Kerala Festival Special (Onam/Thrissur Pooram) Seasonal – 7 Nights / 8 Days

Overview:

Celebrate the vibrant and colorful festivals of Onam or Thrissur Pooram with this 7-day Kerala Festival Special. Known for its cultural grandeur, Kerala offers a unique blend of traditions, festivals, and spirituality. This tour gives you the chance to experience the grand celebrations, spectacular parades, traditional dances, and unique rituals associated with Onam or Thrissur Pooram, along with the serene beauty of Kerala’s nature. Explore Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kovalam, and immerse yourself in Kerala’s rich heritage during this seasonal festival. For those seeking well-curated Kerala Holiday Packages, this experience offers the perfect balance of festivity and tranquility.

Destinations Covered:

Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam

Kerala Festival Special Tour Highlights:

  • Participate in Kerala’s iconic Onam festival or Thrissur Pooram
  • Traditional Onam Sadhya (feast) and festive meals
  • Experience the grand elephant parades, fireworks, and cultural performances
  • Visit Kerala’s most picturesque destinations like Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Kovalam
  • Enjoy a memorable houseboat cruise in the backwaters
  • Relaxing Ayurvedic massages and wellness treatments
  • Traditional Kerala dance performances and music festivals

Plan your festival journey with the Best Travel Agent in India – Go India Holiday, and make unforgettable memories in God’s Own Country.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival in Cochin – Transfer to Resort

Arrive at Cochin and be greeted by our representative. Transfer to your resort and check-in. After settling in, attend the Onam festival celebrations in Cochin or experience the Thrissur Pooram procession. Enjoy a traditional Kerala lunch, with a range of delicacies typically served during the festival. In the evening, witness cultural performances, including Kathakali or Kalaripayattu, followed by a relaxing dinner.

Day 2: Cochin – Explore Local Heritage & Festival Celebrations

After breakfast, visit St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and Jewish Synagogue for a taste of Cochin’s rich heritage. In the afternoon, experience the Onam Pookalam competition (flower carpet) or attend the grand Pooram procession at Thrissur, where you’ll see magnificent elephants, drums, and fireworks. Enjoy a traditional Kerala Onam Sadhya (feast) in the evening.

Day 3: Cochin to Munnar

After breakfast, drive to Munnar, a hill station famous for its tea plantations and natural beauty. Check-in at the resort and enjoy a relaxing Ayurvedic massage or a nature walk. In the evening, attend any local Onam or Pooram festivities that may be taking place in the town. Enjoy a peaceful night in the cool mountain air.

Day 4: Munnar – Visit Tea Gardens & Local Attractions

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Munnar. Visit the Mattupetty Dam, Eravikulam National Park, and the Tea Museum. Spend the afternoon exploring Munnar’s spice plantations. In the evening, if it coincides with the festival, experience a Pookalam competition or a traditional dance performance as part of the local Onam celebrations.

Day 5: Munnar to Thekkady – Spice Plantation & Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, travel to Thekkady, famous for its spice plantations and the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari in Periyar Lake, spotting wild animals and birds. Attend the Onam or Thrissur Pooram festivities in Thekkady, where you might get a chance to see elephant processions, fireworks, and cultural performances. Dinner will include a traditional Kerala Onam Sadhya.

Day 6: Thekkady to Alleppey – Houseboat Stay

Check out from the resort and drive to Alleppey for a once-in-a-lifetime experience of a houseboat cruise on the backwaters. Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Kerala's backwaters while indulging in a delicious Kerala feast. Your houseboat will be equipped with comfortable amenities and will give you the chance to relax in the serene backwaters while being surrounded by lush greenery. If the timing aligns with the festival, you will experience Onam games and boat races during the backwater cruise.

Day 7: Alleppey to Kovalam – Beach Relaxation

After breakfast, check out of the houseboat and drive to Kovalam, Kerala’s premier beach destination. Relax and unwind at the Kovalam Beach or indulge in water sports. Attend a cultural evening, where traditional Kerala dance performances like Mohiniyattam or Thiruvathira are staged. Enjoy a relaxed dinner and stay in Kovalam.

Day 8: Kovalam – Trivandrum Departure

After breakfast, spend your last day in Kerala relaxing at the beach or visiting the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Trivandrum. If time permits, visit the Napier Museum and Kuthira Malika Palace before being transferred to Trivandrum for your departure.

Included:

  • 7 nights stay in heritage hotels, resorts, and cultural homestays
  • Participation in Onam or Thrissur Pooram festivities, including cultural events, boat races, and processions
  • Daily breakfast and lunch at the resort or local eateries
  • Transport for sightseeing and inter-destination travel
  • Visit to major temples, cultural hubs, and local heritage sites
  • Festival-related cultural performances and traditional Kerala dances
  • Airport/railway station transfers
  • Taxes, driver allowances, tolls, and parking

Excluded:

  • Airfare/Train tickets
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to attractions
  • Any optional activities
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions
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