Mini Kerala 4 Nights / 5 Days

• On your arrival at Cochin, transfer to the hotel. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity & beauty of Kerala.
• Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing covering the historical towns of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
• Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
• Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
• Santa Cruz Basilica (at extra cost) - one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.
• Vasco House (built in the Portuguese style of architecture) is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi, right until his death in 1524.
• Later visit Fort Kochi beach & Chinese Fishing Nets - Nowhere else in India could you find such giant fishing nets from China. Overnight stay at Hotel.

• On your arrival at Cochin, transfer to the hotel. Kochi is the arguably the ideal starting point for exploring the unfathomable diversity & beauty of Kerala.
• Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing covering the historical towns of Fort Cochin & Mattancherry which consists of wonderfully built atmosphere - thick with the smell of the past.
• Jewish Synagogue - a 400-year old synagogue. Enter the synagogue & the large main hall arrests your attention with display of rare antique objects that add to the grandeur of the place.
• Secondly, The St. Francis Church well-known for its beautiful architecture & ambience & is believed to be one of the oldest churches built by the Europeans in India.
• Santa Cruz Basilica (at extra cost) - one of the eight Basilicas in India, this church is one of the finest & most impressive churches & visited by tourists the whole year round.
• Vasco House (built in the Portuguese style of architecture) is believed to be the house where Vasco Da Gama stayed during his visits to Kochi, right until his death in 1524.
• Later visit Fort Kochi beach & Chinese Fishing Nets - Nowhere else in India could you find such giant fishing nets from China. Overnight stay at Hotel.

After breakfast, start your journey towards Guruvayoor. Guruvayur which is also known as the Dwaraka of south India is the most popular pilgrim centre in Kerala. Guruvayur Temple allows only Hindu people to enter for the darshan by its tradition. Timings of the temple are from morning to evening (except 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm). In the afternoon, drive back to Kochi. Rest of the day at leisure.

After breakfast, start your journey towards Guruvayoor. Guruvayur which is also known as the Dwaraka of south India is the most popular pilgrim centre in Kerala. Guruvayur Temple allows only Hindu people to enter for the darshan by its tradition. Timings of the temple are from morning to evening (except 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm). In the afternoon, drive back to Kochi. Rest of the day at leisure.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Munnar via Athirappilly falls, the most famous waterfalls of Kerala. The 80 ft high and 330 ft wide Athirapally falls is a majestic waterfall that is right in front of the Sholayar ranges and is often referred to as the "Niagara Falls of India". Just 5 km from this fall is another majestic waterfall - Vazhachal.
• After spending some time at the waterfalls, proceed towards Munnar. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Overnight stay at Hotel.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Munnar via Athirappilly falls, the most famous waterfalls of Kerala. The 80 ft high and 330 ft wide Athirapally falls is a majestic waterfall that is right in front of the Sholayar ranges and is often referred to as the "Niagara Falls of India". Just 5 km from this fall is another majestic waterfall - Vazhachal.
• After spending some time at the waterfalls, proceed towards Munnar. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Overnight stay at Hotel.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Thekkady.
• Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26-sq-km artificial lake.
• Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoy the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals. Overnight stay at Hotel.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed to Thekkady.
• Thekkady is considered as a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26-sq-km artificial lake.
• Check-in at hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoy the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals. Overnight stay at Hotel.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed towards Kochi. On reaching Kochi, visit Fort Cochi. Walk and see the suspended Chinese fishing nets, which were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use these fishing nets to earn their livelihoods.
• Continue your stroll down to St Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Finish your tour at Mattancherry Palace. It was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Paradesi (also called Pardesi) Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India.
• Proceed towards Cochin Airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.

• After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed towards Kochi. On reaching Kochi, visit Fort Cochi. Walk and see the suspended Chinese fishing nets, which were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use these fishing nets to earn their livelihoods.
• Continue your stroll down to St Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Finish your tour at Mattancherry Palace. It was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Paradesi (also called Pardesi) Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India.
• Proceed towards Cochin Airport for departure, back to home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.