Kerala Parotta Pass

The Kerala Parotta is the ubiquitous flat and flaky bread found everywhere in Kerala. Just like its namesake, the Kerala Parotta Hop on Hop off Pass goes everywhere in Kerala. From the historic city of Kochi to the tea plantations of Munnar, the forests of Thekaddy, the houseboats of Alleppey and the backpacker hubs that is Varkala. This is a Kerala tour fully loaded with everything that Kerala has to offer.

See how hop on hop off tour works, before you purchase the pass. The tour price does not include accommodation and food, which means you are free to book your own accommodation as per our bus schedule. But if you need help, we surely will help you with your accommodation, during your time on the bus. You can start the tour anywhere and end it anywhere, but we recommend Kochi and Trivandrum to be the ideal starting points.

Tour Information (Click on each day for more details)

  • About the Day

    You join the wolf pack at Fort Kochi bus stand at 7:00am and head to one of its kind fish market and watch the auctioneer crack some deals. After a quick breakfast, head out to the Palace that will defy your idea of a Palace. But wait till you enter and let the true story unfold! Understand about the religious harmony that exists here while you walk through the Jew Town to one of the oldest active Synagogues in India. Experience the heady aromas from the spices and sample some yourself. After devouring the Kerala Sadhya (authentic Kerala styled meal), visit the Kerala Folklore Museum to garner some knowledge on the folk arts of Southern India. Get onboard a ferry for a soothing ride across the backwaters to reach Fort Kochi. Take a break to beat the heat before heading out for a walk on the cobbled path to view the famed Chinese fishing nets. After enjoying a picturesque setting, tread on the paths of Old Mattancherry post sun-down. Here, delve into the lives of the locals as you walk around. From Ayurveda, to temples; from the local market to the families churning out Pappadams (rice crisps) – everything is on offer here.

    Pickup Points

    7:40am : Fort Kochi Bus Stand

  • About the Day

    Start at 8:00am from Kochi and have some sumptuous authentic Kerala breakfast enroute. Start for Munnar to reach there by 1:30pm to be welcomed by a traditional meal. Head to a quaint village where the workers of the tea factory have their abode. Walk around their vegetable farm and understand the daily lives of the people here. Head home to take some rest. This is how we end it today.

    Pickup Points

    8:00am : Fort Kochi Bus Stand

  • About the Day

    Leave at 8:00am for a scenic ride onboard a jeep through the tea estate. Visit the tea factory to understand the process of production of tea. Head to Munnar town for lunch. Start for Thekkady to reach there by evening and just relax.

    Pickup Points

    7:30am : Munnar Bus stand

    8:00am : Vedanta Wakeup Hostel

  • About the Day

    We pick you up at 6:30am and after some breakfast head to Periyar Forest Department . Choose from the many activities here. Ever heard of a wildlife safari on a bamboo raft – try this out! There is hiking as well. Return to the town for lunch post which we head out for a spice plantation walk to get a crash course on various spices and Indian herbs that are used in Ayurveda. Get back to the hotel and freshen up for a Kalaripayattu show at the Mudra cultural centre. End the day witnessing this frighteningly good traditional martial arts performance. Hop off here or continue with us!

    Pickup Points

    6:30am : Kumily

    6:45am : Thekkady

  • About the Day

    Finally, hit the beach! Surf or just lounge around – the choice is yours. You can either hop off at Varkala. We can also drop you at Trivandrum if need be. Or you can head back with us to where we started from – Fort Kochi.

    Pickup Points

    9:00am : Boat Boarding Point Alleppey

  • About the Day

    Start from Thekkady at 6:30am. Have breakfast enroute to reach Alleppey by 10:30am. After the 3 days filled with activity, it is time for you to unwind. Board the Shikara or a Houseboat and get lost in the serene backwaters and the coconut trees standing in a perfect line. See the fisherman at work. Buy his catch and have the chef cook a meal for you while you are onboard. End your day after a 5 hours sail and head back to your hotel. Or choose to stay overnight in the houseboat to enjoy the calm ripples of the water.

    Pickup Points

    7:30am : Boat Boarding Point Alleppey

  • About the Day

    Start early at 8:30am to head towards Varkala. Enjoy a charming temple town and walk around the quaint village enroute. After some good meal on the way, reach Varkala to unwind at the cliff atop Varkala with its million dollar setting.

    Pickup Points

    12:30pm : Helipad Near Cliff Varkala

  • About the Day

    Finally, hit the beach! Surf or just lounge around – the choice is yours. You can either hop off at Varkala. We can also drop you at Trivandrum if need be. Or you can head back with us to where we started from – Fort Kochi.

    Pickup Points

Time Table

The timetable is valid from September 15, 2016 to April 8, 2017.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Inclusions

    Move around in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Exclusions

    Breakfast at Fort Kochi - INR 100 (approximately)

    Entrance at Kerala Museum of Art and History - INR 150

    Entrance at Hill Palace Museum - INR 20

    Entrance at Folklore Museum - INR 100

    Kathakali show - INR 300

    Traditional lunch at one of the cafes

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Happy Camper. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Kathakali show at the Kerala Kathakali Centre

    A bike tour with the Art of Bicycle Trips

    Cookery classes with Mrs Leelu Roy

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Kochi to Munnar

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    The story of tea over a cuppa!

    Exclusions

    Entry fee to the Tea Museum - INR 75 per person

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Dorms at Camp Noel. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Trek to Meesapulimala with Kalypso Adventures.

    Cycle through the pristine hills with Kerala Bicycle Trips.

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Munnar to Thekkady

    High quality guided tour for the full day

    Spice plantation tour

    Exclusions

    Boat Safari in Periyar lake - INR 250 per person

    Nature walk and Green walk - INR 300 per person (conducted only if there are a minimum of four people)

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Vedanta Wakeup Hostels. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Boat Safari Hike from the Periyar Forest Department - Note : In peak season all these activities will have to be booked in advance.

    Bamboo rafting conduted by the Periyar Forest Department

    Kalaripayattu show at Mudra Cultural Centre

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Thekkady to Alleppey

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Exclusions

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    5 hour Shikara boat tour - INR 400. Overnight houseboat - starting at INR 3,000 for the boat (http://www.alleppeyshikaracruise.com/shikara.html) and (http://www.sreekrishnahouseboats.com/home.html)

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Vedanta Wakeup Hostels. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Visit to RK Museum

    Overnight house boat

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Kovalam/ Trivandrum to Kochi

    Exclusions

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Hostel Crowd, Fort Kochi.

    Other activities

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Alleppey to Varkala

    A high quality guided tour for the full day

    Exclusions

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Vedanta Wakeup Hostels. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Varkala to Kovalam/ Trivandrum

    High quality guided tour for the full day

    Day tour of Trivandrum and Kovalam

    Exclusions

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Entrance to the Kuthiramallika palace: INR 15 for an Indian and INR 30 for a foreign national

    Entrance to the Kerala Museum of History and Heritage: INR 20 (Indian adult) and INR 10 (Indian children). INR 200 (Foreign adult) and INR 50 (Foreigner children)

    Zoo entry fee: INR 20

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Vedanta Wakeup Hostels. We can pick you up from the nearest possible point.

    Other activities

    Surf the waves of the Arabian Ocean at with the Kovalam Surf Club

  • Inclusions

    Transport in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle from Kovalam/ Trivandrum to Kochi

    Exclusions

    The cost of breakfast, lunch and dinner

    Accommodation is not included in the tour price. You are free to choose your own accommodation. If you want to put up at a hostel, do check Hostel Crowd, Fort Kochi.

    Other activities

Summary

FROM

Anywhere

TO

Anywhere


MINIMUM

7Days

RECOMMENDED

10Days

PRICE

16,000/- INR

Valid for 60 days from the day you start.

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