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Beach Holidays in India
BEACH HOLIDAYS IN INDIA
Duration : 9 Days
Destination
: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day
01: Cochin
Arrive
Cochin. Transfer to hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Cochin including
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.
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
Day
03 : Periyar - MunnarEarly 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 check – in at hotel.
Day
04 : MunnarIn Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around.
Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western
Ghats.
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.
Day 06 : Kumarakom - Alleppey 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.
Day
07 : Alleppey - Trivandrum Morning board your transport for an
interesting drive to Trivandrum. 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.
Day 08 : Trivandrum - ExcursionFull
day return excursion to Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian
mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 metres
offshore.
Day 09 : TrivandrumTransfer to airport for
return flight.
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