Gods Own Country was ours for few days. What value for money experience. We got much more than we paid for! Thank you, Iris holidays, for making our recent trip to Kerala one to remember through out life . You managed to strike just the right balance between doing too much and just enough. We returned home after feeling much relaxed. However, we had seen a lot and enjoyed every minute.
All the arrangements were spot on: the polite and friendly driver, the comfortable hotels, the tranquil houseboat experience, and the delicious food, the amusing and informative guide for our short tour of Cochin, and above all a warm welcome from everyone we met. We would highly recommend the experience to others. Verdant and Green Hills of Munnar – Surely why Kerala is called a God’s own country.
The miles of tea interspersed by large rocks were almost prehistoric in stark contrast to the lush tropical forests of the lower slopes. We stayed in Camp Noel which is a comfortable hotel set in lovely gardens. Thekkady – Well, we didn’t see any tigers, but the treehouse, elephant ride and the wonderfully entertaining tour of the spice garden more than made up for that. It is wonderfully relaxing and very comfortable. Alleppey – There is quite literally nothing to do, but watch the world slide by. The houseboat was a unique experience even for my teen age kids. With no TV, we enjoyed the evening of cards, listening to music. Cochin – This is somewhere we would love to revisit. We only had a short tour, but took in the main sights. I would love to spend more time exploring the backstreets. Cherai – A chance to relax in comfort before flying home. Beautiful beach & peaceful gardens. We will recommend Iris Holidays to our friends & relatives who plan to visit south India and we truly appreciate the guest happiness index for the trip that we filled at the end:D