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Tropical Beach Tour India
TROPICAL BEACH TOUR INDIA
Duration : 9
Days Destination : Cochin -
Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum 
Day 1: 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 2: 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 3 : 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 check – in at hotel.
Day 4: Munnar In 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 5: 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 6: 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 7: 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 8: Trivandrum -
Excursion Full 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 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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