6 days tour

6 Days Kerala - Jewel In South India

6 Days Kerala - Jewel In South India

This tour includes:

Meals

5x breakfast 1x lunch

Guide

local, German-speaking tour guide

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included. We will be happy to book a flight for you on request.

Others

Visa fees for India (e-Visa, approx. USD 55,- per person) Travel insurance, personal expenses, e.g. for additional meals, tips, etc.

Insurance

Travel Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Days Kerala - Jewel In South India

  • Day 1 Arrival In Cochin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival In Cochin

      Namaste - Welcome to Kerala! Arrival at Cochin airport or pick-up from a hotel in Cochin and surroundings. Drive to the hotel in Cochin and free time. The hotel room is available from 14:00. On request, the room can be made available at an extra charge, e.g. for arrivals at night.


      In the evening you will attend a Kathakali performance. Kathakali is a traditional Indian dance form that brings stories and myths to life. Experience the impressive combination of expressive faces, dramatic gestures and colorful costumes. Kathakali is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a cultural journey through South India. 2 nights in Cochin.

  • Day 2 Cochin (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cochin (F)

      In the morning after breakfast, you will go on a city tour of Cochin, whose history was shaped by Arab, Portuguese, Dutch and English sailors. Among other things, you will see the oldest Jewish synagogue in India dating from 1568, the Dutch Palace (1555), St. Francis Church with Vasco da Gamaโ€™s tomb and the Chinese fishing nets in the harbor estuary. Free time in Cochin in the afternoon.

  • Day 3 Cochin - Munnar (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Cochin - Munnar (F)

      After breakfast, drive to Munnar (approx. 130 km, approx. 4 hours) and check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, you will go on an easy hike in the Lakshmi Hills. The trail leads through lush green grasslands, tea plantations and the surrounding hills. Return to the hotel and free time. Overnight stay in Munnar.

  • Day 4 Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Munnar - Periyar/Thekkady (F)

      Continue to Periyar National Park/Thekkady (91 km, approx. 3 hours). In the afternoon, boat trip on the central lake in the national park.

      In the evening, attend a Kalaripayattu martial arts performance. Experience the world of Kalaripayattu, the oldest known Indian martial art. Immerse yourself in the art of fast movements, acrobatic maneuvers and precise weaponry. Through the masterful execution of attack and defense techniques, a rousing choreography unfolds that reflects not only physical skill but also spiritual elements. Overnight stay in a hotel in Thhekkady.

  • Day 5 Thekkady - Periyar - Kumarakom (F)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Thekkady - Periyar - Kumarakom (F)

      In the morning, nature walk in Periyar National Park with an English-speaking guide from the local population. Continue to Kumarakom (approx. 130 km, approx. 3.5 hours). Free time in the afternoon. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.

  • Day 6 Kumarakom - Cochin (F/M)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kumarakom - Cochin (F/M)

      After breakfast, drive to Allepey (approx. 65 km, approx. 2 hours). Here you will embark on a traditional houseboat, a kettuvallom, on a relaxed

      relaxing day trip through the fascinating world of the backwaters. The backwaters of Kerala are a network of rivers, lakes and canals surrounded by lush vegetation. A boat trip on a traditional houseboat through this landscape is an unforgettable experience and provides an insight into the tranquil life on the water.

      After the boat trip, transfer to the airport and end of the program.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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