Enchanting Kerala Tour with Karnataka

Upon arrival at Bengaluru International Airport, meet an Alkof Holidays representative and transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some rest, if time permits, visit Bangalore Palace and drive past Vidhana Soudha for an outside view. After sightseeing, return to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bengaluru.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Mysuru. En route, stop at Srirangapatna and visit Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, an important Vaishnavite temple known for its Dravidian architecture.

Continue to Mysuru and check in at your hotel. Later, visit Mysuru Palace, the former residence of the Wadiyar royal family and one of the city's most important landmarks.

After sightseeing, return to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Mysuru.

After breakfast, leave for Wayanad. Enjoy the changing landscape as the journey continues from Karnataka towards the forested hills of Kerala.

Upon arrival in Wayanad, check in at your hotel. Later, visit Edakkal Caves, known for their ancient rock engravings. The visit involves walking and climbing uphill to reach the caves. After the visit, continue to a nearby viewpoint to enjoy the surrounding landscapes of Wayanad.

Return to your hotel after sightseeing. Overnight stay at the hotel in Wayanad.

Note: Edakkal Caves remain closed on Mondays.

After breakfast, proceed for a jeep safari in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The safari takes you through the designated forest tourism area, where you may see elephants, deer, gaur, monkeys, birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Later, visit Banasura Sagar Dam and continue to a spice plantation to learn about the spices and crops grown in Wayanad.

After sightseeing, return to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Wayanad.

After breakfast, leave for Kochi. The journey takes you from the hills and plantations of Wayanad towards the coastal region of Kerala.

Upon arrival in Kochi, check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the evening at leisure after the long drive.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kochi.

After breakfast, setout to explore Kochi. Visit Mattancherry Palace, also known as the Dutch Palace, known for its historic murals and traditional Kerala architecture. Continue to the Paradesi Synagogue and walk through Jew Street, known for its historic buildings, antique shops and handicrafts.

Later, visit Fort Kochi and St. Francis Church, one of the oldest European churches in India. Walk along the waterfront to see the famous Chinese Fishing Nets, one of Kochi's best-known landmarks.

After sightseeing, return to your hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kochi.

Note: The Paradesi Synagogue remains closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, and visiting hours may vary.

After breakfast, drive to Munnar. En route, enjoy the scenic drive through the hills with stops at waterfalls and viewpoints along the way. On arrival in Munnar, check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Munnar.

After breakfast, visit Eravikulam National Park at Rajamalai, home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr and scenic high altitude grasslands. Later, continue to Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Kundala Lake, enjoying the mountain scenery and viewpoints along the route. After sightseeing, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Munnar.

Note: Eravikulam National Park normally remains closed to visitors during the Nilgiri tahr calving season in February and March.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Thekkady through the scenic hills, tea estates and spice growing areas of the Western Ghats. On arrival, check in at your hotel and take some time to relax. Later, visit Kumily, the nearby town known for its spice shops, local markets and small restaurants. After exploring the town, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Thekkady.

After breakfast, proceed to Periyar Tiger Reserve for a half day bamboo rafting programme (subject to availability). The experience includes guided forest trekking through the reserve and bamboo rafting on Periyar Lake with trained forest guides. After completing the activity, return to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Thekkady.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Kumarakom, a peaceful backwater destination on the banks of Vembanad Lake. On arrival, check in at your hotel and take some time to relax. Later, visit the Bay Island Driftwood Museum, known for its unusual sculptures made from naturally shaped driftwood collected from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Spend the evening enjoying the backwater surroundings before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kumarakom.

After an early breakfast, visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, where you can walk through the lakeside forest and look for resident and migratory birds.

Afterwards, check out from your hotel and drive to Alleppey for your overnight backwater cruise. Board your private houseboat around noon to 1:00 PM and enjoy lunch on board as the boat cruises through canals, villages, paddy fields and the wider backwaters of Vembanad Lake.

The houseboat anchors by evening, with dinner served on board. Overnight stay on the houseboat in Alleppey.

After breakfast on the houseboat, disembark and drive to Varkala, a beautiful coastal town overlooking the Arabian Sea. Upon arrival, check in at Gateway Varkala and take some time to relax.

Later, visit Varkala Cliff and walk along the cliff-top promenade, lined with cafés, shops and local handicraft stores. Continue to Papanasam Beach below the cliffs and spend some time enjoying the coastal scenery and sunset.

Return to your hotel after the visit. Overnight stay at the hotel in Varkala.

After breakfast, leave for Kovalam. Upon arrival, check in at your resort and relax.

Later, visit Kovalam Beach and explore the beachfront area. Continue to Lighthouse Beach and enjoy the views of the Arabian Sea and the coastal surroundings. Spend the evening by the beach before returning to your resort.

Overnight stay at the resort in Kovalam.

After breakfast, spend the morning at leisure in Kovalam.

Later, drive to Trivandrum for a sightseeing tour. Visit the Napier Museum, known for its collection of historical and cultural exhibits, and the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, which displays works of Indian artists, including traditional and modern paintings.

Continue to explore the main cultural and historic areas of Trivandrum before returning to Kovalam in the evening.

Overnight stay at the resort in Kovalam.

Note: Napier Museum and Sri Chitra Art Gallery are generally closed on Mondays.

After breakfast, or earlier depending on your flight timing, our driver will transfer you to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for your onward journey.