The Insider’s Guide to Shreekumar Travels

Discover Kerala with Shreekumar Travels

Yep, you read that right! We’re here to convince you why Shreekumar Travels should be your go-to guy for an epic trip to God’s Own Country – Kerala!

Before we get into why they’re so awesome, let’s talk a bit about who Shreekumar Travels actually is. Well, Shreekumar has been run by the Kuruvilla family since the early 1990s when Abraham Kuruvilla decided to channel his passion for travel into building a business. Over the years, his sons Biju and Raju joined, and with their local expertise and Abe’s obsession with delighting every customer, Shreekumar Travels has won accolades like “Best Inbound Tour Operator” and leads the pack when it comes to exploring Kerala.

We can hear you asking – but what makes them so special? Patience, we’re getting there! First, let’s take a look at some of their signature best-selling Kerala holiday packages that you definitely need to bookmark!

 

 

 

Shreekumar Travel’s Signature Kerala Tours

We’re gonna highlight 3 of their most booked packages that cover a gorgeous combination of hills, beaches, landscapes, wildlife, and culture!

 

Munnar Thekkady Tour

This 5-night tour takes you on an exhilarating trip across tea estates and spice gardens in Munnar to thick forests inhabited by exotic wildlife in Thekkady. Get ready to be dazzled as the route meanders past vibrant towns with vibrant shrines, trek through emerald woods in Eravikulam National Park (mind the Nilgiri tahr!), drive over incredible bridges spanning gushing rivers, shop for local delicacies, spot elephants on a river cruise, indulge in Kerala cuisine at bustling restaurants – with comfy stays amidst lush locales thrown in!

 

Kerala Backwaters Tour

Can a houseboat be your home for 2 nights? This is what this 4-night tour offers as your floating accommodation as you cruise through palm-fringed backwaters in Alleppey! Rejuvenate your senses completely as you soak in rural life along these interconnected lakes, witness traditional activities like coir making, feast on delicacies like karimeen pollichathu cooked just for you by your onboard chef, get a peek into history at ancient temples, experience wildlife via boat rides – and also swing by gorgeous beaches and forts at Kovalam and Bekal. Find out why they call Kerala ‘God’s own country’!

 

Beaches and Hill Stations Tour

A week-long holiday combining emerald hills, azure seas, cascading waterfalls, elephant trails, fragrant plantations, and backwater stretches – sounds like a dream? That’s what Shreekumar’s bestselling 7-night tour from Munnar to Kovalam is all about! Get ready to meander through the breathtaking Top Station, leisurely trek Shola woods amidst nostalgic Nilgiri hills, kiss refreshing waterfalls like Chinnakanal or Lakkom or Attukad, spot exotic birds at Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, stay in heritage colonial resorts, experience an elephant ride, taste orthodox cuisine at Ananda Bhavan, or simply relax on golden sands with gently lapping waves for company at Kovalam beach dotted with quaint German bakeries along the promenade as the sunset paints the skies crimson and purple!

Don’t those tours look absolutely amazing? We bet you’re itching to call them up right away but hang on for just a bit more 😉

 

 

Why Choose Shreekumar Travels?

By now, you’ve probably realized that Shreekumar Travels are clearly experts when it comes to curating magical experiences that capture the essence of God’s own country.

 

But is this all talk or do they walk the walk too?

Hell yeah, they do! Here are some solid reasons why you can confidently choose them as your trusted Kerala holiday planner and companion!

⛳Tailored Packages for Every Budget: Their packages start from basic to lavish so whether you want a simple getaway or an indulgent sojourn, they will customize it to your liking and pocket-pinch tolerance! Say goodbye to FOMO for missing out on attractions due to budget issues!

📋Flexible Itineraries: Don’t like the planned order of places or have a sudden craving for wild elephant spotting instead of a plantation visit? Their skilled team can shuffle, swap, and tweak details so your original tour plan transforms into your dream tour plan!

 

🧗Experienced and Knowledgeable Guides: Their passionate guides know the prettiest trails, the sweetest shacks, and hidden gems off popular sites – so you can experience authentic local culture, lesser-known haunts, and underrated places you’d never discover on your own!

🚌Comfortable Vehicles and Transport: Safety First! Their fleet includes well-maintained cars and buses so you can nap, snack, or soak up views without getting cramped, sore, or cranky!

🤝Great Customer Service: Stressed about bookings, permits, last-minute changes? Their dedicated 24×7 staff are always a call away to ease your trip nerves so you can relax and indulge in the holiday spirit.

Still, need convincing about why Shreekumar Travels should be your trusted travel buddy for reveling in Kerala’s bountiful allure? Well, read on!

 

 

Kerala Tourist Attractions Covered

Kerala shines bright as India’s tourism gem – but with just beaches or hills alone, you’re barely scratching its surface! That’s why Shreekumar Travels crafted signature tours flowing seamlessly through tea estates, woods, parks, waterfalls, rivers, houseboats on serene backwaters, aromatic spice and fruit plantations, lush paddy fields, moody seascapes, quaint villages, exotic wildlife reserves, ornate temples showcasing ancient architecture, along with adrenaline rushing treks, soothing massages and indulgent food leaving you spellbound at how wonderfully diverse God’s Own Country is!

Let’s dive a bit deeper into the kinds of flashy gems you get to marvel at! 💎

 

Scenic Hill Stations

Imagine cozy resorts and charming bungalows overlooking misty valleys, gushing waterfalls amid woods and rivers, vivid flower beds lining neat walkways, old school toy trains chugging by – sounds straight out of fairytales right? But picture-perfect sights like these actually exist at famous hill stations like Munnar, Vagamon, and Thekkady swathed in emerald hues for miles! The crisp oxygen-rich air will rejuvenate your lungs as much as the Insta-worthy views will delight your eyes and soul!

 

Beautiful Backwaters

Secluded beaches and lapping waves are passé. Cruising in kettuvallam (traditional houseboats) through narrow canals flanked by remote villages, endless rice paddy meadows, temple festivals with fireworks, coir workers weaving locks from coconut fiber, fishermen angling till sunset, dusk lit up by Chinese lanterns, relishing fresh toddy and karimeen fish delicacies onboard – these dreamy backwater memories at places like Alleppey, Kumarakom, will make you wonder if you ever wanna leave Kerala!

 

Pristine Beaches

Let your hair down at popular *beaches* like Kovalam with its crescent-shaped coastline marked by three adjoining beaches with surfing waves, and quaint bistros stirring aromatic BBQ and seafood; head up north to Bekal, Kerala’s newest tourist spot with its sparkling honey-hued beach near pictorial Bekal fort overlooking the Arabian Sea; get awed at Varkala beach with unique mineral water spas and check out the lone Shiva temple perched grandly on adjacent red laterite cliffs; whatever beach you pick, gorgeous sunsets guaranteed!

 

Spice & Tea Plantations

The aroma of cardamom, pepper, vanilla, and cinnamon will envelop you as you walk through lush tea, coffee, and spice estates snaking endlessly across misty valleys and hillslopes in Munnar, Wayanad, or Coorg. Learn more about cultivating and processing techniques, indulge in a traditional planter’s breakfast, and breathe in the crisp air as you sip cutting chai at an estate bungalow’s manicured lawns overlooking the green ocean. Bliss.

 

Rich Cultural Heritage Sites

Intricately carved shrines, ancient ruins, and museums bursting with artifacts – Kerala’s rich history and vibrant culture are very much alive if you know where to look! Famed architecturally diverse temples like Guruvayoor, Sabarimala, and Padmanabhaswamy will impress you with imposing towers encrusted in gold filigree, and sacred rituals with elephants all having mythological tales behind them. Kochi highlights Portuguese influences via Fort Kochi, Mattancherry’s Jewish synagogues, and the Dutch palace mur