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Kerala Beach Tour
Highlights of the Tour : Kerala, blessed with emerald backwaters and gold and silver beaches is Kerala - God's own country. With the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats on its east, Kerala is a treasure trove of indigenous cultural practices and art forms that have mesmerized people all over the world. The Kerala beaches on the crystal waters of the Arabian Sea are little pieces of heaven on earth. (Romancing the wild, the entertainment galore, traditional art form of Kerala or Kerala Darsanam (visit to a living Kerala village) it's all there in Keraleeyam magic.)
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days
Destinations : Mumbai - Cochin - Munnar - Kumarakom - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai
Day 01 : Arrive at Mumbai
Arrive today in India’s business capital city Mumbai. You are greeted with a traditional Indian welcome and escorted by company representatives to your hotel. Overnight at Mumbai.
Day 02 : Mumbai - Cochin
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Cochin, known for its well balanced ecosystem. On arrival our representative will meet you and assisted transfer to Hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour 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. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi by Chinese traders. Finally, the Willingdon Island, named after Lord Willingdon, is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India.
Overnight at Cochin
Day 03 : Cochin - Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Overnight at Munnar.
Day 04 : Munnar
In Munnar Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near
the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.
Overnight at Munnar.
Day 05 : Munnar - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom near Kottayam and stay in one of the backwater resorts. The panoramic backwaters here offer an ideal retreat to enjoy nature at its best.
Experiencing the rich culture and active life style that has a evolved over the centuries in and around the backwaters and waterways that thread this region. The village of Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands on the Vembanad Lake, and this small water world is part of the Kuttanad region. The bird sanctuary here, which is spread across 14 acres is a favorite haunt of migratory birds and an ornithologist's paradise. Egrets, darters, herons, teal, waterfowl, cuckoo, wild duck and migratory birds like the Siberian stork that live there in flocks are a fascination for visitors. The best way to watch the birds of the Kumarakom sanctuary is a boat trip round the islands. Overnight at Kumarakom.
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06 : Kumarakom - Alleppey (House Boat)
Morning drive a short distance before switching over to a boat for a through many canals and waterways up to Alleppey. The backwater cruise in a country boat is the best way to explore the villages and rural life. In Alleppey you will be taken aboard your floating houseboat, a different boat with a bedroom and en-suite rest room for your comfort. Enjoy unlimited surfing on backwaters, sip a coconut, get disturbed by only the chirping of birds and occasional ripples in water and savor mouthwatering delicacies prepared in front of you by your Kitchen crew. Spend the night on board the houseboat. Enjoy a cruise on the backwater through a maze of canals and lagoons and enjoy freshly caught fresh water fish cooked to your taste on board.
Overnight at Houseboat .
Day 07 : Alleppey - Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to Kovalam, one of the finest beaches of India. Overnight at Kovalam.
Day 08 : Kovalam
The city is one of the internationally renowned beach resorts. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost is popularly known as the Lighthouse Beach.. Kovalam, a former fishing village enchanted by the strips of golden sands laced with rich greenery of coconut palms.
Full day enjoy the beach. Overnight at Koval.
Day 09 : Kovalam - Excursion
Full day return excursion to
Cape Camorin, the southernmost part of the Indian mainland. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial which is built about 400 meters offshore.
Day 10 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport to board flight for Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to International Airport, depart on your international flight field with colorful memories onward destination.
TOUR COST 15000 INR PER PERSON
