Kerala (7 Days)
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We’re going to Kerala! AKA God’s Own Country AKA The land of coconuts AKA K-town. From lush mountains to glorious beaches, Kerala is a small pocket of nature’s finest offerings. Today the state is famous for its thought-provoking cinema and thriving art scene. And we haven’t even gotten started on the food! So it’s time to pack up and take off — it’s time to Back-Pack-Go!
Pickup: Day 1 at 10:30 am (Cochin International Airport)
Drop: Day 7 at 3:00 pm (Thiruvananthapuram International Airport)
Highlights
-Walk around the historic Fort Kochi
-Lush green mountains of Idduki in Vagamon
-Visit the Jatayu Earth’s Center
-Slow-cation at the beaches of Varkala
-Live on a houseboat on the backwaters of Alleppey
Private Vehicle
XYLO or Tempo Traveller
Hotel
Double sharing hotel rooms
Breakfast, Dinner
(2 meals a day will be provided)
Day 1:
We start our journey from Kochi city. After flying in, we’ll head to our rooms and get comfy before we step out into the warm Kochi markets. We head out to visit the Mattancherry Palace. Built close to 500 years ago, this beautiful structure is a very good marker of Kerala’s long history intertwined with the Portuguese, the Dutch, and the British. We’ll spend the evening strolling in Jew Town and Fort Kochi. This beautiful heritage district will take you back in time. Explore the antique markets and don’t miss the iconic Chinese fishing nets.
Stay: Kochi
Travel: 3-4 Hrs (Airport - Hotel - Fort Kochi - Hotel)
Meals: Dinner
Day 2:
After our coastal sojourn, we’re gonna head inland towards the mountains of Vagamon. This hill district is known for its gorgeous natural landscapes. Located at 1100 metres above sea level, this place is always cool. It’s going to be a long ride into the wilderness of these mountains, so brace yourself. Before you say it, we know it sounds like Vagabond, but it is pronounced as “waa-guh-mun”.
We check into our mountain rooms and get some well-earned rest.
Stay: Vagamon
Travel: 4-5 Hrs (Kochi - Vagamon)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3:
You wake up surrounded by the gorgeous hilltops on all sides in one of the jewels of the Western Ghats. Today we’ll explore the abundant natural beauty of the hills the best way we know how — on foot. Surrounding the Vagamon Lake, the pine forests of these wondrous hills are a sight to behold. We will also visit the lush green meadows, some waterfalls, and who knows, maybe even take a dip!
Stay: Vagamon
Travel: 2-3 Hrs (In and around Vagamon)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4:
From high in the hills, we go deep into the rivers! After our journey from Vagamon to Alleppey, we’ll board one of the famous Kerala houseboats. This part of our trip is all about experiencing the calmness and stillness of the simple beauty of the state. This is what we vacation for. This is what we live for.
We’ll spend the night floating on the legendary backwaters of god’s own country.
Stay: Alleppey (Houseboat)
Travel: 4-5 Hrs (Vagamon - Alleppey)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5:
We’re going to say goodbye to the backwaters life and make our longest journey of this trip to the coastal town of Varkala. This is where we put the ‘Yay’ in Yaycation!
On our way, we’ll make a quick stop at the Jatayu Earth’s Center. This is one of the most fantastic marvels of modern-day stone-sculpting and architecture. Based on the Ramayana, this park is dedicated to the brave raptor who tries to save Sita from Raavan. The Earth’s Center also has a cable car ride and a host of other activities.
Stay: Varkala
Travel: 4-5 Hrs (Alleppey - Jatayu Earth’s Center - Varkala)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6:
This is our last night in Kerala. We won’t tell you what to do. You do you. Varkala is a great place to do a lot of things. You can start your day with a swim in the Arabian Sea. After washing off the sea salt, you can schedule a rejuvenating full-body massage to hit the ‘Reset’ button on your senses before you get back to normal life. This is also a great place to buy some curios, souvenirs and trinkets to take home. Shop your butt off!
If none of these interest you, Varkala has loads of restaurants with stunning views of the horizon. Sit back, relax, and sip on a beer while you reflect on the wonders of existence. This day is your day.
Stay: Varkala
Travel: 1-2 Hrs (Local travel)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7:
We’re at the end. Since this is our last day, we will make one final stop for any last-minute shopping and head straight to the airport. If time permits we will visit the beautiful Sri Chitra Art Gallery where you can see paintings by some of India’s finest artists such as Raja Ravi Varma.
Bid adieu to the beautiful coastal paradise and say goodbye to the new friends you made along the way. Until next time Vagabonds!
Stay: N/A
Travel: 2-3 Hrs (Varkala - Trivandrum Airport)
Meals: Breakfast
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Vagabond started out as a project by four friends with a disdain for the ordinary. The idea was simple; take people out of their comfort zones. Not like Roadies, but just enough to bond them together through beautiful and authentic experiences. Happiness, as they say, is only real when shared. And share we did. The company was founded in 2014. As fresh Bachelor of Arts degree holders, companies were lining up to hire us fine gentlemen; we’re kidding. Fueled by entrepreneurial zeal, we started with small events in the city like heritage walks through Bombay’s old quarters. As musicians and travellers ourselves, we decided to marry these two loves of our lives. That is how the idea for the first Fields of Sound™ came about. Since then, it has only been onward and upwards for us. Since 2014, we’ve made friends like family through our journey. Our little ‘Vaga’-Fam. It’s safe to say, it’s been quite an adventure. One we would like you to join :)
Inclusions
-Internal transport in an A/C vehicle [Tempo Traveller or XYLO (As per group size)]
-Accommodation in comfortable hotels with attached washrooms on a double-sharing basis (Check the photos here)
-Room sharing on the houseboat could be triple or quad-sharing
-Dinner and breakfast as per itinerary
-All activities and visits to places as per itinerary
-Basic medical and first-aid kit assistance
-All permits, tolls, and parking charges
-Experienced local guides
-Assistance by Vagabond EM
Exclusions
-Lunch on all days (except on the houseboat)
-Travel Insurance
THINGS TO CARRY
1. Sturdy shoes for the outdoors (well-fitting, neither loose nor tight)
2. An extra small backpack for day outings (20-30 ltrs)
3. Reusable water bottle (avoid buying mineral water bottles to reduce plastic waste)
4. Toiletries, torch, lip-balm, sunscreen, sunglasses.
5. Personal medication (Asthma, allergen medication etc.)
6. Slippers/flip-flops
7. Binoculars, camera (optional)
8. Crepe-bandage (each person should have 1 roll each)
9. Warm clothes (Temperature appropriate clothing)
10. Beach wear, beach mats, etc. (Optional)
Policy and Terms
-31 days prior to the date of departure: Rs 5,000 will be deducted
-Between 30 days and 22 days prior to the date of departure: Rs. 10,000 will be deducted
-Between 21 days and 15 days prior to the date of departure: Rs. 15,000 will be deducted
-14 days to the date of departure: No refund
(Please refer to the further Terms and Conditions mentioned in the footer of the website)
Frequest Questions
Q: What region of India are we travelling to?
A: We're travelling to the southwesternmost state of Kerala. We will be starting from Kochi, then heading to Vagamon, then Alleppey, Varkala, and finally Trivandrum.
Q: What will the temperature be like while we're there?
A: Temperatures rise to a maximum of 30°C during the day and can drop to a minimum of 15-20°C during the night on the coasts. In Vagamon the temperature will be at about 20-22°C through the days and will drop to about 14-16°C through the night.
Q: Is there mobile connectivity where we’re going?
A: You will have network coverage throughout the trip.
Q: Can I smoke/drink on this trip?
A: We at Vagabond do not refrain our participants from smoking or drinking on our backpacking trips. However, there are times you will be disallowed to do so (monasteries, treks, sacred spaces etc). Indulge in these activities very responsibly.
Q: What will the group size be?
A: We will have a maximum of 11 travelers excluding the Vagabond Experience Managers
Q: Is there any age limit to join this trip?
A: No, there is no age limit to join this trip. However, based on our previous experiences, the age group of travellers is usually between 22-35.
Q: Can I join this expedition solo?
A: Yes, of course, you can! We have a good number of solo travellers on almost every Vagabond experience.
Q: How physically fit do I need to be to join this trip?
A: This trip involves a lot of walking! Most of the real exploration happens on foot. If you have any physical, mental or medical conditions that may affect your capacity to do the trip, you must inform us before you confirm your seat.
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