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 Code
: IGT-41
Duration : 22 Days/ 21 Nights
Places Covered : Cochin-Marari - Kumarakom - Thottapaly -
Kovalam - Trivandrum - Cape - Kanam Estate - Thekkady - Periyar - Munnar
- Palakkad - Cochin
Group Size: 8-16
Theme: Beach / Cultural
Season: August to January
Price Range: From USD 1958
Special Activities: Kathakali Dance, Guided Sightseeing,
Ayurveda treatments,
Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Tour Highlights: Shree Padmanabhapuram Palace, Suchindram
Temple, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Eravikulam National Park etc.
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Duration : 22 Days/ 21 Nights
Places Covered : Cochin-Marari - Kumarakom - Thottapaly - Kovalam -
Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cape - Kanam Estate - Thekkady - Periyar - Munnar -
Palakkad - Cochin
Day 1 » Arrival in Cochin
India Guided Tour welcomes your arrival at the Cochin airport. You are then
escorted to a pre booked hotel. In the evening get a welcoming dinner at the
hotel with all the delicacies of Cochin. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2 » Sightseeing in Cochin
Your sightseeing tour of Cochin begins with a visit to Mattancherry Palace.
The interiors of this palace are decorated with murals from Ramayana and it
also hosts some wonderful antique costumes. Your travel guides also take you
to various Chinese fishing nets, Bolgatthy Palace and many more attractions
of Cochin. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3 » Cochin – Marari
After
a light breakfast, we take a couple of hours journey to Marari. Upon arrival
check into a pre booked resort. We have exclusive arrangements for Spa and
Ayurveda massage at the resort with our trained and skilled massager. Relax
after the Spa session for the rest of the day. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4 » Marari Sightseeing
The sightseeing tour of Marari includes a visit to Aleppy backwaters. Here
our travel managers make exclusive arrangements for boathouse stay and
backwaters fun. You also get a chance to be a part of the boat race that
takes places quite regularly in Aleppy. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 5 » Marari Sightseeing
The day belongs completely to Marari sightseeing. You can visit places like
Krishnapuram Palace. The museum is known for its sculptures, antiques and
paintings. Overnight stay at the resort.
Day 6 » Marari – Kumarakom
Take a quick breakfast and drive towards Kumarakom which is some 55 kms
from Marari. Arrival and check into a pre booked hotel. Relax for a while
before your travel guides take you to bird watching in Kumarakom Bird
Sanctuary. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7 » Kumarakom
Sightseeing
First
you are taken to old churches such as Cheriya Palli and Valliya Palli. Also
enjoy adventure activities like boat racing, boat cruising at Kumarakom. We
have a surprise for lunch in store for you. You get to spend a quality
afternoon with a typical old Cristian family before you leave for a shopping
spree in the evening. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8 » Kumarakom Houseboat to Thottapaly
In the morning you report at the Kumarakom houseboat for a trip to
Thottapaly. Get ready to experience the best meals and traditional drinks
all in the boat journey. Overnight journey in the luxurious houseboat
towards Thottapaly.
Day 9 » Thottapaly – Kovalam
Arrive in Thottapaly, check into a pre booked hotel. Do some sightseeing in
Thottapaly. The place is highly picturesque as it is situated between the
sea and the backwaters. We also have exclusive arrangements for boating and
backwaters at this scenic beauty. In the evening drive to Kovalam Upon
arrival check into a pre booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 10 » Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam
In the morning our travel guides take you to Trivandrum. Here you get to
see the famous Padmanabha Temple. You are also taken to Sri Chitra Art
Gallery. Here you get to see some wonderful painting sections, De Resistance
being the most popular of them all. Return back to Kovalam in the evening
for an overnight stay.
Day 11 » Kovalm – Cape – Kovalam
As we finish our breakfast, we drive to Kanniyakumari to visit the southern
most tip of India en route visiting Shree Padmanabhapuram Palace and
Suchindram Temple. After relishing the lunch we take a boat trip to visit
Vivekananda Memorial. We drive back to Kovalam then onwards. Stay overnight
at the hotel.
Day 12 » Kovalam Spa and Meditation
You can spend an entire day getting some Spa treatment from the skilled
professionals. Also try your hand on learning some tricks of meditation.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13 » Kovalam - Kanam Estate
After a relaxed morning breakfast we drive to Kanam Estate which is some
150 kms distant from Kovalam. As you arrive our travel managers escort you
to a pre booked hotel. In the evening you are taken on a plantation visit.
The visit helps you explore immense flora at the Kanam Estate. Return to the
hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 14 » Sightseeing
in Kanam Estate
Your tour managers take you to a day long sightseeing tour of Kanam Estate.
Get to enjoy some fabulous rubber plantation, tropical forests and pine
trees in the estate. You can also witness the hill top view of the Estate
which is amazing.
Day 15 » Kanam Estate – Thekkady
Thekaddy is located some 75 kms from Kanam Estate. Upon arrival check into
a pre booked hotel. Enjoy activities like biking and jeep riding in
Thekkady. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 16 » Periyar
At Periyar wildlife sanctuary you get to enjoy a variety of flora and
fauna. Animals at the sanctuary include Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking
Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog. Moreover you can also see some 40
different types of tigers. The tropical forests and fruit trees are also a
must see. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 17 » Periyar – Munnar (120kms)
Take a memorable 3 hour drive from Periyar to Munnar. On the way get to
witness some aesthetic coffee, tea and rubber plantations. Upon arrival
check into a pre booked hotel. Then, we take you on a plantation visit. Our
tour managers help you interact with the local labors of the area. Return to
the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 18 » Sightseeing in Munnar
Munnar
sightseeing includes a visit to places like Eravikulam National Park. The
place is well known for Nilgiri Thar. You are also taken to tea museums.
Here you can have a look at the methods that help in processing to tea. In
the evening we take you to Shruti – a handicraft center. Overnight stay
at the hotel.
Day 19 » Munnar – Palakkad( 180 kms)
Take a drive to a Palakkad. On arrival check into a pre booked hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 20 » Palakkad Sightseeing
Start the sightseeing of Palakkad with a visit to Palakkad Fort. The fort
is well known for its wood work and ancient sculptures. Also make a visit to
Silent Valley National Park. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 21 » Palakkad – Cochin
From Palakkad you board a cab to Cochin. Enroute we visit Punathoor
Elephant Fort. Upon arrival check into a pre booked hotel. After the dinner
overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 22 » Departure
Our travel managers escort you to the airport for a flight back to your
native country.
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Code
: IGT-41
