Exotic Kerala

Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Itinerary at a Glance : Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum

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Day 01: Cochin
Upon arrival at Cochin you will be received by our representative at the airport, who will assist you and transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight at the hotel.

Cochin: Cochin is the natural created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside, calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques and Hindu temples, the Chinese Fishing Nets etc.
Overnight stay at hotel

Day 02: Cochin
Today morning after breakfast start your city tour with Mattancherry Palace also known as the Dutch Palace, check out the interiors of the palace that are decorated with the mural's from Ramayana and there are some lively displays of royal costumes and palanquins. Then proceed to the St. Francis Church built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is believed to be the oldest church built by the Europeans in India. Later visit Bolghatty Palace and Jewish Synagogue. In the evening back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Cochin – Munnar
After breakfast leave for Munnar (03 hrs), arrive & check into hotel.
Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a heaven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. 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.
Afternoon visit the city, the places to visit are Mattupetty, Pothamedu, Devikulam, Pallivasal and Attukal.
Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 04: Munnar – Periyar
After breakfast leave) for Periyar (03 hrs), arrive & check in to the hotel.    Later visit the Periyar national Park. Watching the rare and endangered species of the animals such as Asian elephants, barking deer, gaur, sambar, wild dogs and strolling in their herds, provides you the most enchanting experience of the lifetime. Apart from exploring the different species of plants and animals you can also enjoy wildlife photography. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05: Periyar – Kumarakom
In the morning after breakfast drive (03 hrs) to Kumarakom & check into hotel.
Today you will be engaged in lot of adventure activities such as boating, fishing and birding.
Later in the day make a visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary that is home to cormorants, teals, darters (snake birds), night herons, egrets, and Siberian storks many other species of ducks. You may also spot here golden backed woodpecker, crow pheasant, white-breasted water hen, tree pie etc. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6: Kumarakom – Alleppey
Morning start heading towards Kottayam. After arriving at Kottayam, board the beautifully decorated houseboats to Alleppey. After overnight backwater cruising, you will reach on next morning at Alleppey.

Day 7: Alleppey – Kovalam
After breakfast leave for Kovalam (05 hrs), located south of Trivandrum. There are two main beaches at Kovalam, separated by a high cliff. It is finding a new significance in the light of several Ayurvedic salons, recuperation & regeneration resorts which provide a slew of Ayurveda. Upon arrival in Kovalam check in to the hotel.
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.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Kovalam
After breakfast at hotel full day free at leisure. You can go for water sports or Ayurvedic & SPA Therapy.  Overnight stay at hotel.                        .                      

Day 9: Kovalam - Trivandrum
Today morning after breakfast drive (20 mnts) to Trivandrum, an ancient city with trading traditions dating back to 1000 BC. It was a trading post for spices like the rest of ancient Kerala. Here you visit the Padmanabha Swami Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu is held sacred by the Hindus from antiquity. The temple has a large complex with a huge Gopuram. It has a tank beside it for ritual bathing. Later visit Sri Chittira Art Gallery, an excellent collection of Indian art with examples from early to modern schools. Paintings by Raja Ravi Varma & works from Mughal & Rajput miniature paintings & Tanjore paintings embellished with semi- precious stones are displayed.

In evening you will get in time transfer to the airport to board your flight towards onwards destination.

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