| Duration
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13
Days/12 Nights |
| Places
Covered : |
Mumbai/Delhi
- Trivandrum - Kovalam - Quilon - Alleppey - Periyar - Munnar -
Cochin - Mumbai |
Day 01 : Mumbai / Delhi
(Arrival) Arrive at Mumbai/Delhi. Overnight at hotel in Mumbai/Delhi.
Day 02 : Mumbai / Delhi - Tiruvanthapuram
(Tiruvanthapuram Arrival) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for
flight to Tiruvanthapuram. From the airport drive straight to Kovalam
which has 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. Arrive & check in hotel. Rest of the day
free to relax & exploring the beach.
Day 03 : Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. After lunch excursion to Kanya Kumari to visit the
stunning Padmanabhapuram palace and to enjoy the unique experience of
Sunset & Moon rise over the ocean simultaneously. Return to Kovalam
in the evening. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 04 : Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. For the half-day visit Shree Padmanabha Swami
Temple, Napier Museum, Chitralayam Art Gallery, Zoological Gardens,
Reptile House Observatory and Kanakakannu Palace at Trivandrum. . Rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 05 : Kovalam - Quilon
(By Road) After breakfast, we drive to Quilon one of the oldest ports
of the Malabar Coast and were once the centre of international spice
trade. Quilon is famous for its delicious Cashew and Seafood. After
checking in hotel we set out to see some historic remains and the
temples built in ornate style. We also visit the village to know the
life style and culture of locals. Overnight at Quilon.
Day 06 & Day07 : Quilon - Allepey
By the backwaters) Breakfast at hotel. From Quilon, we take Kerala's
traditional houseboat for Alleppy, which is a fabulous way to explore
the fascinating beauty of the backwaters. We reach Alleppy by next day
morning. Use the rest of the day in exploring and in shopping. Overnight
at Houseboat.
Day 08 : Allepey - Periyar
(By Road) Leisurely breakfast in the morning. We reach Periyar by noon.
After lunch we take safari to a nearby Coffee Plantations &
villages.
Day 09 : 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. For the lunch we return back to
hotel. Late After noon we again visit the park by cruise, as once is not
enough to explore it fully.
Day 10 : Periyar - Munnar
(By Road) From Periyar we continue to Munnar set amid Southern India's
most dramatic mountain scenery and the combination of craggy Peaks,
Manicured Tea Estates.Crisp mountain air makes Munnar a delightful
alternative to the better known hill stations of Tamil Nadu. It is a
perennial favorite of 'Honeymooners' and offer magnificent scenery and
wonderful walks. At Munnar you are free to explore its beauty of nature.
Day 11 : Munnar
Complete day at leisure.
Day 12 : Munnar - Cochin
(By Road) We reach Kochi by noon and keep the day for the shopping and
personal activities. At the time of sunset we take Boat Cruise on the
backwater which gives an opportunity to behold the great charm of this
city.
Day 13 : Cochin - Mumbai - Home
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight to Mumbai and then
connecting flight home.
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