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Day 01 |
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Morning arrive Trivandrum. Transfer to hotel. |
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Day 02 |
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Morning visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple
dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it ia 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Day free in Kovalam. |
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Day 06 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Day free in Munnar.
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Day 11 |
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Drive to Cochin and transfer to hotel.
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Day 12 |
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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 |
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Transfer to airport. End of our services.
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