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1.Kerala is named after the vast coconut plantations in the state. ‘Kera’ means coconut tree and ‘Alam’ stands for land. Therefore, Kerala can be named as the land of coconut trees.

2. Kerala is one of the cleanest states in India. Along with Sikkim, it tops the list of the cleanest states according to the survey conducted by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO).

3. It is the only state in India to have hospitals and banks in every village, therefore increasing the overall development of the state.

4. Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’. This slogan is used by the Kerala Tourism Department. The beautiful Arabian Sea in the west along with the backwaters make for a picturesque backdrop. Coconut trees lining the shorelines and turquoise water of the sea grab tourists’ attraction in a jiffy.

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Simply put, the land infuses tradition. And then, there is the outstanding physical beauty, which mere adjectives will not do justice. The land of 44 rivers, innumerable lakes and 1,500 kms of ‘backwaters’, the land sings to the traveller’s heart: the voluptuous green of the lush Kerala foliage, the rich red of the fecund earth, the brilliant blue of the life-giving waters, Kerala is a must visit for the first-time traveller and the seasoned one.

ITINERARY SCHEDULE

Day 1 :- KOCHI AIRPORT TO KOCHI HOTEL

On your arrival at the Kochi International Airport, you shall be greeted by the Wanderers representative and transferred to the hotel. Kochi is the jewel in the crown of Kerala with its European heritage and true cosmopolitan temperament. Explore Fort Kochi, the Dutch Palace, and St. Francis Church.

Fort Kochi was founded in 1503, and is a place where history, like a friendly phantom, still stalks the lonely streets. One can see the remains of Indo-European architecture that still exist here. One of the fascinating sights on the Kochi shoreline is the huge cantilevered Chinese fishing nets which were brought here by traders from the court of Kubla Khan.

Visit the Dutch Palace at Mattancherry. It was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Cochin Raja in 1555. The palace acquired its present name in 1663 when the Dutch carried out some extensions and repairs to it. The main attractions of the palace lie in its wall murals that depict the scenes from the Ramayana.

At St. Francis Church you will discover the oldest European church in India built in the early 16th-Century. It was here that the great explorer Vasco da Gama was first buried in 1562, before his mortal remains were taken back to Portugal by his son 16 years later. Return to hotel. Overnight at Kochi.

Day 2 :- KOCHI TO THEKKADY (Approx. 150 kms, 5 hrs drive)

Post breakfast depart for Thekkady. Drive through rice fields and rubber plantations. See coffee, cardamom, pepper, and tea estates. Arrive at Thekkady to stay very close to the Periyar forest The oldest and perhaps the best guarded and managed reserve in India. Get an authentic ecoliving experience, complete with a spice garden, in your very own elephant grass thatched cottage. End the evening with a demonstration by the Chef on cooking with spices followed by a cultural performance. Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 3 :- THEKKADY

Enjoy a delicious breakfast to kick start the day with a trek through the Periyar wilderness, a protected elephant and tiger reserve with the park rangers. Our resident naturalist will take you on a tour of the spice garden. The spice plantation tour covers spice plantations such as cardamom, pepper, vanilla, clove, nutmeg etc. and some ayurvedic plants and herbs. Learn about the abundant flora and fauna of Periyar in the evening, before settling down for dinner. Participate in a cooking demo with spices. Experience a tribal cultural performance. Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 4 :- THEKKADY TO KUMARAKOM (Approx. 130 kms, 4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, enjoy a drive to Kumarakom where
you will switch to a boat and arrive on the banks of
Lake Vembanad. When nature is all, you need to recuperate, the pristine beauty of Kumarakom is undoubtedly the most invigorating, fascinating paradise in Kerala, God’s own country. The slender coconut palms standing everywhere, the neverending paddy fields, meandering lagoons and backwaters, mangroves nesting birds of a hundred varieties can peacefully calm and invigorate your mind with renewed inspiration for your vocation and life. Disembark straight onto the reception of your hotel, a little piece of untouched Kerala – created from restored heritage homes, set in a web of canals on the banks of the Kavanar river. Learn to cook authentic Keralan cuisine organized by the Chef, so you can take more than memories home.

Evening is at leisure.

Day 5 :- KUMARAKOM

Practice yoga and meditation in the morning, followed by breakfast. Enjoy bird watching accompanied by a naturalist and learn about conservation methods. Experience village life with a local and learn all about a different world. Enjoy a lazy afternoon by the pool. In the evening, enjoy a sunset cruise on the lake in a converted rice boat.

Overnight at KUmarakom

Day 6 :- KUMARAKOM TO MARARIKULAM (Approx. 30 kms, 45 min drive)

Post breakfast depart for Mararikulam to enjoy the quiet beauty and charm of the secluded beach and the fishermen’s village next to it. On arrival check into the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to unwind in the coconut grove for complete relaxation in natural settings.

Overnight at Mararikulam

Day 7 :- MARARIKULAM

Morning participate in a session of sunrise yoga, learning some new yoga poses. Post breakfast visit the butterfly garden and enter a dancing, flitting new realm of nature. Later enjoy a swim in the calm and beautiful waters of Marari beach situated on the west coast of India. The beach with its glistening golden sand and swaying palm trees paints a beautiful memory that keeps you coming back over and over. The community surrounding Marari Beach Resort teaches you the art of indulging in the moment. Explore the region on a bicycle or watch fishermen reel in the catch of the day, stroll through the nearby village and harvest organic produce at Marari Beach’s four-acre organic garden. As you accompany these unique experiences with Ayurveda treatments, feel yourself unwind holistically- body, mind, and soul.

Overnight at Mararikulam

Day 8 :- MARARIKULAM TO KOCHI AIRPORT

Post breakfast transfer to Kochi Airport to board flight to onward destination. That brings an end to a dream holiday, wonderful memories of Kerala – Gods Own Country.

Package cost

₹75000

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OR contact our team , Neha – 8433740458

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