Kerala Discovery India Tour
Explore the relaxed southern state of Kerala on this budget small group cultural and wildlife India trip, which includes a houseboat trip and visits to colonial style Kochi and Periyar National Park. Known as ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala is a relaxing contrast to other Indian states. Explore Tea and spice plantations at Munnar, learn about a rich colonial history in the ancient trading port of Kochi, cruise the tranquil Backwaters overnight on a traditional houseboat, and stay in a family-run homestay to experience village life.
- Kochi – Colonial Kochi from the water, including the Fort, St Francis Church Mattancherry Palace
- Alleppey – Witness waterfront village life as you cruise through the tranquil ‘backwaters’
- Periyar – Search for elephants other wildlife in Periyar National Park
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights simple boat
2 Nights simple homestay
5 Nights comfortable hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Boat Crew
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 8
Lunch: 2
Dinner: 3
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join trip in Kochi (Cochin)
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 The Fort and Jewish Quarter of Kochi
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Drive through Spice and Tea Plantations to Munnar and enjoy free time in the Town
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Visit Tea and Spice Plantations; Drive to Thekkady
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Take a walk in Periyar National Park
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 6 Take an optional Cooking Class or Village walk
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 7 Board a Houseboat and Float through the Backwaters
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 8 Free time to Kochi
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Trip ends Kochi (Cochin)
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Kochin.
