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Offbeat Kerala Family Package

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Exploring the untrodden or the less trodden areas of famous tourist destinations is a trend now-a-days. Kerala being a paradise for nature lovers, the enthusiasm for exploring the offbeat areas is rising. These areas are mostly chosen by couples or families to experience peace and quietude.

Here’s an offbeat itinerary for you to experience Kerala tourism.

Trivandrum (1 night) → Ponmudi (1 night) → Poovar (2 nights) → Thekkady (1 night) → Munnar (2 nights) → Cochin (departure)

The detailed itinerary is as follows

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Tour Details : ( 07 Night/08 Days )

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DAY 1. Arrival at Trivandrum

Receive a warm welcome by the pre-booked hotel’s representative at Trivandrum Airport or Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station. Check-in to your hotel. Grab some food and rest and leave for Jatayu Nature Park.

The Jatayu Nature Park is located in Jatayupara in Kollam district of Kerala. The large sculpture of the famous bird in the Ramayana, Jatayu is built by the renowned sculptor and filmmaker Rajiv Anchal. Witness the beauty of the sculpture, go for a cable car ride, trek through nature to reach the huge Jatayu and indulge in several activities like zip line, paintball, archery, etc.

Come back to your hotel to have dinner and a tight sleep.

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DAY 2. Chittipara to Ponmudi

Visit Chittipara in the morning, a mountain near Trivandrum district, 2 km away from Tholikodi. A densely vegetated landscape adjoins a 15 mins trek to reach the peak. It is a less visited spot except for the locals.

Return to your hotel and check-out. Head towards Ponmudi Hill Station with an hour’s drive. Check-in to a hotel and leave for sightseeing. Top attractions include Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, Mini Zoo, Meenmutty Falls and Golden Valley.

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DAY 3. Ponmudi to Poovar

Set an early morning alarm and get ready to enjoy the fun activities at Ponmudi such as trekking, paragliding, canoeing and rafting and Aranmula boat race (August - September).

Check-out from Ponmudi and move towards Poovar.

Check-into a hotel in Poovar. Relax in your retreat or spend time on Poovar beach for the rest of the day.

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DAY4. Sightseeing at Poovar and Kovalam

The spots that you’ll be covering the day are Vizhinjam International Seaport, Kuthira Malika Palace, Vizhinjam Cave Temple, Neyyattinkara, Kovalam Beach, Hawa Beach, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave Temple, Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium, and Kovalam Art Gallery.

Return to your hotel and go to sleep after dinner to eradicate the day’s exhaustion.

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DAY 5. Poovar to Thekkady

Leave for Thekkady after checking-out from Poovar. Visit the Periyar National Park and can opt for boating at the Periyar Lake. Based on the time slots also book for a jungle safari embarking on a jeep and visit the Kumily Elephant Camp. In the evening enjoy a cultural program and then retreat to the hotel or resort room.

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DAY 6. Thekkady to Munnar

Have your breakfast and check-out from Thekkady towards Munnar, a drive of nearly 4 hours. On reaching Munnar, visit the tea plantations at Devikulam and Elephant Abode Boating Centre in Anayirankal. Stay at Spice Tree resort at Munnar to experience a luxurious and awesome property.

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DAY 7. Munnar sightseeing

Visit the spots of fabulous scenic beauty near Munnar – Photo Point, Elephant Ride, Mattupetty Dam, Kundala Lake, Top Station, and Kolukkumalai. Come back to your hotel, have dinner and retreat to your bed.

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DAY 8. Munnar to Cochin (Departure)

Check-out from Munnar and head towards Cochin International Airport or Ernakulam Junction, to mark the end of your trip.

Tour End