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India: Kerala Gods own Country

India: Kerala Gods own Country

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Discover the vibrant culture and scenic beauty of Kerala, known as "God's own country," with our 9-day tour. Explore the bustling city of Cochin, cruise through the serene backwaters of Alleppey, and spot wildlife at Periyar National Park. Enjoy leisurely days and convenient airport transfers for a stress-free trip.

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Itinerary at a glance 

Day 1: Arrive Cochin

  • Arrive into Cochin  
  • Meet and greet, transfer to the hotel 
  • Arrive and proceed to the hotel 
  • Check in time is 1400 hrs, early check in is subject to availability 
  • Afternoon at leisure 
  • 1600 hrs: Depart for a local theatre to witness a Kathakali Dance Performance 
  • (1700 – 1800 hrs, witness the artists applying makeup and 1800 – 1900 hrs is the dance performance 
  • Overnight at the hotel 

Day 2: Cochin City Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Morning Cochin City Tour including a visit to the Chinese Fishing Nets, Santa Cruz Church 
  • Basilica, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Jew Town 
  • Sunset harbor cruise 
  • Overnight at the hotel 

Day 3: Drive to Alleppey

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Drive to Alleppey – Approximately 1 ½  hrs driving time 
  • Arrive and embark your houseboat 
  • Day spent in cruising the backwaters 
  • Disembark in Kumarakom 
  • Overnight at the hotel 

Day 4: Kumarakom to Thekaddy

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Drive from Kumarakom to Thekaddy – Approximately 4 hrs driving time 
  • Afternoon visit a Spice Plantation 
  • Overnight at the hotel 

Day 5: Periyar National Park

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Morning proceed to the Periyar National Park to view the wildlife by boat 
  • Afternoon at leisure 
  • Overnight at the hotel 

Day 6: Drive to Cochin

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Drive to Cochin – Approximately 4 hrs driving time 
  • Transfer to the airport 
  • Fly Cochin / Bangalore S2 3306 (0815 / 0920) 
  • Fly Bangalore / Goa S2 4401 (1305 / 1415) 
  • Arrive Goa and proceed to the hotel 
  • Rest of the day is at leisure 
  • Overnight at the hotel 

Day 7: Day at leisure

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Day at leisure 
  • Overnight at hotel B 

Day 8: Day at leisure

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Day at leisure 
  • Overnight at hotel B 

Day 9: Transfer to Airport

  • Breakfast at the hotel 
  • Transfer to the airport 
  • Fly Goa / Mumbai G8 374 (0800 / 0910) 
  • Arrive Mumbai and proceed onwards 

Important Information

Notes

  • The itinerary is based on scheduled flights, the schedule of which could change without notice 
  • Check in and check out times are 1400 hrs and 1200 hrs respectively 
  • There is limited availability of twin bedded rooms at some hotels 
  • The order of the touring may vary at the time of operation. 
  • Meal abbreviation: (B) – Breakfast, (L) – Lunch & D – Dinner 

Visa/Entry Permit

  • All visitors coming to India should have a valid passport and an Indian visa prior to arrival. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your expected date of return from India.
  • Your passport should have at least two blank pages that could be used for stamping by the Immigration Officer. Additionally if you are planning to visit restricted areas like in Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands etc., the visa must also include permission to visit these places.
  • Tourist e-Visa (valid for 60 days) is available for more than 150 nationalities, so you can also check if you are eligible for that. e-Visa charges vary between USD 10 – USD 35 depending on the traveling period & duration. If you were planning a longer visit, then a standard six-month tourist visa would be required.
  • Visa / Entry Permit is subject to change and depends on the Government policy. Our team will provide you with the exact details on your query about this important & crucial aspect of your travel.

Dos and Don'ts

  • The traditional way of greeting and bidding farewell to anyone is by saying ‘Namaste’.
  • Elders should be treated with respect.
  • Public displays of affection is discouraged, though holding hands is still acceptable.
  • Women in particular should dress modestly and avoid low-cut tops, shorts and skirts above knee-length.
  • Remian conscious & careful of how different gender and relationships may impact interactions.
  • Take photographs of people or objects only after receiving permission.
  • When visiting any religious building or entering an Indian home remove the footwear outside.
  • Only eat food with the right hand as eating with left hand is considered unclean. However, one can use the left hand for holding utensils and cutlery.
  • Feet and shoes are considered dirty so dont step on any person as it is condidered disrespectful.
  • Don’t encourage beggars by giving them money. If you want to help then you can do so by reaching out to approved charities.
  • Most Indians tend to engage in friendly banter and light teasing and it is not a mark of disrespect so you can enjoy a light-hearted sense of humour.