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11 Nights/12
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Duration: 11
Nights/12 Days
Destinations Covered: Trivandrum - Varkala - Alleppey -
Kumarakom - Periyar - Munnar - Kochi |
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Day 1: Arrive Trivandrum |
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AM. Arrive Trivandrum and
transfer to hotel PM. Rest of the day relax and explore the
city by your own. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 2: Trivandrum - Varkala |
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Morning after breakfast you
will proceed towards Varkala: The most unspoilt beach
resorts of India you also have an option to go for body
therapy over there. Overnight at a beach resort. |
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Day 3: Varkala - Alleppey |
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Morning after breakfast depart
by surface to Alleppey(135 kms/ 3 hrs drive approx) to
embark houseboat for your backwater cruise the best way to
experience Kerala villages. Today you will go through the
world famous backwaters of Kerala. You can also have stops
to see the villages. Enjoy the typical Kerala cuisine. Rest
of the day and night in the boat. |
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Day 4: Kumarakom |
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Morning arrive at Kumarakom.
Met with and transfer to a lake resort. Rest of the day to
relax and enjoy the sorroundings by your own.Overnight stay
at resort. |
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Day 5: Kumarakom |
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Get Set for the moments that
will approach you with a boat ride into the countryside,
your visit to the Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous
enough, you can indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing
& Water Skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet
lakes. Overnight at resort. |
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Day 6: Kumarakom - Periyar |
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Getting to Periyar is as
sublime as the destination itself. A scenic journey past
mist capped mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands
lined with spectacular water falls & delightful trekking
trails form the access to your hide way here. On arrival
check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Overnight
at hotel. |
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Day 7: Periyar |
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After breakfast you can even
set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the
heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar
Lake extends a lifetime’s chance to spot exotic wildlife in
its natural habitat. Like the eccentric bathing habits of
the wild elephants that come down to the lake. Overnight at
hotel |
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Day 8: Periyar - Munnar
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In the morning, head towards
Munnar a place which is called as " nature lover’s paradise"
Sprawling tea plantations. Picture book’s town. Winding
lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all
1800m above the sea level (100 Kms /3 hrs drive approx) .The
whole area is covered with tea estates look like a green
carpet on earth. On arrival check in to the hotel for
overnight stay. |
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Day 9: Munnar |
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Munnar has the highest peak in
South India – Anamudi – which towers over 2695m. An
assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri
Langur, Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found
in the rich tropical forests around. Devikulam – This serene
hill township is a nature lover’s retreat. Trout fishing on
the Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam
National park - It is the best place to see Nilgiri Thar,
the mountain goat of South India.Evening to visit the local
market. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 10: Munnar - Kochi |
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Today morning drive to Kochi
(140 km / 4 hrs drive approx),On arrival in "Queen Of The
Arabian Sea" check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax. In
the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Kerala renowned
through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry,
music, costumes and gestures to narrate stories from Indian
Epics. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 11: Kochi |
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Morning city tour covering:
Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the
commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand -
painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis church
Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame
as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was
buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone steps,
you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry,
jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets,
you will love it. Overnight at hotel |
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Day 12: Kochi Departure |
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Transfer to railway
station/airport to connect train/flight for your onward
destination. Tour Ends. |
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Kerala
Backwater Tourism Destinations |
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The land of the green and the
serene Kerala offers an amazing array of the backwaters in
Kerala. The breathtakingly beautiful destinations are the
true storehouses of the nature at its best. The splendid
sunsets, the waxing moonlights, the shoals of ducks, the
pulsating palms and the wonderful waves make the backwater
destinations the most sought after in kaleidoscopic Kerala.
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Alappuzha
Tourism |
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The alluring Alappuzha with
its lovely lakes, lagoons and the fresh water rivers will
not fail to sweep you off your feet. The stunningly gorgeous
‘Venice of the East’ has more than the boat races,
houseboats, beaches, marine products and the coir industry;
Alappuzha is home to the diverse animal and bird life. The
rich crop of bananas, yams and cassava will surely catch
your eye. Kuttanad in the heart of the backwaters of
Alappuzha owing to its richness of the paddy crops is
referred to as the rice bowl of Kerala. The half an hour
journey by speedboat to the nearby island of Pathiramanal
will reveal the range of rare migratory birds that fly from
various parts of the world. |
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Cochin Tourism |
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Then there is the captivating
Cochin (Kochi) with the charming combination of the picture
perfect islands like Bolgatty, Vypeen, Gundu and Vallarpadam.
The reminisces of the Chinese, Arabian, Portuguese and the
Dutch travelers and traders are omnipresent in Cochin. The
variant village cruises to the coconut plantations and the
coir villages should not be missed. The peace and the warmth
make the vivacious destination come true to its title of
being the queen of the Arabian Sea. The sweet memories of
the rustic life and the gorgeous greens of Cochin will carry
on to refresh you time and again much after the end of the
holiday too. |
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Thiruvananthapuram Tourism |
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The capital city of the
kaleidoscopic Kerala Thiruvananthapuram is a terrific
tourist destination. Thiruvananthapuram is a major center
for tourists, politics and industries. The soothing
shoreline, beautiful beaches and the backwater stretches
make Thiruvananthapuram few of the most frequently visit
backwater holiday destination for the tourists to Kerala.
The sacred city of the snake is scintillating for the
tourists especially during the festivities of the harvest
season of Onam. You must pray at the various temples. The
architectural planning, the greens and the moderate
temperatures of the city throughout the year make the tour
even more enchanting. |
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Thiruvallam
Tourism |
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The stunningly beautiful and
serene stretch of the Thiruvallam backwaters is temptingly
close to Thiruvanthapuram. The backwater destination of
Thiruvallam. |
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Makes a great one-day tour.
The renowned canoe rides make Thiruvallam popular with the
tourists. You may even enjoy the water sports in the lagoon
and the move to the beach from the village using the
floating bridge in the waterfront park. The short village
cruises using the country boats are the perfect ways to
enjoy the backwaters of Thiruvallam. |
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Kumarakom
Tourism |
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Kumarakom on Lake Vembanad
with its unparalleled boating, fishing and sightseeing
opportunities makes a picturesque holiday spot in the
backwaters of Kerala. The rich greens and the rural life are
clubbed with the beautiful Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. You may
take a cruise along the lake to catch glimpses of the birds.
What a way to spend summers with the ducks, cuckoos,
Siberian stork etc. The ideally located Kumarakom is picture
perfect village. |
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Kottayam
Tourism |
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Close by are the backwaters of
Kottayam. Amidst the paddy fields, rubber plantations and
the highlands is the charming Kottayam. Kottayam is
popularly known as the land of lakes and latex. The entire
population of Kottayam is literate that makes it the land of
letters too. The cultivation of the cash crops makes
Kottayam. |
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Kollam Tourism |
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The splendid town of Kollam on
the Ashtamudi Lake is renowned for being the gateway to the
beautiful backwaters of Kerala. You may opt for an of the
backwater tour and cruise that commence from Kollam. The
backwater tour from Kollam to Alappuzha is the longest
cruise in Kerala. Do not forget to catch on the cashews on
your tour to Kollam. |
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Kasaragod
Tourism |
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On the seacoast the backwater
destination of Kasaragod offers mesmerizing trips to the
enchanting Chandagiri and the vivacious valiyaparamba.
Situated on the Chandragiri river the former is renowned for
the chain of forts. The latter provides the best
breathtaking views of the backwaters. The boat cruises to
and from Kasaragod will never fail to enchant you. On your
backwater tour you must check out the well-preserved Bekal
Fort. The Pallikere and the Kappil beach at Kasaragod are
excellent spots for relaxation and rejuvenation. |
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Kerala
Holidays Tour |
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This tour takes you to the
‘God's Own Country'. The ‘Kerala Holidays Tour' is a fine
tour package to visit various wonderful tourist destinations
in Kerala. The ‘Kerala Holiday Tour' takes you to various
exotic locations in Kerala, which include Cochin, Alleppey,
Munnar and Periyar. |
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Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destinations: (Cochin- Alleppey- Munnar- Periyar- Cardamom
House- Madurai-Chennai) |
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Day 01: Arrival Cochin
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After arrival at the airport,
our representative will escort you to the hotel. You will be
accorded a traditional welcome at the hotel. Relax at the
hotel. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance. Overnight at
hotel. |
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Day 02: Cochin |
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After breakfast, head on a
guided tour of the Cochin City. The older parts of the Fort
Cochin area reflect the bygone days of Cochin. The area
reminds of the Dutch, Portugal and English who used live
here. You also visit the area around Synagogue, which is
known as ‘Jew Town'. Take in the beauty of Cochin on your
sightseeing tour. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 03: Cochin-Alleppey
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After breakfast, proceed to
the heart of Kerala's backwaters destination at Alleppey,
which is about 45 kilometers away. Upon arrival check in at
the hotel. Alleppey is Kerala's famous backwaters, which has
a network of rivers, canals and lakes. Enjoy Kerala
backwaters on your stay at Alleppey. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04: Alleppey |
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Enjoy your day at Alleppey by
taking a walk in the verdant greens. You can also visit the
countryside near your hotel resort. There is a bird
sanctuary also in Alleppey, which you can visit. Overnight
at hotel. |
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Day 05: Alleppey-Houseboat (Alleppey)
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After breakfast, proceed for
your stay and tour on houseboat for a wonderful experience.
The houseboat takes you various narrow canals and
backwaters. The houseboats are fully equipped with all the
modern facilities and you get to enjoy all the modern
amenities. The day is spend in cruising along the backwaters
of Kerala. Overnight onboard houseboat. |
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Day 06: Houseboat (Alleppey)-Munnar
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You open your eyes on the
boat. After leisurely breakfast you disembark from the boat
and proceed to Munnar, which is four hours drive from
Alleppey. On your way to Munnar you pass thorough scenic
locales enjoying verdant greens along the way. Upon arrival,
check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 07: Munnar |
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The day is marked to explore
Munnar. Munnar is a beautiful hill station, which is
surrounded by 30 tea gardens. Take a visit to some of these
tea gardens. You can see women plucking tealeaves, who carry
bamboo baskets on their back. The other places you may tour
the nearby Lockhart Gap, lakes and streams. The other places
you visit in Munnar include the Mattupetty dam and lake and
Rajamala, the natural habitat of Nilgiri Tahr, a rare
mountain goat. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 08: Munnar-Periyar
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After breakfast, proceed to
Periyar. Periyar is well known for the Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Relax and
refresh. Late in the afternoon enjoy a boat ride on the
Periyar Lake. Elephants are the most popular attractions of
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 09: Periyar-Cardamom House
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After breakfast head to a
spectacularly beautiful location—the Cardamom House, which
is about three hours drive from Periyar. The Cardamom House
is located in a picturesque site and is an ideal place to
enjoy nature. Overnight at Cardamom House. |
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Day 10: Cardamom House
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The day is marked to enjoy the
hospitality of the Cardamom House. You also stroll down the
Athoor village. Enjoy the beauty of the area on your stay at
Cardamom House. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 11: Cardamom House-Madurai
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After breakfast, take a short
drive to temple town of Madurai. Upon arrival check in at
the hotel. Relax and refresh. In the afternoon, take
sightseeing tour of Madurai. On your tour of you visit the
Meenakshi temple and other temples. You also visit the
bazaars in Madurai. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 12: Madurai-Chennai
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After breakfast transfer to
hotel to catch a flight to Madras (Chennai). Upon arrival
check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 13: Chennai |
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Transfer to
airport to catch a flight back home. Tour ends. |
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Day 01 : Cochin - Munnar |
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Arrive Cochin airport and
transfer to Munnar (135 kms -4.30 hrs). Munnar is 1800 mts
above sea level and also the place of South India's highest
peak (Anamudi- 2695mts). Check in at the hotel. Visit tea
estates. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 02 : Munnar |
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After breakfast full day visit
of Munnar. Visit of Eravikulam National Park,the best place
to see Nilgiri Tahr ( Hermitragus Hylcrious) -the mountain
goat of South India. Visit Mattupatty dam. Overnight at the
hotel. |
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Day 03 : Munnar - Periyar |
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After breakfast transfer to
Periyar ( 120 kms- 4 hrs). Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, one
of the largest wildlife reserves in India, it occupies 777
sqkms of the Cardamom Hills region of the Western Ghatts.
Afternoon sightseeing. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 04 : Periyar |
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Morning game viewing by the
boat in the sanctuary, surrounded by the hills. Wildlife
includes elephants, gaur, wild dogs, otters, freshwater
tortoise and bird species like heroin, kingfisher, hornbill,
water and fishbowls can be seen here. Afternoon visit of
spice plantations. Overnight at the hotel the hotel. |
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Day 05 : Periyar - Kumarakom
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After breakfast transfer from
Periyar to Kumarakom (121 kms 4. 5 hrs). Transfer to the
Hotel. Kumarakom near Kottayam (16 kms) is well known for
its backwaters and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. This sanctuary
is rich with a number of noteworthy species include the
Dater or Snake Bird, Little Cormorant, Night Heroin, Golden-
backed woodpecker, Crow Pheasant, White Breasted Water Hen
and Tree Pie etc. The season for migratory birds are from
November to March. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 06 : Kumarakom - Houseboat |
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Breakfast at the hotel. Board
the houseboat from Kumarakom jetty. Staying in this moving
palace is breathtakingly stimulating experience. While
sailing down a maze of canals one sees different scenes from
the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and
local life. Lunch, dinner next day breakfast and tea snacks
will be provided in the boat. The cool breeze from the Lake
make you sleep early in the night after anchoring in a fancy
place.Dinner and Overnight in the houseboat. |
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Day 07 : Houseboat - Alleppey
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After breakfast in the
houseboat disebark at Alleppey. Alleppey is also known as
Vinice of the East because of the narrow canals and
backwaters. Transfer to Cochin (70 kms /2 Hrs), check in at
the hotel. Afternoon Cochin city tour visiting St. Francis
Church, Chinese Fishing nets, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch
Palace. Over night at the hotel. |
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Day 08 : Cochin departure |
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Transfer to airport to connect
flight for onward destination (hotel checkout 12:00 hrs). |
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Kerala
Cultural Tour |
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Day - 1 » Arrive Cochin |
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Upon arrival in Cochin, you
will be received & transferred to the CASINO Hotel at
Willington Island. Check in & later enjoy Harbour cruise in
the evening. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day - 2 » Cochin |
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After breakfast visit the
Spice & Fish market. Mid afternoon introduction to Cooking
followed by Demonstration & hands on experience at cooking
various SEAFOOD Indian Dishes. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day - 3 » Cochin to Periyar
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After breakfast, you will
drive to Periyar that lies in the shade of Cardamom hills &
is a beautiful area of tranquil winding roads, tea gardens,
rubber estates & spice plantations. Check in at Spice
Village. Late afternoon enjoy boat safari in the lake
Periyar in the National Park. Get back to live demonstration
of Cooking with spices. |
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Day - 4 » Periyar |
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After breakfast a walking tour
of Spice Village accompanied by Hotel Staff - Introduction
to Spices. You can actually see spices in its natural
habitat. Learn a few simple and easy to make Kerala Dishes. |
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Day - 5 » Periyar to Kumarakom
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After breakfast drive to
Kumarakom on the banks of Lake Vembanad and hop on to a boat
to Coconut Lagoon, an eco-friendly resort created out of Old
Keralan Homes called - THARAWAD. Demonstration of
"Conquering the Coconut" from plucking, de-husking,
breaking, grating & finally using the grated coconut. Sun
set cruise on a Rice Boat. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day - 6 » Kumarakom |
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After breakfast, take a cruise
for a farm visit and if lucky, watch the locals fishing. Mid
afternoon, live hands on lessons on preparing few Kerala
Seafood dishes. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day - 7 » Kumarakom to
Mararikulam |
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After breakfast boat transfer
across lake Vembanad to Puthenangadi & drive to Marari
Beach. Day at leisure on the beach resort. |
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Day - 8 » Mararikulam to
Cochin departure |
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Its time to bid farewell,
drive to airport assist you with all check-in formalities. |
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South India
Temple Tour |
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Duration:-11 Nights / 12 Days
Distance Cover:-Chennai - Kanchipuram - Mamallapooram -
Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry - Chidambaram - Tanjore -
Trichy - Madurai - Trivandrum |
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Day - 1 » Chennai |
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Arrive Chennai - the gateway
to southern India, established in 1639 by the East India
Company, is one of the oldest cities of the country.
Assistance and transfer to hotel.
After lunch at hotel, half day sightseeing tour, visiting
Gandhi Memorial, Kala Kshetra, Mylapore temple and Marine
beach. Dinner and overnite at hotel. |
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Day - 2 » Chennai (Excursion -
Tirupathi,154kms/3.5hours) |
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After breakfast, proceed to
Tirupathi. Lunch at local restaurant Tirupathi is a temple
town known for the famous ancient temple of Lord
Venkateswara (Lord of seven hills or Balaji, as he is
affectionately known ) on the top of the 860mts high
Tirumala hills. The temple of Lord Venkateswara is not only
believed to be amongst the oldest temples in the country,
but also the richest of them all .Legend has it that Lord
Venkateswara borrowed money from the divine treasurer Kubera
for his wedding expenses. He is still paying back this debt
which is why the pilgrims donate generously to the temple
funds. In the evening return to Chennai for dinner and
overnite stay. |
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Day - 3 » Chennai -
Kanchipuram - Mamallapooram |
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After breakfast drive to
Kanchipuram ( 76 kms/01.50 hrs ) – is the ancient capital of
the Pallavas famous as a city of 1000 Temples and still has
124 shrines. The first temple dedicated to Shiva was built
in the 7th and 8th century and has paintings on the walls.
Temples of Ekambaswara , Kailasanatha, Sri Kamakshi and
Varadarajaswamy are of interest. Kanchipuram is also famous
for its silks. Lunch at local restaurant and later drive to
Mamallapooram and check in at hotel.
Afternoon visit the city - built in 7th century, earlier
called Mahabalipooram, this ancient Pallava port, is today
the sight of several antique sculptural marvels. In this
ancient seaside town , shrines and huge sculptures cut-out
of rocks more than 1200 years back during the reign of
Pallava Kings in the region can be seen. The rock carvings
depicting mythological episodes - of demons, Gods and
animals in battle and others - are truly poems in stone. The
only shore temple which remains here is the spectacular two
- spired shrine, unique because it houses both Lord Shiva
and the Lord Vishnu in its sanctum-sanctorum. Dinner and
overnite at hotel. |
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Day - 4 » Mamallapooram -
Tiruvannamalai - Pondicherry |
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After breakfast drive to
Tiruvannamallai(112kms/03hrs)- a pilgrim centre with an
ancient temple of Lord Shiva. After lunch at local
restaurant, proceed to Pondicherry (131kms/ 3.5hrs), which
carries a strong whiff of the French presence in India. This
erstwhile French colony on the east coast of South India
merged with the rest of the country in 1954. Legend says
that Pondicherry is the place where St.Agasthaya settled
down. Checkin ,dinner and overnite at hotel. |
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Day - 5 » Pondicherry
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After breakfast drive to visit
Aurbindo Ashram, the city of dawn, which is 10kms north of
Pondicherry. This ashram promotes Aurbindo's ideas in
bringing about a synthesis of Yoga and modern science, so as
to unite the spirit and matter. After lunch at hotel, visit
Auroville - a unique experiment in international living and
in creating a new environment where men and women of all
nationalities live together in harmony. Dinner and overnite
at hotel. |
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Day - 6 » Pondicherry -
Chidambaram - Tanjore |
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After breakfast drive to
Chidambaram(65kms/1.5hrs) also called as Thillai, which has
the famous Nataraja temple with the root of the
sanctum-sanctorum covered with golden plates is located in
the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. In this
temple, postures from the Bharatnatayam form of dance are
depicted in sculpture. Natraja is Lord Shiva as a cosmic
dancer. After lunch at local restaurant, drive to Thanjavur
(104kms/03hrs) enroute visiting the Brass factory at
Kumbakonam. Tanjore once the capital of Chola Kings, has the
Brahadeswara temple(or the big temple of God).The temple
tower rises to a height of 15mts from a square base of 29
mts and then tapers off, making a total of 66mts.Checkin,
dinner and overnite at hotel . |
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Day - 7 » Tanjore - Trichy
(54kms/02hrs) |
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After breakfast leave for
Trichy, short name of Trichurapalli, situated on the banks
of Kaveri River is a blend of history and tradition as well
as pilgrim centre, it is famous for Ranganath temple at
Srirangam. Checkin at hotel. After lunch city tour visiting
Rock fort and its temple at a height of over 23mts. Also
visit Srirangam and Jambukeshwar Temple. Dinner and overnite
at hotel. |
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Day - 8 » Trichy - Madurai
(133kms/3.5hrs) |
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After breakfast proceed to
Madurai and checkin at hotel. The ancient city of Madurai,
some 2600 years old is laid out in the banks of river Vaigai
as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi temple in the centre.
After lunch city tour visiting - Meenakshi temple, King
Tirumala's Palace, Great tank and Gandhi museum. Dinner and
overnite at hotel. |
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Day - 9 » Madurai
(Excursion-Rameshwaram,154kms/04hrs) |
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After breakfast proceed to
Rameshwaram- the most sacred temple town of India is an
island hallowed by the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is
said to have visited before going into battle of Srilanka.
Legend has it that Lord Rama sent Hanuman to Mount Kailash
to bring a Lingam for worship when he set foot after
defeating Ravana. As Hanuman did not return when the
auspicious hour was approaching, Sita made a sand Lingam so
that worship could be performed in time, which is where the
present day Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands close to sea on
the eastern side of the island. One of the twelve
Jyotirlingam shrines is also well known for its magnificent
corridors and the massive sculptured pillars lining them.
Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Madurai for dinner and
overnite stay at hotel. |
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Day - 10 » Madurai -
Trivandrum ( 329 kms/08.50 hrs ) |
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After breakfast drive to
Trivandrum and check in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
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Day - 11 » Trivandrum
(Excursion Kanyakumari – 87 kms/02.00 hrs ) |
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After breakfast proceed for
Kanyakumari – 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 Temples – a symbol of unity and sanctity –
deidicated 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. Lunch at
local restaurant. Evening enjoy the beautiful sun set and
later return to Trivandrum. Dinner and overnite at hotel.
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Day - 12 » Tivandrum - Back
Home |
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After breakfast transfer to
airport to connect flight for onward journey. End of our
services. |
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South Indian
Temples Tour |
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Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days |
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Destinations Covered :
Bangalore - Mysore - Ootty - Cochin - Trivandrum -
Kanyakumari - Madurai - Trichy - Pondichery - Mahabalipuram
– Chennai |
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Day - 1 » Bangalore |
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Arival at Bangalore transfer
to hotel. Morning sightseeing of Bangalore.Places of
interest- Lalbagh, Cubbon Park,Vidhan Soudha. Overnight stay
Bangalore |
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Day - 2 » Mysore -
Srirangapatanam |
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Depart to Mysore via
Srirangapatanam Half Day Sightseeing of Mysore. Places of
interest-Maharsaja`s Palace, wildlife sanctuaries, and
overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day - 3 » Mysore |
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Morning half day sightseeing
of Mysore Depart to Ootty (165 kms 3 hrs) arrival at Ootty,
check in hotel, Half Day sightseeing and overnight stay.
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Day - 4 » Ootty |
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Full Day Ootty. (Places of
Interest : Botanical Garden, Lake, Dodabetta Peak, Sim Park.
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Day - 5 » Arrival at Cochin |
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Depart to Cochin.Arrival at
Cochin (320 kms) 6 hrs ,Transfer to hotel, Over night stay
at Cochin. |
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Day - 6 » Cochin |
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Full Day sightseeing of Cochin
and overnight stay. (Places of Interest : Chinese Fishing
Net, Mattancherry, Dutch Palace, Spice Market etc) . |
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Day - 7 » Trivandrum |
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Depart to Trivandrum, (250 kms
5 hrs) arrival at Trivandrum , transfer to hotel, pm
sightseeing of Trivandrum. (Places of Interest: Naiper
Museum, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Sri Chitra Art Gallery)
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Day - 8 » Kanyakumari |
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Depart to Kanyakumari, (85 kms)
2 hrs, on arrival transfer to hotel, sightseeing of Cape and
overnight stay. (Suchetram Temple, Vivekanda Memorial ,
Gandhi Musuem. |
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Day - 9 » Madurai |
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Depart to Madurai (220 kms) 4
hrs , on arrival transfer to hotel, pm sightseeing of
Madurai temples and overnight stay. (Meenakshi Temple ).
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Day - 10 » Trichy |
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Depart to Trichy, (165 kms) 3
½ hrs on arrival transfer to hotel, Pm sightseeing of Trichy
and overnight stay. |
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Day - 11 » Pondichery
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Depart to Pondichery, ( 180 )
kms 3 ½ hrs on arrival transfer to hotel, Pm sightseeing of
Pondichery and overnight stay. (French Colony, Ashram)
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Day - 12 » Mahabalipuram |
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Depart to Mahabalipuram 150
kms 3hrs drive on arrival transfer to hotel, PM sightseeing
of best South Indian temples in Mahabalipuram and overnight
stay. (Vishnu Temple, Beach) |
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Day - 13 » Madras |
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Depart to Madras (65 kms )
1hrs on arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay. |
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Day - 14 » Madras |
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Full Day sightseeing of Madras
and overnight stay. Transfer to airport for onward journey.
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Alleppey Tour |
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Duration : 3 Nights / 4 Days
Destinations Covered : Alleppey - Thandapara - Pullangady –
Champakulam |
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Day - 1 » Alleppey |
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Pick up from Alleppey
Finishing Point Jetty at 11.30 hours.
Cruise through Pallathuruthy, Karimpavalavu, Karumady canal
- long stretch of narrow canal - to reach Thottappally for
night stay.
Enroute can visit Karumady Kuttan, a statue of Buddha.
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Day - 2 » Thandapara |
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Cruise through Thandapara,
Pullangady to reach Champakulam
Sights at Champakulam:Champakulam Church, Champakulam
Chundan - the famous snake boat.
Continue cruise through Nedumudy and Mancompu.
Stop for walk through Mancompu village and visit Bhagavathy
temple - one of the oldest temples near backwaters.
Night stay at Onnamkara. |
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Day - 3 » Champakulam |
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Cruise towards Pulinkunnu
Visit Pulinkunnu Church and local market
Proceed to Kavalam through Puthen thodu - a long stretch of
narrow canal. Cruise through river flanked by paddy fields
via Mangalam, E-block, H-Block, R-Block, D-Block and so on
to reach Cherukali Kayal.
Night stay at Cherukali Kayal. |
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Day - 4 » Kuppapuram/Azhikkal |
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Cruise through C-Block,
Kuppapuram and Azhikkal Canal to reach Alleppey at 9.30
hours. |
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