Essence of Kerala Tour
If you are to be a part of a holiday, which offers to you the essence of attractiveness and resplendence, you may discover it in God's own country - Kerala. The state of Kerala seizes the prettiness of Nature to the amount that it will keep you enthralled throughout your stay in this state. It is world prominent for its gorgeousness, backwaters beaches, and the hill stations along with the stunning temples and forts to complete the essence of Kerala tours.
This Tour Itinerary can be customized according to your travel needs & requirements.
Duration of Tour : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations Covered in Tour : Cochin - Periyar - Kumarakom - Mararikulam - Cochin
Day 01: Cochin
On arrival at Cochin, you will be met by our representative who will introduce you to our other volunteers who have the great role in this tour management. Then, they will shift you to the hotel. Take some rest there for the whole night
Day 02: Cochin
On day 02, we will take you for the city tour of Cochin. In afternoon, at leisure. In evening, enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali is the famous dance of this state.
Day 03: Cochin-Periyar

On day 03, in early morning, we will go to Periyar by our personal cabs. On arriving there, check in at the hotel. Take some rest there. And in late afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Periyar to view wildlife.
Day 04: Periyar-Kumarakom
On 4th day, again in early morning, drive to Kumarakom and on arrival check-in at the hotel. Then, in late afternoon sunset boat cruise on Lake Vembanad. Lake Vembanand is the longest lake in India and the largest lake in the state of Kerala. It is a lake spanning several districts in the state of Kerala
Day 05: Kumarakom-Houseboat
On 5th day, late morning we will board the Kettuvalam ( luxury houseboat). Kettuvalam are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet in length, retrieved from being lost to the State altogether. Once these houseboats / Ketuvallams ruled the backwaters, poled along by one or two men, heavily loaded with rice, coconut and other commodities. But in the recent times, they are used for travelling people from one place to another. Do cruising through the backwaters. Overnight onboard the houseboat.
Day 06: Houseboat, Mararikulam

On 6th day, in morning get off the houseboat and drive to Mararikulam. On arrival, check in at the resort. Then, afternoon at leisure.
Day 07: Mararikulam
7th day of the tour is relax day for the tourists. They can relax in their rooms or at the beach resorts. Also you can take massage at the resort. Spare your time anywhere.
Day 08: Mararikulam-Cochin
On the last day of the trip, we leave the resort for the airport. This will be the happy ending of the tour. You will definitely remember our tour management and planning.