喀拉拉邦(Kerala)被美国国家地理杂志列为人一生必去的50的地方之一。被称为The God’s Own Country和集中了印度所有的特色。 1月份是喀拉拉邦最好的季节，特意安排了一次6天旅行,喀拉拉邦旅游方式一般都是包车游，在网上做了一些研究，决定了自己想看的地方，让当地的旅行团安排了车，住宿和导游(http://keralaholidays.com)，keralaholidays属于当地比较不错的旅行社，结果还比较满意.
《人一生必去的50个地方》是这样介绍喀拉拉邦的：“喀拉拉邦位于印度西南部，与斯里兰卡隔海相望。这里四季如春，盛产咖啡，橡胶，槟榔等热带作物，其实“喀拉拉”本身就是“椰子之乡”的意思，大片的椰子林在这里是很常见的风景，也是主要经济来源。。。。。不过喀拉拉邦最引人注目的除了自然风光，更多的还是那里的人们安宁幸福的生活状态。这里的宗教气氛非常宽松，多种宗教并存。清晨，你可以听到印度寺庙里的音乐声，穆斯林清真寺里的祷告声，以及基督教教堂的钟声同时响起，而且和谐共鸣。。。。”
在喀拉拉邦，我游览的主要风光是，Munnar茶场，Thekkady野生动物保护区，Alleppey回水区，以及Cochin城市游。感觉当地人热情友好，过着传统，平和，宁静，幸福的生活.
六天定制的行程如下：
Day–1 : Arrival Cochin – Munnar
Day–2: Munnar Sightseeing
Day–3: Munnar – Thekkady
Day–4: Thekkady – Alleppey (House Boat)
Day–5: Alleppey – Kumarakom – Cochin
Day–6: Cochin – airport
从下图可以看出路线覆盖的喀拉拉邦地区
Day–1 : Arrival Cochin – Munnar
You will be picking from Cochin Airport / Ernakulam railway station and drive to Munnar (04 Hrs drive). On the way enjoy some waterfalls (dry season, no water) and natural scenic spots. On arrival at Munnar check into Hotel and relax for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel will be arranged.
从科钦去Munnar的途中参观了当地的植物园，了解当地的香辛料的种植栽培。
到达Munnar酒店后，享受当地传统SPA，全身90分钟价格是1500卢比，非常不错。
Day–2: Munnar Sightseeing
After breakfast spend the day with local sightseeing. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams – Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Local sightseeing of Munnar includes visit to Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake and Echo point. Afternoon proceed to Rajamalai (Eravikulam National Park) were the rarest species of mountain goat, “Nilgiri Thars”, can be spotted. Overnight stay is arranged at Munnar.
在Munnar主要是茶场的风光。
Eravikulam National Park给人有世外桃园的感觉
Day–3: Munnar – Thekkady
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Thekkady (04 Hrs); on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for the sightseeing tour of Thekkady – one of the world’s most fascinating wild life reserves. The Periyar wild life sanctuary in Thekkady is spread across 777 sq km of which 360 sq km is thick ever green forest. Noted for its geomorphology, diversity of wild life and scenic beauty, the sanctuary was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. Optional activities like Boating at Periyar Lake, Spice Plantation visit and Elephant Ride can be done at an extra cost. In the afternoon, take 3 hours jungle jeep safari tour. During the night, watch the traditional Kathakali and martial art shows. Overnight stay is arranged in Thekkady.
从Munnar到Thekkady的一路上连绵的山坡，茶场和椰林
Thekkady地区风光
乘Jeep参观丛林边界地区
晚上看当地的传统表演Kathakali 和 Martial art。当地人认为Martial art是中国功夫的起源
Day–4: Thekkady – Alleppey (House Boat)
In the early morning taking boat at Periyar Lake to see wild animals. After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey. Set out on an enchanting overnight backwater cruise in traditionally decorated houseboats. Check in time is 01:00 PM and cruise starts with lunch. While cruising, let your eyes settle for the bowed-down paddy fields, local inhabitants, rustic homes, ancient churches / temples and swaying coconut groves. Food will be served onboard. Overnight stay in the houseboat。
Periyar Lake风光秀丽，是在Thekkady最主要的旅游项目。需要提早购买船票。早上的行程容易看到野生动物
下午到达Alleppey，登船游览Backwater,也是这次Kerala之旅最重要的项目。参观回水区风光，鸟类(发现翠鸟的颜色如此的漂亮)以及两岸当地人的生活。一条最多可住4人的大船，三个员工服务。在船上吃三餐，住一晚。非常值得的体验，整个行程服务热情友好，风光秀美，悠闲舒适，享受了一个宁静平和的下午和晚上。
Day–5: Alleppey – Kumarakom – Cochin
After breakfast check out from the hotel / House Boat and drive to Cochin (02 Hrs). Afternoon proceeds for local sightseeing in and around Kumarakom – a tiny backwater hamlet perched on the western banks of the Vembanadu Lake.
Kumarakom位于Backwater Alleppey的另一面，相对Alleppey来说小河道较多，更为宁静，各种高级度假村比较多。
Day–6: Cochin – airport – Departure Transfer (45 Mnts)
Local sightseeing in and around Cochin – Sightseeing attractions in Cochin include Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish Street, St. Francis Church and Chinese Fishing Nets. Then drive to Cochin Airport / railway station (depend on your departure place) for your flight / train back home
Cochin(科钦)城市观光购物，参观博物馆，Jewish街道，教堂，中国渔网等。不错的体验。
