Kerala Jewels

Kerala Jewels (9 Nights)- Overview

Planning to visit Kerala but find yourself in a state of confusion? Come and give us a chance to create a package that meets your needs within the budget and the timeframe while ensuring that you get to have maximum in minimum. We at Iris Holidays try our best to provide the best to our customers. Do not wait longer and discover the jewels of Kerala! Kerala Jewels Package offers 1 night in Kochi, 2 nights in Munnar, 2 nights in Thekkady, 1 night in Kumarakom Houseboat and 2 nights in Kovalam. Experience the velvety green surrounding of Munnar, know about the heritage of Kochi, enjoy the cruise in Thekkady and Kumarakom while walk along the exotic beaches of Kovalam. Now be worry free and enjoy a splendid trip to Kerala through this package!

Additional Inclusions

  • Houseboat
  • BeachVisit
  • Breakfast
  • Kalarippyattu
  • Kathakali
  • Sightseeing
  • Plantation

Kerala Jewels (9 Nights)- Itinerary

Day 1

Kochi Airport to Kochi

We will meet you at the airport arrival terminal and we will proceed to Fort Kochi. Once you reach your destination- Fort Kochi, check into the hotel and proceed for your tour to Fort Kochi. Located at a distance of 12 km from the main city in Kerala, Fort Kochi has an amazing history that still draws visitors from all over the world to its shores. On walking down the roads of Fort Kochi, you will get to see old houses built by the Portuguese, Dutch as well as British. Enjoy Fort Kochi and overnight at the hotel. 

  • Room 4 Star A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Deluxe
Day 2

Kochi to Munnar

Enjoy your breakfast in the hotel in Kochi and proceed to athirapilly and after that before starting your trip to Munnar. 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
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Mountain View Room
Day 3

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 Mountain View Room
Day 4

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 Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Coffee Bungalow
Day 5

Thekkady Sightseeing

Proceed for sightseeing after breakfast. Thekkady is amongst the rare tiger reserves in India and you can enjoy a bamboo rafting trip in Thekkady if you want a taste of adventure activities or proceed for boating in Thekkady. Start early from the resort if you want to enjoy rafting and trekking and we will make arrangements for the tickets in advance so that you will have a hassle free trip. If you want to enjoy boating, you can proceed to the lake after the breakfast.Enjoy the day in Thekkady and come back to resort in the evening to enjoy an overnight stay in the resort at Thekkady with campfire if weather permits.

  • Room 3 Star Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Coffee Bungalow
Day 6

Thekkady to Kumarakom (Houseboat)

After breakfast checkout from the resort in Thekkady and proceed to Kumarakom. On arrival check into the houseboat. Set out for an awesome overnight backwater cruise in a traditional Kerala houseboat. While cruising in the houseboat look out for local inhabitants making coir products, rustic homes and swaying coconut trees in Kerala country side.All meals will be served on board. Overnight Stay in the houseboat.

  • Room Deluxe Houseboat
  • Meals All Meals
  • Style Deluxe
Day 7

Kumarakom (Houseboat) to Kovalam

After breakfast, checkout from Kumarakom 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 4 Star A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Deluxe 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 4 Star A/C Room
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Deluxe Room
Day 9

Relax in Kovalam

After breakfast, enjoy Kovalam Beach for the day. Go for sightseeing in Ligh House Beach and Hawah Beach. Relax in the resort  in the night.

  • Room 3 Star
  • Meals Breakfast
  • Style Superior
Day 10

Departure from Trivandrum Airport

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

Kerala Jewels - Distance & Map

The map covers a distance of 765KMs, starting the trip from Cochin International Airport and going to KOchi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Kovalam, Kanyakumari and ending the trip at Trivandrum.

Essential Information

  • Cochin
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Private Vehicle with Chauffeur
  • Premium
  • 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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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

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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.

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