Kerala and Tamilnadu

Included

Accommodation in double/twin room; all transfers in air-conditioned vehicle; guided tours; entrance fees on all tours.

For you

This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this trip runs at a relaxing pace.

Best time

The best time to travel is around October to mid-April. The monsoons season is normally from June to September. The temperature should range from a low of about 22°C to a high of 32°C.

Getting there

Flights from the UK to Cochin cost from £550 to £750 per person.

Duration: 15 days

1. Day 1: 
   Arrive in Kochi and transfer to your hotel in the heart of the historic Fort Cochin district. Stay in Brunton's Boatyard.
2. Day 2: 
   A tour of Kochi will be arranged for the morning.in the afternoon, drive to Munnar to stary at Windemere Estate.
3. Day 3: 
   A relaxing day to explore Munnar, including a visit to a tea plantation.
4. Day 4: 
   It is a fairly long drive from Munnar into Tamil Nadu and the town of Trichy. Stay at the Sangam Trichy.
5. Day 5: 
   A guided tour of Trichy and nearby Tanjore will be arranged for today.
6. Day 6: 
   Drive to the town of Madurai in the morning to spend the afternoon exploring the famous Sri Meenkashi temple, including an evening visit to see the puja ceremony. Stay at the Tag Garden Retreat.
7. Day 7: 
   Drive from Madurai to Periyar, with an afternoon boat trip on Lake Periyar.
8. Day 8: 
   There is the chance for a jungle hike in Periyar National Park in the morning with an afternoon boat trip to explore the wildlife.
9. Day 9: 
   Drive to Kumarakon to stay at Coconut Lagoon, with the chance to explore the nearby bird sanctuary.
10. Day 10: 
    After a free morning, you will be collected by an air-conditioned houseboat for a cruise through the backwaters, sleeping on your houseboat.
11. Day 11: 
    Disembark your houseboat in Allepy from where it is a short drive to Marari Beach Resort with the afternoon free to relax.
12. Day 12: 
    A free day to relax by the beach.
13. Day 13: 
    A free day to relax by the beach.
14. Day 14: 
    The morning is free. In the afternoon, return to Kochin for a final night in Brunton's Boatyard, with a Kathkali performance arranged for you final night.
15. Day 15: 
    You will be taken to the airport in time for your flight home.