With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering 500-2700 m
in the east and networked by forty four rivers, Kerala enjoys unique
geographical features that have made it one of the most sought after
tourist destinations in Asia. An equable climate, long shoreline with
serene beaches, tranquil stretch of emerald backwaters, lush hill
stations, exotic wildlife, waterfalls, sprawling plantations, enchanting
art forms, magical festivals, historic and cultural monuments, exotic
cuisines... all of which offer you an unique experience.
Day 01 Join Tour
Kovalam
Check in at hotel to join our tour late afternoon.
Day 02 Kovalam
After a briefing there will be opportunity to take a
relaxing ride south of Kovalam through the beautiful
landscape visiting some villages. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 03 Kovalam / Vell Lagoon After breakfast transfer by bus to Vell. A 20 km
Cycle ride will lead to the Estuary. Enjoy boat ride
to fishing village Anjuthengu. Visit the 17th
century Anjengo Fort and carry on towards Varkala.
Relax on the beaches of the Arabian Coast. Wander
amongst the Palms before a well earned dinner in a
local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 Kollam Travel through villages, interact with locals,
see traditional coir making skills. After lunch,
visit the fishing village of Thangassary before
visiting the Lighthouse built by the British.
Day 05 Kollam / Mancombu Catch a motor launch to travel through the
backwaters to Kayamkulam stopping at a village for
lunch. Cycle through fishing villages to the
Manarasala Snake Temple. Cycle to village houses in
ancient trading town of Alleppy for overnight stay.
Day 06 Alleppy Spend a full day exploring the surroundings.
Cycling through the villages of these backwaters, we
get plenty of opportunities to interact with the
locals, visiting markets, churches and temples
before returning to take a moonlit cruise by canoe.
Day 07 Alleppy / Vanilla County Leaving the beautiful backwaters behind we use a
combination of engine and pedal power to reach the
hill station of Vanilla County.
Day 08 Vanilla County A morning stroll among the seemingly numerous
fruits and medicinal plants of a local plantation
brings us to the Meenachil River. Cycle to Poonjar
Palace. Track Elephants work among the surrounding
forests of Teak and Sandalwood.
Day 09 Vanilla County
/ Thekkady Drive some of the steeper section of the road
before transferring to Cycle to continue journey to
Thekkady. Afternoon boat trip to Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary.
Day 10 Thekkady Morning go for a walk in the wild in search of
Star Tortoise, Porcupine and Flying Squirrel. Set
out by Cycle to explore the surrounding valleys.
Visit a spice Garden with a local Botanist.
Day 11 To Cochin Today we make our way back to the coast as we
head for the bustling fort of Cochin via the
devotional centre Malyatoor.
Day 12 Cochin Spend the day touring the town in Cycle. Then
take a sunset cruise around the surrounding islands.
Day 13 Cochin / Trivandrum Catch an early morning train to Trivandrum. Then
cycle via quiet back roads to Kovalam.
