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Palms
and Backwaters Kerala
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Cochin-Periyar-Munnar-Kumarakom-Alappuzha-Kovalam-Trivandrum
( 08nights / 09days )
Day
01/ Arrival Cochin
Arrive Cochin, meet &
assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace
at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting
scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue
at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town.
The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in
India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in
1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are
huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought
to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon
Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters
of the Southern Naval Command of India. Night stay in
Cochin.
Day 02/ Cochin/Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route dotted with plantations
of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut,
to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and
check – in at hotel. Rest of the day free for walk around
in the peaceful town known for various Spice and coffee
plantations. Night stay in Periyar.
Day 03/ Periyar/Munnar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on Lake Periyar
to see wild elephants. Afternoon drive to Munnar, the
famous hill station of Kerala. Arrive Munnar and transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 04/ Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar
is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak
in the Western Ghats. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 05/ Munnar/ Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay
in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters
here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.
Night stay at Kumarakom.
Day 06/ Kumarakom/Alappuzha
Morning drive a short distance before switching
over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways
up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat
is the best way to explore the villages and rural life.
In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat,
a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room
for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters,
sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of
birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering
delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen
crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy
a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and
lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked
to your taste on board. Night stay in Allapuzha.
Day 07 /Alappuzha/ Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel.
The international beach Resort with full of Coconut
trees.Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of
Kerala, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam
has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans,
since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach
has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for
sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty
and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning
massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising
etc. Evening enjoy the beach. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day 08/ Kovalam
/ Trivandrum
Morning drive
to Trivandrum- gateway to one of the most beautiful
states in India-Kerala. The city presides over one of
the most scenic states, stretching along the southern
coast of the country, with the backwaters of the Arabian
sea reaching deep into the veredant countryside, Kerala
affords a fascinating experience. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Trivandrum visiting The ancient temple of Sri
Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the
city of Thiruvananthapuram. Napier Museum was built
in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal,
Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra
Art Gallery has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and
Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram
has many shady and delightful walks. Night stay in Trivandrum.
Day 09/ Departure
Morning transfer to airport for onward flight
Optional Activities :
1. Ayurvedic Massage
2. Water Sports at Kovalam.
3. Boating at Periyar Lake.
4. Kathakali dance performance.
5. Elephant ride on the Tropical
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