South India Tour
Tour of Kerala
Places to Visit : Delhi - Trivandrum - Kovalam -
Ponmudi - Padmanabhapuram - Kanyakumari - Trivandrum - Quilon - Alleppey
- Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary - Vandanmedu - Cochin - Munnar - Athirampally
- Trichur - Cochin
Number of Days : 14 Nights 15 Days
Day 01: Delhi/ Trivandrum
Upon arrival our assistant welcomes you. Then you will have a straight
drive to Kovalam which is 12 Kms from the airport, and is one of the loveliest
beaches of the world. You will be transfer to resort hotel on the outside
of the beach. The rest of the day is free to explore the beach on your
own. Watch sunset in the Arabian sea. Overnight will be at hotel.
 Day
02: In Kovalam
After taking your breakfast you are free to go swimming and more adventure
for surfing. Afterwards you can attend the yoga classes. Later on afternoon
you can have an ayurvedic massage. The evening is reserved for KATHAKALI
performance by artists. Watch the sun setting and you are free for shopping
for handicrafts in the twilight hours. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 03: Ponmudi/ Padmanabhapuram/ Kanyakumari
Start early in the morning at 6 am from Kovalam. Breakfast will arrange
enroute at Trivandrum. Have a short break at Aruvikkara water falls.Take
a drive Ponmudi a beautiful hill station decked with stone cottages. After
lunch at hill station you will be drive to Padmanabhapuram to see the
beautiful palace of the erstwhile kings of the Travancore. Afterward
you will reach Kanyakumari India's lands end which is a confluence of
three oceans, well in the time to see the sun setting into the sea. Take
a trip on the sea by boat to see the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Leave
Kanyakumari by dusk and check into hotel at Trivandrum for night stay.
Day 04: In Trivandrum
After taking breakfast enjoy a panoramic city tour of Trivandrum. Visiting
temple built in 1733, museum, zoo which is India's second oldest. Also a
visit to lake and go for boating in the lake. You can make full use of aqua
sports facilities here. Overnight will be at hotel.
 Day
05: Back Water Cruise from Quilon to Alleppey : -
Today leaving early in the morning to catch the air-conditioned train
to Quilon which is 90 metes journey breakfast in Qulion and a visit to
cashew factory. Be in time for the boat cruise, Starts at 10 AM which
will pass through coconut plantation, paddy fields and Chinese nets. There
will be stopover at Mata Amritananda Mayi Ashram. The cruise will wind
up at Karumady in Alleppey district by dusk. Overnight will be at hotel.
Day 06: A day at "Rice Fields"
Rice Fields is an ethnic habitat which has carefully put together the
best ethnic values and present day comforts. The place is set amidst green
paddy fields and backwater far away from the noisy streets. Here you can
ride a country boat through the tranquil of the backwater or simply laze
amid the swaying palms. Seasonal fruits and honey are the parts of menu.
Day 07: Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary
After having early breakfast you will be taken to one of the best game sanctuaries
in India-Periyar wild life sanctuary. Your journey to Thekady is through
breathtaking, winding, dense rubber etc. Do not forget your camera. After
lunch you will go for boating in the Periyar lake from the motor boat you
can watch wild elephants, wild boars and Dears. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Dense Jungel of Vandanmedu
After breakfast you will be drive to experience a spine chilling adventure
of your tour. You will be proceeding to Vandanmedu and will spent the
rest of the day and night at Carmila resort. Here you can understand the
jungle life and the strange laws. You can spent overnight by choosing
either rope beds, tree house or jungle cottage. Overnight at your own
choice of bed.
Day 09: In a Houseboat
After a buffet breakfast drive to Kumarakom which is an exclusive island
- a natural paradise. Visit the bird sanctuary. You will check in to an
exclusive houseboat and lunch and diner will be served to you on it. Spend
the evening in the board enjoying the exiting night life in the lake.
Enjoy a good night sleep under star and moon light in the house boat.
Day 10: Cochin
Today after breakfast you will be driven to the commercial capital of Kerala-Cochin.
After arrival in afternoon and a buffet lunch you are free to explore Cochin
at your own and go shopping for spices, handicrafts and antiques. Overnight
at hotel.
 Day
11: Munnar
Today morning after breakfast drive to Munnar popularly known as the queen
of the hills The place abounds in green forest and tea estates. After
lunch you can go for local sightseeing and enjoy the climate among the
misty mountains. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Athirampally and Trichur
Today after breakfast we will say good by to Munnar and proceed to Trichur
the cultural city of Kerala en-routing Athirampally water falls here you
will served the lunch. After arrival you will visit the archeological
museum and the art museum. You will visit Kerala culture Academy and music
dance Academy. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Kerala Kala Mandalam
After the breakfast drive to Vallathol Nagar which houses Kerala Kala
Mandalam which is a school imparting training in traditional art form
like Kathakali, Mohiniyattam etc. Leave in the evening for Cochin. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 14: In Cochin
After breakfast enjoy a panoramic view of the city of the Cochin. Visit
the XVI Century Dutch palace, the oldest Synagogue of the British Commonwealth,
the St. Francis Church built in 1503, Bolghatty Palace Hill Palace Museum
and bird sanctuary Go for boat cruise along the harbor and among the 13th
century Chinese fishing nets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Onward Destination
After a sumptuous breakfast we say " NAMASTHE" and in time transfer
to airport to board the flight to your final destination.
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