04. KERALA SPECIAL
Trivandrum / Alleppey / Kumarakom / Periyar / Munnar / Cochin
12 Nights / 13 Days
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| Day 01: Arrive At Trivandrum Kovalam |
Meet & greet on arrival and transfer to a Beach Resort at
Kovalam - is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent
beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists. Rest of the day free.
Overnight.
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| Day 02: Trivandrum Kovalam |
| Morning breakfast and proceed for a full day sightseeing,
visit to Vizhinjam RockCut Cave-there are rock cut sculptures of the 18th
century in the cave temple at Vizhinjam, Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika) Palace,
Sree Chithra Art Gallery - The collection also includes paintings from China,
Japan, Tibet and Bali, The Zoological Park - it is like a small jungle in the
heart of the city, University Observatory - Located at the highest point in the
city, near the Museum. Return to resort and overnight. |
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| Day 03: Trivandrum - Kovalamum - Kovalaman |
Morning breakfast, check out proceed to
Alleppey. On arrival, check in to a
Houseboat. The Houseboat takes you
around the backwater of the Alleppey &
Kumarakom. All meals on board the
houseboat. Overnight in the houseboat.
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| Day 05: Alleppey / Kumarakom |
Morning breakfast, checkout and check in
to a resort at Kumarakom- an unbelievably
beautiful paradise of mangrove forests,
emerald green paddy fields and coconut
groves interspersed with enchating
waterways and canals adorned with white
lilies. Evening visit to Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary - An enchanting backwater
destination, which is spread across 14
acres, is a favorite haunt of migratory
birds and an ornithologist's paradise.
Overnight.
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| Day 06: Kumarakom |
Morning breakfast and relax for the rest of
the day enjoying the backwaters of Kerala.
Overnight.
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| Day 07: Kumarakom / Periyar |
Morning breakfast, check out and proceed
to Thekkady - the very sound of the word
Thekkady conjures up images of
elephants, unending chains of hills and
spice scented plantations. On arrival check
into a resort. Lunch and relax. Later on
visit to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary -
situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake.
Return to resort and overnight.
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| Day 08: Periyar |
Morning breakfast and relax for the rest of
the day or opt for plantation tour or forest
trekking. Overnight.
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| Day 09: Periyar / Munnar |
Morning breakfast checkout and proceed
to Munnar - one of the most popular hill
stations in India is situated at the
confluence of three mountain streams -
Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. On
arrival, check into a resort. Later on half
day sightseeing - visit to Lock Heart Gap -
this is an ideal place for adventure tourism
and trekking. The fresh mountain air, the
mist-clad hills and panoramic view make it
worthy of a visit. Echo Point - This scenic place gets its name from the natural echo
phenomenon here, Nyayamakad - is a land
of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters
cascade down a hill from a height of about
1600 metres. Return to resort and
overnight.
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| Day 10: Munnar |
Morning breakfast and proceed to full day
sightseeing, visit to Anayirankal - It's a lush
green carpet of tea plants. A trip on the
splendid reservoir is an unforgettable
experience. Pothamedu - offers an
excellent view of the tea, coffee and
cardamom plantations in Munnar . The
rolling hills, the lush mountain and the
breathtaking scenery here is ideal for
trekking and long mountain walks. Tea
Museum - Munnar is perhaps the choicest
of places to preserve and showcase some
of the exquisite and interesting aspects on
the genesis and growth of tea plantations
in Kerala's high ranges. Return to resort
and overnight.
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| Day 11: Munnar / Cochin |
Checkout after breakfast and proceed to
Cochin - The commercial capital and the most cosmopolitan city of Kerala, Kochi, in
Ernakulam, is also known as the Queen of
the Arabian Sea, on arrival check in to a
hotel. Evening free to go around the city
for shopping. Return to hotel and
overnight.
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| Day 12: Cochin |
Morning breakfast and proceed to full day
sightseeing, visit to Cochin St. Francis
Church - these centuries old church built
completely of timber and later
reconstructed in stone masonry, Pierce
Leslie Bungalow - this charming mansion
was the office of Pierce Leslie & Co.,
characteristic features are wood panels
that form the roof of the ground floor,
arched doorways, carved doors and
sprawling rooms. Princess Street with its
European style residences still retains its
old world charm. Return to hotel and
overnight.
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| Day 13: Cochin |
Morning breakfast, checkout and proceed
to Airport to board your flight to onward
journey. Tour Ends.
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