7 Night 8 Days / Vagamon / Thekkady / Munnar / Alleppey / Varkala / Kovalam Tour Package
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Tour Description
This tour combines the hidden beauty of Vagamon’s meadows, the adventurous wildlife of Thekkady, the misty hills of Munnar, the serene Alleppey backwaters, the cliffside charm of Varkala, and the golden beaches of Kovalam. Experience Kerala’s diverse landscapes – tea gardens, spice plantations, wildlife, backwaters, cliffs, and beaches – in one unforgettable journey. A perfect choice for travelers who want a little bit of everything: adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Vagamon
- Arrival at Kochi / Vagamon, transfer to hotel.
- Visit Vagamon Meadows, Pine Forest & Thangalpara.
- Optional activities: Paragliding or Nature Walk.
- Overnight stay in Vagamon.
Day 2: Vagamon → Thekkady (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Thekkady.
- Visit Spice Plantations.
- Afternoon: Periyar Lake Boating / Canoeing with chances to spot elephants & wildlife.
- Evening: Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Show.
- Optional: Jungle trekking or Ayurvedic massage.
- Overnight stay in Thekkady.
Day 3: Thekkady → Munnar (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)
- Morning optional: Nature Walk / Bamboo Rafting at Periyar.
- Drive to Munnar, check in at hotel.
- Evening visit to Blossom Park / Tea Museum.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 4: Munnar Full-Day Exploration
- Visit Eravikulam National Park (Nilgiri Tahr & panoramic views).
- Explore Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, Kundala Lake.
- Optional: Boating, Paragliding, or Camping.
- Evening: Kathakali or Kalaripayattu Show.
- Overnight stay in Munnar.
Day 5: Munnar → Alleppey (Houseboat Stay)
- After breakfast, drive to Alleppey (approx. 4–5 hrs).
- Board a Traditional Kerala Houseboat.
- Cruise through palm-lined canals, lagoons, and paddy fields.
- Relish freshly prepared Kerala meals on board.
- Overnight stay in Alleppey Houseboat.
Day 6: Alleppey → Varkala (Approx. 3–4 hrs drive)
- Morning checkout from houseboat, proceed to Varkala.
- Relax at Varkala Beach & explore Varkala Cliffs.
- Visit Janardanaswamy Temple & Sivagiri Mutt.
- Optional: Surfing, Yoga, or Ayurvedic Spa.
- Evening cliffside café hopping.
- Overnight stay in Varkala.
Day 7: Varkala → Kovalam (Approx. 2–3 hrs drive)
- After breakfast, drive to Kovalam.
- Explore Lighthouse Beach, Hawa Beach & Samudra Beach.
- Optional: Watersports or Catamaran ride.
- Evening sunset at Lighthouse Beach.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 8: Kovalam Full-Day Leisure / Excursions
- Day at leisure at the beach.
- Excursion options: Poovar Backwater Cruise, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, or Trivandrum city tour.
- Evening relaxation with Ayurvedic massage.
- Overnight stay in Kovalam.
Day 9: Kovalam → Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Trivandrum/Kochi Airport for onward journey.
Highlights
- Vagamon – Meadows, Pine Forest, Paragliding & Nature Trails.
- Thekkady – Periyar Lake Boating, Wildlife Safari, Spice Plantations.
- Munnar – Tea Gardens, Waterfalls, Eravikulam National Park.
- Alleppey Houseboat – Cruise backwaters & enjoy traditional Kerala meals.
- Varkala – Cliffside views, beach relaxation, surfing & yoga.
- Kovalam – Famous beaches, watersports & Ayurvedic wellness.
- Cultural Touch – Kathakali Dance & Kalaripayattu Martial Arts.
- A diverse journey of hills, meadows, wildlife, backwaters, cliffs & beaches.
Itinerary
Day 1: Colombo Arrival → Negombo
- Pick up from Colombo Airport.
- Drive to Negombo and check in to your hotel.
- Leisure time to relax or explore Negombo Beach.
- Overnight stay in Negombo.
Day 2: Negombo → Munneswaram Temple → Manavari Temple → Kandy
- After breakfast, visit Munneswaram Temple, associated with Lord Rama’s worship after defeating Ravana.
- Proceed to Manavari Temple, known as the first lingam consecrated by Lord Rama.
- Continue to Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka.
- Evening visit to Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic (optional cultural dance show).
- Overnight stay in Kandy.
Day 3: Kandy → Ramboda → Nuwara Eliya
- Breakfast at hotel.
- En route, visit Sri Baktha Hanuman Temple in Ramboda.
- See Ramboda Falls and enjoy the scenic tea plantations.
- Proceed to Nuwara Eliya and check in.
- Evening stroll around Gregory Lake.
- Overnight stay in Nuwara Eliya.
Day 4: Nuwara Eliya → Seetha Amman Temple → Hakgala Gardens → Colombo Departure
- After breakfast, visit Seetha Amman Temple and Hakgala Botanical Gardens, linked to Sita’s captivity in the Ramayana.
- Drive back to Colombo with en-route sightseeing.
- Drop at Colombo Airport for onward journey.
4.6
It is a great place to shop not too far from New York. We took the bus from Port Authority and traveled through the countryside to get there.