Grand Kerala Spiritual Scenic Luxury Tour

Day Focus Itinerary Details Overnight Stay
Day 1 Madurai to Guruvayur – Spiritual Ascent Early Morning (5:00 AM): Begin your journey with a private luxury 12+1 Tempo Traveller pick-up from Madurai. Drive to Guruvayur (approx. 8-9 hours). Guruvayur/Thrissur
Afternoon: Check into your luxury, group-friendly hotel.
Evening: Proceed to the divine Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur, for Darshan. Note: Strict dress codes and timings apply.
Day 2 Temple, Waterfalls & Backwaters (Guruvayur to Kochi) Morning: Visit Punnathur Kotta (Elephant Sanctuary) near Guruvayur (timing permitting). Kochi
Mid-morning: Drive from Guruvayur towards Kochi, taking a scenic detour to the majestic Athirappilly Waterfalls (approx. 3.5 hours drive time to falls). Spend time admiring the “Niagara of India.”
Afternoon: Continue the drive to Kochi (approx. 2 hours). Check into your luxury group accommodation in Kochi (Ernakulam or Fort Kochi area).
Evening: Optional: Witness a traditional Kathakali dance performance.
Day 3 Cultural Heritage & Hill Climb (Kochi to Munnar) Morning: Explore the historic Fort Kochi. Visit the iconic Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis Church, and the historic Mattancherry Palace/Jewish Synagogue. Munnar
Noon: Start the picturesque drive to Munnar (approx. 4-5 hours). The comfortable 12+1 Tempo Traveller ensures a smooth ride up the winding hills.
Evening: Check into your luxury resort nestled in the tea gardens. Enjoy the cool climate and serene mountain views.
Day 4 Tea Gardens & Spice Trails (Munnar to Thekkady) Morning: Munnar Sightseeing – Visit the Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point, and the Tea Museum to learn about tea processing. Thekkady
Afternoon: Drive to Thekkady (Periyar) (approx. 3-4 hours). This route is famous for beautiful forests and spice plantations.
Evening: Check into your resort. Optional: Take a guided walk through a local Spice Plantation.
Day 5 Wildlife Encounter & Return Journey (Thekkady to Madurai) Morning: Optional: Go for an early morning boat safari on Periyar Lake at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (subject to advance booking) or engage in a guided nature walk. Tour Ends
Late Morning: Begin the drive back to Madurai (approx. 4-5 hours).
Afternoon/Evening: Drop-off at your preferred location in Madurai, concluding your luxurious 5-day tour with MaduraiHolidays.com and Rengha Holidays & Tourism.