Tour
Duration : 13 Nights/ 14 Days
Places to Visit :
Trivandrum - Poovar - Kanyakumari - Thekkady - Munnar
- Kumarakom -
House Boat - Cochin Day 1 : Arrive
Trivandrum - Poovar IslandArrive Trivandrum airport. Upon arrival,
the guest will be met by our representative and then proceed straight to
Poovar
Island (30 kms).
Poovar Island is an unspoilt resort
enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a
dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The
tranquility is punctuated by the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage
is abundant in well-preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of
spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves.
Poovar
Island Resort is a mix of floating cottages, and conventional accommodation.
The floating units are constructed on hollow lightweight concrete hulls.
They are air conditioned and fully equipped with all modern amenities.
On
arrival check-in at hotel.
Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight
at hote
Day 2 : Poovar Island Fullday at
leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Poovar Island -
KanyakumariMorning drive to
Kanyakumari (87 kms), which is
located at the southern most tip of India is meeting point of three oceans,
famous for its beautiful views of Sunrise over the waters. Upon arrival,
check-in at hotel.
Later
visit the
Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the
Kanyakumari Temple
or the
Kumari Amman Temple on the shore, which is dedicated to a
manifestation of Paravati.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 :
Kanyakumari - Periyar (Thekkady) Early morning witness the
sunrise.
Thereafter drive to
Periyar (340 kms). Upon
arrival, check-in at the hotel.
Periyar - Sprawling across
777 sq kms of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, it is the home to one
of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and
vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 5 : PeriyarEarly morning
boatcruise
on Lake Periyar - an artificial lake which is the heart of the famous
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and animals such as wild Elephants, Asiatic deer,
Black buck, wild boars and others from the surrounding sanctuary come to the
shores of the lake to drink water. Lake Periyar is or reservoir created by a
dam on Periyar River.
Afternoon at leisure to explore the local
spice market.
Overnight at hotel
Day 6 : Periyar -
MunnarMorning drive to the beautiful hill station of
Munnar
(106 kms).Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Munnar
- is the beautiful hillstation housing world's highest tea-growing estates.
Beyond these estates are rich tropical forests that houses an assortment of
wildlife such as Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur, Elephant and Lion-tailed
Macaques.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 : MunnarMorning,
visit
Ervikulam National Park (16 kms) - it is the home of the
endangered
Nigiri Tahr (a type of mountain goat) that roams on a
stretch of grassland or is seen climbing the pinnacles of the undulating
hills.
Afternoon visit the popular
tea estates.Overnight
at hotel.
Day 8 : MunnarFull day at leisure Overnight
at hotel
Day 9 : Munnar - Kumarakom Morning drive
through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea plantations &
then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields
to Kumarakom (150 kms) enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom-is
a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake,
criss-crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 10 : KumarakomMorning visit the superb
Bird Sanctuary in adjacent wooded marshland, which boasts of egrets,
tree pies, black headed orioles, bee-eaters & a whole host of herons.
Afternoon
at leisure.
Overnight at hotel
Day 11 : Kumarakom -
Houseboat Morning at leisure. Afternoon, board the
traditional
rice boats - "Kettuvallam" for a fascinating cruise
through
the backwaters of Kerala which offer one of the world's truly
unforgettable experiences. These traditional houseboats of Kerala are one of
the most enduring images of the backwaters, its natural, cocoon-like profile
complementing the surrounding countryside. You can relax on the sundeck and
watch the way of life and activity of the local people, sipping from a
tender coconut and enjoying the sheer peace of the surroundings.
Overnight
on board
Day 12 : Houseboat - Cochin After breakfast
on board. Disembark at Alleppey. Upon arrival proceed directly to
Cochin
(60 kms). On arrival, check-in at hotel. Afternoon tour of Cochin or "Kochi"-
the palm green, commercial captial of Kerala is known as the "Queen of
the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British &
Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their
impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these
myriad influences. Visit the
Dutch Palace, the
Jewish Synagogue,
the
Church of St. Francis, the
Bolghatty Palace & the
famous
Chinese fishing nets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
13 : CochinMorning enjoy a stroll in the Jew Town. Evening witness
the
Kathakali dance performance - Kathakali is a unique dance which
has a 2000 year old history with more than 100 different 'mudras' or gesture
depicting deities, demons, heroes, heroines and kings - each based on
episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 14 : Depart CochinMorning transfer to
the airport for your flight back home.
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