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Beach Tour
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Kerala Beach Tour
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Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations: Cochin - Periyar - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Trivandrum
Day
01: 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 02: 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 03 : 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 04: 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 05: 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 06: 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 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 07: 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 08: 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 09: Trivandrum
Transfer to airport for return flight.
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