An unusual route travelled to some off-the-beaten-path locations and have done some things that you will not find in a guidebook or travel websites. This off-the-beaten-track tour in Kerala covers off the touristic path with a combination of beaches, backwaters, adventure, nature and hill stations. If you are looking for travelling to less explored places in Kerala, this is the right tour package for you to explore the hidden gems of Varkala, Paravur, Vagamon and Kuttikanam.
You are greeted on arrival at Trivandrum International Airport/Railway station by The Travel Planners representative. It is blessed with natural landscapes as well as culturally significant religious sites that have been preserved for more than a thousand years Proceed to Varkala beach, enriched with rich Greenary of Coconut Palms and laced with golden sands. Here you can visit Papanasam Beach, Kappi Lake, Sivagiri Mutt & Janardhanaswami temple. Rest of the day at leisure & enjoy the beach. Stay overnight at Elixir Cliff - Deluxe Sea View A/c
After breakfast continue with the local sightseeing, here you can visit Papanasam Beach, Kappi Lake, Sivagiri Mutt & Janardhanaswami temple. Enjoying kayaking activity Rest of the day at leisure & Stay Overnight at Elixir Cliff - Deluxe Sea View A/c
The morning after breakfast drive to explore the Jatayu Earth Centre. The giant concrete statue of Jatayu is built on a mighty rock named Jatayupara (para means rock in Malayalam). The colossal statue is 200 feet long, 150 feet wide, and 70 feet making it the largest functional bird sculpture in the world with an entry into the Guinness Book of World Records. Short boat Cruise activity in Backwaters Stay overnight at Overnight at Fragrant Nature - Lake View Room.
After breakfast drive to Kuttikanam-is a hill station in Idukki district, Kerala state, India. It is 3,500 feet (1,100 m) above sea level and surrounded by lush green tea plantations. It is within the territory of Peermade. This place has a wide variety of rare plants, tea plantations, cardamom plantations, and pine forests which make it every tourist's favorite destination. The green hills, the picturesque landscape, and the flowers in it provide an alluring experience. afternoon free to explore the adventure park for a wide variety of adventure activities and also possible to visit Panchalimedu hilltop. Stay overnight at Green Veil – Luxury Villa
The morning after breakfast drive to Vagamon, nestled in the laps of the Western Ghats is an enticing hill station of Idduki in Kerala. The vista of mist-clad pinnacles of the blue-brown hills, the rocky terrain clad in lush green vegetation, and the wild multi-colored blossoms that sway in the breeze will surely take away your breath. On arrival Check into the Hotel and after refreshing continue with the local tour, here you can visit Vagamon Meadows, Adventure Park, Pine Valley Forest, Kurisumala, Thangal Para, Murugan Para, waterfalls, etc. overnight at Orange Valley Hills Resort - Classic Villa
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the Restaurant. Later in the noon, we take a short walking tour of Fort Kochi visiting St. Francis Church the oldest European church in India, and the highly decorated Santa Cruz Basilica followed by a visit to the harbor where we see the famous Chinese fishing nets in action. Here you can see the St Francis Church, the oldest Church in India, 500-year-old Portuguese Houses, Chinese fishing nets, a 16th-century Synagogue, Jew Town, and Mattancherry Palace, built by the Portuguese, this Palace contains some of India’s most beautiful murals. Evening Sunset cruise. Overnight at Crown Plaza - Standard City View.
NB - Jewish synagogue, Mattancherry Palace, etc are closed on all Fridays & Saturdays
The morning after breakfast transfer with our representative to Cochin airport for your flight back home.