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Ultimate guide and top tips to plan your Kerala Tour Package

Ultimate guide and top tips to plan your Kerala Tour Package

For any first timer to Kerala – planning is a crucial phase and with so many destinations at hand it is always difficult to decide on what, where, why and how. We have made an effort to put together all the Top Tips for a Kerala Tour Package planning as under and the answers are in the form a youtube video

Kerala Tourism has put together a wonderful portal for you to access detailed information at www.keralatourism.org

This blog gives answers to the following questions and helps in you in planning your Kerala Holiday and also in booking you Kerala Tour Package. Kerala is a family destination and Honeymoon in Kerala is one the best way to start your life with your companion.

  1. Why holiday in Kerala?
  2. Where is Kerala?
  3. What’s special about Kerala?
  4. Which destinations should I visit?
  5. How is the weather in Kerala?
  6. Which is the best time to Visit Kerala?
  7. How can I plan my tour?
  8. Who is the best tour operator in Kerala?
  9. How many days do i need for a Kerala Holiday?
  10. What are the accommodation options?
  11. How is the houseboat experience?
  12. How is the tree house experience ?
  13. How good is the tourist transport services ?
  14. Will I get a driver who speaks my language?
  15. Will I get a dedicated driver? How are the self drive options?
  16. How is the local bus services? How is the food?
  17. Is all the food cooked in coconut oil?
  18. How good is the restaurant network?
  19. What are the options for Vegetarians?
  20. How is the climate?
  21. How safe is Kerala?
  22. What are the precautions to be taken?
  23. Can I click photos?
  24. How can i reach Kerala?
  25. Where can I complain if I have an issue?
  26. Why is Kerala – a must visit Destination?

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Interesting informative links
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You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information.

Other Kerala Tour Options
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Interesting informative links
FAQ’s on Kerala Tour Package
FAQ’s on Kerala Houseboats
You may subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tour with Shailesh for informative tourism videos
You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information.

Kerala Tour Package 6 Nights 7 Days

DAY 01 KOCHI-MUNNAR / 150 KMS – 4HRS:
ARRIVE, TRANSFER & ½DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
Meet & assist upon arrival and transfer to hotel in Munnar. Later visit visit Eravikulam National Park (Closed from February toApril) & Tea Museum (Closed on Monday). If time permits visit proceed to stroll by the tea gardens in the evening and enjoy the sunset from the nearby sunset point. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits explore the Ayurveda massage/ Adventure park.

DAY 02 MUNNAR:
FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
Post breakfast proceed for a full day tour covering Kundala Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Cowboy Park, Photo Point, Beehive Tree, Echo point, Flower nursery, Blossom Park and the local market. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits go for a Jeep Safari/ Chocolate factory visit.

DAY 03 MUNNAR – THEKKADY/ 115KMS – 3.5 HRS:
TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF THEKKADY
Post breakfast check out & drive to Thekkady. Enroute do the spice plantation tour. On arrival check in to resort and proceed for Lake Cruise inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. In the evening witness the Kerala Martial Art Show KalariPayattu. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits buy the Kerala Spices – this is best place to buy.

DAY 04 THEKKADY – ALAPPUZHA/ 180 KMS – 4.5 HRS:
HOUSEBOAT EXPERIENCE IN ALAPPUZHA
Post an early breakfast check out & drive to Alappuzha. Arrive at the houseboat by lunch time, check in and proceed for a sightseeing cruise along the backwaters with lunch and snacks until sundown. You get to see the village life by the backwaters. Dinner is served early on the houseboat, relax, unwind and retire after dinner.

OPTIONAL :- If you wish you could buy fresh fish/ toddy as you may opt for.

DAY 05 ALAPPUZHA – KOVALAM/ 180 KMS -4.5 HRS:
½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF TRIVANDRUM & TRANSFER TO KOVALAM
Wake up early to see the beauty of the backwaters and enjoy an hour long cruise with breakfast before you deboard at 0900 hrs. Check out. Proceed to Kovalam. .Proceed to check in to resort. Rest of the time leisure at resort / beach.

OPTIONAL :- Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Dress Code – Dhoti for men and Sarees for women, closed from 1200 to 1630 hrs.)

DAY 06 KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI – KOVALAM/ 100 KMS -2.5 HRS ONE WAY : 
DAY EXCURSION TO KANYAKUMARI
After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (Closed on Monday),  & Suchindram Temple. Late afternoon Thiruvalluvar Statue & Vivekananda Rock Memorial visit , Bharat Mata Temple and Kumari Amman Temple. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- You have the option of staying at Kanyakumari if you wish to which gives you the opportunity to see the sunrise and sunset. This is possible if you have an evening return the next day.

DAY 07 KOVALAM -THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/ 30 KMS -01 HRS:
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
After breakfast check out & drive to Trivandrum. Enroute do Trivandrum city tour. Visit Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Monday), Napier Museum (Closed on Monday). Proceed to Trivandrum Airport / Railway station for onward journey.

OPTIONAL :- Go shopping in Trivandrum.

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Interesting informative links
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FAQ’s on Kerala Houseboats
You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information.

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Kerala Tour Package 7 Nights 8 Days

DAY 01 KOCHI:
ARRIVE, TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF KOCHI
Arrive at Kochi. Meet & assistance upon arrival. Pickup & transfer to city hotel. Afternoon time for local sightseeing. St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace (Closed on Friday), Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Friday & Saturday), Jew Street, Chinese Fishing nets or go shopping as time permits. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- Witness Kathakali – The traditional drama of Kerala at a local art theatre.

DAY 02 KOCHI-MUNNAR / 150 KMS – 4 HRS:
TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
After breakfast transfer to hotel in Munnar. Later visit visit Eravikulam National Park (Closed from February to April) & Tea Museum (Closed on Monday). If time permits visit proceed to stroll by the tea gardens in the evening and enjoy the sunset from the nearby sunset point.  Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits explore the Ayurveda massage/ Adventure park.

DAY 03 MUNNAR:
FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
Post breakfast proceed for a full day tour covering Kundala Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Cowboy Park, Photo Point, Beehive Tree, Echo point, Flower nursery, Blossom Park and the local market. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits go for a Jeep Safari/ Chocolate factory visit.

DAY 04 MUNNAR – THEKKADY/ 115KMS – 3.5 HRS:
TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF THEKKADY
Post breakfast check out & drive to Thekkady. Enroute do the spice plantation tour. On arrival check in to resort and proceed for Lake Cruise inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. In the evening witness the Kerala Martial Art Show KalariPayattu. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits buy the Kerala Spices – this is best place to buy.

DAY 05 THEKKADY – ALAPPUZHA/ 180 KMS – 5 HRS:
HOUSEBOAT EXPERIENCE IN ALAPPUZHA
Post an early breakfast check out & drive to Alappuzha. Arrive at the houseboat by lunch time, check in and proceed for a sightseeing cruise along the backwaters with lunch and snacks until sundown. You get to see the village life by the backwaters.Dinner is served early on the houseboat, relax, unwind and retire after dinner.

OPTIONAL :- If you wish you could buy fresh fish/ toddy as you may opt for.

DAY 06 ALAPPUZHA – KOVALAM/ 180 KMS -4.5 HRS:
½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF TRIVANDRUM & TRANSFER TO KOVALAM
Wake up early to see the beauty of the backwaters and enjoy an hour long cruise with breakfast before you deboard at 0900 hrs. Check out. Proceed to Kovalam. Proceed to check in to resort. Rest of the time leisure at resort / beach.

OPTIONAL :- Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Dress Code – Dhoti for men and Sarees for women, closed from 1200 to 1630 hrs.).

DAY 07 KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI – KOVALAM/ 100 KMS -2.5 HRS ONE WAY :
DAY EXCURSION TO KANYAKUMARI
After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (Closed on Monday),  & Suchindram Temple. Late afternoon Thiruvalluvar Statue & Vivekananda Rock Memorial visit , Bharat Mata Temple and Kumari Amman Temple. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- You have the option of staying at Kanyakumari if you wish to which gives you the opportunity to see the sunrise and sunset. This is possible if you have an evening return the next day.

DAY 08 KOVALAM -THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/ 30 KMS -01 HRS:
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
After breakfast check out & drive to Trivandrum. Enroute do Trivandrum city tour. Visit Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Monday), Napier Museum (Closed on Monday). Proceed to Trivandrum Airport / Railway station for onward journey.

OPTIONAL :- Go shopping in Trivandrum.

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Interesting informative links
FAQ’s on Kerala Tour Package
FAQ’s on Kerala Houseboats
You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information.

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Champions Boat League 2019

The first Champions Boat League 2019 was all set to roll but nature decided but due to unancticpated rains, the event had to be postponed and stands rescheduled to start from 31st August.

Kerala Tourism has decided to initiate first of its kind boat-league titled the Champions Boat League 2019. The league was to start on August 10 with ‘Nehru Trophy Race’ in Alappuzha and ends with the ‘President Trophy Boat Race’ in Kollam on November 1, 2019.

The event features a total of 12 snake boat races on every Saturday between 2.30 pm to 5 pm. A total of nine teams will compete in the race. Pulingunnu, Karuvatta, Kainakari, Kayamkulam (Alappuzha), Piravom, Marine Drive (Ernakulam), Kottapuram (Thrissur), Thazethangadi, Kavanattinkara (Kottayam) and Kallada (Kollam), Ponnani (Malappuram) will be the venues for the event.

This grand water regatta is organised in such a way that both traditional and regional boat races are included in it to give the audiences an exceptional experience. Kerala Tourism is all set to market this water carnival in foreign countries as a world-class tourism product.

Boat League Dates and venues which was announced earlier (New schedule is awaited)

1 Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Alappuzha District on 10th August
2 Pulinkunnu, Alappuzha District on 17th August
3 Thazhathangadi, Kottayam District on 24th August
4 Piravom, Ernakulam District  on 31st August
5 Marine Drive, Ernakulam District on 07th September
6 Kottappuram, Thrissur District on 21st September
7 Ponnani, Malappuram District on 28th September
8 Kainikari, Alappuzha District on 05th October
9 Karuvatta, Alappuzha District on 12th October
10 Kayamkulam, Alappuzha District on 19th October
11 Kallada, Kollam Districton  26th October
12 President’s Trophy Boat Race, Kollam District on 01st November

Want help in planning a Kerala Tour – Check this out
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Interesting informative links
FAQ’s on Kerala Tour Package
FAQ’s on Kerala Houseboats
You may subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tour with Shailesh for informative tourism videos
You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information.

Other Kerala Tour Options
3 nights 4 days Kerala Tour Package
4 nights 5 days Kerala Tour Package
5 nights 6 days Kerala Tour Package
6 nights 7 days Kerala Tour Package
7 nights 8 days Kerala Tour Package
8 nights 9 days Kerala Tour Package

Interesting informative links
FAQ’s on Kerala Tour Package
FAQ’s on Kerala Houseboats
You may subscribe to our YouTube Channel Tour with Shailesh for informative tourism videos
You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information on Kerala

Kerala Tour Package 8 Nights 9 Days

DAY 01 KOCHI AIRPORT – ATHIRAPPILLY / 80 KMS – 2.5HRS:
TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF ATHIRAPPILLY
Arrive and transfer to Athirappilly. Athirappilly Falls is located on the west-flowing Chalakudy River. Athirappilly waterfalls is a 80 ft waterfall and the nearby Vazhachal Falls are popular tourist destinations. Check in and go for a trek by the falls. Return and over night stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits explore the Silver Storm Water Theme Park & Snow Park/ Take a dip in the river at a safe location.

DAY 02 ATHIRAPPILY – MUNNAR / 200 KMS – 5 HRS:
TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
After breakfast transfer to hotel in Munnar. Later visit visit Eravikulam National Park (Closed from February to April) & Tea Museum (Closed on Monday). If time permits visit proceed to stroll by the tea gardens in the evening and enjoy the sunset from the nearby sunset point. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits explore the Ayurveda massage/ Adventure park.

DAY 03 MUNNAR:
FULL DAY SIGHTSEEING OF MUNNAR
Post breakfast proceed for a full day tour covering Kundala Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Cowboy Park, Photo Point, Beehive Tree, Echo point, Flower nursery, Blossom Park and the local market. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits go for a Jeep Safari/ Chocolate factory visit.

DAY 04 MUNNAR – THEKKADY/ 115KMS – 3.5 HRS:
TRANSFER & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF THEKKADY
Post breakfast check out & drive to Thekkady. Enroute do the spice plantation tour. On arrival check in to resort and proceed for Lake Cruise inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. In the evening witness the Kerala Martial Art Show KalariPayattu.Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- If time permits buy the Kerala Spices – this is best place to buy.

DAY 05 THEKKADY – ALAPPUZHA/ 180 KMS – 5 HRS:
HOUSEBOAT EXPERIENCE IN ALAPPUZHA
Post an early breakfast check out & drive to Alappuzha. Arrive at the houseboat by lunch time, check in and proceed for a sightseeing cruise along the backwaters with lunch and snacks until sundown. You get to see the village life by the backwaters. Dinner is served early on the houseboat, relax, unwind and retire after dinner.

OPTIONAL :- If you wish you could buy fresh fish/ toddy as you may opt for.

DAY 06 ALAPPUZHA – KOLLAM/ 100 KMS – 2.5 HRS:
TRANSFER TO KOLLAM & ½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF KOLLAM
Wake up early to see the beauty of the backwaters and enjoy an hour long cruise with breakfast before you deboard at 0900 hrs. Check out. Proceed to Kollam. Visit Chadayamangalam to witness the largest functional bird sculpture in the world –Jatayu Earth’s Centre.  Proceed to check in to hotel. . Rest of the time leisure at the hotel

OPTIONAL :- If you wish you continue your stay at Jatayu to witness the sunset as it has an amazing 360 degree view point.

DAY 07 KOLLAM– KOVALAM/ 75 KMS -2.5 HRS:
½ DAY SIGHTSEEING OF TRIVANDRUM & TRANSFER TO KOVALAM
Wake up early to see the beauty of the backwaters and enjoy an hour long cruise with breakfast before you deboard at 0900 hrs. Check out. Proceed to Kovalam. Proceed to check in to resort. Rest of the time leisure at resort / beach.

OPTIONAL :- Visit the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Dress Code – Dhoti for men and Sarees for women, closed from 1200 to 1630 hrs.).

DAY 08 KOVALAM – KANYAKUMARI – KOVALAM/ 100 KMS -2.5 HRS ONE WAY :
DAY EXCURSION TO KANYAKUMARI
After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace (Closed on Monday),  & Suchindram Temple. Late afternoon Thiruvalluvar Statue & Vivekananda Rock Memorial visit , Bharat Mata Temple and Kumari Amman Temple. Return to hotel and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL :- You have the option of staying at Kanyakumari if you wish to which gives you the opportunity to see the sunrise and sunset. This is possible if you have an evening return the next day.

DAY 09 KOVALAM -THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/ 30 KMS -01 HRS:
DEPARTURE TRANSFER
After breakfast check out & drive to Trivandrum.  Enroute do Trivandrum city tour. Visit Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Monday), Napier Museum (Closed on Monday). Proceed to Trivandrum Airport / Railway station for onward journey.

OPTIONAL :- Go shopping in Trivandrum.

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Interesting informative links
FAQ’s on Kerala Tour Package
FAQ’s on Kerala Houseboats
You may refer the Official Kerala Tourism portal for more information.

Other Kerala Tour Options
3 nights 4 days Kerala Tour Package
4 nights 5 days Kerala Tour Package
5 nights 6 days Kerala Tour Package
5 nights 6 days Kerala Tour Package
6 nights 7 days Kerala Tour Package
6 nights 7 days Kerala Tour Package
7 nights 8 days Kerala Tour Package
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Kochi city tour

KOCHI CITY TOUR

One of the most popular tours in Kerala Half day Kochi sightseeing tour is a must do activity when in Kochi. There are many photos and blogs on this tours but no video to showcase as to what exactly you would get to see when on a tour of fort kochi. We have put together attraction wise videos which will give you a clear idea as to what to expect when on a tour of fort Kochi.

START TIME :0900/1400 hrs
TOUR CODE: DT001

HIGHLIGHTS: A chauffeur driver car will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the old town area of Fort Kochi. During this tour you get to see the St.Franchis Church, Jewish Synagogue ( Closed on Friday & Saturday), Dutch palace (closed on Monday), Indo Portugese Museum (closed on Monday) and the famous Chinese Fishing Nets. Post the sightseeing your are taken on a Panoramic drive of Kochi and dropped back to the hotel.

INCLUSIONS: Airconditioned Chauffeured cab, guide fee, parking fee, entrance fee and light refreshments.

Note: Minimum 2 passengers required to operate the tour.

SANTA CRUZ BASILICA

ST FRANCIS CHURCH

CHINESE FISHING NETS

FORT KOCHI BEACH

JEWISH SYNAGOGUE

DUTCH PALACE

You have the option of doing this tour with a guide as well for which you need to book well in advance. You also get to stroll through the Jew town and historic streets of fort kochi and go shopping for handicrafts and spices. Once done you return to your hotel for overnight stay.

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