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Kerala Luxury Tour in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Kochi
    30 minutes (22 km) from Cochin International Airport

    Visit the Mattancherry Palace in the morning, followed by lunch at the award-winning Malabar Cafe. In the afternoon, explore the Jewish Quarter and take a sunset cruise on the Arabian Sea.

  2. Day 2: Kumarakom
    2 hours (72 km) from Kochi

    Begin the day with a sunrise yoga session at the resort, followed by breakfast and a boat ride to Pathiramanal island. In the afternoon, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and end the day with a relaxing Ayurvedic spa treatment.

  3. Day 3: Alleppey
    1 hour (34 km) from Kumarakom

    Start the day with a backwater cruise on a private houseboat, followed by a traditional Kerala lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Alleppey Beach and end the day with a sunset walk at the Alappuzha Lighthouse.

  4. Day 4: Thekkady
    4 hours (138 km) from Alleppey

    Take a morning drive to the Periyar National Park for a guided jungle trek. After lunch, explore the spice plantations and enjoy an elephant ride. End the day with a traditional Kathakali dance performance.

  5. Day 5: Munnar
    3 hours (90 km) from Thekkady

    Start the day with a visit to the tea plantations and a tea tasting session. After lunch, visit the Eravikulam National Park and spot the endangered Nilgiri Tahr. Enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner in the evening.

  6. Day 6: Kovalam
    7 hours (300 km) from Munnar

    Take a morning flight to Thiruvananthapuram and head to Kovalam beach for a day of sun, sand and surf. Enjoy a seafood lunch and indulge in watersports activities. End the day with a romantic beachside dinner.

  7. Day 7: Poovar Island
    30 minutes (18 km) from Kovalam

    Take a morning boat ride to the tranquil Poovar Island and explore the estuary and the mangroves. Relax at a beachside resort, enjoy a seafood lunch and indulge in an Ayurvedic spa treatment. Return to Kovalam for a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant.

Recommendations

You may also want to consider visiting the Athirappilly Waterfalls, taking a houseboat cruise in Kumarakom, or exploring the historic Fort Kochi area. A side trip to the hill station of Wayanad can also be a great addition. To maximize your fun, try attending a local festival or cultural event, such as the Thrissur Pooram festival or a Kathakali dance performance. You may also want to try traditional Kerala cuisine, such as appam, puttu and fish curry.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mattancherry Palace (1-2 hours, INR 10-20)
  • Malabar Cafe (1-2 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary (2-3 hours, INR 50-100)
  • Periyar National Park Jungle Trek (3-4 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Eravikulam National Park (2-3 hours, INR 125-250)
  • Watersports activities in Kovalam (2-3 hours, INR 500-1000)
  • Ayurvedic spa treatment (1-2 hours, INR 1500-3000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 10,000-20,000 (excluding flights and accommodation)
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