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Day-1(Arrival – Cochin International Airport) – Airport Village (Kochi) – Waterfalls/Pilgrim/Lakes-(Central Kerala) Pick up from the Cochin International Airport and stay in a hotel in the Airport village itself. Get ready for an exotic holiday in Gods own country. Guruvayoor – a thriving township in Trichur district, Guruvayoor is known for its scenic beauty and serenity. The place is noted for the Guruvayurappan Temple, Anakotta – Guruvayoor Devaswam elephant sanctuary – one of the largest elephant sanitarium in all over the world. Also known as Punnathurkotta, Anakotta is 3 km far from Guruvayoor Temple. Evening Darshan at Guruvayoor Temple. Overnight stay In Guruvayoor. |
Day-2(Guruvayoor to Alleppey) Alleppey – Alappuzha – Backwaters & Canals, Paddy fields, Palm groves, Boat Cruises /Stay & Beaches – (Central Kerala) – Mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides, palm-fringed canals, shores bustling with glimpses from day to day life in the countryside. To label Alappuzha (The Malayalam name for Alleppey) The ‘Venice of the East’ might today appear a far-fetched cliche of travelogue writers, but this quaint little town is certainly the Venice of India. Nowhere else will you find, spread out across the center of town, a unique crisscrossing network of canals on which thatched country boats punt along leisurely. The proximity of lakes adds to the Venetian ambience. Places to visit at Alleppey are Krishnapuram palace, Ambalapuzha, Kuttanad, Alleppey Beach, etc. Overnight stay in Alleppey. |
Day-3(Alleppey to Varkala) Varkala – Beaches, Cliffs, and Lakes – (South Kerala) – Varkala, a calm and quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram district. It has several places of tourist interests like a beautiful beach, a 2000-year-old Vishnu Temple and the Ashramam – Sivagiri Mutt a little distance from the beach. Varkala is the only place in southern Kerala where cliffs are found adjacent to the Arabian Sea. Overnight stay in Varkala. |
Day-4(Varkala to Kanyakumari) – Kanyakumari – Southern Tip of India for Full Swing Sunrise & Sunset, Beaches, Temples & Fishermen Lifestyle – (South Kerala) Kanyakumari is a land which is famous as a place where one could watch the Sunrise and Sunset at the same spot. The sight of the full moon rising along with the sun setting is a unique sight that one could see only in Kanyakumari in India. Places to visit: Vivekananda Rock, Beaches, Wax museum, Triveni Sangamam. Overnight stay in Kanyakumari. |
Day-5(Kanyakumari to Kovalam) Trivandrum sightseeing, The Zoological Park: (10.00am to 6.15 pm- Closed on Mondays). One of the first Zoos in India, it is located in a well planned Botanical Garden, with huge trees, sprawling lawns and wildfowl swimming in the lakes which feel like a small jungle in the heart of the city. A reptile house with different species of snakes is also located in this premise. The Napier Museum & Sree Chitra Art Gallery: (10.00am to 04.45 pm- Closed on Mondays and Wednesday forenoons). Located near the Napier Museum, this art gallery displays paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Svetlana and Nicholas Roerich and exquisite works from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools of art in India. The collection also includes paintings from China, Japan, Tibet and Bali. Lunch Break Science and Technology museum complex: The exhibits here are related to Science, Technology and Electronics (10.00am to 05.00 pm-Closed on Mondays), Priyadarshini Planetarium (Daily shows from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm). Finish your sightseeing trip on and return back to Kovalam Beach. Enjoy the sunset and return back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kovalam. |
Day-6(Kovalam) – Kovalam (Thiruvananthapuram) Beaches & Estuary Islands, Historical Temple, Zoo, Museums & Art Galleries – (SK) – Kovalam a haven of peace and tranquility, the idyllic tourist destination in God’s own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Three curve shaped beaches, alienated by stony outcroppings, from the major attraction of this coastal resort. Overnight stay in Kovalam. |
Day-7(Houseboat) Have you ever gone cruising in a houseboat on the backwaters of Kerala? If you haven’t, make sure you do. This one is really a wonderful and unforgettable experience! Overnight stay in houseboat. |
Day-8Vagamon A complete tourist destination for Adventure, fun and more. Vagamon is a pretty hill station located in Idukki district of Kerala, Vagamon tourism is not only about sightseeing, but also offers ample opportunities for adventure sports. The windy conditions, Rocky Mountains and the sprawling valleys are well suited for activities like trekking, paragliding, mountaineering and rock climbing. Vagamon adventure tourism is drawing scores of travelers from far and wide. The three hills Thangal, Murugan, and Kurisumala hills which are thought to represent the three chief religions of Hindu, Muslim, and Christian in Kerala, stand tall as the icon of cultural harmony. While the Kurisumala Hill is a popular hill station and is a spiritual centre for Catholics, Thangal Hill, the burial chamber of Sheikh Fariduddin makes it a popular pilgrimage centre for Muslims. The Murugan Hill is devoted to Hindu God Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva. Some of the other must-see spots in Vagamon include the Indo-Swiss Dairy farm project, the suicide point in Thangal hill, which is a popular viewpoint that offers a panoramic view of the meadows and grasslands. Overnight stay in Vagamon. |
Day-9(Vagamon to Thekkady/Periyar) Thekkady – Periyar – Wildlife, Rain Forests, Spice Plantations, Forest lake Boating, Flora & Fauna, Adventure & Ecotourism – (East Kerala) – Thekkady, it’s a land of rainforests, wildlife, and spices. Thekkady (Evergreen Forest’s Land with Spice Plants) the very sound of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar Forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for treks and mountain walks. This plantation town is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar sanctuary. Get ready with your camera for the wildlife scenario. Fill your eyes with the lush green spice plants blessed with cardamom and pepper plantations, a generous gift of ginger, clove and nutmeg and a variety of Ayurvedic medicinal plants, go for an exotic spice plantation visit. Optional activities like; Elephant safari, Kalari Payattu (A traditional Martial Art), Kathakali Show (A traditional performance-Art), Jungle Jeep Safari and Ayurveda Massages etc are available here in Thekkady. Overnight Stay in Thekkady. |
Day-10(Thekkady to Munnar) Munnar – Misty Hills, Spectacular Tea Plantations, Lakes, Flora & Fauna – (East Kerala) – Land of Misty mountains and spectacular tea plantation, Munnar. Tucked away in sunny, tropical Kerala is a cool green paradise away from heat and dust, state’s finest Tea plantations, the best hill station of Kerala. Watch the spectacular beauty of Tea gardens. Enjoy the nature, where the cloud turns into mist, which may touch you with a romantic feeling. It is located 1600 meters above the sea level. This hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular and most wanted tourist place of Kerala. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana). Munnar is an idyllic hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora and fauna. Breathing of fresh, cool mountain air is a rare experience. Visit Kundale Lake, Eco Point, Mattupetty Dam. Overnight Stay in Munnar. |
Day-11(Munnar) About 15 km from Munnar, the famous hill station of Kerala, is the beautiful Rajamala. The natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragas hylocrius), the Eravikulam – Rajamala region is now home to half the world Tahr population estimated at around 1300. But the Tahr is only one of the reasons to make a visit to Rajamala. The picturesque beauty of this mountain will make you want to tent here forever. Later visit Tea Museum and Blossom Park. Overnight stay in Munnar. |
Day-12(Departure from Cochin International Airport)
Do the shopping at Cochin City as time permits, and drop at Cochin International Airport, where your memorable tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated.
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Good Bye! Enjoy the Golden memories of God’s Own Country till lifelong & Share it with your friends and Relatives. Have a safe & happy Journey.
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