Overview of Kerala Family Tour 

Our Kerala Family tour start your Journey from South India state Kerala – God Own Country discover the colonial past in Cochin, spend the night on a boat, and relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Backwaters Enjoy the Kathakali Dance show, visit Kumarakom where take a tour to local rubber, coffee and pepper plantations and enjoy lunch with a local family, Eravikulam National Park, Cherthala town which is a main coir production place in Kerala, relax on the beach of Mararikulam.

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1: COCHIN ARRIVAL
DAY 2: COCHIN SIGHTSEEING
DAY 3: COCHIN TO MUNNAR BY ROAD (125 KM)
DAY 4: MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING
DAY 5: MUNNAR TO KUMARAKOM BY ROAD (80 KM)
DAY 6: KUMARAKOM – BACKWATER CRUISING
DAY 7: ALLEPPEY TO MARARIKULAM BY ROAD (15 KM)
DAY 8: EXPLORE MARARIKULAM
DAY 9: MARARKULAM TO COCHIN BY ROAD (15 KM) & COCHIN DEPARTURE

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: COCHIN ARRIVAL
Upon arrival in Cochin, to be welcomed by your English speaking representative and transferred to your hotel.

DAY 2: COCHIN SIGHTSEEING
This morning breakfast at the hotel, later begin a sightseeing tour around Kochi, beginning with the Dutch Fort and St. Francis Church,
The next stop is the Santa Cruz Basilica and from here you can view the unique cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, the only place outside China where they are used. Keralan people known as Cheenavala, they are used for a unique and unusual method of fishing and many fishermen earn a living by using these massive nets. Continuing your tour of the city, visit the Jewish Synagogue in the heart of the Jewish Quarter.
In the evening enjoy the Kathakali Dance performance in a local theatre.

DAY 3: COCHIN TO MUNNAR BY ROAD (125 KM)
Drive approximately 4-5 hours (130kms) to Munnar

DAY 4: MUNNAR SIGHTSEEING
This morning travel to Mattupetty Dam located 13kms from Munnar town where we will enjoy an easy walk around the lakeside areas. Later visit Eravikulam National Park, which is located in the Idukki district.

DAY 5: MUNNAR TO KUMARAKOM BY ROAD (80 KM)
Depart early from your hotel and drive 1-2 hours (80km) to Kothamangalam town. Here you will tour local rubber, coffee, and pepper plantations and enjoy lunch with a local family before driving another 2 hours (76km) to Kumarakom, located in the Kerala backwaters region.
Upon arrival proceed to your hotel, located on the banks of the Vembanad Lake, and check-in.

DAY 6: KUMARAKOM – BACKWATER CRUISING
After check-out, visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, a peaceful haven home to numerous migratory and resident birds amidst Kerala’s scenic backwaters. Enjoy a tour of the sanctuary on foot, home to many different species of birds such as the Siberian Stork, egret, darter, heron, and teal. Later, board your houseboat
While cruising to Alleppey Houseboat witness the village life around the backwaters of Kerala
Tonight you will enjoy dinner on-board and stay overnight on the houseboat.

DAY 7: ALLEPPEY TO MARARIKULAM BY ROAD (15 KM)
After breakfast disembarks at Alleppey. Drive 30-40 minutes (15km) to Mararikulam and upon arrival check into your beachside hotel.
The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to relax by the swimming pool or at the beach.

DAY 8: EXPLORE MARARIKULAM
Tour and learn about traditional fishing techniques Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village, situated on a small island near the Kerala backwaters region. Later we will see traditional craft demonstrations prior to explore Cherthala town which is a main coir production place in Kerala.
Learn about coir weaving before returning to the hotel, where the afternoon is free to enjoy at your leisure.

DAY 9: MARARKULAM TO COCHIN BY ROAD (15 KM) & COCHIN DEPARTURE
After check-out drive 1 hour (42km) and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Kochi before continuing to the airport for your flight to home

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