Best Kerala Tour
KERALA TOUR:
Kerala, a state situated on the tropical Malabar Coast of south-western India, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Named as one of the ten paradises of the world by National Geographic Traveller, Kerala is famous especially for its ecotourism initiatives and beautiful backwaters. Its unique culture & traditions, coupled with its varied demography, have made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the tourism industry is a major contributor to the state’s economy.
The backwaters in Kerala are a chain of brackish lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian Sea coast (known as the Malabar Coast). Houseboat or Kettuvallam rides in backwaters are a major tourist attraction in kerala. Backwater tourism is centered mostly around of Kerala like Alleppey, Kumarakom, Ashtamudi, Kollam, Ponnani, Kavvayi Backwaters, and Bekal. Boat races held during festival seasons are also a major tourist attraction in the backwater regions.
The backwater network includes large lakes such as the Ashtamudi Lake, the largest among them, linked by 1500 km of canals, both man-made and natural and fed by several rivers, and extending virtually the entire length of Kerala state. The backwaters were formed by the action of waves and shore currents creating low barrier Islands across the mouths of the many rivers flowing down from the Western Ghats range.
Eastern Kerala consists of land encroached upon by the Western Ghats; the region thus includes high mountains, gorges, and deep-cut valleys. The wildest lands are covered with dense forests, while other regions lie under tea and coffee plantations (established mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries) or other forms of cultivation.
The Western Ghats rise an average to 1500 m elevation above sea level. Some of the popular hill stations in the region are Munnar, Vagamon, Paithalmala, Wayanad, Neliyampathi, Nilambur, Elapeedika, Peemade, Thekkady and Ponmudi.Kurumbalakotta Hill in Wayand is becoming a great tourist attraction now.
ITINERARY :
Day 1 : Cochin - Munnar (130kms/5hrs)
Pick up from Airport/Railway Station/Bus Stand/Hotel later proceed to Munnar. Kerala is blessed with amazing beauty of nature and it can be seen and you will enjoy all throughout your journey through tour Kerala. On the way visit the water falls of Valara and Cheeyappara, Pothenmedu View point. Overnight Stay at Munnar Resort/Hotel.
Day 2 : Munnar-Rajamala, Tea Museum, Mattupetty Dam, Echo point.
Munnar-After breakfast proceed for Munnar sightseeing.now to experience the beauty of the green paradise on your fantastic vacations. Local sight seeing (Mattupetty Dam, Tea Plantation) Sightseeing Munnar - visit Rajamalai to see the Nilgiri Tahrs, Mattupetty where boating facility is available.The Echo point, Kundala lake for boating in Shikara type of boats, Top Station - The border.Over Night Stay at Munnar
Day 3 : Munnar to Thekkady (110 Kms/3 Hrs)
Periyar Wild tiger Reserve Morning after breakfast to Thekkady. Afternoon visit Periyar lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Thekkady is famous for Elephant Ride ayurvedic Massage, Kathakali (Kerala Traditional Dance) ( Kalaripayatu Kerala Martial art) overnight Stay in Thekkady.
Day 4 : Thekkady to Alleppey Resort(175/KMS/6HRS)
After breakfast check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey. Alleppey or Alappuzha is the Venice of the East; It is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening free to explore beach and market. Overnight stay at Alleppey.
Day 5 : Alleppey to Cochin Drop
After breakfast check out from resort and drive to Cochin Railway/Airport for your onward journey.
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