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   Swaying palm trees... peaceful, sultry backwaters.... colourful people in colourful costumes.... all this and more can be experienced in this unbeatable, value-for-money tour

Day 01   Kovalam   Arrive Trivandrum Airport & transfer to the beach resort of Kovalam. Rest of the day at leisure. Hotel : Beach Castle, or, Abad Palmshore
Day 02 House Boat    Morning - after a brief sightseeing of Trivandrum which includes the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Horse Palace, Napier Museum and the State Handicrafts Emporium, you will be driven to Alleppey to board the houseboat for your overnight cruise. Overnight on the Houseboat:
Day 03 Thekkady    After breakfast disembark from the houseboat and proceed towards Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary. This journey offers very interesting natural sights on the way to your destination. Rest of the day at Leisure. Overnight Hotel : Michael’s Inn
Day 04 Thekkady   AM: Boat Safari on Lake Periyar   PM: Spice Plantation Tour with our local Guide.
Day 05   Munnar   Morning drive uphill through tea and coffee plantations to Munnar. Late afternoon take a short tour around Munnar, Era-vikulam. Over night Isaac’s Residency.
Day 06   Munnar/Cochin    Afternoon transfer to Cochin. Check into the Allapat Regency or the ATS Willingdon Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 07   Cochin    Today you will take a tour around Cochin to experience the historical and cultural richness of this famed city, with visits to Churches, synagogues and monuments. Evening visit to a local theatre for a traditional Kathakali dance show. Overnight Hotel.
Day 08   Cochin Today you will depart to Airport for your return flight

Day 01 Cochin   Arrival at Cochin International Airport, transfer to Hotel. Daytime at leisure. Evening visit to a local theatre for Kathakali dance performance.
Day 02 Cochin   Today you will travel around Cochin sightseeing, visiting St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Synagogue etc.
Day 03 Harippad   Morning depart for the ancestral home of a delightful Syrian Christian couple. On arrival, you will be transferred by boat to this small property. Spend some time with the hosts and chat about their way of life, or, the history of Kerala.
Day 04 Harippad   Take a walk to see the Paddy fields or take boats out to explore the canals or swim. Rest of the day can be spent getting familiar with the Kerala cuisine/lifestyle.
Day 05 Alleppey   Afternoon check in at the Houseboat and cruise through the backwaters at your own pace. Overnight on the Houseboat.
Day 06 Palaghat   After breakfast disembark from the Houseboat and depart for Palaghat and check in to a traditional Keralan house owned by the ancient landlords of the area
Day 07 Palaghat   Spend the day visiting the local village, meeting a fortune teller, visit the family temple, bullock cart riding etc.
Day 08 Wayanad   Drive to Wayanad and check in to a plantation hideaway nestled in picturesque Wayanad. Evening at Leisure. This beautiful homestay is the home of the resident director of the plantation. A most enjoyable place to be in the company of your charming hosts.
Day 09 Wayanad   Soft treks through the Plantation; visit to the nearby Muthanga wildlife sanctuary, etc.
Day 10 Wayanad   At leisure, Ayurvedic massage etc.
Day 11 Thalasseri   Drive to Thalasseri, a small picturesque coastal town. Check in to an old colonial style mansion over-looking the blue Arabian Sea. Rest of the day at Leisure. The cuisine here is the most prominent feature and your host is an authority on Mapilla cuisine. Every meal here is a gastronomic delight.
Day12 Thalasseri   Today visit the local fish and spice market, handloom weaving units, temples, cinnamon plantation, etc. Evening drive to Muzhipilangad beach.
Day 13 Cochin   Morning train to Cochin from Tellicherry. Arrive late afternoon and check in to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
Day 14 Cochin   Morning transfer to airport.

This tour is an excellent alternative to a conventional 'package' holiday, with its
utilisation of the best of homestays available in Kerala.
This tour adds a great deal of interest to your holiday as the host's lives and homes are shared by the guest

Day 01 Cochin   Arrive Cochin, or, Trivandrum Airport where you will be met and transferred to the Taj Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 02 Cochin   After breakfast set off for a full day sightseeing of Cochin with an English speaking guide. Evening Kathakali performance at the local theatre. Overnight at Taj.
Day 03 Kumarakom   Morning check out from the hotel and proceed to Kumarakom boat jetty from where you will be transferred by boat to check in at the Taj.
Day 04 Kumarakom   At leisure at the Taj, Ayurvedic massage, Sunset Cruise. Overnight at the Taj
Day 05 Thekkady   After the backwater experience and breakfast drive to Thekkady wildlife sanctuary and check in at the Taj Hotel . Evening Spice Plantation Tour.
Day 06 Thekkady   Morning boat safari on Lake Periyar. The rest of the day at leisure.
Day 07 Varkala   Today Drive to the Varkala Taj. Check in and relax.
Day 08 Varkala   Morning you can attend yoga classes or indulge in some ayurvedic therapies to soothe your body. Evening local sightseeing. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 Trivandrum   Morning transfer to Trivandrum. In the early evening a short walk through the city, sightseeing and visiting the Handicrafts emporium or the colourful local market nearby.   Overnight The Muthoot Plaza Hotel.
Day 10 Trivandrum   Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Barring the occasional visitor from nearby Agatti (where the airport is situated), the only residents are the resort staff.
Accommodation on the island is simple, unpretentious, yet comfortable. Set in 128 acres, there are 30 tiled-roof beach huts, each with its own palm-thatched verandah, en suite bathroom, ceiling fan and fridge.
In a bid to preserve Bangaram's unique environment, a hotel atmosphere is avoided intentionally, but there are enough creature comforts to ensure your stay is an enjoyable one.
The cuisine styles are international and the menu also offers a selection from the coast of India and local island recipes.
There is also a well stocked bar, right on the beach.

    We can think of no better or idyllic way to end a holiday to
      Kerala than to visit these magical islands for a few days.

Best time to visit is between November and March