Kerala, God's Own Country
Kerala is selected by the National Geographic Traveller as one of the 50 destinations of a lifetime and one of the thirteen paradises in the world. Kerala also Known for classical art forms, colourful festivals, exotic cuisine and Ayurveda (the ancient Indian system of medicine) .
INDIA SELF GUIDED TOURS - 22 (Kerala Tour)
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Overview
Duration: 12 Nights & 13 Days
Cities Covered: TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM - ALLEPPEY - KUMARAKOM - PERIYAR - MUNNAR - COCHIN
Trip Code: SGT-22
Highlights: South India Tour, takes you to cultural trip of India with Temples.
Short Itinerary
Day 01:- Departure from Home Country
Day 02:-
Trivandrum
Arrive Trivandrum. Transfer to hotel.
Overnight Trivandrum.
Day 03:-
Trivandrum
Morning tour of Trivandrum. Visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Visit the Zoological Park (except Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and Bali. (Both closed on Mon/Wed mornings.)
Overnight Trivandrum.
Day 04:-
Trivandrum - Cape Comorin (Kanya Kumari) - Trivandrum
Full day excursion to Cape Comorin. Also called Kanya Kumari.
Day 05:-
Trivandrum - Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam. Free time at the beach.
Overnight Kovalam.
Day 06:-
Kovalam
Drive free in Kovalam.
Day 07:-
Kovalam - Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey. Board an houseboat (rice boat). Overnight on board.
Day 08:-
Alleppey - Kumarakom
Arrive Kumarakom by boat. Check-in to a hotel.
Overnight Kumarakom.
Day 09:-
Kumarakom - Periyar
Drive to Periyar National Park. Free time in for game viewing.
Overnight Periyar.
Day 10:-
Periyar - Munnar
Drive to Munnar.
Overnight Munnar.
Day 11:-
Munnar
Day free in Munnar.
Day 12:-
Munnar - Cochin
Drive to Cochin and transfer to hotel.
Overnight Cochin.
Day 13:-
Cochin
Morning tour of Cochin. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets.
Afternoon free.
Overnight Cochin.
Day 14:-
Cochin
Day free in Cochin. Later transfer to airport.
Day 15:- Departure
Detailed Itinerary
All National Parks are closed from 01 June to 30 September every year.
Day 01 :- Arrive Trivandrum.
Arrive Trivandrum. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Trivandrum.
Day 02 :- Trivandrum
Morning tour of Trivandrum. Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it ia an excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park (closed on MonDays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and Bali. (Closed on Mon/Wed mornings.) Overnight Trivandrum.
Day 03 :- Trivandrum Cape Comorin (Kanya Kumari) – Trivandrum
Full Day excursion to Cape Comorin. Also called Kanya Kumari is the land's end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important pilgrim centre of India, it is famous for the Amman Temple-a symbol of unity and sanctity-dedicated to the virgin Goddess, Kanya Kumari. To its South-East lies the famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a blend of all the architectural styles of India. Overnight Trivandrum.
Day 04 :- Trivandrum – Kovalam
Morning drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the -Catamaran- or log, with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil bath are given by experts. Overnight Kovalam.
Day 05 :- Kovalam
Drive free in Kovalam.
Day 06 :- Kovalam – Alleppey
Drive to Alleppey. Board an houseboat (rice boat). Overnight on board. The coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East, for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the backwaters on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops & coconuts.
Day 07 :- Alleppey – Kumarakom (Kottayam).
Arrive Kumarakom by boat. Check-in to a hotel. Kumarakom is the loveliest Village in Kerala, blessed with nature's rare gifts is on the Eastern side of the vast Vembanad Lake. The lake provides facilities for boating, yachting, fishing, surf riding & swimming. Ideal picnic spot accessible by boat from here is Pathiramanal (Midnight Sands) a lonely island in the lake. You could Cruise along the back-waters enjoying the bracing climate & green magic of nature. Overnight Kumarakom.
Day 08 :- Kumarakom – Periyar
Drive to Periyar National Park. Free time in for game viewing. Set up in 1934,it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc. Evening free for game drive. Overnight Periyar.
Day 09 :- Periyar – Munnar
Drive to Munnar. Munnar - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country.Set at an altitude of 6000 ft in Idukki district, Munnar was the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial Days. Unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains- exotic species of flora and fauna in its wild sanctuaries and forests - aroma of spice scented cool air - yes! Munnar has all these and more. Overnight Munnar.
Day 10 :- Munnar
Day free in Munnar.
Day 11 :- Munnar – Cochin
Drive to Cochin and transfer to hotel. Overnight Cochin.
Day 12 :- Cochin
Morning tour of Cochin. Cochin is the natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de-Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques & Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets. Afternoon free. Overnight Cochin.
Day 13 :- Cochin
Day free in Cochin. Later transfer to airport.
Day 14 :- Departure
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