| Day 01 |
| Morning arrive Trivandrum. Transfer to hotel. |
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| Day 02 |
| Morning visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy
Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it an excellent example of
South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park (except Mondays),
Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art Gallery with
paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and
Bali. (Both closed on Mon/Wed mornings.) |
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| Day 03 |
Full day excursion to Cape Comorin.
Also called Kanya Kumari is the land's end of India where the water of the
Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important
pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temple-a symbol of unity
and sanctity-dedicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari. To its
South-East lies the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all the
architectural styles of India. |
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| Day 04 |
Transfer to Kovalam. Rest of the day relax at
the beach.
Kovalam is 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. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga
classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and
oil bath are given by experts. |
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| Day 05 |
| Day free in Kovalam. |
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| Day 06 |
Drive to Alleppey. Board an houseboat (rice
boat). Overnight on board.
The coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East,
for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the
backwaters on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling
event of snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its
cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops & coconuts. |
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| Day 07 |
Arrive Kumarakom by boat. Check-in to a hotel.
Kumarakom is the loveliest Village in Kerala, blessed with nature's rare
gifts is on the Eastern side of the vast Vembanad Lake. The lake provides
facilities for boating, yachting, fishing, surf riding & swimming. Ideal
picnic spot accessible by boat from here is Pathiramanal (Midnight Sands) a
lonely island in the lake. You could Cruise along the back-waters enjoying
the bracing climate & green magic of nature. |
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| Day 08 |
Drive to Periyar National Park.
Set up in 1934,it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high
mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on
Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongst the animals which can be seen are
elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc.
Evening free for game drive. Overnight Periyar. |
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| Day 09 |
Drive to Munnar.
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the
idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.
Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored
summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending
expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species
of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice
scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more. |
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| Day 10 |
| Day free in Munnar. |
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| Day 11 |
| Drive to Cochin and transfer to hotel. |
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| Day 12 |
Morning tour of Cochin. Cochin is the natural
harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality
ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters are
within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a
Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the
Chinese Fishing Nets.
Evening visit a local theatre for a Kathakali dance show. |
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| Day 13 |
| Transfer to airport. End of our services. |
