Indulge in a breathtaking adventure by choosing the Kerala backwater tour which covers fantastic destinations like Kochi,Kovalam,Alleppey,and Kanyakumari.Initiating from Thiruvananthapuram,this tour lets you catch a glimpse of some of the most iconic tourist attractions in Kerala like Anamudi and Periyar National park.During the tour,you will also visit Kanyakumari,which is a favorite destination of tourists for beholding the best sight of the sunrise and sunset.
This tour package of 13 days is also perfect for beach lovers as they can bask in the sun at the gleaming beaches of Kovalam.Some of the most famous beaches include Eve’s Beach,Samudra Beach,and Lighthouse Beach.
Another highlight of the package is a visit to Alappuzha,where you have a look at the paddy fields and lush green fields.Alappuzha is undoubtedly one of those places,where a man feels closely connected to Mother Nature. Kerala backwater houseboat tour is particularly the heart and soul of this trip.The overboard stay on the houseboat is once in a lifetime opportunity that nobody would want to give a miss.One can create numerous memories during this tour of Kerala.Moreover,it is ensured that all your needs and comforts will be taken care of during the tour.
Upon your arrival in Thiruvananthapuram, you will be taken to your hotel. You can spend the first day at leisure. You will stay overnight in Thiruvananthapuram.
On the second day of your journey to Kerala, you will travel to Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Napier Museum. However, make sure to visit the museum on days other than a Monday or a Wednesday afternoon since the place remains closed at this time. Also, avoid visiting the area on national holidays.if you are fond of art and culture, then you must take a trip to the Sree Chithra Art Gallery which is a part of the Napier Museum. Here you will find the paintings of Raja Ravi Varma and Nicholas Roerich. Also, you would be fascinated by the collection of bronze idols, old ornaments, and a temple chariot, if you are a lover of ancient artefacts. You will enjoy taking a stroll around one of the oldest zoos in India which is a part of the museum. You will have a free afternoon. You will put in Thiruvananthapuram at night.
Highlights: Thiruvananthapuram-Visit the Napier Museum(closed on Mondays, Wednesday afternoons and public holidays),
The third day of your Kerala backwater tour is reserved for a full excursion to Kanyakumari.If you are interested in the Hindu mythology, then you would want to visit the Bhagavathy temple and Suchindram temple present here, which are two of the fifty-one Shakti Peethas. You will reach the Vivekananda Rock Memorial on a ferry. The 133 feet tall statue of the Tamil saint cum poet Thiruvalluvar will be a heartening sight. The Gandhi Memorial is another attraction that you should see.It will be a delightful sight to watch the spectacular sunrise and sunset at Kanyakumari. After you return to your hotel, you will spend the night in the hotel in Thiruvananthapuram.
Highlights: Kanya Kumari-Take a ferry to reach the Vivekananda Rock Memorial.
On the fourth day of your journey to Kerala, you will be taken from Thiruvananthapuram to Kovalam. You can enjoy the coastal beauty while taking a stroll down the beachside. The Halcyon Castle and the salons for Ayurvedic treatments will fascinate you on your tour to the south. Beach resorts in Kovalam, offering Ayurvedic treatment form a significant tourist destination in this place. You can retire to your hotel room, where you will put up till the morning. The next morning you can pursue your sightseeing around Kovalam.
Highlights: Relax at the beach.
The fifth day of your Kerala backwater tour will be entirely dedicated to relaxation at the beautiful Kovalam beach. You can explore the three beaches in Kovalam, namely, the Lighthouse Beach, Eve’s Beach or the Hawa Beach, and the Samudra Beach. The rocky promontory at the Lighthouse Beach and the blue waters at Eve’s Beach are places of major tourist attraction. You can test your fishing skills with the local fishermen at the Samudra Beach. The Vizhinjam seaport three kilometres away offers another alternative for sightseeing with its temples, churches and a mosque. You will spend your night at Kovalam.
Highlights: Relax at the beach.
In the morning you will be taken from Kovalam to Alappuzha. The picturesque town, crisscrossed with canals offers you backwaters, beaches, and lagoons, which are any traveller’s dream. You can enjoy a cruise in the backwaters which will prove an unforgettable experience. If you are visiting the place in August, you can watch the Nehru Trophy Boat Race held on the Punnamada Lake on the second Saturday of August, every year. Another significant place that you would want to visit is Kuttanad, that is home to endless paddy fields and lush green coconut palms. At Alappuzha, you will board a houseboat in Kerala’s backwaters. You will particularly enjoy your houseboat trip from Alappuzha to Kumarakom. You will come across many villages. You will stay overnight in the houseboat.
Highlights: Overnight stay in a houseboat.
On the seventh day of your Kerala backwater tour,you will be taken to your hotel in Kumarakom,where you will have a free day.You can use this day to plan the rest of your trip and make a list of places that you are yet to visit.The shores of the freshwater Vembanad Lake that runs along Kumarakom will offer you a great place to spend your day while appreciating the wide variety of flora and fauna.You can take a tour of the nearby areas and farms where fruits like banana,mango,jackfruit,and pineapple grow in abundance.You can also take a tour of the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary and explore the numerous species of the local and migratory birds.In the evening you can take a short canoe trip for bird watching.You will stay in Kumarakom,and resume your journey the next morning.
Highlights: Overnight stay in a houseboat.
In the morning you will be taken from Kumarakom to Periyar National Park.You will presumably have sufficient time to observe and explore the wildlife in the Periyar animal sanctuary.The variety of mammals and birds in the animal sanctuary will pleasantly surprise you.Some of the animals that you are most likely to see are wild boar,tiger,sambar,leopard,wild dog,langur,and monkeys.The rich variety of flora in the Periyar sanctuary is as bewildering as the fauna.Banyan,orchid,teakwood,rosewood,tamarind,etc.add to the beauty of the animal sanctuary,and you would find it as appealing as the wildlife.You can later enjoy a scenic boat cruise in the Periyar Lake,and if lucky you might get the chance of watching different animals on the shore.After this long and tiring day,you will retire to your hotel room and prepare yourself for the journey that awaits you the next day.
Highlights: Boat ride(common boat)on the lake Periyar to watch the wildlife.
You will be taken to Munnar from Periyar via road.You will spend the rest of your day at leisure at Munnar.Watching the vast tea plantations in this area will be a pleasure to your eyes.Anamudi,the highest peak in South India,and the different wildlife sanctuaries form significant places of attraction.Include them in your list and make preparations for the same.You will spend the night in Munnar and continue your journey the following day.
Highlights: Enjoy the journey to the mountains.
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The Golden Triangle Tour with Khajuraho is a blend of three of India’s most famous cities: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, along with the UNESCO World Heritage site of Khajuraho, renowned for its ancient erotic temples and beautiful sculptures. The tour is usually 7 to 10 days and provides an in-depth cultural, historical, and architectural tour of North India.
A minimum of 7 to 10 days is ideal:
By Train: The trains, such as the Jahajuraho Express ( Jaipur ) are direct and their frequency is not limited (limited frequency).
Air Travel: Air travel can be done to Khajuraho through Jaipur or Delhi, usually through Varanasi.
By Road: A long drive (~10-12 hours), not worth doing unless as part of a road trip.
Comfort: Most of the tour packages will organise internal flights or personal transport.
The best period is between October and March, as it is pleasant.
Peak summer (April to June) should be avoided, especially in Khajuraho and Rajasthan, because of the extreme temperatures.
Khajuraho provides a spiritual and artistic touch to the conventional Golden Triangle. Its temples are characterised by sensual carvings, elaborate stonework and spiritual symbolism- a difference with the Mughal and Rajput architecture in Agra and Jaipur. It is also not commercialised much, and provides a relaxing conclusion to the tour.
It is family-friendly, yes, particularly for people who are interested in history, culture, and architecture. Although the temples of Khajuraho are characterised by erotic sculptures, they are portrayed in a respectable way and are a part of the Indian cultural heritage.
You can get luxury hotels (Taj, Oberoi, ITC) to cheap guesthouses and heritage hotels, particularly in Jaipur and Khajuraho. The majority of travel operators provide packages of 3-star, 4-star, or 5-star, depending on the choice.
Orchha (on the way to Khajuraho), with its palaces and temples, with riverside.
A tiger safari at Ranthambore.
Fatehpur Sikri is one of the destinations between Agra and Jaipur.
Is there anything on at the time of the festival (e.g. Khajuraho Dance Festival in Feb/March)?
