| Day 01: Trivandrum |
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Reach Trivandrum and our representative will meet at the airport/railway station and proceed to your pre – booked hotel. Afternoon sight seeing trip of Thiruvananthapuram / Trivandrum covering Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club, Shangmugham Beach. Over night stay at Trivandrum.
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| Day 02: Trivandrum – Kanyakumari - Kovalam |
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This morning you will be transferred to Kanyakumari , the lands end of India. Lunch at Hotel. After Lunch Visit Kanyakumari Mandir, Tri-Samudra Milan, Gandhi Mandapam In the evening you will visit the Vivekanand Rock Memorial and return to the mainland to see the spectacular sunset in the Arabian Sea. Back to kovalam and overnight at Kovalam.
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| Day 03: Kovalam – Ponmudi – Kovalam |
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Today proceed to Ponmudi. Perched at an altitude of over 100 m above sea level on the Western Ghats, the shimmering green waters of the winding streams and verdant woods of Ponmudi do not spare anybody. Trekking is a passion with the visitors to Ponmudi, lying within easy driving distance from Thiruvananthapuram. One will find oneself compulsively pausing every now and then to drink in deep the spectacular sweep of the hill ranges, tea-estates and the mist-covered valleys, peppered with little toy-like stone cottages painted a pretty violet, pink, or white with pointed and peaked roofs. Back to Kovalam and overnight at Kovalm.
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| Day 04: Kovalam – Alleppey (Houseboat) |
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Today morning transfer to Alleppey Finishing Point Jetty at 1200 hours. Cruise through Pallathuruthy, Karimpavalavu, Pullangady and reaches Champakulam. Visit Chambakulam Church and the famous snake boat Champakulam Chundan. Cruise continues through Nedumudy to reach Moonnatumugham, over night stay in houseboat.
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| Day 05: Alleppey – Kuttand – Alleppy |
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Exclusive day Kuttanad village tour. Kuttanad Stretches for 75 km sandwiched between the sea & the hills. The bewildering labyrinth of shimmering waterways composed of lakes, canals, rivers & rivulets, is lined with dense tropical greenery, and preserves rural Kerala life styles that are completely hidden from the road. The views change from narrow canals and dense vegetation to open vistas and dazzling green paddy fields. The sweeping Network of canals honey-combing the town of Alappuzha has earned for the place its sobriquet, "THE VENICE OF THE EAST". Do not miss out on a ride into Kuttanad through shimmering, green paddy fields and tail-waging, head-bobbing groups of ducks. The Coir workers too present an interesting sight. Alleppey becomes the cynosure of theeyas of the world on August-September, every year, a water regatta unique to Kerala. Back to Hotel and overnight at Alleppey.
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| Day 06: Alleppey - Kumarakom |
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Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake where you will come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes. Sightseeing in Kumarakom include Bird Sanctuary, an ornithologist's paradise is favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork, egret, darter, heron and teal. Overnight stay at Kumarakom
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| Day 07: Alleppey – Thekkady |
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This morning, drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. The rest of the afternoon is free to enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary (boats can be hired directly there).
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| Day 08: Thekkady |
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Sight seeing of Thekkady. The sanctuary watchtowers: There are three watchtowers for observing wild life - at Edappalayam and Manakkavala and Thannikudi. Kumily: This plantation town, closely associated with Thekkady, is situated on the outskirts of the Periyar Sanctuary. It is an important shopping centre and spice trade centre, the main bus station Over night stay at hotel.
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| Day 09: Thekkady - Munnar |
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This morning proceed on a drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar, a popular getaway retreat during the British Raj. Surrounded by lush green tea estates and situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. On arrival check into your hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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| Day 10: Munnar |
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Enjoy visiting sections of Old Munnar, which includes the charming old Christ Church with its original fourteen rows of wooden pews. You will also visit Mattupetty Lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam there. The afternoon is at leisure to absorb the beauty of this hill station. Overnight stay at Hotel.
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| Day 11: Munnar – Trissur |
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After break fast proceed to Trissur. The Cultural Capital of Kerala. Thrissur, with its rich history, cultural heritage and archaeological wealth, is rich in cultural activities. From ancient times; this district has played a significant role in the political history of south India. Its most prominent feature is the Vadakkumnathan Kshetram or temple, which has Shiva as its presiding deity. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans including the Dutch and the British have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Thrissur town. Overnight at Trissur.
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| Day 12: Trissur - Athirapalli |
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After breakfast proceed to Athirapally. Athirappally Waterfalls is located 78 kms from Kochi (Cochin), located at the entrance to Sholayar ranges, this waterfall is a popular picnic spot. Affording to the onlookers, one of the most bewitching sights, Athirappally Falls is about 80 feet high and located in the forest area. Combined with the greenery, it infuses freshness into any tired soul. The Athirapally Falls join the Chalakkudy River after plummeting a drop of 80 feet. Sight seeing athirapally Overnight at Athirapally.
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| Day 13: Athirapally - Cochin |
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After breakfast proceed to Cochin. On arrival check in to the hotel. After noon sight seeing MATTANCHERRY PALACE: It is also known as Dutch Palace, built the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555 AD. Jewish Synagogue: in Mattancherry Synagogue is built in 1568 AD. Chinese Fishing Nets, Bolghatty Palace and overnight at Cochin
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| Day 14: Cochin |
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After breakfast sight seeing Willingdon Island: A man-made island created from the material dredged while deeping Kochin Port. The centre for Visual Arts and Gallery Paintings & Sculptures is situated at Edappally. CHITRAM ART GARLLERY: Opposite Air India, M.G.Road, Eranakulam Exhibit regularly collection of paintings. Over night at Cochin.
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| Day 15: Departure |
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Transfer to Cochin airport and fly back.
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| Total Cost |
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Rs. 73, 500 Per Couple
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| Hotels |
Trivandrum - Hotel Mascot - CP
Kovalam - Estuary Island Resort - CP
Alleppey - Pagoda resort - CP
House Boat AC - Deluxe - AP
Periyar - Aranya Nivas - CP
Munnar - Tea County - CP
Kumarakom - Waterscapes - CP
Athirapalli - Riverrock villas - CP
Thrissur - Trichur Tower - CP
Cochin - The Renaissance - CP
Transportation - TATA Indica - AC
CP: Room, Breakfast
MAP: Room, Breakfast, and Lunch/Dinner
AP: Room, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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| Package inclusive of |
| • AC Accommodation for 2 adults for 14 nights & 15 days as per the details given above • Welcome drink on arrival • Daily buffet break fast in all hotels • Houseboat stay is inclusive of all meals, bed coffee, evening tea and snacks • Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Non Air conditioned Indica • Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station • Drop at Cochin Airport/Railway Station • All sight seeing, land transfer & inter hotel transfer • Multilingual driver with professional sight seeing assistance • All must seeing spots in all destinations will be covered • Driver bata/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge • Check in Check out 12.00 noon at all hotels • Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat • All applicable tax
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