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Kerala with Guruvayoor
Temple Tour |  |  |
Grade 
Duration
10 Nights / 11 Days | |
| Destinations Covered:
Cochin - Guruvayoor - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarokam- Alleppey - Kovalam - Kanyakumari-
Trivandrum. |
Your itinerary day by day
Day 01: Cochin
Begin your tour
Welcome to your "Kerala
with Guruvayoor Temple" Tour.
Vardhman's representative will meet &
greet you & then transfer to your hotel. Fresh up & then proceed to visit
Dutch Palace, Synagogue, Chinese Fishing Nets, St. Francis church, Bolghatty Palace
etc.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Cochin - Guruvayoor ( 2 hours)
After breakfast, proceed to Athirampally Vazhachal Water falls (80 kms-2 hrs.).
The waterfalls portray an enchanting sight and are of great scenic beauty.
Afternoon, proceed to Guruvayoor, one of the most sacred and famous pilgrimage
centers of Kerela. Check - In at your hotel. Fresh up & then visit to Punnathur
Kota, 5kms away from Guruvayoor.
The city of Guruvayoor is famous for the
exceptionally good way of caring elephants in a large number.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Guruvayoor - Munnar (5 hours drive)
Early morning visit
the temple. After breakfast, proceed to Munnar (180 kms - 5 hrs) and arrive by
lunchtime. Check into the hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing of
Munnar.
Munnar is situated 1600 m above sea level and was the summer resort of
the British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book
towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities makes Munnar a popular hill station.
Anamudi, the highest peak in South India is situated here.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Munnar
Spend the entire day at Munnar visiting important
places like Pothamedu Devikulam. Pallivasal, Attukal, Mattupetty etc.
Overnight:
Hotel
Day 05: Munnar - Periyar
Early morning departure for
Periyar/Thekkady. Reach & check into the hotel. Visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary,
one of the largest wildlife reserves in India, which is more popular as a tiger
experience the sanctuary. It is also famous for tea and cardamom plantations in
the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Periyar
Complete
day at Periyar. Visit the Periyar wild life sanctuary, Murikkady, Pandikuzhi,
etc.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Periyar - Kumarokam
Early
morning departure for Kumarokam. Reach & check into your hotel. Afternoon
visit to neighboring places. Kumarakom is a unique backwater destination situated
on the banks of Vembanad Lake. Kumarakom bird sanctuary is a favorite haunt of
migratory birds from across the world, which makes it a renowned bird watching
center. It is also a center for houseboat cruises.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Kumarokam - Alleppey
After breakfast board the houseboat. Sightseeing
and cruises to Alleppey. Overnight at houseboat with traditional Kerela food served.
The houseboats are giant country crafts, measuring up to 80 feet length. It took
great skill and meticulousness to construct these giants by tying huge planks
of jack wood together, without the use of a single nail. Today these are the most
exciting tourism product in India, which usually has one or two bath rooms, an
open lounge, deck, kitchenette and a crew comprising oarsmen, a cook and guide.
Lunch, Candlelit Dinner & breakfast on board.
Overnight: Houseboat
Day 09: Alleppey - Kovalam (4-5 hours drive)
Morning, alight at
Alleppey and proceed to Kovalam (160 kms - 4 hours). Check into your hotel. On
your way, you will be visiting Trivandrum, the capital of Kerela. This internationally
renowned beach resort has been a favorite haunt of tourists. It consists of three
adjacent crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as Lighthouse Beach, is the
most popular.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Kovalam - Kanyakumari
This morning after breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari. On your way, you will
be visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace and Sucheendram temple. Arrive in the evening
to watch sunset. Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Kanyakumari - Trivandrum
Early morning watch the sunshine. After breakfast, visit the important
places like Kanyakumari temple, Vivekananda Rock memorial, Gandhii memorial.
Later drive back to Trivandrum airport/railway station to catch flight/train for
your onward destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of your tour escorted
by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES
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