned Or Similar In The Room Category Mentioned.
  • Accommodation Will Be On bed breakfast board basis in all Places and breakfast will be in normal Coffee shop and not in any specialty restaurant. Dinner in hotel / Local restaurant.
  • All Transfer, Excursions And Sightseeing Tours Will Be By Using Air-Conditioned Sedan Car.
  • 1 bottle of mineral water per day / per pax
  • Traditional welcome upon arrival in the hotel along with welcome drink.
  • Farewell souvenir upon departure
  • All Road Taxes, Parking Fee, Fuel Charges, Interstate Taxes, and Portage At All Hotels.
  • 1 Indian Meal in any authentic Indian restaurant.
  • English speaking My Explorous representation on all arrival/ departure transfers.
  • All currently applicable taxes including Government service tax.

THE ABOVE COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Expanse of personal nature like tipping. Laundry, and telephone/ fax calls, Alcoholic beverages, camera/ fee at monument’s medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
  • Tips / Gratuities
  • Any other meals/ services not specified above
  • Travel Insurance
  • International / Domestic airfares/ visa fees.

Kovalam

Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing.

The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse. Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes and catamaran cruising are some of them. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night. The beach complex includes a string of budget cottages, Ayurvedic health resorts, convention facilities, shopping zones, swimming pools, Yoga and Ayurvedic massage centres.

Accommodation facilities for tourists at Kovalam range from five star hotels to budget hotels and the choice of food available at restaurants and cafeterias range from Continental varieties to South Indian delicacies.

Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 km away from Kovalam and getting there is no hassle. But if you are on holiday it is better to stay in Kovalam and visit the city. The city of Thiruvananthapuram has many interesting places to see like the Napier Museum, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The SMSM Institute, a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles. 

Kanyakumari

If you want to watch both sunrise and sunset and how sky changes those shades very close then visit Kanyakumari. The nearest airport to Kanyakumari is the Trivandrum International Airport and you can find multiple trains and buses from other places in the state. Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Kanyakumari Beach and Thirparappu Falls are the major tourist attractions.

Rameshwaram

Located on Pamban Island, Rameswaram that has religious significance is a must visit place. The nearest airport to Rameshwaram is Madurai Airport and Tuticorin Airport. You can find trains and regular buses from all major places in state. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Jada Tirtham, Dhanushkodi Temple, Adam’s Bridge, Nambu Nayagiamman Temple, Water Bird Sanctuary, Lakshmana Tirtham, Villoondi Tirtham, Thiruppullani and Gandamadana Parvatham are the places you should not miss.

Madurai

Thiruvananthapuram (or Trivandrum) is the capital of the southern Indian state of Kerala. It's distinguished by its British colonial architecture and many art galleries. It’s also home to Kuthira Malika (or Puthen Malika) Palace, adorned with carved horses and displaying collections related to the Travancore royal family, whose regional capital was here from the 18th–20th centuries

Kodaikanal

With its name meaning the ‘The Gift of the Forests’, Kodaikanal is a hill station located in the eastward hills of the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu. The place is a popular retreat from the hot and humid climate of the lower areas and is located 2,133 meters above sea level. Kodaikanal is also home to the rare Kurunji Flower which blooms just once in 12 years. The area is comprised mainly of meadows and grasslands with a thick forest cover containing eucalyptus, cypress and acacia and pear trees. The climate is usually cool throughout the year with temperatures not going beyond 20 degrees in the summer months of May and June. The economy is mainly supported by tourism and the people are quiet familiar with visitors. Here’s the list of the best places to visit in Kodaikanal.

• Berijam Lake

• Coakers Walk

• Kodai Lake

• Kurinjiandavar Temple

Thekkady

If you are a wildlife enthusiast and want to rejuvenate in the misty mountains then Thekkady is the place for you. You can find trains and taxis to reach Thekkady from Alleppey. It is home to the popular Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.  You can take a boat cruise over Periyar Lake to view wildlife. Take an elephant safari to see inside the forest. You can find various wildlife species like elephants, tigers, deer, bisons and much more.

Some of the most important tourist attractions in Thekkady are Kurisumala where you can have an adventurous tourism and trekking, Murikkady, Chellarkovil, Pullumedu, Periyar Tiger Trail, Bamboo Rafting which is offered by the Forest Department at Thekkady.

Munnar

Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range in India’s Kerala state. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Eravikulam National Park, a habitat for the endangered mountain goat Nilgiri tahr, is home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak.

Athirappally

Athirappally has the most majestic waterfalls in Kerala. These picturesque locations have attracted people for ages with their lush greenery and stunning views. At Athirappally, one can see water crashing into the Chalakkudy river after an 80 ft. journey. A cool spray takes over the terrain and people are left enchanted at this natural wonder that presents a stunning backdrop.

Athirappally has exotic fauna on display that has people forming a beeline to visit throughout the year. Rare bird sightings, including rare species of the hornbill, make it a bird lover’s paradise. We invite you to use this marvellous wonder as the perfect backdrop for an adventurous trip. The natural beauty presents an ideal shooting location that will surely mesmerise any who sees it.

Cochin

Cochin or kochi which is the cultural and economic capitals of kerala is a must visit place if you love fishing. the major tourist attractions are fort kochi that offers chinese fishing nets, mattancherry, bolghatty and vypeen islands, lulu shopping mall, paradesi synagogue, malayatoor church, kodanand elephant training centre, andhakaranazhi beach, marine drive, hill palace museum and museum of kerala history in edappally.

Alleppey

Alappuzha or Alleppey is best known for houseboat cruises. Cochin International Airport is the nearest airport to Alleppey. You can find trains and buses from all major cities. The place is famous for its boat races, beaches, backwater trips, marine products and houseboat stays.

The major tourist attractions are Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Alappuzha Beach where you can find favorite beach activities like parasailing, surfing, swimming, boat races, etc., The Snake Boat Race, Marari Beach, Punnamada Lake, Krishnapuram Palace, Revi Karunakaran Museum, Pathiramanal which is small island on the backwaters of Alappuzha and Karumadikuttan. Alleppey Backwaters is something you can’t miss if you are a nature lover.

Kovalam - Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram - Madurai

Madurai - Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal - Thekkady

Thekkady - Munnar

Munnar - Athirappally

Athirappally - Cochin

Cochin - Alleppey