8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Houseboat | Guruvayoor | Munnar | Thekkady

This tour package covers Guruvayoor, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey Houseboat with 21hrs cruise, Kovalam and Cochin. The tour covers approximately 1350km in 8days

  • Day 1

    Cochin to Guruvayoor

    • Drive to Guruvayoor.
    • Visit the famous Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple.
    • After darshan, you can visit the elephant care center where more than 50 elephants are kept.
    • You may not be able to get closer to the elephants but watch them from a distance.
    • Overnight stay at Guruvayoor.

  • Day 2

    Guruvayoor to Munnar

    • Start from Guruvayoor and reach Munnar by evening (close to 7 - 8 hours drive).
    • On the way, visit Cheyyappara waterfals and spice garden if time permits.
    • Overnight stay at Munnar.

  • Day 3

    Munnar

    • Suggest starting at 9 am for sightseeing with Eravikulam National park visit followed by Tea Museum.
    • Post lunch, we visit the Mattuppetty dam, Echo point, Kundala Lake, Viewpoints, Pothamedu view point and Botanical Garden.
    • Note: The Eravikulam National Park tickets can be booked in advance or at the counter.
    • The park is closed from Feb to April due to the breeding time of goats.
    • Tea Museum is closed on Monday.

  • Day 4

    Munnar to Thekkady

    • Suggest to start by 9am as Munnar to Thekkady will take 3-4 hours.
    • On reaching Thekkady, you may go for Periyar boating to see the Periyar wild life sanctuary (Tickets can be booked in advance or at the counter).
    • In the evening, you can go for optional activities like Kathakali, Elephant ride, Elephant bath, Musical fountain, and Ayurveda massages.
    • All the activities have separate entrance fees.

  • Day 5

    Thekkady to Alleppey Houseboat

    • Thekkady to Alleppey would take 4 hrs hence suggest starting by 8 am to reach the houseboat by 12 – 1 pm.
    • Houseboat will be stopped for lunch for 1hrs with the cruise till 5:30 pm.
    • The boat will be anchored till the next day morning,with a 1-hour cruise in the morning for check out at 9 am.
    • There are different categories of houseboats available like Deluxe, Premium, and Luxury, where Deluxe is the basic boat.
    • In the houseboat, you will be greeted with a welcome drink, tea, snacks, mineral water, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.

  • Day 6

    Alleppey to Kovalam

    • The journey from Alleppey to Kovalam by road will take 4 to 7 hours depending upon the heaviness of traffic on the way.
    • Hence it is suggested to start sufficiently early from Alleppey to avoid heavy traffic conditions.
    • On reaching Kovalam, the renowned Kovalam Beach can be visited.
    • Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 7

    Cochin

    • Subject to availability of time, Cochin sightseeing includes Fort Cochin, the Navy Museum, St Francis Church, the Chinese Fishing Net, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattanchery Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive, Marine Walkway, boating, and Tripunitura Hill Palace.
    • Shopping at Cochin, if interested.
    • Overnight stay at Cochin.
    • Hill palace opens from 9 AM to 4 PM and is closed on Mondays, and Dutch Palace is closed on Fridays.
    • The Synagogue is open from 10 AM to 1 PM and 3PM to 5 PM and is closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

  • Day 8

    Cochin sightseeing and drop

    • Drive to Cochin.
    • Subject to availability of time, Cochin sightseeing covering Fort Cochin, the Navy Museum, St Francis Church, the Chinese Fishing Net, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Mattanchery Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Marine Drive, Marine Walkway, boating, Tripunitura Hill Palace.
    • Can go for a shopping at Cochin, if interested.
    • Our representative will drop you at Cochin Airport/Railway station/Bus station and will extend necessary support there.
    • Departure for your hometown with sweet memories of your Kerala trip with Paradise Holidays.
    • Hill palace opens from 9 AM to 5 PM and is closed on Monday.
    • Dutch palace is closed on Friday.
    • The synagogue opens from 10 AM to 1 PM and 3 to 5 PM and is closed on Friday and Saturday.

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Once you land in Kerala, you are our guest. We make arrangements for your pick-up. If you have selected rooms for freshening up, you will also get a complimentary breakfast. Then in our office, you will be given a brief idea about the itinerary. You can then proceed with your trip with a fresh mind.

Houseboat is an authentic product of Kerala. The basic houseboat starts with Deluxe, Luxury and Premium. Deluxe houseboats will have very basic amenities. For a better experience, you can ask the executive to give you a premium or luxury houseboat especially during the summer season.

Yes, our packages include pick up services from the airport/railway station or bus stop.

Kerala is considered an all-time destination with June to August being monsoon season and post monsoon is equally good.

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