If you are dreaming of spending your holidays amidst natural beauty, lush green tea plantations, tranquil backwaters and beaches, then IRCTC, a subsidiary of Indian Railways, has brought a very captivating tour package for you. Under this special Kerala tour package of IRCTC, tourists will be taken on a tour of 'God's Own Country' i.e. the 5 most famous cities of Kerala. The highlight of this trip will be the luxury houseboat stay experience in the tranquil backwaters of Alleppey or Kumarakom. If you also want to spend relaxing moments away from the hustle and bustle of work, then this all-inclusive tour package of IRCTC can prove to be pocket-friendly and a perfect option for travel. Visit the 5 major tourist destinations of Kerala, know the complete travel plan. Through this package of IRCTC, tourists will get a chance to see the 5 most natural and culturally rich destinations of South India closely. This tour package mainly includes the following cities and their sightseeing places: Munnar: Famous for its mountains and endless tea plantations, this hill station is like a paradise for nature lovers. Here a tour will be taken to Mattupetty Dam, Echo Point and Tea Museum. Thekkady: Famous for Periyar National Park (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary) and spice plantations, where you can enjoy boating and spice plantation tours. Kumarakom/Alleppey: A unique experience of a houseboat ride and overnight stay in the backwaters of the famous Vembanad Lake. Kochi: Visit Fort Kochi, Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church and the famous Chinese fishing nets. Thiruvananthapuram/Kovalam: Visit the historic Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Azhimala Shiva Statue and a lovely evening at Kovalam Beach. Unique experience and facilities for an overnight stay in a houseboat The most memorable part of this trip will be a 1 night stay in a traditional Kerala houseboat at Alleppey or Kumarakom. During the houseboat cruise, tourists get to see rural landscapes surrounded by coconut trees while passing through backwaters. IRCTC arranges fresh food for the passengers all three times (breakfast, lunch and dinner) inside the houseboat. Apart from this, it also includes accommodation in good 3-star or standard hotels for the tourists during the entire tour, AC cab or bus service for sightseeing and travel insurance. Tour Duration, Package Fare and Easy Booking Process The duration of this IRCTC tour package is generally 5 nights and 6 days (or 6 nights and 7 days). The cost of the package is decided based on the occupancy chosen (single, double or triple) and flight/train ticket mode.
