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10 Day itinerary in India, Asia

Essence of South India

10 Days Trip to Kerala and Tamilnadu with visit of famous Hill station of Kerala and Hindu Shrine in Madurai One of the biggest Tea Estate in Munnar 'The Hill Station of Kerala' with visit of Tea Museum we will visit Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Evening Aarati ceremony in Temple with Flower market ... Read More

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Raviprasad

By Raviprasad

Overview

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Kochi

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Hiking

Culture & History

Meet local people

Visit markets

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Tea Estate in Munnar with visit of Tea Museum

2

visit Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Evening Aarati ceremony in Temple

3

Orientation Tour of Madurai with Tuk Tuk, witness Kalarippayattu show a form of Indian Martial Art

4

stay at Marari Beach one the cleanest Beach in India

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival Cochin - Munnar by drive

Welcome to India Arrival at Cochin International Airport. Meet & Greet at Cochin Airport and welcome with Marigold flowers Later transfer from Cochin to Munnar- The famous Hill station in Kerala. Kerala hill station the distance between Cochin to Munnar is 125 KM and due to terrain drive hour will take time. [Important: Room check-in time is 1400 hrs] Upon arrival check-in at Hotel & Day free for leisure and own activities Overnight at Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Eastend Hotel
Day 2

place Munnar

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning: Visit Tee & Spice Plantation After visit proceed to witness the Historical Tea Museum, known as the Tata Tea Museum (closed on Monday) Visit on foot and visit the local Church and visit the local people and the local market Afternoon relax in the hotel and free time. overnight at the hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Munnar camping
Day 3

place Munnar - Madurai by drive

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, departure to Madurai, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Madurai is an ancient city on the Vaigai River of Tamil Nadu. Its skyline is dominated by the 14 colourful gopurams of the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Free afternoon to explore / visit the local market. Overnight at Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: POPPYS Hotel - Madurai
Day 4

place Madurai

Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour of the city of Madurai, visit morning ceremony at Meenakshi Temple Later we will drive through TUK-TUK to visit Thirumalai Nayaka Palace Afternoon relaxes in the hotel. Evening: Ceremony participation in Meenakshi temple Overnight at Hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Madurai - Thekkady by drive

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Thekkady, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Thekkady is located near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Thekkady is famous for its sanctuary for wild animal with rear species in our nature Also famous for its dense evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savanna pasture lands. This park is home to herds of elephants, sambar, tigers, gaur, lion-tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs Overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Abad Green Forest
Day 6

place Thekkady

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning sharing boat ride on Lake Periyar Visit the Periyar National Park Return to the Hotel for relax and after free for independent activities Later demonstration of Kalarippayattu Traditional Martial Demonstration Kalarippayattu is an Indian martial art and combat system that originated in Kerala and is practiced by the warriors of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. There is a mention about Tulunadan Kalari in the ballads of Kerala. Overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Abad Green Forest
Day 7

place Thekkady - Backwaters by drive

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Alleppy, on arrival ship (Houseboat) (Note: Air conditioning will work from 2000 Hrs until the next day in the morning 0600 Hrs) Lunch on board (mandatory) Drive through a local village and enjoy the panoramic view of the water. Dinner on board (mandatory) and accommodation in houseboat. Overnight on board.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Lakelands Cruise
Day 8

place Houseboat - Marari Beach by drive

Breakfast at the hotel. Disembark on a houseboat and walk through the village and meet the local people Later we will drive with vehicle to Marari. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel and relax on the beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • standard Hotel: Abad Turtle Beach
Day 9

place Marari Beach

Breakfast at the hotel. Day Free for independent activities and overnight at Hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

place Marari - Cochin by drive

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Cochin International Airport to board the flight to your destination.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Eastend Hotel
  • Munnar camping
  • POPPYS Hotel - Madurai
  • Abad Green Forest
  • Lakelands Cruise
  • Abad Turtle Beach

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (9)
  • Lunch (1)
  • Dinner (1)

Transport expand_less

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with comfortable seating

Activities expand_less

  • Tuk Tuk ride in Madurai, 01 Hour Boat ride on Lake Periyar Visit the Periyar National Park
  • Demonstration of Kalarippayattu show in Thekkady

Extras expand_less

  • GST / VAT / Internet up to 01 GB per day / 01 Bottle of mineral water (500 ml) per day per person
  • Guided tour from from Day 10 to Day 08

Not Included expand_less

  • Visa / Insurance / Flight Ticket (International) / Tips money for chauffeur & Guide
  • Domestic Flights, Tips money for porters in Hotels

About Raviprasad

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Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Yoga

Meditation

Wellness retreat

Culture & History

Snorkeling/Diving

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

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