Holiday to Kerala

Holiday to Kerala

Kerala acclaimed as the quintessential tourism destination in India is known for its enchanting charm. Kerala the aesthetic tourist destination is graced with mesmerising hill stations, breath-taking backwaters, enthralling waterfalls and tranquil beaches. Lakhs of domestic and international tourist visits Kerala, God’s Own Country. The place is regarded as God’s Own Country for its tranquil beauty. Kerala conduct variety of marketing promotions and roadshows to establish the state as the prime holiday destination in the country. Most of the promotional ventures have won national and international awards.

Travel through the most admired tourist destinations of Kerala to enjoy the boundless beauty. Every trip to the state offers travellers a lifetime experience that can be cherished forever. The beauty of Kerala beckons tourist from India and abroad to its shore. The landscapes and seascapes are the best in the country and offer travellers the unique opportunity to explore the best tourism destination. The abundant fauna and flora of Kerala brings in ample amount of tourist to visit the place. If you are vivid traveller, you should certainly visit this scenic soul-searching destination. The most spellbinding state in India portraits the captivating natural beauty. Plan your Holiday to Kerala and enjoy the kaleidoscope of nature, monuments, culture and people.

Day 1 Cochin- Munnar
On your arrival at Cochin international Airport/ Railway station, meet our executive to Welcome & receive you. Later drive to Munnar hills (130 Kms), the green Paradise of Kerala with unending expands of Tea plantations, spice plantations and a variety of flora and fauna. Check in your hill resort and after noon at leisure/ you can go to visit Munnar town and nearby places & Overnight stay.

Day 2 Munnar
Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing at Mattupetty Dam; a beautiful spot for viewing the picturesque Munnar, Kundala Lake- a natural lake with recreational facilities like boating and having excellent view of Western Ghats as well as the forest surrounded with. Also visit Eco point and tea plantations. After noon you can visit Eravikulam National park; where the endangering Nilgiri Tahr is conserved. Later drive back to your resort for Overnight stay.

Day 3 Munnar-Thekkady
Today after breakfast check out your hotel and drive towards Thekkady, the Wildlife destination of Kerala. Its also known as the spice bag of the state. You can enjoy a beautiful journey through the hills and valleys of Wastern Ghat to reach this jungle destination. Check in your hotel and later go for an optional Kathakali show, Spice plantation visit, elephant ride, or an Ayurvedic massage treatment there. Also have an amazing boat ride in Periyar Lake which flows through the Periyar tiger reserve. You will have chance to watch the wild animals like elephant, Bison, Sambar, Deer etc are roaming the both shore. Overnight stay.

Day 4 Thekkady- Alleppey
Before noon Check out your resort and drive to Alleppey; also known as Venice of the east by its special geographical features as the place is famous for its vast back water stretches and paddy fields. By 3 pm you can reach Alleppey and later go to visit Alleppey beach and light house. Overnight stay.

Day 5 Alleppey- (houseboat)
By 11 am check out your resort and board your houseboat fron the nearest Jetty. Kerala houseboat cruise offers you a spectacular view of back water villages and its genuine life pattern. Enjoy the green paddy fields, fish farms, canals, etc on board. All your 3 meal will be given complimentary by an exclusive chef in your boat. Overnight stay onboard.

Day 6 Alleppey –Cochin drop off
Today, check out your Houseboat & drive towards Cochin international airport/Railway s station for your onward journey.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest domestic and international airport is Cochin International Airport (Airport Code: COK), situated approximately 82 km north of Alleppey (about 2 to 2.5 hours drive via the four/six-lane National Highway NH-66). Cochin Airport is linked with frequent direct flights to New Delhi (IGI), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Dubai, Doha, Singapore, and London. Alternatively, Trivandrum International Airport (Airport Code: TRV) is 150 km south (approximately 3.5 hours drive).

By Train:

Alappuzha Railway Station (Station Code: ALLP) is situated just 4 km from the town center and the main houseboat boarding jetties. Major superfast and express trains stopping here include:

• Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (Train 20631/20632): High-speed coastal express connecting major Kerala cities directly to Alappuzha.
• Kerala Express (Train 12625/12626): Daily direct superfast train from New Delhi (NDLS) to Alappuzha.
• Netravati Express & Alleppey Superfast Express: Daily direct services from Mumbai LTT, Chennai Central (MAS), and Bengaluru.
• Prepaid auto-rickshaws, app taxis, and tourist cab operators are available round the clock outside the railway station.

By Road:

Alleppey is smoothly connected along the western coastal transport corridor via National Highway 66 (NH-66):

• From Kochi (~53 km / 1.5 hours): Drive south along NH-66 via Aroor and Cherthala.
• From Trivandrum (~150 km / 3.5 hours): Drive north along NH-66 via Kollam and Kayamkulam.
• From Munnar (~160 km / 4.5 hours): Scenic drive descending from the Western Ghats via Kothamangalam and Kochi.
• State & Private Luxury Buses: Kerala State RTC (KSRTC) operates frequent Super Deluxe, Fast Passenger, and AC Low Floor buses connecting Alappuzha KSRTC Bus Stand with Ernakulam, Trivandrum, Kozhikode, and Bengaluru.

Alleppey offers a magnificent collection of backwater canals, heritage houseboats, expansive freshwater lakes, below-sea-level farming landscapes, historic lighthouses, and tranquil beaches:

1. Alleppey Backwaters & Traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat Cruises

The ultimate hallmark of Kerala tourism, Alleppey Backwaters comprise an interconnected network of 900 km of canals, rivers, and lagoons. Overnight cruises on traditional thatched-roof Kettuvallam houseboats take travelers past floating water hyacinths, village duck farms, toddy shops, and fishermen casting Chinese fishing nets at sunrise, accompanied by freshly caught and cooked pearl spot fish (*Karimeen*).

Alleppey Backwaters — World-Famous Kettuvallam Houseboat Cruising Along Palm-Lined Canals

2. Vembanad Lake & Pathiramanal Migratory Bird Island

Spanning over 2,000 square kilometers, Vembanad Lake is India's longest freshwater lake and the beating heart of Kerala's backwater ecosystem. At the lake's center lies Pathiramanal Island (meaning *Sands of Midnight*), an uninhabited 10-acre eco-reserve accessible only by boat that shelters over 90 species of local birds and 50 species of migratory birds including pintail ducks, cormorants, and darter herons.

Vembanad Lake — Expansive Freshwater Backwater Lake and Pathiramanal Bird Island in Alleppey

3. Marari Beach & Serene Coconut Palm Coastline (Mararikulam — 14 km)

Located 14 km north of Alleppey in the quiet fishing hamlet of Mararikulam, Marari Beach is an uncrowded, pristine golden-sand shoreline fringed by swaying coconut groves. Celebrated by international travel magazines as one of the world's top hammock beach destinations, Marari is ideal for Ayurvedic wellness therapies, yoga retreats, sunset beachcombing, and watching traditional fishermen launch wooden catamarans.

Marari Beach — Pristine Golden Sands, Shady Coconut Palms, and Tranquil Arabian Sea Sunsets

4. Kuttanad Below-Sea-Level Paddy Fields & Village Waterways

Known affectionately as the *Rice Bowl of Kerala*, Kuttanad is one of the few places in the world where farmers cultivate paddy 4 to 10 feet below sea level using ingenious bio-saline dykes and wooden water wheels. Cruising on narrow country canoes through Kuttanad reveals a breathtaking panorama of emerald rice fields stretching to the horizon, intersected by tranquil canals and village life.

Kuttanad — Lush Below-Sea-Level Rice Fields and Village Waterways in Alappuzha

5. Alappuzha Beach, 150-Year-Old Sea Pier & 1862 Lighthouse

Located on the western edge of town, Alappuzha Beach features a sprawling shoreline dominated by the romantic skeleton of a 150-year-old historic sea pier built in 1862 by Captain Hugh Crawford to facilitate sea trade. Overlooking the beach is the 28-meter-tall red-and-white striped Alappuzha Lighthouse, equipped with a 360-degree observation deck and a maritime museum displaying antique oil lamps.

Alappuzha Lighthouse — 1862 Heritage Coastal Beacon and Historic Sea Pier on the Arabian Sea Coast

6. Punnamada Lake & Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race (Vallam Kali)

Every year on the second Saturday of August, Punnamada Lake comes alive with the prestigious Nehru Trophy Boat Race. Over 100 synchronized oarsmen row 100-foot-long wooden *Chundan Vallams* (Snake Boats) to rhythmic Vanchipattu boat songs at lightning speeds, drawing tens of thousands of cheering global spectators.

7. Ambalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple & Famous Palpayasam (14 km)

Built in the 17th century by local ruler Pooradam Thirunal Devanarayanan, this historic temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna (Parthasarathi). The temple is world-renowned for its divine sweet milk-and-rice pudding (Ambalappuzha Palpayasam), prepared daily with centuries-old traditional recipes.

8. Krishnapuram Palace & Gajendra Moksham Mural (Kayamkulam)

Built in the 18th century by King Marthanda Varma of Travancore, Krishnapuram Palace is a classic example of Kerala-style gabled wooden architecture. The palace museum houses the magnificent 14-foot Gajendra Moksham mural (the largest single fresco discovered in Kerala) depicting the mythological liberation of the elephant king.

9. St. Mary’s Forane Church (Champakulam — Established 427 AD)

Perched along the serene banks of the Pamba River in Champakulam, St. Mary's Forane Church is one of India's oldest Christian churches, originally founded in 427 AD. Famous for its intricate open-air rock cross (*Kalthotti*), Portuguese-influenced murals, and traditional annual feast celebrations.