DAY 01:
Kochi - Munnar
(Approx. 5 hours) Today enter the world of Vacations Exotica as you begin your
wonderful tour of Kerala - God’s own country. Arrive into Kochi and drive to
Munnar - a beautiful hill station was once the summer capital of the British
Government in India. The never ending vast expanse of tea plantations and the
round the year moderate climate makes it a haven for visitors. On arrival
proceed to the hotel and check in.
Overnight in Munnar.
DAY 02:
Munnar
After breakfast, visit the Rajamala Wildlife Sanctuary – home to the highly
endangered mountain goats - the Nilgiri Thars. En route visit Nyamakad – a land
of breathtaking waterfalls that cascade down from a height of 1600 mtrs. Later
return to Munnar and enjoy time at leisure.
Overnight in Munnar.
DAY 03:
Munnar
After breakfast visit Top Station for great panoramic views. This area is famous
for exceptional flowers such as Neelakurinji . Later proceed to Echo point -
this place has a natural echo phenomenon. Visit the Mattupetty Dam and the
Kundala tea plantation.
Overnight in Munnar.
DAY 04:
Munnar – Thekkady (Periyar)
(Approx. 5 hours) After breakfast depart for Thekkady - India's largest wildlife
reserve. Arrive into Thekkady and check into the hotel. In the afternoon visit
the Periyar lake, around which the wildlife sanctuary is built. Here you can opt
for a boat ride to view wild life at close quarters from the safety of a boat.
Overnight in Thekkady.
DAY 05 :
Thekkady – Kumarakom (Approx. 5 hrs )
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom. On the shores of the picturesque Vembanad
lake - a freshwater lagoon - Kumarakom is a cluster of fishing villages.The
regions specialities are Karimeen, considered the tastiest fish available in
Kerala and fresh Toddy (local drink). Arrive into Kumarakom and check into the
hotel. The rest of the day at leisure to explore the beautiful backwaters.
Overnight in Kumarakom.
DAY06 :
Kumarakom
After breakfast, visit the Kumarakom bird sanctuary - a diamond in India's
ecological crown. The Vembanad Lake, will give you the pleasure to see a variety
of migratory birds that cluster in thousands, some from the Himalayas, and some
even from the snowkissed hills of Siberia, a true multicultural avian
metropolis.
Overnight in Kumarakom.
DAY 07:
Kumarakom - Alleppey
(Approx 1.5 Hrs)After breakfast depart for Alleppey - The Venice of The East.
Alleppey is one of the most magnificent backwater sites of India. On arrival
check into a houseboat.
Overnight in a houseboat in Alleppey.
DAY 08:
Alleppey - Kochi
(Approx 2 Hrs) After breakfast proceed to Kochi and return home with wonderful
memories of your holiday with Vacations Exotica
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DAY 08:
Alleppey– Kovalam
(Approx. 5 Hrs) After breakfast proceed to Kovalam an internationally renowned
beach destination. On arrival check into the hotel. Spend the rest of the day on
the sandy beaches of Kovalam flanked by coconut groves on one side and Arabian
sea on the other.
Overnight in Kovalam.
DAY 09:
Kovalam – Kanyakumari - Kovalam
(Approx. 3 Hrs) After breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari- the southern most tip of
the Indian continent. Visit the Vivekananda Rock Memorial - erected to
commemorate Swami Vivekananda's visit to Kanyakumarai as a pilgrim. Visit the
Temple Bhagavathi located at the confluence of the three oceans - the Indian
Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. Later visit the Thiruvalluvur
Statue and Gandhi Memorial which enshrines the spot where the urn containing the
ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was kept. Visit the Sunset Point to see one of the most
spectacular sunsets in the world
Overnight in Kovalam.
DAY 10:
Kovalam
Kovalam - Thiruvanathpuram - Kovalam. After breakfast proceed to
Thiruvananthapuram - the capital city. Visit the Napier Museum- a building of
Keralite, Mughal, Chinese and Italian architectural styles that gives you a
glimpse of Kerala's rich cultural heritage, visit the Sri Chitra Art Gallery
which houses paintings from the Mughal, Rajput and Tanjore school of art, the
Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple - a 260 years old and dedicated to Padmanabha (an
incarnation of Lord Vishnu) Also visit the Shankhumugham Beach and the
Thiruvananthapuram Zoo.
Overnight in Kovalam.
DAY 11:
Kovalam to Thiruvanathpuram
(Approx. 1 Hr) After breakfast proceed to Thiruvanathpuram and return home with
wonderful memories of your holiday with Vacations Exotica