GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT KERALA TOURISM CIRCUIT

Based on Kerala's topography and tourism circuits, following are the popular segments ;-

Cochin ( nick named as Queen of Arabian sea also known as Ernakulam by the district name ) is a port town and commercial capital of the state. Projects cultural heritages of the erstwhile Cochin Maharajas, historical monuments well preserved reflecting Portuguese, Dutch and Anglican rules, trade connections with ancient China.

Munnar ( hill station 7800 feet above sea level , lush green tea estates, 5 hours drive from Cochin )

Thekkady ( also known as Periyar tiger reserve , 5750 feet above sea level , 2 hours drive from Munnar )

Alleppey ( nick named as "Venice of the East", 10 feet below the sea level, wet land region , estuary, lakes , lagoon , canals and rivers forms the backwater , 4 hours drive from Thekkady )

Kovalam with Trivandrum . ( Since Kovalam beach is just another 12 km from Trivandrum city , the capital town of Kerala, promotes beach tourism and cultural tourism as well , almost 5 hours drive from Alleppey )

8 NIGHTS & 9 DAYS TOUR PROGRAM IS QUITE SUFFICIENT TO MAKE MAXIMUM COVERAGE OF ALL ABOVE DESTINATIONS.