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8 Nights – 9 Days to Trivandrum – Verkala -
Alleppey – Periyar |
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Destinations Covered : Trivandrum - Verkala –
Alleppey – Kumarakom – Periyar – Munnar – Cochin
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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