15 days Tour 

 

 

Kerala - This small state that is surrounded by water and subtropical mountains is often the travelers’ favorites. This can be explained by its gorgeous mountain landscapes, spice and tea plantations, the Periyar wildlife sanctuary, beautiful tropical beaches, and canoe rides on quiet backwaters canals. The cities are small, the gastronomy is fresh and tasty, the hospitality kind and caring.

 

 

Jour 1 :  COCHIN AIRPORT - FORT COCHIN     40 km - 1 h 30

Your driver will be welcome you at your arrival at Cochin airport and will drive you to your hotel in the Fort Cochin neighborhood. Depending on your arrival time, you will let him know the program that would suit you best. 

Overnight in Fort Cochin. 

 

Jour 2 :  COCHIN

Visit the old neighborhoods, The Paradesi Synagogue,  The Church of Saint-Francis, The Folklore Museum in Ernakulam,  The Mattancherry Palace, The Dutch palace Paliam.
The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) can be visited in the late afternoon before a meal by the seaside.

Overnight in Fort Cochin.

Jour 3 :   COCHIN - ATHIRAPPILLY  80 km - 2 h 30

Athirappilly Water fall

Overnight in Athirappilly. 

Jour 4 :   ATHIRAPPILLY - MUNNAR   130 km - 4 h

Depart after breakfast, the bustling city is replaced by KERALA’s winding roads and green hills, rice, pineapple and rubber plantations.

Small visit to Munnar city center.

Overnight in Munnar.

Jour 5 :  MUNNAR 

Small mountain resort perched at an altitude of 5000 feet (1524 meters), Munnar is located in the most spectacular mountainous landscape of Southern India. 

Munnar is the quiet part of Kerala. It is a place to unwind and hike. 

We can book a guide for a walk through the tea plantations (guide required)

• Trekking 12 km - 1/2 day -  7:30 am to 1 pm with breakfast.
• Trekking 24 km - Full day - 7:30 am  to 5 pm with breakfast and lunch.

In the evening, ayurvedic massages and Kathakali performance, an art between dance and theater.  

Overnight in Munnar.

Jour 6 : MUNNAR - PERIYAR   98 km - 3 h

Parc national de Periyar :   https://thekkady.org/?page_id=879  et https://elephantjunction.in

• Visit the spice plantations

• Elephant ride or activity including the elephant (bath, feeding, training…)

• Jeep tour for about 3 hours with an English-speaking guide. Panoramic view on the Tamil Nadu

•  3-hour trekking in the Periyar wildlife sanctuary with an English-speaking guide 

• Boat on the lake

Overnight in Thekkady.

Jour 7 :  PERIYAR

Overnight inThekkady.

Jour 8 :  PERIYAR - ALLEPPEY   150 km  - 4 h

The ride is very pleasant, we go from a mountainous landscape to canals and coconut trees.

Depart early in the morning to be at 12 pm in Alleppey.

Discover the intertwined canals between sea and land. We offer you a night in a Houseboat, an unforgettable experience from 12 pm to 9am the next morning.

We can book this private boat for you. Possibility cooking class on the houseboat.

Overnight on the houseboat.

Jour 9 : ALLEPPEY - MUNROE Island    90 km -   2 h  

End of the cruise at 9 am.

Munroe Island is a hidden pearl which consists of a group of 8 islands. Each of them is separated by small canals and lakes.

The island offers a unique and tranquil setting, far from the constant chaos of modern life.

Possibility to visit by bike or canoe.

Overnight in Munroe Island.

 

Jour 10 & 11 :    MUNROE Island - VARKALA     50 km -  1 h  30

 

Its beautiful beaches and bohemian atmosphere have made it famous.

This spectacular cliff, where many establishments stretch, is the postcard of Varkala. It is common to see dolphins from his restaurant table, seated in front of grilled fish and seafood from the catch of the day.

The beaches, Papanasam Beach to the south and Black Beach to the north, stretch all the way around the cliff. Papanasam Beach is more frequented by Indian tourists and families, while Black Beach, which takes its name from the black sand that composes it, attracts more foreign youth. Further north, about 7 km from the city, is the superb beach of Kappil.

Farniente Beach Day and Surf.

2  Overnights in Varkala.

 

Jour 12 :    VARKALA - TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM   60 km - 1 h 30

Visit to the See Padmanabhaswany temple at Trivandrum, but non-Hindus are not allowed inside.

Local market Chalai Bazaar, located in front of See Padmanabhaswamy temple. This is one of the most ancient shopping streets in Kerala. This lively neighborhood deserves a visit; its streets are full of small stalls of all kinds. You can find fruits, vegetables, spices, kitchen utensils, clothes, cheap toys, and many other things. You can also eat cheap local specialties. 

 

You will enjoy the beaches of Kovalam, a nice seaside resort of Kerala located at 17 km from Trivandrum. 

Overnight in Kovalam.

 

Jour 13 - Jour 14 :   KOVALAM

Mini Ayurvédique Cure.

Overnight in Kovalam.

 

Jour 15 :   KOVALAM  - Aéroport de TRIVANDRUM      15 km - 1/2 h 

Transfert Trivandrum Airport.