| Day 01 |
| Departure from home country. |
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| Day 02 |
| Morning arrive Trivandrum. Transfer
to hotel. |
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| Day 03 |
| Morning visit the famous Sri
Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it an
excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park
(except Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art
Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China,
Japan, Java and Bali. (Both closed on Mon/Wed mornings.) |
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| Day 04 |
| Full day excursion to Cape Comorin.
Also called Kanya Kumari 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 Temple-a symbol of unity and sanctity-dedicated 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. |
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| Day 05 |
Transfer to Kovalam. Rest of the
day relax at the beach.
Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf here is
ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the
-Catamaran- or log, with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is
the Beach Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga
classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and
oil bath are given by experts. |
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| Day 06 |
| Day free in Kovalam. |
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| Day 07 |
Drive to Alleppey. Board an
houseboat (rice boat). Overnight on board.
The coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East,
for the numerous canals that meander
through the town. Bathing in the backwaters on the Vemband Lake is
refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of snake-boat race every year
in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper
crops & coconuts. |
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| Day 08 |
Arrive Kumarakom by boat. Check-in
to a hotel.
Kumarakom is the loveliest Village in Kerala, blessed with nature's rare
gifts is on the Eastern side of the vast Vembanad Lake. The lake provides
facilities for boating, yachting, fishing, surf riding & swimming. Ideal
picnic spot accessible by boat from here is Pathiramanal (Midnight Sands) a
lonely island in the lake. You could Cruise along the back-waters enjoying
the bracing climate & green magic of nature. |
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| Day 09 |
Drive to Periyar National Park.
Set up in 1934,it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high
mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on
Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongst the animals which can be seen are
elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc.
Evening free for game drive. Overnight Periyar. |
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| Day 10 |
| Drive to Bangalore airport to board flight to Cochin, Arrive & transfer to hotel. |
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| Day 11 |
| Day free in Munnar. |
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| Day 12 |
| Drive to Cochin and transfer to
hotel. |
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| Day 13 |
| Morning tour of Cochin. Cochin is
the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose
quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters
are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a
Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the
Chinese Fishing Nets.
Evening visit a local theatre for a Kathakali dance show. |
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| Day 14 |
| Transfer to airport. End of our
services. |
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| Day 15 |
| Departure. |
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