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Enchanting Kerala (FI-054)
offered by supplier M16463 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 15
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 25
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Ecotourism
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 500 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1000 US Dollar (USD)
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This is not a place to see but the place to be in and it promises you a lot more than just a Holiday. Kerala with its serenity, natural landscapes, lush green tropical forests, networking along the backwaters & the magic of Ayurveda does a lot more than to make one feel relaxed, rejuvenated. It actually revives the youthful spirit in each one of us !!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive - Cochin. A warm welcome on arrival and transfer to hotel. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the Southwest coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
Day 2: Cochin. After Breakfast enjoy sightseeing of the port city of Cochin. The major attractions are the magic of Fort Kochi, the Jewish Market(spice market) along with the Jewish Synagogue. Also worth recommending a visit are the ancient Chinese fishing nets on the coast. Visit St. Francis Church & the Santa Cruz Basilica. Afternoon free for individual activities. Evening witness a Kathakali Dance show.
Day 3: Cochin - Calicut. Drive up north to the city of Calicut. If time permits, visit the ancient boat making at Beypore.
Day 4: Calicut - Wayanad Drive to Wayanad. The vast stretches of mist capped mountains, green meadows of valleys, white water springs, blue water lakes and wild forest fabricate the splendid natural beauty of Wayanad.
Day 5: Wayanad - Palakkad. Drive to Palakkad. Unwind and soothe your mind, body & soul with the richness of Ayurveda. The resort offers you full treatments of Ayurvedic massages.
Day 6: Palakkad. Day at Leisure for individual activities.
Day 7: Palakkad - Munnar. Drive to Munnar, a place blessed with natural beauty that attracts tourists from far and wide. For adventure lovers there is paragliding and for nature lovers there are some of the world's highest tea estates. Day 08 Munnar Full day sightseeing including the Raja Malai, where you can see Neel Thar (mountain goats). Also visit Muttupetty dam and Indo Swiss project and witness the tea gardens spread like a green carpet over hundreds of kilometers.
Day 9: Munnar - Periyar. Backwater in AlleppeyMorning, proceed to Periyar and check in at a hotel. In Periyar wildlife sanctuary witness tribes of wild elephant, boar, deer, tiger and more. In the evening enjoy a boat cruise across the lake. Overnight stay at Periyar.
Day 10: Periyar - Alleppey. Travel to Allepey and check-in at a traditional houseboat. Alleppey or Alappuzha is famous for its boat races, houseboats, coir products, fish and lakes. Alleppey remains prominent on the tourist trial of Kerela as one of the major centers for backwater boat trips. A host of boat races are held here during the harvest season (between July and September). The backwaters of Kerala are unique and are a network of lakes and canals of more than forty rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. The canals connect the villages together and are still used for local transport.
Day 11: Alleppey - Kumarakom. Drive to Kumarakom and check-in at hotel. Kumarakom, situated on the banks of the Vembanad Lake is one the world famous Backwater destinations of Kerala. Fishing, Boating and visits to the countryside make this destination a unique place to look forward to. Rest of the day free at Leisure.
Day 12: Kumarakom. Day free for Leisure or individual activities.
Day 13: Kumarakom / Kovalam. Drive to one of the finest beaches in the country, Kovalam. This enchanting strip of golden sands is laced with the rich greenery of coconut palms. A former fishing village, Kovalam is just 16 km away from Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala's capital city. Kovalam is an evergreen and pleasant climatic beach resort. It is a dreamy place for tourists all over the world. Kovalam is one of the highlights of Kerala & is meant to help unwind relax & end your holiday in style.
Day 14: Kovalam. Day at leisure or independent activities.
Day 15: Kovalam - Trivandrum - Depart. Assistance at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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