Enchanting Kerala Tour – dreamindiatour.com

Tour Itinerary

Day - 1

Arrive Cochin

Arrive at Cochin Airport where you receive a warm traditional Swagat (Welcome). You will be assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel for check-in.

Cochin is known for its historic sea trade links with the Middle East, Europe, and the Dutch. The natural harbour and cosmopolitan heritage is reflected beautifully through its architecture and culture.

Sightseeing Highlights:

St. Francis Church – Oldest European church in India
Jewish Synagogue (1568) with Chinese tiles & Belgian chandeliers
Spice Market – Filled with rich aromas and history
Chinese Fishing Nets – Introduced by traders from Kublai Khan’s court

In the evening, enjoy Kerala’s world-famous Kathakali Dance Show.

Overnight: Cochin
Meals: Breakfast

Day - 2

Cochin → Alleppey (70 km / 1.5 hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey — famously called the “Venice of the East.”

On arrival, board your traditional Kettuvallam Houseboat and begin cruising through scenic backwaters toward Kumarakom. Witness rustic village life, coconut groves, paddy fields, and serene lagoons.

This houseboat experience is truly one-of-a-kind and represents the soul of Kerala tourism.

Overnight: Houseboat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day - 3

Arrive Kumarakom

After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat in Kumarakom, a cluster of islands on the beautiful Vembanad Lake.

Spend the day at leisure. You may visit the famous Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary.
Bird seasons:

Oct–Feb: Cormorants, teals, ducks
Feb–Jul: Darters, night herons, egrets, Siberian storks
Also seen: crow pheasants, tree pies, golden-backed woodpeckers, etc.

Overnight: Kumarakom
Meals: Breakfast

Day - 4

Kumarakom → Periyar (185 km / 4 hrs)

Drive to Periyar (Thekkady), one of India’s most unique and biodiverse wildlife sanctuaries.

Periyar is known for:

Elephant herds
Tigers
Nilgiri Langurs
Spice-scented plantations
Dense forests

In the evening, enjoy a Spice Plantation Tour, learning about cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg & more.

Overnight: Periyar
Meals: Breakfast

Day - 5

Periyar → Kovalam (275 km / 6–7 hrs)

In the morning, enjoy an Elephant Safari (outside the wildlife park).
Later, drive to Kovalam, an internationally renowned beach destination known for:

Crescent beaches
Calm waters
Sunbathing
Swimming
Ayurvedic treatments
Catamaran cruising

Kovalam has been popular with European travellers since the 1930s.

Overnight: Kovalam
Meals: Breakfast

Day - 6

Kovalam

A full day at leisure to explore beaches, water sports, ayurvedic massages, or spa therapies in Kovalam.

Overnight: Kovalam
Meals: Breakfast

Day - 7

Kovalam → Trivandrum Airport (16 km / 30 min)

Today proceed for an excursion to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), an ancient city with history dating back to 1000 BC.

Sightseeing:

Padmanabha Swami Temple – One of the richest temples in India
Museum – South Indian bronzes, temple carts, ornaments, ivory works
Sri Chitra Art Gallery – Raja Ravi Varma paintings, Mughal/Rajput miniatures, Tanjore art

Later, you will be transferred to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey.

Tour Concludes

We thank you for choosing us and look forward to serving you again.

Day - 9

Srinagar → Delhi (Flight 9W-603 / 1330–1550 hrs)

After breakfast, visit Old Srinagar City.
Later, transfer to Srinagar Airport to board flight back to Delhi.
Arrival in Delhi & transfer to hotel. Evening free for shopping or leisure.

Overnight Stay: Delhi
Meals: Breakfast

Day - 10

Delhi → Agra → Delhi (220 km / 5 hrs one way)

Early morning at 0730 hrs, drive to Agra – City of Taj Mahal.

Sightseeing:

Taj Mahal – Monument of Eternal Love
Agra Fort – 2.5 km long UNESCO site
Optional: Sikandra – Tomb of Akbar (if time permits)

Return to Delhi and later transfer to the International Airport for onward journey.
No hotel stay tonight.

Meals: Breakfast

Day - 11

Departure from Delhi

Tour concludes. We thank you for travelling with us and assure you a punctual airport transfer.

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