Offbeat Kerala Family Tour From Cochin
Offbeat Kerala Family Tour From Cochin
If your dream destination has always been Kerala, it is time to plan your holiday tour. And why not? Kerala is truly the Kashmir of the south. The land is endowed with the beauty of lush green nature and water.
It is a true paradise for adventure seekers. Rightly known as God’s land, Kerala offers mystical beauty like no other place. A complete Kerala trip can help you relax and unwind.
Your Holiday experiences can be magical with a Munnar Thekkady Alleppey Kovalam Kanyakumari Tour. Kerala is truly a place that you will fall in love with. It offers so much to travel enthusiasts.
Apart from the green cover, the place is known for its vibrant culture, ancient temples, and delectable food. The temple visits in Kerala will offer complete solace away from the city crowd.
Also, you can get an insight into the culture by visiting various museums. For all food lovers, the place is heaven. You can choose from many options in food that will satiate the foodie in you.
Kerala is known for cultural fests, so you can enjoy a few - when you visit during peak season. Backwater scenes in Kerala are the highlight of the place. You can also enjoy staying in the houseboat to feel closer to nature.
Kerala offers a complete holiday experience, which is why it is the most preferred destination in the south. A complete tour of this place will give you lifelong memories. Plan your trip to this mystical land.
Main Attractions:
Echo Point - Gundala Lake - Photo Point - Elephant Arrival Spot - Cinema Shooting Point - Mattuppetty - Jungle Honey Bee Nest - Eravikulam National Park - Anaimudi Peak - Tata Tea Museum - Historical Church - Blossom Hydel Park - Headworks Dam - Spice Plantation - Pothamedu - Tribal villages - Plantation areas - Periyar National Park - Houseboat for a night's stay - Kovalam beach - Padmanabhapuram Palace- Vivekananda Rock Memorial- Sucheendram Temple.
Let's look at the itinerary:
Tour Plan
Day 01: Arrival in Cochin; Drive to Munnar (140 km / 4 Hours)
- On reaching Cochin - our driver will pick you up from Cochin airport or railway station.
- Your enchanting journey to Kerala begins now.
- Our driver will take you to the most popular place in Kerala - Munnar.
- On your drive to Munnar, you will discover many scenic spots.
- You can request a photo break in between.
- Once you reach Munnar, check into your hotel and relax for a while.
- You can spend the rest of the day in leisure activities.
- You also have the option of exploring nearby places.
- In the evening, you are free to explore local dishes.
- Have dinner, and head back to your hotel for a night's stay.
Day 02: Full-Day Sightseeing in Munnar
- Get up to the inspiring views of Munnar.
- It is the day to tour Munnar in its full glory.
- Have your delicious breakfast before you leave for your local tour.
- After breakfast, our driver will take you to the most popular tourist attractions in Munnar like - Echo Point, Gundala Lake, Photo Point, Elephant Arrival Spot, Cinema Shooting Point, Mattuppetty, and Jungle Honey Bee Nest.
- After which, you can have a quick lunch break.
- Post lunch, our driver will take you to other famous spots like - Eravikulam National Park, Anaimudi Peak, Tata Tea Museum, Historical Church, Blossom Hydel Park, Headworks Dam, Spice Plantation, and Pothamedu.
- Tata Tea Museum will give you an insight into the tea-making process.
- Spice plantations will give you an insight into various spices of Kerala.
- It's time to head back to your hotel for a night's stay.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 03: Drive from Munnar to Thekkady (110 km / 3 Hours)
- It is the day to move to another captivating destination - Thekkady.
- Have your delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from your hotel.
- Our driver will take you to Thekkady by scenic routes of Kerala.
- On reaching Thekkady, you can check into your hotel and freshen up.
- Relax for a while and then head to visit the tribal villages and plantation areas.
- Through this tour, you will learn more about Kerala culture.
- After that, our driver will take you to the most popular wildlife reserve - Periyar National Park. You can spot different species of birds and animals in the park. Ideally, you can enjoy a boat ride at Periyar Lake.
- In the evening, you can head back to your hotel.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 04: Drive from Thekkady to Alleppey (160 km / 4 Hours)
- Get up to the surreal views of Thekkady.
- It is time to move to your next location - Alleppey. It's the backwater capital of Kerala.
- Most tourists also call it Venice of the East.
- Have your breakfast and get ready to leave your hotel. After which, our driver will take you to Alleppey.
- You can request a relaxation break in between.
- On reaching Alleppey, you can check into a pre-booked houseboat.
- Settle in and relax before you head for a wonderful backwater cruise.
- The backwater boat will maneuver through several river islands, canals, and evergreen coconut groves. It is a wholesome experience, and you will have a memorable time with your family.
- You can then have your dinner and head back to your houseboat for a night's stay.
- Spend quality time with your loved ones overlooking the tranquil water.
- It is time to retire for the day.
Day 05: Drive from Alleppey to Kovalam (200 km / 5-6 Hours)
- Get up to the breathtaking views from your houseboat.
- The early morning views from your houseboat will be magical.
- Have your delicious breakfast overlooking the water and get ready to leave for the beach destination of Kerala - Kovalam.
- The drive towards the place will be breathtaking, especially during monsoons. You can ask for a relaxation break in between.
- On reaching Kovalam, you can check into your beach resort. The views from the place will be splendid.
- Relax and unwind with your family. In the evening, you are free to explore the food around the place.
- Have your dinner and head back to your resort for a night's stay.
Day 06: Kovalam Beach
- It is the day to experience beach adventures.
- Have your delicious breakfast, and get ready for beach fun.
- Once you reach Kovalam beach, you can spend quality time with your family by playing in the water and watching the sea.
- Ideally, you can indulge in many beach activities like - sunbathing around the warm sands, relaxing with an Ayurveda massage, or appreciating an assortment of water sports with your family.
- Water sports adventures at the beach will give you an adrenaline rush.
- Watch the mesmerizing sunset from the beach and then have your dinner.
- Head back to your hotel for a night's stay.
Day 07: Drive from Kovalam to Kanyakumari (84 km / 2 Hours)
- It is time to explore the last land of India - Kanyakumari.
- Have your delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from your beach resort.
- After that, our driver will take you to Kanyakumari.
- Enroute, you can visit popular attractions like - Padmanabhapuram Palace - built by the Maharaja of Travancore, and the sacred Sucheendram Temple.
- Once you reach the Vivekananda Rock Memorial (an enchanting beauty wherein the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal confluence with each other) - you can go for a boat ride to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, the meditation place of Swami Vivekananda.
- Watch the breathtaking sunset from the place and head to your hotel for a night's stay.
- Have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 08: Drive from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum (93 km / 3 Hours); End of Tour
- It is the last day of your splendid Kerala tour.
- Have your delectable breakfast, and our driver will take you back to Trivandrum.
- On reaching Trivandrum -our driver will drop you at Trivandrum airport or railway station.