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Kerala Elephant Festival Tour

Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days

Cover:- Trivandrum - Kovalam - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Thrissur – Cochin

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Tour Description

Overview

‘Kerala Elephant Festival Tour’ is one of the best designed itineraries to enjoy the famous backwaters, colonial charms of Cochin, the major attractions of Trivandrum and Munnar. You will also get chance to visit the wildlife of region while visiting the Eravikulam National Park and Periyar National Park. The duration of the festival is 14 nights and 15 days, covering the destinations such as Trivandrum, Kovalam, Alleppey, Periyar, Munnar, Kumarakom, Thrissur and Cochin.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:
  • Enjoy the major attractions of Trivandrum including Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Art Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery
  • Enjoy backwater cruise in Alleppey
  • Explore the wildlife via boat ride on the Periyar Lake
  • Visit the Kumily Spice Market in Periyar
  • Enjoy the guided tour of Munnar including Mattupetty Dam, Dairy Farm, Old Munnar Town and Eravikulam National Park
  • Visit the Arattupuzha Pooram festival in Thrissur
  • Enjoy the guided tour of Cochin including Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Mattacherry Palace and Chinese Fishing Nets
 

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 Trivandrum - Kovalam (Arrival)

Arrival at the Trivandrum airport and drive to Kovalam. Check in at the pre booked resort on arrival at Kovalam. After freshen up, you have the choice to explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well. 
 
Overnight stay at Kovalam.
 

Day 2 Kovalam – Trivandrum - Kovalam (About 19 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, go for an excursion tour of Trivandrum. visiting the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, Art Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Evening return to Kovalam.
 
Overnight stay at Kovalam.
 

Day 3 Kovalam – Alleppey (About 160 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Check in at the pre booked resort on arrival at Alleppey. The rest of the day is free at leisure. You can explore the beautiful surroundings of the backwater. 
 
Overnight stay at Alleppey.
 

Day 4 Alleppey - Kumarakom (House Boat)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to  Kettuvallam to Kumarakom to board the houseboat. Enjoy the beautiful serene surroundings while cruising on houseboat. View the beautiful sunset. 
 
Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
 

Day 5 Kumarakom– Periyar (About 124 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the houseboat and drive to Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which renowned tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. Check into a jungle lodge. In the evening, enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. 
 
Overnight stay at Periyar.
 

Day 6 Periyar – Munnar (About 95 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Munnar, Check in at the hotel on arrival at Munnar. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town. 
 
Overnight stay at Munnar.
 

Day 7 Munnar

Today after breakfast visit Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of Nilgiri Tahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna. Then explore Mattupetty Dam. It is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar. 
 
Overnight stay at Munnar.
 

Day 8 Munnar – Kumarakom (About 139 Kilometre)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kumrakom. Check-in at pre booked backwater resort. Later visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, protected by a thick cluster of mangroves, the bird sanctuary spread across 14 acres and home to over 180 species of birds. You may also take some adventure activities like water skiing and windsailing. 
 
Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
 

Day 9 Kumarakom

Today after breakfast, visit the churches and nearby villages. The afternoon is free at leisure. In the evening, explore the famous Kottayam Thirunnakara Temple to see the festival preparations. The temple is in the heart of the city and it is dedicated to Lord Shiva, this festival takes place in the month of March-April. 
 
Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
 

Day 10 Kumarakom - Vaikom–(About 21 kilometres) Thrissur (About 104 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thrissur. It is known as Kerala’s culture capital, full of academics of literature and arts, is a town content with past.On the way, enjoy a boat cruise at Vaikom and explore the lifestyle of locals in Kerala. You can see and learn the local art such as pottery, khadi weaving and extraction of coconut oil. Enjoy traditional Kerala lunch served on a banana leaf. After lunch drive to Thrissur. Check into the pre booked hotel on arrival at Thrissur. 
 
Overnight stay at Thrissur
 

Day 11 Thrissur

Today after breakfast, go to visit Arattupuzha Pooram at Arattupuzha temple. It is the most colourful and spectacular temple festival in Kerala.A total of 61 elephants partake in this event. 
 
Overnight stay at Thrissur.
 

Day 12 Thrissur - Cochin (About 86 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Cochin. Enroute visit Palayoor and Kadakallu (umbrella aristocratic households). Check in at your pre-booked hotel on arrival at Cochin. Rest of the day is free at leisure. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performance. 
 
Overnight stay at Cochin.
 

Day 13 Cochin

Today after breakfast, visit Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market. Return to the hotel after sightseeing.
 
Overnight stay at Cochin
 

Day 14 Cochin

Today after breakfast, the rest day is free at leisure. You can explore the city at own or do some shopping.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 Cochin Departure

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kochi Airport for your onward journey. We sincerely thank you for choosing Trip India for your travel arrangements and we appreciate your patronage and wish you for a safe journey.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged :-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested: -

Destination Luxury Deluxe Premium
Kovalam Sagara Beach Resort / Similar Estuary Sarovar Portico / Similar Turtle On The Beach / Similar
Alappuzha / Alleppey Panoramic Sea Resort By Nextel / Similar Lemon Tree Vembanad Lake Resort / Similar Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere / Similar
Kumarakom Panoramic Sea Resort By Nextel / Similar Panoramic Sea Resort By Nextel / Similar Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere / Similar
Thekkady Grand Thekkady / Similar Cardamom County Resort / Similar Poetree Sarovar Portico Resort / Similar
Munnar Hotel T & U Leisure / Similar The Silvertips Munnar / Similar Munnar Tea Country Resort / Similar
Kumarakom Panoramic Sea Resort By Nextel / Similar Panoramic Sea Resort By Nextel / Similar Vasundhara Sarovar Premiere / Similar
Thrissur Park Residency / Similar Hotel Luciya Palace / Similar Hyatt Regency Thrissur / Similar
Kochi / Cochin Gokulam Park Sarovar / Similar Hotel Keys Cochin by Lemon Tree / Similar Hotel Crowne Plaza Kochi / Similar
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Inclusions
1. Accommodation for 14 Nights on twin / double sharing basis. 
2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.                                                       4. Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
5. Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.
 
Exclusions
1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
3. Meals other than mentioned above.
4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.
7. Medical Requirements on request.
8.  Service Tax as per government.
9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
 
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