Experiential Backpacking trip to Kerala
Kerala
Experiential Backpacking trip to Kerala
8 days Start from:Kochi
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₹23,500/ person
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Kerala
Experiential Backpacking trip to Kerala
8 days Start from:Kochi
Dates to be announced
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₹23,500
8-day experiential backpacking trip to Kerala exploring backwaters, tea estates, trekking, elephants and Varkala beach.
adventure
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Stops
1 place
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Day 1Arrival in Cochin. Move to Kumarakom — Arrive in Cochin airport by 11am. Our trip begins from the airport itself! Meet the trippers and we set on our road-trip to Kumarakom, a beautiful village in the backwaters! We check-in into our property right by the backwaters and get to know each other better.
Day 2Cycling tour to a village in the backwaters. Shikara ride. — Get on your cycles as we leave for an experiential journey to explore the backwaters! We shall pass endless paddy fields, canals, bridges, coconut trees - all in the vicinity of the gorgeous backwaters, to make our way to a village in the backwaters. It would be approximately 7-10 km one way. A fun relaxed slow ride to experience the backwaters in a different way! Later in the day, we will aboard the shikara boat to explore the backwaters further.
Day 3Kumarakom to Munnar. Culture show. — Time to bring on your games for road-trips as we depart from Kumarakom to move to Munnar! Approximate journey time 4 hours. Soak in the beauty of the uber-famous tea estates en route Munnar. In the evening, we shall spend some time understanding the culture better. There are 2 culture shows available - Kathakali show and the martial arts show, and we will go see one of them. Later, more group and fun games continue!
Day 4Trek to Chokramudi — Let's get adventurous?! We will be trekking Chokramudi peak at the altitude of 7200 ft. The trail will take us through some astounding views of the valleys and tea estates! The trek lasts about 7 hours, but we will proceed per the comfort of our folks! Local guides will be available. The ones not looking for adventure can also just explore the sightseeing places in Munnar.
Day 5Munnar to Thekkady — Today, we shall move to Thekkady from Munnar. Another road-trip, more fun stuff on the journey lasting roughly 3.5 hrs. Once at Thekkady, we shall spend some time exploring and merrying around. The travellers' tales shall unfold deep into the night!
Day 6Elephant Junction. Move to Varkala. — It's time to get friendly with the elephants! Let's go bathe the elephants, and then enjoy the awesome experience of getting sprayed over by the elephant itself! Oh, the fun! Life's a journey after all, they say. Let's steal some moments and live them! Post breakfast, we set on our longest road-trip so far! Down South, to this beautiful cliff beach by the Arabian Sea - Varkala! Plan is to reach Varkala before the Sunset so that we can spend some time dipping and playing games swimming in the sea! In the evening, we shall explore the several awesome little
Day 7Sea time! — Today is our sea day! Play games, sun bathe, swim, explore - whatever you would prefer! You can also opt to go for the famous massage and spa here. Another interesting option is to take motorcycles on rent and go exploring some interesting places nearby. We also suggest trying some surfing or cooking classes, while in Varkala! Many options - whatever the folks decide!
Day 8Move to Trivandrum. Depart. — It will be time to bid adieu to God's own country! With great memories and many new friendships, we shall set on the road-trip early morning to Trivandrum. We shall depart then, hoping to meet again. Soon! You can book your return flights after 11 am. You can also choose to explore Varkala or Trivandrum further.
Inclusions
- Transport (from Cochin airport to Trivandrum airport) in our privately hired vehicle
- Stay on sharing basis
- Meals (7 breakfast)
- Cycle on rent in Kumarakom
Exclusions
- Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
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Kochi
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