Best of Kerala

Welcome to God’s Own Country. Upon arrival at Cochin airport, a Fortunate India Tours representative will greet you and assist you to your hotel. Check in and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, set out for sightseeing: Jew Synagogue, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch Palace at Mattancherry, St. Francis Church, and the iconic Chinese fishing nets. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Kathakali dance performance. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Munnar — Kerala’s beloved hill station in the Western Ghats, known for tea gardens, cool climate, and rolling green peaks. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Overnight at Munnar.

After breakfast, explore Munnar: pristine Mattupetty Lake with optional boating, the Swiss Livestock Project dairy farm, and Eravikulam National Park — home to the endangered Nilgiri Tahr amid lush mountain scenery. Overnight at the hotel.

Drive to Thekkady and enjoy a boat safari on Periyar Lake inside Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary — spot elephants, sambar, gaur, and rich birdlife along the shores. Visit a nearby spice plantation. Stroll local markets for souvenirs. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Alleppey — the heart of Kerala’s backwaters. Check in to your pre-booked houseboat and spend the day cruising palm-lined canals, enjoying Kerala cuisine on board. Overnight on the houseboat.

After breakfast on the houseboat, check out and drive to Kovalam — an internationally renowned beach town with crescent shores and a relaxed coastal vibe. The day is free for beach activities or leisure at your hotel.

After breakfast, visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the museum, Horse Palace, and Art Gallery in nearby Trivandrum. Return to Kovalam beach for a perfect sunset close to the day. Overnight at the hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely morning until your departure. As per your flight schedule, transfer to Trivandrum airport for your onward journey. We hope you leave with memories of Kerala’s warmth and beauty.