Day 01: Arrival Cochin check in hotel :
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Cochin is situated between the Oman’s sea and many small islands. It has been a Portuguese, then Dutch prosperous territory on the silk and spices road. It is a kind of magical place: you will walk in the old streets, visit the Saint François’s church, the synagogue, the Dutch Palace, you will discover the fishermen coming back from fishing and their huge and famous nets fixed on the shore. In the evening, you will be able to see a Kathakhali performance (extra, in option). Night in Cochin.
Day 02 : Kochi to Munar : 153Kms .3.30 hours :
Departure to the mountains for Munnar.
MUNNAR : Breathtakingly beautiful, a haven of peace and tranquility – the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Set at an altitude of 1600 meters in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air. Munnar has all these and more. It's the place you would love to visit - it's the place you would wish never to leave
We will enjoy afternoon to explore the region. Visit tea.and cardamom plantation is a treat for a naturalist with a vast variety of evergreen trees under the shade of which the cardamom is cultivated. One can meet the peoples ( Women ) working on the slope of tea plantation. Night in Munar
Day 03 : Munnar,
You will enjoy to visit Eravikulam National Park Mattupetty Dam and tea garden. Rest of the day free to explore the town or tea garden.
Eravikulam National Park is 97 sq. km. in extent, situated along the crest of the Western Ghats in the High Ranges of Idukki district of Kerala state, India.The Park holds the largest viable population of the endangered (IUCN) Nilgiri Tahr (Hemitragus hylocrius). Apart from tahr, the Park is the abode of other little known fauna such as Nilgiri marten, ruddy mongoose, small clawed otter,dusky striped sqirrel etc.
Mattupatti Dam, 13 kms from Munar, Situated at a height of 1700 m, Mattupetty is known for its highly specialised dairy farm-the Indo Swiss Livestock Project. Over a 100 varieties of high-yielding cattle are reared here. Visitors are allowed into 3 of the 11 cattle sheds at the farm.
The Mattupetty lake and dam, just a short distance from the farm, is a very beautiful picnic spot.The sprawling Kundala tea plantations and the Kundala lake are other attractions in the vicinity. KTPC Idukki provides boating facilities on the Mattupetty Dam.Speed launch and motorboats are available on hire on option.
Night in Munar.
Day 04 : Munnar - Thekkady –Periyar (160 km-5 hrs)
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Leave hotel after early breakfast . On the way, visit the biological garden of spices: we will discover many types of plants and learn how the local people are using it in cooking or Ayurvedic medicine.
Thekkady with its panoramic views of nature, is a popular tourist destination in the state of Kerala. The landscape is dominated by the wildlife sanctuary, low lying hills and plantation lands. The nature has a good hold on the lands in Thekkady. The wildlife sanctuary that lies sprawling here is one of the largest in India. The boat safari on the Periyar lake exposes one to the realms of natures and provides a chance to spot the wildlife as elephants, monkeys, deer, wild boar , bison etc. Night in Thekkady.
Day 05, At Thekkady – Periyar
Morning boating in the lake to observe the wild life, afternoon explore the remote villages by bull cart, and stroll in the jungle, evening free and night in hotel.
Day 06 : Thekkady - Kumarokom
Proceed to Kumarakom, check in hotel afternoon visit to enjoy the beauty of the traditional Keralian houses, evening at leisure, night in hotel.
Day 07/08 : Thekkady – Allepy 155 kms. 3 hours. Back water
Drive to Allepy, On arrival board in house boat to spend 2 days at the peaceful rhythm of the Kerala Backwaters, visiting the canals by boat, stroll by foot in the villages in between paddy fields and the coconut trees’, Night in A/C boat.with all meals.
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Day 09 /10 : Alleppey- Kovalam (180 kms . Km-4 hrs) relax on beach
On the way to Kovalom visit the villages , by afternoon check in hotel , evening at leisure .. A small village located on the shore of Arabian sea in kerala called Kovalam" means grove of coconut trees and true to its name the village offers an endless sight of coconut trees.
The beaches of Kovalam has three parts. The most popular is
(Southern) light house beach. One can have spectacular view of Vizhinjam mosque from the further norh. Others are The northern Samudra and The middle is Hawah,
There are optional possibilities of Kayaking, Skiing and swimming in shallow blue water and to have the sun bath in exotic tropical sun. the Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the South".
Apart from the beach activities one can have optional Yoga, meditation, oil message facilities and those who are interesting by learning can be taught by the expert. Night in Kovalam.
Day 11 , Kovalam to Trivendrum – Kanya kumari and back top Kovalam
Trivandrum, is the capital of the state built on seven hills. Leave for sightseeing to Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Shree Padhmanabhaswamy 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 Evening free time at leisure. Overnight at Trivandrum.
Kanyakumari – :The land's end of India located on the confluence of three oceans - the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal Surrounded by Majestic Hills, bordered by colourful sea-shores, adorned with border of coconut trees, paddy fields, and scattered patches of red cliffs, Temples and Churches as well other edifices.
Visit Kumari Amman Devi Temple .This temple and the ghat attract pilgrims from all over India to worship and to bathe. Gandhi Memorial .The beautiful Gandhi Memorial completed in 1956, is situated as a memorial to the Father of the Nation. Vivekananda Memorial .Sacred monument, built by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial Committee to commemorate the visit of Swamy Vivekananda to “Shripada Parai” during 24th to 26th December 1892 for deep meditation and enlightenment. The rock has been regarded as sacred place from very ancient times . According to legend, it was on this rock that Goddess Kanyakumari did Tapas ( penance ) evening back to Trivandrum .Overnight at Trivandrum.
Day 12 , Kovalam and Departure.
Day at leisure , As per the flight schedule transfer to airport at Trivendrum and departure to onward destination.
| Cost Per person |
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Cost in Euro
2 pax ------- 1356 €
3 pax ----- 1272 €
4/6 pax --- 1056 €
7/10 pax --- 990 €
11 & More -- 942 € |
Single supplement 305 €
Christmas & new year Eve Supp - 35 € |
Departure for 2 persons :
