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Kerala Maharaja Holiday Tours
Kerala Beaches Tour
Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places Covered: 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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