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11 Nights /
12 days Kerala Cultural Tour
Destinations Covered:
Tiruvanthapuram - Kovalam - Quilon - Allepey -
Periyar- Munnar- Cochin |
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Day - 01
Truvanthapuram - Kovalam |
Arrive Trivandrum, the
capital of the state of Kerala (also called as the
God’s own Country) From the airport drive straight
to Kovalam which has one of the most beautiful
beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for
surf riding and the water invites the visitor to
ride the "Catamaran" or log with the fisherman, or
to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach centre of
aquatic sports. Arrive & check in hotel. Rest of the
day free to relax & exploring the beach. |
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Day - 02
Kovalam |
Proceed on a full day
excursion to Kanya Kumari, enrote visit the stunning
Padmanabhapuram palace. Arrive Kanyakumari and visit
Kanyakumari Amman temple, Vivekanand Rock memorial,
Tiruvalluvar memorial. Enjoy the unique experience
of Sunset & Moon rise over the confluence of the 3
seas namely the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and
Arabian sea at the southern most tip of India.
Return to Kovalam in the evening. Overnight at
Kovalam. |
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Day - 03
Kovalam |
Breakfast at hotel. For
the half-day visit Shree Padmanabha Swami Temple,
Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery, Zoological
Gardens, Reptile House Observatory and Kanakakannu
Palace at Trivandrum. . Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Kovalam. |
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Day - 04
Kovalam - Quilon |
After breakfast, drive
to Quilon one of the oldest ports of the Malabar
Coast and were once the centre of international
spice trade. Quilon is famous for its delicious
Cashew and Seafood. After checking in hotel we set
out to see some historic remains and the temples
built in ornate style. We also visit the village to
know the life style and culture of locals. Overnight
at Quilon. |
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Day - 05
Quilon |
Enjoy the day in the
backwaters of Quilon. Optionally try a rejuvenating
Ayurvedic Therapy message at the Ayurvedic Centre.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day - 06
Quilon - Alleppey |
Breakfast at hotel.
From Quilon, drive to Chengannacherry, where you
will visit the Nagaraja temple dedicated to the God
of snakes, watch the rituals performed there. Then
around noon check-in to a houseboat and proceed on a
backwater cruising, traversing narrow canals and
witnessing the village life of Kerala. At Night the
boat will anchor on the Vembunad Lake. Overnight at
hotel. |
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Day - 07
Alleppey - Periyar |
After breakfast we
disembark from the houseboat and depart for Periyar
by noon. After lunch we take safari to a nearby
Plantations & villages. |
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Day - 08
Periyar |
Early morning we take
boat ride over the Lake Periyar to watch animals in
their natural habitat on the water's edge. While
cruising on Lake Periyar, you are likely to see
animals like Wild Boars, Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur
Monkeys and Wild Elephants. For the lunch we return
back to hotel. Afternoon trek in the National park
with a local forest guide. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day - 09
Periyar - Munnar |
From Periyar we
continue to Munnar set amid Southern India's most
dramatic mountain scenery and the combination of
craggy Peaks, Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain
air makes Munnar a delightful alternative to the
better known hill stations of Tamilnadu. It is a
perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer
magnificent scenery and wonderful walks. At Munnar
you are free to explore its beauty of nature. |
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Day - 10
Munnar |
B/Fast, morning proceed
to Eravikulam National park by trek uphill which is
a 8 km walk witnessing beautiful landscapes, tea
estates and waterfalls. Reach on top of the
Rajamalai Hill, where you can see the endangered
Nilgiri Tahr. Return down hill by car/jeeps. Visit
to Mattupatti Dam, Swiss farm |
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Day - 11
Munnar - Cochin (142 Kms - 4 hrs) |
Early depart Munnar for
Cochin. Arrive Cochin and visit to Mattancherry
Palace, Fort Cochin, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis
Church, Bolgatty Palace etc. Afternoon a Harbour
cruise and evening visit to Cochin Cultural centre
for viewing the Kathakalli Opera Show. Overnight at
hotel. |
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Day - 12
Cochin |
B/Fast. Day free until
departure. Drop at the airport for onward
destination. |
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