Enjoy Kerala in Honeymoon - Highlights of Kerala

Overview

Discover the beauty of Kerala with this comprehensive honeymoon itinerary. Begin in Cochin, exploring historic sites like Santa Cruz Church, St. Francis Church, and the Jewish Synagogue. Travel to Munnar, a hill station known for its stunning Valera and Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, and Tea Museum. Next, head to Thekkady to experience the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and enjoy activities such as elephant rides and boat rides. In Alleppey, opt for a houseboat stay or explore local attractions like Sree Mullakkal Rajeshwari Temple and the Lighthouse. Continue to Trivandrum for visits to Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, and Sree Chitra Art Gallery before concluding your trip in Kovalam, where you can enjoy beach activities. This eight-day tour offers a blend of cultural, natural, and romantic experiences, ensuring an unforgettable Kerala honeymoon.

Covered Destination:

Cochin : Santa Cruz Church, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing net, Dutch Cemetery, Dutch palace museum and Jewish synagogue, LULU Mall.

Munnar : Valera and Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty dam, Echo point, Tea museum.

Thekkady : Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary.

Alleppey : if hotel stay, Sree Mullakkal Rajeshwari temple, Shree Krishna Sway Temple, Lighthouse, Karunakaran Memorial Museum & Shikara boat Ride.

If Houseboat stay: 4 hours backwaters cruise along with beautiful views of Kerala Village. Night stay in Houseboat.

Trivandrum : Padhmanabaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Sree Chitra Art Gallery

Kovalam : Rock Cut Cave Temple, Marine Aquarium, Lighthouse and Samudra Beach & Vizhinjam Fishing Harbour

Itinerary - 7 Nights 8 Days | KLHM0034

Day 1 : Cochin

On your arrival, our representative from South Tourism will receive you and assist for your smooth check-in at the hotel. Relax for a while and start for sightseeing tour of Cochin City. Visit the iconic locations of Cochin like Santa Cruz Church, St. Francis Church (the first European church in India), Chinese fishing net, Dutch cemetery, Dutch palace museum and Jewish synagogue. Later in the evening, optional visit to enjoy the traditional art form of Kerala, Kathakali Dance Show, a dance-drama enacting portions of great Indian Epics like Ramayana or Mahabharatha. Overnight stay at Cochin.

Day 2 : Cochin - Munnar

Post breakfast, head on to Munnar, popularly known as Honeymooners’ Paradise. En-route, stop to cherish the beauty of Valera and Cheeyappara waterfalls. Reach Munnar, check into the hotel and rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay at Munnar

Day 3 : Munnar

This entire day is for exploring the treasures of the hill station Munnar. Start with Eravikulam National Park where you can spot residents of the woods including some endangered species like Nilgiri Tahr. Later proceed to Mattupetty Dam and on to Echo Point. Experience your words thrown in air come back to you in the echo point.

Also visit Tea Museum(Closed on Mondays), to know everything about the origin and evolution of tea as a drink in India, in the form of photographs and old machineries. The overall process of tea making can be seen here and you can taste variety of tea with nice aroma and great taste. Pack few types for your family and friends as well. After a long sightseeing day, return to hotel. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 4 : Munnar -Thekkady

After breakfast, start your drive to Thekkady, also called as Periyar Tiger Reserve. Reach Thekkady, check into the hotel and relax for a while. Rest of the day is to explore Thekkady at your own pace. Options may include an elephant ride through Cardamom plantation, boat riding in the lake, spice tour or trekking activities, all depending on your timings and interest. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

Day 5 : Thekkady - Alleppey

Check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey, popularly known as “Venice of the East”. The network of lakes and lagoons make Alleppey an exotic destination attracting everyone with houseboat cruises. Houseboats are “Kettuvallams”, the primary source of transportation in Alleppey since the olden days and now evolved as a popular tourist attraction. Reach Alleppey and embark your private houseboat at 12noon. The cruise takes you through the waterways and the banks project a different picture of Kerala. Relish the delicious cuisines prepared by the crew on board. Spend the most memorable night in the houseboat.

Day 6 : Alleppey - Trivandrum - Kovalam

Disembark from your private houseboat and start your drive to Kovalam, the most scenic beach in Kerala. En-route, visit Trivandrum, state’s capital city. Marvel the grand architecture of Padmanabha Swamy temple, explore Napier Museum and enjoy at Sree Chitra Art Gallery. Later, resume your drive to Kovalam, check into the hotel. Rest of the time is at your leisure. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 7 : Kovalam

This full day is for exploring Kovalam beach at your own pace. Options to experience the beauty of Kovalam include parasailing and water skiing. Kovalam fascinates everyone who would love to spend time in tranquil ambience. Return to hotel after day long activities. Overnight stay in Kovalam

Day 8 : Kovalam - Cochin Departure

Post breakfast start your return journey to Cochin. Based on your departure schedule, our representative will assist you to board your flight at Cochin Airport. With loads of fun and unforgettable moments, your honeymoon trip ends with wonderful memories.

FAQ for Attractive Kerala

South Tourism specializes in offering tailor made tour packages. The tour plans suggested can be customized based on your interests and requirements. Our tour planners well versed in crafting tour packages will assist you for the same. In case of any changes in the fixed tour plans to be made kindly reach us at enquiry@southtourism.in

Most of the drivers in South Tourism have been with us for more than a decade. They speak English and many of them are able to manage communications in Hindi also. We call our drivers as “Captains” and they do give their best. Our captains are experts in the routes they are assigned and they can give you value added information whenever required.

No such cases with our clients has been reported so far all these years. We at South Tourism have our own large fleet of vehicles ranging from Sedans to Coaches and Large Coaches. None of the vehicles in the fleet is more than three years old. All the vehicles are well maintained and air conditioned following the norms enforced by the Government from time to time. Every client of South Tourism is assured of a hassle free travel throughout their tour with us.

Generally, while booking a tour with us, every client can choose the hotel from the list of options displayed. Based on your choice, the hotel bookings will be done. Any amendments in that can be clarified with the tour planner directly after the bookings are made.

Our expert team of customer care division in every region of South Tourism will be the ideal persons to fix the issues during your tour with us. Whenever required, the customer care executive will escalate the issue to the other expert in the team to get it fixed at the earliest possibility.

Twin Sharing is two single beds in a room. Whereas, Double Sharing is either a King Sized or Queen Sized bed which can accommodate two adults. Based on your requirements, either of them can be availed.

FAQs:

1. What can I explore in Cochin?

Key attractions include Santa Cruz Church, St. Francis Church, Chinese fishing nets, Dutch Palace Museum, and Jewish Synagogue.

2. What are the highlights of Munnar?

Highlights include Valera and Cheeyappara Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum.

3. What activities are available in Thekkady?

Activities include visiting Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, elephant rides, boating, spice tours, and trekking.

4. What can I do in Alleppey?

Enjoy local sightseeing, visit temples and the lighthouse, or choose a houseboat stay with a backwater cruise.

5. What attractions are there in Kovalam and Trivandrum?

In Trivandrum, visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, and Sree Chitra Art Gallery. In Kovalam, explore the beach, and engage in activities like parasailing and water skiing.