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Romantic Gateway to Kerala |
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Grade 
Duration
06 Nights / 07 Days | |
| Destinations Covered:
Cochin - Periyar - Alleppey - Trivandrum -Kanyakumari- Trivandrum. |
Your itinerary day by day
Day 1: Cochin
Begin
your tour
Land Cochin railway station/airport
Welcome to your "Romantic
Gateway to Kerala"
Vardhman's representative will meet & greet you
& then will transfer you to your hotel. Fresh up and then proceed on a city
tour of Cochin.
Visit the Dutch palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese fishing
nets, St. Francis Church and the Santa Cruz Church. Also visit the Hill Palace
Museum which displays articles of archeological importance.
OPTIONAL
Activity: Attend Kathkali Dance Show in the evening
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2: Cochin - Periyar
Morning drive on a scenic route
dotted with plantations of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut,
to the wildlife reserve at Periyar. Arrive Periyar and check - in at hotel. Rest
of the day free for walk around in the peaceful town known for various Spice and
coffee plantations
Overnight: Hotel
Day 3: Periyar
Full
day free to explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:
You can enjoy Elephant ride, Jeep Safari to Gavi forest area[whole day activity],Short
trek, long trek, Bamboo rafting,boating in Lake Periyar and Nature walk at the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Spice plantation visit, bullock cart rides, and
Tea factory visits.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 4: Periyar
-Alleppey
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: Houseboat
Day 5: Alleppey
- Trivandrum
Morning board your transport for an interesting drive to
Trivandrum. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, visiting the ancient temple
of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the major attractions in the city of Thiruvananthapuram.
Napier Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious blending of Kerala, Mughal,
Chinese and Italian architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery has a good collection
Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram has
many shady and delightful walks.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 6: Trivandrum
- Excursion of Kanyakumari
Full day Excursion to Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari
is the confluence of three seas - Bay of Bengal, Arabian Ocean & Indian Ocean.
It is an important pilgrim centre of India is famous for Amman Temple - a symbol
of unity and sanctity dedicated to the virgin goddess, Kanyakumari. To its South
East lies the famous Vivekananda rock memorial, a blend of all architectural styles
of India. Later in evening drive back to Kovalam to stay overnight in the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 7: Trivandrum
After breakfast transfer
to Airport / Railway station to board the flight/Train for your onward journey
to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of your tour escorted by Vardhman
Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES
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