If you are planning for 8-9 days Kerala tour, I suggest you to choose the
right travel partner or Kerala tour operator in Cochin to make your holidays
memorable. KK Travels and Tours is the most trusted name among the tours and travels Cochin. We offer 8/9 days package (Kerala Honeymoon Packages). Here are some of the best options available for your 8-9 days
Kerala tour.
2 Days & Nights @ Cochin
Kochi, the largest city in Kerala, has historically been an important port city right from the 14th century - colonized by the Portuguese, Dutch & British at different times in history, the city still preserves an intriguing mix of architecture from its varying colonial past. Ernakulam is the city’s cosmopolitan part where as Fort Kochi is the tourist hub.
The Fort Kochi area has its own quaint charm, it is buzzing with tourists,
but each at their own pace - this part of the city has a ‘homestay’ in every
corner. Chinese fishing nets - Iconic to Kochi, these cantilevered fishing nets
are said to be in use since 500 years. These are fixed land installations &
each of them is about 10m high, operated by a team of 5-6 fishermen. If you
wait around, you might get to watch them in use. Folklore Museum, David Hall
& OED Galleries are the must places to visit.
Mattancherry is known for spice markets. A local spice store called ‘All
Spices Market’ has all varieties of spices, oils, teas & coffees. Some of
the street stores also sell spices, herbs, soaps & oils. The Mattancherry
(Dutch) palace museum is definitely worth a visit. The Murals in the bedchamber
part of the palace depict scenes from the Ramayana. It is said to cover an
episode from the epic in 48 paintings. Another part of the museum documents the
portraits & lifestyles of the Rajas of Cochin. One can also find a few
items of furniture gifted to the Rajas from the Portuguese. The museum captures
a small part of Kochi’s Traditional, Portuguese and Dutch history.
Jews Street has some very interesting antiques & gifting items, one can
find painted cow heads, little house boats & hand-made soaps everywhere.
Many antiques sold here are not traditionally from Kerala though. There are
many shops selling handicrafts from Kashmir & Rajasthan not just here but
at most tourist attractions in Kerala. The Jewish or Pardesi Synagogue is a
highlight of this area. This entire area preserves parts of its Jewish
heritage. One can also purchase lace & needle work pieces like table
runners & mats locally made by the residents of the area.
Kochi also has some interesting churches, here one finds a unique blend of
European architecture (introduced by the Portuguese, Dutch & British
respectively) & Kerala architecture in terms of motifs, mural painting or
wood carving & there isn’t a standard layout for these churches either. The
churches of St. Francis & Santa Cruz Basilica are particularly interesting.
Princess Street is a great place to shop & eat. Kochi has some great
restaurants and cafes. Evenings are the best time to visit since it has a great
view as well. Kashi Café (& art gallery - another recommendation if you are
an art buff). If you enjoy seafood, Oceanos and Fort House Restaurant are the
best places to visit.
2 Days & Nights @ Munnar
Munnar is a hill-station on the foothills of the Western Ghats. Munnar is known as the "Green Paradise of the South India". One of the most sought after tourist spots of Kerala owing to its scenic beauty - lush carpeted plantations of tea & spices around its hills. It is also the largest tea growing region of the south. Munnar is also called as "Kashmir of South India".
Cheeyappara Falls is on the way to Munnar after Neriamangalam and before Adimali and flows down in seven steps making a great view from the road near the second step from bottom. Valara is another waterfall near Cheeyapara, that is enclosed by dense natural forests. Indeed, it is also a good spot to enjoy a break and have a hot tea before reaching Munnar.
Blossom Park or Hydel Park is situated near the Pallivasal hydro-electric project and you can enjoy activities like Cycling, boating and roller skating as well as Hammocks & meditation caves . This is an ideal picnic spot for all the families who are looking for holidays with kids in Kerala.
Mattupetty is yet another specialty of Munnar. The Mattupetty Dam and is a celebrated tourist spot with an excellent view of the lake and tea plantations spread out to a wider area. Boating facilities are available to provide the visitors an amazing experience and elephants are often seen here in Munnar. Mattupetty dam is a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains of Kerala, to conserve water for hydro-electricity.
Pedal Boating at Kundala Lake that costs Rs.150 per couple for each hour is a popular activity for Kerala Honeymoon tour packages. Kundala is Asia’s first arch dam and Neela Kurunji flowers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala lake.
Echo Point gets its names from the echo that is generated when you shout. Window shopping and sightseeing in the toy shops around this tourist spot is a popular time pass for the guests visiting Munnar. The fresh mountain air and the panoramic view make it worth a visit to this place. Speed Boating is a popular activity in Kundala Lake.
1 Day & Night @ Thekkady
The Periyar is the longest river in Kerala, and is thus the lifeline of the state. The Periyar Lake is an artificial one created by the building of the MullaPeriyar Dam in 1895. It was started as a game reserve by the British, after independence became a wildlife sanctuary, and later, the Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Thekkady is also known as Periyar and sometimes as Kumily too. Kumily is the place where we normally stay and Thekkady is where Wildlife Sanctuary is located; both are just 2-3 kms apart. Thekkady is situated 170 kms away from Cochin and it takes approximately 5 hours to reach there. For most of the Kerala tour packages, we go to Thekkady after Munnar which is 110 kms away or from Alleppey which is about 140 kms away. The route is a combination of hills as well as normal roads.
Thekkady is famous for the wildlife sanctuary located there and the boating facility where the boat will take you around the Wildlife Sanctuary through the Periyar Lake. One can see Mullapperiyar dam and wild animals during this boat ride but need to be very quiet. Note that, Mullapperiyar dam and Periyar wildlife sanctuary can be seen only during this boating and cannot be accessed by road.
1 Day & Night @ Kumarakom
Vembanad Lake, has the distinction of being the longest lake in India. A cruise through Vembanad Lake will be a very nice experience for the tourists who would like to get the real taste of Kerala. Sailing through blue calm waters lined with tall palm trees on a houseboat under an endless sky will be something that you will definitely love. Due to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary located nearby, you will also be able to spot some beautiful birds flying past by as you sail through the lake.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary attracts a large number of tourists day in and day out, housing exotic bird species. It is famous mainly for the huge number of migratory birds that flock here. There are some from the Himalayan region and some from the Siberian region making this a true bird watchers delight. The wetlands like ecosystem provides perfect environment for these birds to stay here.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls is located in Kumarakom district, this waterfall looks as if it is descending like a blessing from the heaven. Being tucked among the lush green rubber plantations of Kerala it looks picture perfect. Mornings are the best time to fully enjoy the view of this place because at noon the atmosphere is humid here and in the evening it gets dusky very early.
Kumarakom Backwaters, apart from cruising on the Vembanad lake there are several other backwater areas that you should definitely explore while on a trip to Kumarakom. Pristine in all its respects the backwaters with their exotic flora extremely look enchanting. Also the marine life of Kumarakom backwaters is worth exploring as there are exotic fish species which are very difficult to be seen anywhere else.
The Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary attracts a large number of tourists day in and day out, housing exotic bird species. It is famous mainly for the huge number of migratory birds that flock here. There are some from the Himalayan region and some from the Siberian region making this a true bird watchers delight. The wetlands like ecosystem provides perfect environment for these birds to stay here.
Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls is located in Kumarakom district, this waterfall looks as if it is descending like a blessing from the heaven. Being tucked among the lush green rubber plantations of Kerala it looks picture perfect. Mornings are the best time to fully enjoy the view of this place because at noon the atmosphere is humid here and in the evening it gets dusky very early.
Kumarakom Backwaters, apart from cruising on the Vembanad lake there are several other backwater areas that you should definitely explore while on a trip to Kumarakom. Pristine in all its respects the backwaters with their exotic flora extremely look enchanting. Also the marine life of Kumarakom backwaters is worth exploring as there are exotic fish species which are very difficult to be seen anywhere else.
2 Days & Nights @ Kovalam
The Kovalam beach enjoys a legendary status in the Kerala tourism scenario. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. There are a large number of beach resorts in and around Kovalam.
Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, is just 16 kms away from Kovalam. The City of Trivandrum has interesting places to see like the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Napier Museum, the Ponmudi hill station, the Sri Chitra Art Gallery, etc. SMSM Institute, a State owned handicrafts emporium, is the ideal place to pick up ethnic curios and other articles.
About KK Tours & Travels
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As the leading tour operators in Cochin, we are always committed to offer extensive range of tour packages and Kerala taxi packages that ensures a memorable visit of the Kerala, God's own country. Whatever be your travel interests - backwater, beaches, hill stations, waterfalls or wildlife - we could customize exclusive Tour Packages for you so that you enjoy your holidays to the fullest.
