India God's Own Country BA08
8 Days From £988 (1,555 USD)
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Because of Kerala's unique location, tropical climate and rich soil, the locals call this state God's Own Country and this is truly beautiful India with emerald beaches, sleepy backwaters and high mountains covered with tea estates. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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There are many highlights on this holiday as the tour combines visits to all the famous beauty spots in Kerala with a lot of free time for relaxation, quality hotels for r&r and time on your own to explore.
Highlights include:
"Kovalam" means a grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees. Beaches with gold sand, palm trees and emerald sea presents typical image of the paradise. Kovalam is like the Goa of the Indian south, according to the style, it is very close to western resorts, so perfect place for our introduction with India. We will have site seeing of the surroundings and time to bath, swim and enjoy. Just to see, how Gods own country looks like to the first sight, we will also a walk to the symbol of the town, Kovalam lighthouse. From there, we will admire unforgettable view to the surroundings.
Kanyakumari is located in Tamil Nadu and represents site where the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda spent days in meditation upon a rock off of the coast. A memorial built in his honor is accessible via ferry. We will enter into this boat and step on this special places, to feel the energy which is created between big Indian Ocean, Land and Indian culture.
With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water river crossing it, Alappuzha (Alleppy) is a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers from across the world, this backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. By virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. In that Indian Venice, you will enter into Houseboat, traditional boat for rice transport.
Munnar. It is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 meters above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Landscape, seriously, is quite similar like Scotland.
Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar, which is exchanging with fields of coffee, cardamom, pepper, banana, mango, coconut and eucalyptus. Pure paradise. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue color once in twelve years. The Neelakurinji will bloom next in 2018 AD, however, individual blossoms could be found every year. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers over 2695 meters and is highest mountain in India out of Himalaya.
Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity and beauty of Kerala, rated in the top three tourist destinations by the World Travel & Tourism Council and featured in National Geographic Traveler's '50 greatest places of a lifetime'. After arrival we will visit old city center (Fort Cochi) and explore small streets, where in radius of 1 kilometer standing Hindu Temples, Muslim Mosques, Christian Churches and Jewish synagogue. You really do not see such religious tolerance every day! We will take a look most more closely Fort Kochi beach, St. Francis Church (Church, where Vasco Da Gamma was buried), Fort Kochi, Vasco House, Fort Kochi, Jewish Synagogue and Jew Town, Mattancherry, Dutch Palace (Mattancherry Palace), Mattancherry, Bolghatty Palace, Chinese fishing nets and Bolghatty Island. Maybe to refresh ourselves, we could try some fresh coconut milk directly from a coconut.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
Includes
- All destinations and site seeing places mentioned in program. All hotels and stays are upper class.
- 02 night stay at UDS, Kovalam using atrium room (Bed & Breakfast)
- 01 Night stay at Premium Single bedroom Houseboat in Aleppy (Lunch , Dinner and breakfast )
- 02 night stay at Deshadan Mountain Resorts, Munnar using 01 Deluxe Room (Bed & Breakfast)
- 01 night stay at Hotel Bolgatty Palace, Cochin using deluxe room (Bed & Breakfast)
- All transfers and sightseeing using AC Innova or bigger vehicle.
- Optional English speaking high quality tourist guide/agency representative/escort/assistance.
Excludes
- Not mentioned Monuments Entrances at sightseeing places
- Any international/Domestic Airfare or Train fare.
- Camera fee wherever levied
- Any expenses of personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, laundry, phone/fax calls, tips etc
Prices per person - please submit an enquiry to receive a personalized itinerary and costs.
| Arrival and transfer to Kovalam | |
| Kovalam and Optional Kanyakumari Trip | |
| Alleppy and Houseboat | |
| Munnar | |
| Munnar | |
| Cochin | |
| Cochin at leisure | |
| Depart |
