Package Overview

Package Details

Package ID

TP735

No of Days

8 Days / 7 Nights

Operator

IR Tours

Vehicle Type

Car

Starting From

Ernakulam

Ending At

Ernakulam

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pickup

Sightseeing

Night stay at Ernakulam

Day 2

Munnar

Sightseeing

Night stay at Munnar

Day 3

Munnar

Sightseeing

Night stay at Munnar

Day 4

Thekkady

Sightseeing

Night stay at Thekkady

Day 5

Kumarakom

Sightseeing

Night stay in Houseboat (Kumarakom)

Day 6

Trivandrum

Sightseeing

Night stay at Trivandrum

Day 7

Kanyakumari

Sightseeing

Night stay at Trivandrum

Day 8

Drop

Sightseeing

Drop

Package Info

Our Essence of Kerala is a well planned tour package that lets you explore the natural beauty, cultural charm and peaceful landscapes of God’s own country, Kerala. This journey starts with comfortable two way train transportation and covers famous destinations like Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom and Trivandrum. All sightseeing is arranged in an AC bus with the guidance of an experienced tour guide.

This tour starts with pick up from Ernakulam railway station/Cochin airport and operates everyday starting from 7th August 2025.

The package also includes food onboard & offboard, along with comfortable hotel accommodation to ensure a relaxed and memorable experience. During the tour, you will visit iconic places like the Dutch Palace, Jews Synagogue, St. Francis Church and Marine drive in Kochi. In Munnar, you will visit tea museum, Eravikulam National park, Mattupertty dam and echo point. In Thekkady, enjoy a boat ride in the Periyar lake and in Kumarakom backwaters enjoy a boat ride on Vembanad lake. Also, sightseeing in Trivandrum and Kanyakumari are covered at Kovalam beach, Vivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi mandapam, Kumari Amman temple, sunset point, Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, Kuthiramalika palace and the Napier museum. It is a beautiful blend of nature, history and culture and is perfect for any kind of traveler.

Package Fare Details

Package Itinerary

1

Day 1 : Pickup

Pick up from Ernakulam railway station or Kochi airport.
Move on to hotel check in at Kochi.
Proceed to Kochi sightseeing.
Visit Dutch Palace
Jewish Synagogue
Fort Kochi
St. Francis Church
Santa Cruz Basilica
Evening, boat ride at Marine drive
Back to hotel & stay in for the night in Ernakulam.

Tour Plan

Car - Pickup

Sightseeing

Hotel - Night stay at Ernakulam

2

Day 2 : Munnar

Breakfast & check out from the hotel
Proceed to Munnar
Arrival & hotel check in
Visit Tea Museum
Back to hotel for night stay in Munnar

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Hotel - Night stay at Munnar

3

Day 3 : Munnar

Full day local sightseeing in Munnar
Visit Eravikulam National Park
Mattupetty Dam
Echo Point
Back to hotel and stay in for the night

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Hotel - Night stay at Munnar

4

Day 4 : Thekkady

Early morning breakfast & check out from the hotel
Proceed to Thekkady
Reach Thekkady & check in hotel
Move on to boating in the lake of Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary
Overnight stay in Thekkady

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Hotel - Night stay at Thekkady

5

Day 5 : Kumarakom

Breakfast & check out from the hotel
Proceed to Kumarakom
Enjoy boating in the backwaters of Vembanad Lake
Hotel check in houseboat
Overnight stay in houseboat at Kumarakom

[Cruise timing: -12:00 Hrs to 13.30Hrs. Then 30 minutes break for lunch, again cruising from 15:00 hrs till 17:30 Hrs. Thereafter boat will be tugged at a designated area on the bank of lake. Cruising after 17:30 Hrs till is not permitted as per the law. Next day morning cruising from 08:00 Hrs 09: 00 Hrs afterwards check-out from the houseboat and drop at Kumarakom Boat Jetty after the breakfast].

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Boat - Night stay in Houseboat (Kumarakom)

6

Day 6 : Trivandrum

Morning check out from the hotel
Depart to Trivandrum
Arrival at Trivandrum & check in hotel
Evening visit Kovalam Beach
Night stay in Trivandrum

.

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Hotel - Night stay at Trivandrum

7

Day 7 : Kanyakumari

Morning breakfast & proceed to Kanyakumari sightseeing
Arrival & visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Gandhi Mandapam
Kumari Amman temple
Sunrise view in the evening near Kumari Amman temple
Back to Trivandrum
Overnight stay in Trivandrum

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Hotel - Night stay at Trivandrum

8

Day 8 : Drop

Breakfast & proceed to Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple (open 04:15 Hrs - 05:15 Hrs, 06:45 Hrs - 07:15 hrs, 08:30 hrs - 11:15 Hrs, 17:00 Hrs - 19:30 Hrs)
Kuthiramalika [Horse] Palace Museum (Open 08:30 Hrs - 13:00 Hrs & 15:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs, closed on Monday)
Napier Museum (Open 10:00 Hrs - 16:45 Hrs, closed on Monday, Wednesday forenoon, January 26th, August 15th, ThiruOnam & Mahanavami)
Sightseeing ends and drop back at Trivandrum railway station or Trivandrum Airport
Passengers can go back to their boarded location on their own

Tour Plan

Sightseeing

Car - Drop

Inclusions & Exclusions

Car

Sightseeing

Hotel

Boat

AC vehicle transportation for pick up, sightseeing and drop off as per the itinerary
Accommodation for 1 N in Kochi, 2 N in Munnar, 1 N in Thekkady, 1N in Kumarakom, 2N in Trivandrum
Food (CPAI meal plan in Kochi, Munnar, Thekkady, Trivandrum hotels with room rent & breakfast), (APAI meal plan in Kumarakom with full day meals & room rent)
Toll charges, parking charges and all applicable taxes
Travel insurance

Any personal expenses like laundry, beverages etc
Any services other than in inclusions
Still/video camera entrance fee, or entry fee to any monuments, museums and wildlife sanctuary/national park/bird sanctuary etc
Tour guide service & boating charges of any kind
Any additional sightseeing other than in itinerary

Why Choose Us

❄Famous Places Visit

Explore major tourist attractions in the city.

❄Established Reputation

10+ years of excellence in tours.

❄Expert Guides

Expert guides for a great experience.

❄Convenient Pickup & Drop

Transport to your home & hotel.

❄Safety and Comfort

Professional drivers & well-maintained vehicles.

❄Customer Support

Assistance throughout the booking & tour.

Cancellation Policy

1

SEH046 - Comfort - Comfort - IR Tours

TIME OF CANCELLATION (From Origin Time)	APPROX CHARGES
168 - 336 Hours	25%
96 - 168 Hours	50%
0 - 96 Hours	100%
336 - 720 Hours	Rs.250

Reschedule Not Available

Terms & Conditions

IRCTC is not liable for missing of one or more services as per the itinerary due to late arrival of guests. Tourists should strictly adhere to the timings failing which IRCTC will not be liable for missing of any service.
Tourists should take care of their personal belongings and luggage. IRCTC is not liable for losses or thefts.
Covering all sightseeing places are subject to time availability.
Package operation is subject to government guidelines at destination.
Tariffs are subject to change.
Standard Check In time 01:00 PM at hotels and check out time 11:00 AM at hotels & Standard check in time 12 Noon and Check out time 09:00 AM at Houseboat.
For extra adult and Child with bed booking Roll away bed /Mattress will be provided at Hotels.
Additional wooden cot will not be provided.
Early check in / late check-out is subject to the discretion of the hotel.
Running Hot water facility is not available on the houseboat.
AC will be functioning in Houseboat in from night 21:00 HRS to next day 06:00 HRS.
Tour Vehicle will be allotted based on number of adults booked for the tour.
Rooms allotting in hotels/houseboat will be of base category.
IRCTC will not be responsible for any type of natural or social calamities.
Opening of Wild Life Sanctuaries/ National Parks are subject to the discretion of the Forest Dept.
If, the stay of guest/tourist(s) is arranged in Hotel KTDC Aranya Nivas, the entry to Periyar Tiger Reserve may strictly be adhered by them as hotel is situated in the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The entry, to Tiger Reserve, is permitted till 17:00 Hrs only. Being a Tiger Reserve, no movement is advisable after 17:00 Hrs to 06:00 Hrs.

Safety First:

While Boat Cruising/ Stay at Houseboat, either arranged in the package by IRCTC/self(own) anywhere as specified in the itinerary, please do not venture out into the Lake/River/Canal without informing the crew available on the Boat/Houseboat.
Please abstain from doing anything that rocks the boat.
Please do not lean over the side which might distort the boat.
Step-in & Step-out, only after the Boat/Houseboat is stopped, anchored & tugged properly.
Take care of the children as the lake/river/canal is deeper than your imagination.
Please do not swim in the lake/river/canal.
IRCTC indemnifies itself from any responsibilities of any unfortunate event of death/ hospitalization of the tourists while Stay/Boat Cruising.

Places Covered

Note: As per the itinerary, some tourist spots may be viewable only from the vehicle. Due to seasonal conditions or unforeseen situations, certain locations may be skipped by the operator if necessary.
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Note: As per the itinerary, some tourist spots may be viewable only from the vehicle. Due to seasonal conditions or unforeseen situations, certain locations may be skipped by the operator if necessary.
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7 Nights-8 Days Kochi-Munnar-Thekkady-Kumarakom-Alleppey-Trivandrum-Kanyakumari Tour Package From Kochi/Ernakulam