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CULTURAL KERALA & BEACHES
Duration : 13 days
Destination
: Delhi - Thiruvanthampuram - Kovalam - Quilon - Alleppey - Periyar -
Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai
Day 01: Mumbai / Delhi: (Arrival)
Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi.
Overnight at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day
02: Mumbai / Delhi - Thiruvananthapuram (Thiruvanthapuram
Arrival)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to
Thiruvanthapuram. 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.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
03: KovalamBreakfast at hotel. After lunch excursion to
Kanya Kumari to visit the stunning Padmanabhapuram palace and to enjoy the
unique experience of Sunset & Moon rise over the ocean simultaneously.
Return to Kovalam in the evening. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day
04: KovalamBreakfast 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.
Day
05 - Kovalam - Quilon: (By Road)
After breakfast, we 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.
Day
06 & 07: Quilon - Alleppey: (By the backwaters)
Breakfast
at hotel. From Quilon, we take Kerala's traditional houseboat for Alleppy,
which is a fabulous way to explore the fascinating beauty of the backwaters.
We reach Alleppy by next day morning. Use the rest of the day in exploring
and in shopping. Overnight at Houseboat.
Day
08: Alleppey - Periyar : (By Road)
Leisurely breakfast in
the morning. We reach Periyar by noon. After lunch we take safari to a
nearby Coffee Plantations & villages.
Day
09: Periyar : (By Road)
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. Late After noon we again visit the park by
cruise, as once is not enough to explore it fully.
Day
10 Periyar - Munnar: (By Road)
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 Tamil
Nadu. 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.
Day
11: Munnar : Complete day at leisure.
Day
12: Munnar - Cochin: (By Road)
We reach Kochi by noon and
keep the day for the shopping and personal activities. At the time of sunset
we take Boat Cruise on the backwater which gives an opportunity to behold
the great charm of this city.
Day 13 -
Cochin - Mumbai - HomeBreakfast at hotel. Transfer to
airport for flight to Mumbai and then connecting flight home.
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