Kerala Tourism
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Best of kerala
Tropical Beach
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.
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.
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.
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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