15-Day Grand Kerala Tour Package

Day 1: Kochi Arrival and City Tour

Your 15 days Kerala tour will begin with your arrival in Kochi. Our representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your pre-booked hotel where you can relax after checking in.

The sightseeing tour will start in the afternoon as we take you to Willingdon Island—the largest man-made island in India. After taking a leisurely walk around the island, we will visit the next destination—Marine Drive. Here you can check out various eating joints and shopping malls.

Later, we will head to the Bolgatty Palace which is an island resort built by the Dutch in 1744! Next, we will visit the Mattancherry Palace. Also known as the Dutch Palace, it offers glimpses into the royal life of the King of Kochi. One of the most striking elements of the palace are its floors that resemble black marble but are made up of coconut shells, egg whites, lime, and plant juice!

Then we will move to the oldest Jewish synagogue in the country—the Paradesi Synagogue. It houses many rare antiques and is a popular site to visit in Kochi. The day will end with a heritage walk covering famous attractions like Fort Kochi, Chinese Fishing Nets, and St. Francis Church. With this, we will call it a day and drop you back to your hotel to retire for the night.

Day 2: Kochi—Thekkady

Day 2 will start with a palatable buffet breakfast at the hotel after which you will be driven to Thekkady in a private AC car. On the way, we will stop at the cardamom plantations. Here, you can take an elephant ride and play and wash the elephants. On reaching Thekkady, we will drop you at the hotel. You can rest for the night after checking in.

Day 3: Thekkady and Periyar National Park

Once you have had your breakfast, we will take you to the spice plantation. You will be accompanied by a tour guide who will show you around the plantation. You can sample the spices while enjoying your time around nature and wildlife. Next, we will head to the Periyar National Park—a beautiful wildlife sanctuary popular for its elephants and tigers. You can view the sanctuary in all its glory from a boat ride on the Periyar Lake. After the boat ride, we will drop you back to your hotel in Thekkady for a restful night.

Day 4: Periyar—Munnar

Post breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and join us on the drive to Munnar. After about 3 hours, we will reach the pre-booked hotel in Munnar. Check in and relax at the hotel for a while. In the afternoon, we will go on a guided trek. The 7 km trek will be a fun addition for the adventure lovers. At the end of the trek, you will get a beautiful view of Munnar that will be worth the tiring journey. Then, we will return to the hotel in Munnar and you can rest for the night.

Day 5: Munnar Tour

Day 5 of the 15 days Kerala trip will be all about exploring Munnar—the Kashmir of South India! After having a delicious breakfast, you will head with us to Eravikulam National Park. Home of the endangered Nilgiri Tahr, the national park also houses many rare birds and animals and offers a breathtaking view of the tea plantations.

Next, we will visit the Tea Museum. Here you will see all the machinery, artifacts, and images related to the tea plantations and their history. After this, we will take you to the Mattupetty Dam and Echo Point. After savoring the scenic beauty and taking an optional boat ride at Echo Point, we will drive you back to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 6: Munnar—Palakkad (Vellinezhi)

After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will take you to Vellinezhi, a small village in Palakkad. Here, you will check in at Olappamanna Mana—a homestay that will provide you with the local touch. After lunch and relaxation, we will take you to the weaving center where fine-quality handloom fabric is sold. You will also get to interact with the Kathakali costume makers and watch a popular art form, Kalamezhuthu Pattu. Also known as powder drawing, it is performed to worship gods.

At night, you can engage in an interactive cooking session at the homestay. After relishing the local cuisine, you can retire for the night.

Day 7: Palakkad—Wayanad

Once you have had your breakfast, you will bid adieu to the hosts and check out from the homestay. This will lead to a 5-hour drive from Palakkad to Wayanad. After reaching the city and checking in to your hotel, you can spend the day admiring the beauty of the Western Ghats. Overnight stay is arranged at the same hotel.

Day 8: Wayanad Tour

Day 8 will start with a refreshing breakfast followed by the much-awaited Wayanad tour. First, you will join us on a fun forest trek in the lush green trails of Wayanad. Then we will head to Pozhuthana for bamboo rafting. Sit on the bamboo raft and savor the surrounding beauty of forests and tea plantations as you float down the Vythiri River. After a day full of adrenaline-raising activities, we will drop you back to your hotel where you can rest for the night.

Day 9: Wayanad—Thrissur—Athirapally

Breakfast and checking out procedures at the hotel will be followed by a drive to Athirapally. On the way, we will stop by the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur. The glorious temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is a stunning example of Kerala architecture. We will also visit the Punnathur Kotta Elephant Camp that houses 58 elephants in 11.5 acres of land and is the largest sanctuary for captive elephants. Here, you can watch the elephants being fed and washed and can even witness the cute act of them playing in mud. Later, we will continue our journey to Athirapally. Upon arrival, you will check in at the hotel and retire for the night.

Day 10: Athirapally Falls Tour

After breakfast on day 10, you will head for another exciting part of the 15-day tour package—the visit to Athirapally Falls! Situated on the Chalakudy River, the waterfall stands at a height of 80 ft and is the largest waterfall in Kerala! Later, we will drive you back to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 11: Athirapally—Kumarakom

On day 11, breakfast and checking out rituals will be followed by a road trip to Kumarakom. After about 3 hours, we will reach our destination—a heritage villa on the banks of Vembanad Lake. After checking in, you can rest for a while. In the afternoon, we will take you to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary—a popular bird watching spot that houses many rare species of birds. You can also get on a boat ride around the sanctuary for a panoramic view. Later, we will drop you back to your hotel and you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.

Day 12: Backwater Cruise in Alleppey

A hearty breakfast at the hotel will be followed by check out. You will then take a boat jetty at Alleppey to board the houseboat. The backwaters cruise will take you through a series of villages—Pallathuruthy, Kanaitta, Kainakary, Nedamudy, Champakulam, Thakazhi, Kanjippadam and back to Pallathuruthy. You can make the most of the tour by canoeing through the canals and relishing delicious meals on board. Post dinner, you can enjoy a restful night's sleep in the houseboat itself.

Day 13: Alleppey—Varkala

After having a tasty breakfast in the houseboat, you will deboard and meet our driver to continue the tour to Varkala. The 3-hour long road trip will end as you reach the pre-booked resort at Varkala. Located on the Northern cliff, the resort is an eye-catching property loved by all guests. The rest of the day can be spent at your leisure. Overnight stay is arranged at the same resort.

Day 14: Varkala Tour

Post breakfast, you can spend the entire day enjoying and relaxing at Varkala Beach. From swimming to sunbathing, there are several things to do in Varkala that will keep you entertained. You can also try the yoga and ayurvedic treatments offered there to rejuvenate yourself. This slow yet refreshing last leg of the tour will end with a peaceful overnight stay at the resort.

Day 15: Varkala—Trivandrum Airport

After spending 15 days in Kerala and relishing the last breakfast of the tour, you will check out from the hotel and our driver will take you straight to Trivandrum Airport for your onward journey. With this, the 2-week long tour filled with lots of memories will come to a beautiful end.