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Honeymoon in Kerala - 8 Nights – 9 Days |
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Destinations Covered : – Cochin – Munnar –
Periyar – Kumarakom - Alleppey
Day 01 Arrive in Trivandrum
On arrival at Trivandrum airport our representative
having a placard displaying your name will meet you
to pick you up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight
at hotel in Trivandrum.
Day 02 Trivandrum - Verkala
[60 KM / 1 and ½ hours]
Breakfast at the hotel visit Trivandrum city. Visit
SRI PADMANABHASWAMY TEMPLE Covering an area of about
2,400 sq. metres, the temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy
is believed to be around 260 years old. The temple
with its gopuram (tower) soaring majestically
upwards is believed to be one of the 108 shrines
sacred to the Vaishnavites in India. Also visit
NAPIER MUSEUM. Dating back to 1880, the Napier
Museum building is a combination of the Kerala,
Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles.
The building has a unique natural air-conditioning
system. A visit to this museum gives you glimpses of
Kerala’s rich cultural heritage.
Later drive to Verkala. Arrive and check in to the
hotel. Evening free at the beach.
Overnight at the hotel in Varkala.
Day 03 Verkala
Morning visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated
to the time of occupation, which maybe the
Elanchoros of the geography of Ptomempee (2nd
century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort
constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'East India
Company'. Rest of the day is free at leisure.
Day 04
Verkala – Alleppey – Kumarakom [backwaters cruise
till Kumarakom] [120 KM / 3 hours]
Drive towards Alleppey. On arrival check in to
traditional Kerala house boat for a cruise, which is
totally a delightful experience. Cruise through the
palm fringed canals; watch the Paddy fields, village
folk; relax on board hearing lullaby of the wind &
waves. This mysterious strip of emerald green land
is stuffed with endless miles of placid backwaters
that appends to its charm. Freshly cooked local food
is served onboard. Dinner and overnight stay at the
houseboat.
Day 05 Kumarakom – Periyar
[130 KM / 3 and ½ hours]
Breakfast at houseboat and then check out from the
houseboat. Your houseboat will drop you at
Kumarakom. Directly drive to Periyar. The most
renowned destination in Kerala, Periyar Wildlife
Sanctuary at Thekkady is one of India’s major
sanctuary areas. Arrive and check in to the hotel.
Rest of the day is free to explore the local spice
market. Overnight at the hotel in Pariyar.
Day 06 Periyar
Early morning we take boat ride over the Lake
Periyar to watch animals in their natural habitat on
the water's edge. While cruising on Lake Periyar,
you are likely to see animals like Wild Boars,
Sambars, Wild Dogs, Langur Monkeys and Wild
Elephants. Late After noon again visit the park by
boat. Overnight at the hotel in Pariyar.
Day 07 Periyar – Munnar
[110 KM / 3 hours]
After breakfast, we leave Periyar for a scenic drive
to Munnar – Kerala’s tea garden hill station. Reach
Munnar in the afternoon and check in to the hotel.
Later proceed to visit Tea Museum and Tea Garden.
Evening free for shopping some Tea & Spices from the
Busy markets of Munnar Town.
Day 08 Munnar – Cochin [140
KM / 3 and ½ hours]
Morning free at the hotel or to explore the
surroundings. Later in the afternoon drive to
Cochin. Arrive in the evening and check in to the
hotel. Later there will be a cultural show of
Kathakkali dance of Kerala to give you the glimpse
of tradition and Culture of Kerala. Overnight at the
hotel in Cochin.
Day 09 Cochin - Abroad
After breakfast visit 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. In the late evening
transfer to the airport to board the flight for your
onward destination.
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