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Exotic Beaches of Kerala
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Places Covered: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Aleppey -
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 Willington Island,
named after Lord Willington, 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 - Aleppey
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through
many canals and waterways up to Aleppey. The backwater cruise in a country
boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Aleppey
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: Aleppey - 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 meters offshore.
Day 9: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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