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Kerala Leisure Tour with Kovalam |
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- Cochin
- Periyar
- Munnar
- Kovalam
- Kumarakom House Boat
- Kanyakumari
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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days |
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Day :1 Cochin
Arrival at (Cochin) meet and assistance at the railway/airport by our representative and transfer to your hotel. After relax half day sightseeing a few interesting sites included in the tour are the Chinese fishing nets along the Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion Bungalow etc. Apart from these architectural splendors, an array of restaurants serving fresh seafood is also popular among tourists. The Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and bamboo poles work on the principle of balance. Records say they were first set up here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama Square, the narrow promenade that parallels the beach, is the best place to watch the nets being lowered and pulled out of the sea. Late Evening night stay at cochin Hotel.
Day :2 Cochin-Munnar
After Morning Breakfast Proceed to Munnar enjoying the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls, high mountains with the low flying clouds passing by. In the evening you can go for sight seeing of Munnar which includes the Raja Malai - a top peak of Munnar where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Other important places are Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project (you can also enjoy boating in the Lake) and witness tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathani & Kundala. 1600 meter above sea level this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower which bathes the hills in the blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2007 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Anamudi is an ideal spot for trekking. Late Evening night stay at munnar Hotel.
Day :3 Munnar
After Morning breakfast Proceed to Munnar tour Morning, after breakfast, visiting tea plantations, Anamudi, Eravikulam National Park, Devikulam, Mattupetty, Pallivasal, Pothamedu, Attukal etc. Rest of the day at leisure. Late Evening night stay at munnar Hotel.
Day:4 Thekkady (Periyar)
After morning breakfast proceed to Periyar on the way visiting Idukki dam. After check in to hotel Periyar wildlife sanctuary is home to nomadic tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, the great Indian tiger and more. And go for boat cruise in the lake to watch wild animals. Morning, after breakfast boating through Periyar lake - Wildlife sanctuary. You can visit the rare species of plants and animals.
Afternoon visit spice plantations like cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to the hotel, Late Evening night stay at Thekkady(Periyar) Hotel.
Day 05 : Thekkedy – Kumarakom
after breakfast move to Kumarakom.The bird sanctuary here stretching across 14 acres is any ornithologist's ecstasy. This captivating backwater destination proffers guests many vacation options- from roving into the depths of its natural world to gliding down the back waters and fishing. Kumarakom is a paradigm of nature at her paramount -the sweet-smelling blooms, swarms of colorful birds. etc Night stay at kumarakom resort.
Day06: Kumarakom –Allepy - House Boat
This morning after breakfast move to Allepy. Houseboat: Morning is at leisure in the hotel. Later check out of the hotel and we shall take you to the Houseboat. Check in at houseboat at 1230 hrs. Rest of the day is at leisure on the House Boat. Sit back and relax while the boat cruises through the narrow serene backwater canals of Alleppey. Lunch, evening Tea/Coffee with snacks and dinner will be served. That night stay is in the Houseboat.
Day07:Aleepy –Kovalam
This morning after breakfast move to Kovalam. the international beach Resort with full of Coconut trees.Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Evening enjoy the beach. Night stay in Kovalam Resort.
Day 08 :Kovalam
This morning after breakfast move to sightseeing gateway to one of the most beautiful states in India-Kerela. The city presides over one of the most scenic states, stretching along the southern coast of the country, with the backwaters of the Arabian sea reaching deep into the veredant countryside, kerela affords a fascinating experience. 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. Night stay at Kovalam Resort.
Day 09 : Kovalam Kanyakumari
This morning after breakfast move to sightseeing beautiful Kanyakumari. Reach Kanyakumari and check in the hotel. Kanyakumari is associated with goddess Kumari the virgin, Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin). Kanyakumari has become a busy pilgrimage centre dedicated to the goddess Devi Kanya an incarnation of Parvathi this land has great spiritual significance for hindus. Major tourist attractions are Cape Comorin, Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi (Memorial) Mandapam, Vivekananda Memorial, Guganathaswami Temple, Government Museum, Olakkay Aruvi (Waterfalls), Kumarak Koil, Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park. Evening get back to the resort and take the rest for the day.
Day 10: Trivendrum Departure
Morning transfer to airport to board the onward flight
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