Spice Garden of Kerala: Discover the Aromatic Heart of the South

Your journey to the serene Kerala will begin as you reach the Cochin Airport or the railway station. From there, our driver will welcome you and take you to the Kashmir of the South, Munnar. 

In this 3-4 hour journey, enjoy the Incredible Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls that will fall in your route. Click some soothing photos or take a quick bath in the fresh and chilly water of these waterfalls. You will also visit a beautiful spice garden. In the evening, you will reach your accommodation. Rest well to prepare yourself for the next day's exploration.

On the second day, you will get to know more about Munnar. So have your delicious breakfast and head to see the main attractions of this incredible place, Mattupetty Dam and Mattupetty Lake. Enjoy the pretty natural surroundings of the dam and a perennial lake that is immune to dry spells for the summer. Proceed to the gorgeous Kundala Lake, surrounded by greenery and beautiful vegetation.

Then you will head to the Echo Point, located only 25 km from Munnar and situated over 600 feet above sea level. As the name sound, so does the place, you say anything and you will get to experience the echo phenomenon. You can also enjoy the scenic tea garden nearby. You will then discover the history and evolution of tea cultivation at the Tata Tea museum.

Continue your journey to the famous Eravikulam National Park, located just a 25-minute drive from Munnar. Uncover this UNESCO World Heritage site, spot the unique animal species here endangered Nilgiri Tahr, the elusive lion-tailed macaque, the Atlas moth, the largest in the world, and a rare tiger or leopard. End today's sightseeing and return to your accommodation, and go for a peaceful slumber.

On the third day, rise early to enjoy your delicious breakfast. Then say goodbye to Munnar and head to the Spice Bag of Kerala, Thekkady. Enjoy the beautiful ride of almost four hours through the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats. 

Once you arrive, check into your hotel, rest for a while. And then start your exploration at Thekkady. Go to the Periyar National Park and Lake. If you are an animal lover, then this place is for you. Discover unique species at this tiger reserve. You can also simply sit in the serene Periyar Lake. Later, you will go to visit the Elephant camp, where you can directly interact with the elephant, either ride on them or feed them with your own hand.

Then in the evening, entertain yourself with the Kathakali dance show and the Martial Arts show. Conclude your day by returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

On the fourth day, you are going to visit another incredible attraction of Kerala, which is also known as the Venice of the South. So wake up early, have your fulfilling breakfast, and head to Alleppey, which will require almost five hours to reach here. 

Once you reach, check into your hotel and head to the Shri Krishna temple, a traditional Kerala-style temple. Don’t miss the temple's famous rice pudding, known as the Pal payasama. You can also have fun at the Alleppey beach, just stroll the coastline of the beach, or try the famous shikara ride here, in which you can discover the narrow canals and backwaters of this beautiful place. Wrap up your day and return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

On this day, after having a hearty breakfast, set out for Kovalam. This will be an amazing journey for four hours. Once you reach here, check into your hotel and start exploring its Samudra Beach, for which it is known. Swim in the blue water or simply sit on the coastline. Later, you can also go to the Lighthouse Beach, 36 metres tall, which provides the best bird's eye view of the Arabian Sea and the backwaters.

Wrap up your day by coming back to the accommodation for an overnight stay.

On the sixth day, get ready to explore the capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum. Rise and shine early, your satisfying breakfast will be served after enjoying your meal. You will head to Trivandrum. A city that is surrounded by the amazing seven hills.

Once you have reached, check into your accommodation and relax for a while, and then begin your exploration by visiting the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, A Vishnu temple with a massive fort gateway built in Dravidian style. Later, visit the Sri Chitra Art gallery, and get a look at a unique collection of traditional and contemporary paintings, including the works of Raja Ravi Varma. 

Then, discover the Napier Museum that houses the fascinating  500 exhibits and over 5,000 coins, as well as artifacts like bronze idols, ivory carvings, and historical weapons. Wrap up your day by coming back to the Kovalam.

On the last day, wake up early to absorb all the beauty of Kerala. Then your hearty breakfast will be served, enjoy your meal, and head to Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala.

You can do the last time shopping for the souvenirs, taking some pieces of Kerala with you. Thereafter, our driver will take you to the airport or the railway station, ending your wonderful Kerala trip.