Day – 2 : Munnar
Today after breakfast depart to Munnar by road. Arrive Munnar and transfer to hotel. Munnar is a picturesque hill station situated in the eastern part of Kerala; lush green-carpeted tea and coffee plantations surround it. The beautiful landscapes, cozy weather, and the smell of tealeaves make Munnar one of the most sought-after destinations in South India. Munnar is situated near the Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.Overnight at the hotel.

Day – 3 : Alleppey
After breakfast drive to Alleppey ( 171 Km).The Venice of the East welcomes you to the backwaters of kerala. The Palm fringed canals and shores bustling with glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach has blessed Alappuzha, the water locked district, to become one of the best Backwater tourism destinations in God s Own Country. Sight seeing and overnight at Alleppey House Boat

Day – 4 : Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Cochin airport / railway station for your departure.

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Day - 2 : Wayanad
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Wayanad. Set at an altitude of 700 – 2100 m above sea level, Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. The fast-flowing rivers – Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini add to the beauty of Wayanad. Sightseeing attractions in Wayanad include Pookoda Lake, Lakkadi, Kuruva Island, Edakkal Cave. Overnight stay is arranged in Wayanad.

Day - 3 : Wayanad
After breakfast proceed for local sightseeing of Wayanad. Set at an altitude of 700 – 2100 m above sea level, Wayanad is one of the districts in Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. The fast-flowing rivers – Panamaram, Mananthavady and Kabini add to the beauty of Wayanad. Sightseeing attractions in Wayanad include Pookoda Lake, Lakkadi, Kuruva Island, Edakkal Cave. Overnight stay is arranged in Wayanad.

Day - 4 : Alleppey
Morning after breakfast proceed to Alleppey checkin to your House Boat at 12 noon. Back water cruise through paddy fields, coconut lagoons, narrow canals and coir villages. Overnight stay at House Boat.

Day - 5 : Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Cochin airport / railway station for your departure.

Package Cost Includes

• Accommodation as per above /Similar -
• Daily break fast and Lunch / Dinner in hotels.-
• All meals in the houseboat.-
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Indica-
• Pickup from Cochin / Calicut Airport/Railway Station-
• Drop at Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Driver beta/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge-
• Check in Check in / out 12.00 noon at all hotels-
• All applicable tax-

Day - 2 : Munnar
Sight seeing Munnar. Covering tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamala. Shopping at Munnar and overnight stay in the hotel at Munnar.

Day - 3 : Alleppey
After breakfast at hotel and transfer to the House boat. On arrival check in to the houseboat and enjoy a picturesque drive to the idyllic backwaters of Kerala in Alleppey. Explore the backwaters of Kerala and over night stay in the Houseboat.

Day - 4 : Departure
Transfer to Cochin airport / railway station. Today you bid farewell to ” Gods own Country ” as your tour ends with a transfer to Cochin railway station or airport.

Package Cost Includes

• Accommodation as per above /Similar -
• Daily break fast in hotels.-
• All meals in the houseboat.-
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Indica-
• Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Drop at Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Driver bata/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge-
• Check in Check in / out 12.00 noon at all hotels-
• Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat-
• All applicable tax-

Day 02: Cochin – Munnar After breakfast ,sight seeing cochin. Later this afternoon, you will visit fascinating sights like the Chinese fishing nets, Cherai Beach. Noon proceed to Munnar (140 Kms / 04 Hrs). Throughout the journey enjoy beautiful streams small water falls, Rubber, Pepper cardamom and Tea plantations and thick forests. On arrival check in to the hotel and overnight at Munnar.

Day 03: Munnar Morning after breakfast proceed to Munnar. Munnar is Kerala’s premium hill station. Munnar transcending excellence – Munnar is surrounded by gently undulating hills swathed in the soothing green of vast tea estates.It makes perfect tourist destination in south India. Situated at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level, its bracing climate with the laidback atmosphere and its delightfully refreshing colonial air makes it the most sought-after destinations. Evening sight seeing. Overnight at Munnar.

Day 04: Thekkady

This morning after breakfast drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Thekkady, evening enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary. Over night stay in the hotel at Thekkady.

Day 05: Thekkady – Alleppey (Houseboat) – Early breakfast transfer to Alleppey. On arrival check in to the houseboat. Cruise to Moncompu Village walk and temple visit. Back to house boat and proceed to Pulinkunnu, visit church and local market. Cruise towards Kavalam through Puthen thodu (a good stretch of narrow canal) further cruise will be through big rivers with various paddy fields on both sides, viz. Rajapuram, 6000, H-Block, R-Block, etc.Over night stay in the houseboat..

Day 06: Alleppey – Kovalam

Morning after breakfast, proceed to Kovalam. On the way sightseeing in Trivandrum includes visit to Zoo, Museum etc, Check in to your resort/hotel by afternoon. Evening spend time at Kovalam Beaches. Over night stay in the resort/hotel.

Day 07: Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam / Trivandrum

Early breakfast proceed to Kanyakumari. Enoute visit padmanabhapuram palace and Sucheendram temple and proceed to klanyakumari and chek in and afternoon vist Vivekanada rock memorial, Statue of Thiruvalloor. Enjoy Sunset from the tip of India. Back to Kovalam. Overnight stay at Kovalam

Day 08: Departure Morning drive to airport/railway station at Trivandrum and fly back.

Hotels Used

Package Inclusive of

• Accommodation as per the details given above / Similar
• Daily buffet break fast in hotels.
• Houseboat stay is inclusive of all meals, bed coffee, evening tea and snacks
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Car
• Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station
• Drop at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station
• All sight seeing, land transfer & inter hotel transfer
• Multilingual driver with professional sight seeing assistance
• Driver bata/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge
• Check in Check out 12.00 noon at all hotels
• Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat
• All applicable tax

Package Excludes • Air Fare/Train Fare • Any additional meals other than mentioned in the ‘inclusive’ coloumn • All entry fees • Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls etc. • Optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary

Day - 2 : Munnar
Morning sightseeing tour of Fort Kochi beach, Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, Palliport Fort, Parikshith Thampuram Museum, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Net, Bolghatty island, Bolghatty Palace, Willingdon Island, Hill Palace Museum, Museum of Kerala History Edapally, Gundu isl. Overnight stay at Hotel.Later drive to Munnar, a popular getaway retreat. Surrounded by lush green tea estates, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day - 3 : Munnar
Sight seeing Munnar. Covering tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamala. Shopping at Munnar and overnight stay in the hotel at Munnar.

Day - 4 : Thekkady
This morning after breakfast drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Thekkady, evening enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary. Over night stay in the hotel at Thekkady.

Day - 5 : Alleppey
Early morning boating at periyar for wildlife and after breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Alleppey (185 Kms / 4 Hrs Alappuzha, the Venice of the East welcomes you to the backwaters of kerala. The Palm fringed canals and shores bustling with glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach has blessed Alappuzha, the water locked district, to become one of the best Backwater tourism destinations in God s Own Country. Sight seeing and overnight at Alleppey.

Day - 6 : Kovalam
After Breakfast check out from the house boat and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Kerala. Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. Check into the hotel and get ready for Trivandrum city sight seeing tours, Trivandrum covering Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club and Shangmugham Beach . Over night stay in the hotel at Kovalam.

Day - 7 : Kovalam
After breakfast proceeds to Kanyakumari reroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and Sucheendram Temple. On arrival check in to the hotel at Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point. Back to Kovalam and overnight at Kovalam.

Day - 8 : Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station. Today you bid farewell to ” Gods own Country ” as your tour ends with a transfer to Trivandrum railway station or airport.

Package Cost Includes

• Accommodation as per above /Similar -
• Daily break fast in hotels.-
• All meals in the houseboat.-
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Indica-
• Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Drop at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station-
• Driver bata/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge-
• Check in Check in / out 12.00 noon at all hotels-
• Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat-
• All applicable tax-
• Daily breakfast and dinner in hotel at Thekkady.-

Day - 2 : Munnar
Sight seeing Munnar. Covering tea plantation, Eravikulam National Park, The High Range Club, Top Station, Mattuppetty, Devikulam, Rajamala. Shopping at Munnar and overnight stay in the hotel at Munnar.

Day - 3 : Thekkady

This morning after breakfast drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Thekkady, evening enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary. Over night stay in the hotel at Thekkady.

Day - 3 : Thekkady
This morning after breakfast drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Thekkady, evening enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary. Over night stay in the hotel at Thekkady.

Day - 4 : Kumarakom
In the morning you will be transferred to your resort in Kumarakom. The rest of the day is free to absorb the serenity of your beautiful resort. Kumarakom the charming emerald peninsula jutting into the ever-effervescent Vembanad Lake takes you into the heart of the scenic lake where youll come across plenty of traditional country crafts, boats and canoes. Sightseeing in Kumarakom include Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary an ornithologists paradise is a favourite haunt of migratory birds like the siberian stork egret darter heron and teal. Overnight stay at Kumarakom

Day - 5 : Alleppey
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey (40 KM – 1 Hour drive). This is a quaint town flanked by the Arabian Sea in the west and has a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it. Alleppey is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year and is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Check into the houseboat on arrival (check in time 1.00 pm). Enjoy the day with a backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay is on the houseboat.

Day - 6 : Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station. Today you bid farewell to ” Gods own Country ” as your tour ends with a transfer to Trivandrum railway station or airport.

Total Cost for 4 Adult + 2 Child is Rs.36,900/-

Package Cost Includes

• Accommodation as per above /Similar -
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Tavera-
• Daily break fast in hotels.-
• All meals in the houseboat.-
• Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Drop at Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Driver bata/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge-
• Check in Check in / out 12.00 noon at all hotels-
• Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat-
• All applicable tax-

Arrive Madras, the capital of Tamilnadu, the land of festivals. Later transfer to Hotel.Chennai: known as the Gateway of Southern India and also the ‘Queen of the Coromandel’. Chennai, capital of Tamil Nadu and the fourth largest city in India, is a sprawling metropolis and also an important port. Once a fishing village, Chennai was the capital of the Madras presidency during the British era and was converted into the capital of Tamil Nadu in 1969. The East India Company built a fort in Madras, as Chennai was known earlier, in 1639 and developed it as one of the major trading centers in India. Chennai displays a blend of Dravidian and Gothic architecture in its buildings. Over Night at Hotel

Day 02 Madras – Mahabalipuram [60 kms]

After Break fast Chennai Sightseeing Santhome Cathedral: Built by Portuguese in the 14th and 15th century, this Cathedral is named after St. Thomas. Historically important, it is one of the Fort pilgrimages for the Christian community. St. George Fort : St. George, one the first few bastions built by the east India company, marks the beginning of Chennai as a modern city this bastion achieved it’s from St. George, the patron saint of England. Now the Fort is converted to Museum . Kapaleeswarar temple : Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Kapaleeswarar temple has inscriptions from the 13th century A.D. The temple ‘Gopuram’ (tower) is in the characteristic Dravidian style of architecture. The walls and pillars of temple has very delicate and intricate carvings which depict the scenes from Hindu mythology name.

Marina Beach : pride of Chennai, is the second longest beach in the world and has a wide sandy foreshore. Situated on the beach, the Anna and MGR samadhis are memorials of the most popular former Chief Ministers of the state. Kalakshertra : The cultural Institution found by Rukmani Devi Arundale in 1936 and is devoted to the revival of classical arts . Students from many countries learns the arts in the ancient traditional wai od Indian teachings – Gurukulam. Classical dance, music and traditional textile design and weaving are taught in natural surroundings. Later Drive to Mahabalipuram. Check in to the hotel. Over Night at beach resort

Day 03 : Mahabalipuram – Kanchipuram – Mahabalipuram [175 kms ]

After Break fast, drive to Mahabalipuram Mahabalipuram : Built in the 7th century, this ancient Pallava port is the site of several antique sculptural marvels. The only remaining shore temple is a spectacular two-spired shrine which is unique in that it buses shrines for Vishnu and Shiva. The Pallavas had perfected the art of sculpting rocks to build temples without using brick, mortar or timber and the five monolith Raths (chariots) stand as the surviving masterpieces of Pallava sculpture. Arjuna’s penance is the world’s largest bas relief measuring 27m by 9m. This sculptural panel shows animals, Gods and Angels contemplating the descent of the Ganges from it’s source in the Himalayas and also depicts popular fables from the Panchatantra. Besides these, the Mahishamardhini Cave, the Krishna Mandapam and Varsha Mandapam also have beautiful reliefs depicting Vishnu reclining on the coils of seven headed serpent, Krishna as incarnation of Vishnu lifting mount Goverdhana to protect his kinsman from the wrath of Indra respectively.
Later visit of Kanchipuram is a Spectacular Temple city which reflects the Glorious Traditions of South India with its noted temples and thriving Handloom industries. The city is famous for silk weaving. Visit of kanchipuram temple, Visit of Handloom Weaving factory.Drive Back to Mahabalipuram, Over Night at Hotel

Day 04 : Mahabalipuram – Pondicherry [113 kms]

After Breakfast, drive to pondichery Pondichery : The old French colony has retrieved its Indian character, but the scent of the French influence in “Pudicheri” as we call now French dream of an Indian empire has taken life but it also rapidly came to an end in Pondicherry. Among the dispersed territories of the territorial Union of Pondicherry, it is in Pondicherry itself that we can discover what has symbolized the French influence in India. That is also what makes this territory unique and especially, the French district. Something quite different from the rest of India. , One can found again in the red kepis of the police officers, french spelling on signboards and traffic signs and some buildings and old stones. Visit of Beaches, Old churches, Aroville “the sacred banyan tree” Over night at Hotel

Day 05 : Pondichery – Tanjore [172 kms 4 hrs ]

After Breakfast, Drive to Tanjore via Kumbakonam , Darasuram , Gangaikondacholapuram , Chidambaram temples etc Chidambaram : One of the important temples of India. The temple complex covers 40 acres and one of the ancient temples of taminadu . The temple’s gopuram carved with 108 classical postures of nataraja (dancing Shiva) and 1000 pillared hall the rajasabha measuring 103 merts long and 58 meters wide , where the pandya and cholas and others celebrated their victories . Also this is one among the temple with dancing Shiva idol . Classical Dance festival is very famous here. Gangaikondacholapuram : The temple is built by Rajendra chola is almost similar to the big temple of Tanjore Darasuram : The temple dedicated to lord Shiva was built by rajendra chola Kumbakonam : There are four famous temples here dedicated to sarangapani , kumbeswar Nageswara and Brahma . There Mahamaham festival celebrated here once in 12 years is very famous . Tanjore : was once the capital of the Cholas, a dynasty of temple builders who ruled south India between 10 century and 14 century. The pallavas , the pandyas , the nayaks and Marathas have their monuments of history here . The tanjore have maintains the glorious chola culture. Sri Brahadeeswara Temple : This massive temple was built by great chola king rajaraja I in the 10 century AD. The tower over the inner sanctum sanctorum rises perpendicularly to height of 15 meters. Tanjore Palace : The palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built partly by nayaks around 1550 AD .and partly by Marathas .It is grand pile of buildings with huge corridors spacious halls. Two of the palace towers the armory and the observation towers are visible from all parts of the city, The place also houses the sangeeth mahal . a perfect music hall . It is striking example of the engineering skills of the ancient builders. Check in to the hotel Over night at hotel

Day 06 Tanjore – Trichy [85 kms 1 hrs 30 minutes]

Trichy or trichinapally is situated on the bank of river cavery. The city was a chola citadel from sangam age the pandyas, pallavas held sway over this region for short periods. The Nayaks of madurai built the town and the historic rock fort which played a vital role in carnatic wars in 18 century. On arrival Check in to the hotel later visit of Trichy Srirangam : surrounded by the waters of river Kaveri on one side and its tributary kollidan on the other, is a 600 acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sri Ranganathaswami Temple. There are 21 gopurams, among which the Rajagopuram is the largest in South India. The remaining 20 gopurams were built between the 14th and 17th centuries. Originally, there was just a small shrine where the temple is today, but it was added on to and expanded by the Cholas, Cheras, Pandyas, Hoysalas, the Vijayanagar Kings and Nayaks of Madurai and today Srirangam stands as the biggest temple complex in the country. Rock Fort temple tops on a 83m high outcrop. This temple was built by the Pallavas as a small cave temple, but the Nayaks made use of its naturally fortified Position. It is a stiff climb, up the 437 steps cut into the stone to the top but well worth the view. Non-Hindus are not allowed into the Vinayaka Temple at the summit and at the bigger Sri Thayumanaswamy Temple dedicated to Siva, halfway. up.

Ranganathar : This superb temple complex at Srirangam, about three kms from the Rock Fort is surrounded by seven concentric walls with 21 gopurams and is probably the largest in India. Most of it dates from the 14th to 17th centuries, and many people have had a hand in its construction, including the Cheras, Pandyas, Cholas, Hoysalas and rulers from Vijayanagar. An annual Car Festival is held here in January during which a decorated wooden chariot is pulled through the streets between various walls. In mid-December, the Vaikunda Ekadasi, or Paradise Festival will be celebrated in the Vishnu Temple. Over Night at Hotel

Day 07 Trichy – Madurai [163 kms 4 hrs ]

After break fast , Drive to Madurai Madurai : More than 2500 years old ancient city, situated on the banks of the river Vaigai Madurai is believed to have been built by the Pandyan King Kulasekara. Legend has it that drops of Maduram (nectar) fell from Lord Shiva’s locks when he came to bless its people for constructing a temple for him. Madurai’s history can be divided into four periods, beginning over 2000 years ago, when it was the capital of the Pandyan Kings. Apart from a brief period it fell to the Cholas, Madurai remain with Pandyan till the decline of the empire. The 200year old reign of the Natakas marked the golden era when art, architecture and learning scaled new heights. On Arrival Check in to the hotel. After Noon visit Tirumalai Nayak MahalThis Indo-Saracenic building was constructed in 1523 and was originally four times large are today. Sound and light show on the life of the Tirumalai Nayak and the story of the Silapathikaram are conduced daily.

Vaniyur Mariamman Teppakulam : This enormous temple tank is fed by water from the Vaigai river. The tank has a mandapam at the center enshrining Lord Vigneshwara. A colorful float festival is held in this tank every year Meenakshi Temple : This temple is the city’s main attraction. This temple is nearly 2000 years old placed in the heart of the old town – a splendid example of Dravidian architecture. The present temple was designed in 1560 by Vishwanatha Nayak and subsequently built during the reign of Tirumalai Nayak. There are four entrances to the temple with an area of six hectares. Each of its 12 towers has the height of 45 to 50 meters. Visit of 1000 pillar Mandapan (hall). Each pillar got different sculpture; this is one of the best examples for Dravidian style of architecture. Over Night at Hotel

Day 08 Madurai – Periyar [150 kms 3 hrs 30 minutes]

After Break fast, drive to periyar. One of the hill stations produces large quantity of spices, like pepper, cardamom etc Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary – one of the well maintained wild life sanctuaries of South India. Situated on the banks of an artificial lake formed with the construction of an irrigation dam the sanctuary is spread out over an area of 777 sq kms. Now Declared as a tiger reserve, this sanctuary is the best place to see the wild elephants, bison’s, wild dogs, deer’s, water birds and occasionally tiger After Noon Visit of Spice plantations. Watch the trading at one of the spice shop.

 Day 09 Periyar

Early morning boating at Lake Periyar, after breakfast, short trek through the periyar forest, Option for the elephant ride. Over night at hotel.

Day 10 : Periyar – Cochin 150 kms 3 hrs 30 minutes

From periyar you will be reaching cochin today. Cochin is one of the most interesting towns in South India. A trading port since Roman times, it was on the main trade route between Europe and China. Fort Cochin occupies the South promontory on the seaward side of the Bay. Cochin is also known as the commercial capital of kerala. Day Relax at Cochin. Evening: watch of kathakali dance in one of the theatre. Kathakali is one of the traditional dance forms of kerala. In early days the dance was performed at the temples on festival occasions. The artist will put the costume with natural colors and masks. The stories are expresses with guesters .Most of the stories are from the Mahabharata & Ramayana. Over Night at Hotel

Day 11 : Cochin Sightseeing.

After break fast, guided tour of Cochin Fort Kochi: A leisurely walk through the city is the best way to discover historic Fort Kochi. An obscure fishing village that became the first European township In India, Kochi has an eventful and colourful history. The town was shaped by the cultural influences of the Dutch and later the British. The result of these cultural influences are seen in the many examples of Indo-European architecture. Chinese fishing nets: These huge cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of one of the first visitors to the Malabar Coast. Erected here between 1350 and 1450 ad by Traders from the court of Kublai Khan, these nets are set up on teak wood and bamboo poles. The best place to watch the nets being lowered into the sea and the catch being brought in, is the Vasco da Gama square, a narrow promenade that runs along the beach. St. Francis Church: Built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan Friars, this is India’s oldest European Church. This was initially built of timber and later reconstructed in stone. It was restored in 1779 by the Protestant Dutch and converted to an Anglican church by the British in 1795. Vasco da Gama was buried here in 1524 before his remains were moved to Lisbon, Portugal.

Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) : Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. On display here are beautiful murals depicting scenes from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata, and some of the Puranic Hindu legends. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins and the coronation robes of former maharajas of Kochi. Synagogue: Constructed in 1568, this is the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth. Destroyed in a shelling during the Portuguese raid in 1662, it was rebuilt two years later by the Dutch. Over Night at Hotel.

Day 12 : Cochin : Departure

Later evening check out from the hotel and transfer to the Cochin airport.

Tour Cost Total Cost Euro – 949 For Single Occupancy (Net –Non Commissionable)

Package Included

• Accommodation for 11 nights & 12days as per above / Similar
• Welcome drink on arrival
• Daily buffet break fast in all hotels
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Indica
• Pickup from Chennai Airport/Railway Station
• Drop at cochin Airport/Railway Station
• All sight seeing, land transfer & inter hotel transfer
• Multilingual driver with professional sight seeing assistance
• All must seeing spots in all destinations will be covered
• Driver beta/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge
• Check in Check out 12.00 noon at all hotels
• All applicable tax

Package Cost Excludes

• Air Fare/Train Fare
• Any additional meals other than mentioned in the ‘inclusive’ coloumn
• Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Optional Activities mentioned in the itinerary
• Any item not specifically mentioned in “Inclusions” column

Hotels Used

Day - 2 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Munnar, drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar, a popular getaway retreat during the British Raj. Surrounded by lush green tea estates and situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel at Munnar.

Day - 3 : Munnar
Full day sight seeing Munnar. Enjoy visiting sections of Old Munnar, which includes the charming old Christian Church with its original fourteen rows of wooden pews. You will also visit Mattupetty lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam there. The afternoon is at leisure to absorb the beauty of this hill station. Overnight stay in the hotel at Munnar.

Day - 4 : Thekkady
This morning after breakfast drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Thekkady, evening enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary. Over night stay in the hotel at Thekkady.

Day - 5 : Alleppey
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Alleppey (40 KM – 1 Hour drive). This is a quaint town flanked by the Arabian Sea in the west and has a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss-crossing it. Alleppey is an important backwater destination attracting several thousand foreign tourists every year and is also famous for its boat races, beaches, marine products and coir industry. Check into the houseboat on arrival (check in time 1.00 pm). Enjoy the day with a backwater cruise on the Vembanad Lake. Overnight stay is on the houseboat.

Day - 6 : Kovalam
After Breakfast check out from the house boat and proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is a beach town on the Arabian Sea in Kerala. Kovalam has three crescent shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings. Check into the hotel and get ready for Trivandrum city sight seeing tours, Trivandrum covering Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science and Technology Museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat club and Shangmugham Beach . Over night stay in the hotel at Kovalam.

Day - 7 : Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport / railway station. Today you bid farewell to ” Gods own Country ” as your tour ends with a transfer to Trivandrum railway station or airport.

Total Cost for 2 Adult is Rs.27,400/-

Package Cost Includes

• Daily break fast in hotels.-
• All meals in the houseboat.-
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Indica-
• Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Drop at Trivandrum Airport/Railway Station-
• Driver bata/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge-
• Check in Check in / out 12.00 noon at all hotels-
• Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat-
• All applicable tax-

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Arrive at Airport/rail station our representative will transfer to the hotel. afternoon sight seeing in Cochin. Visiting Jewish Synagoge, Dutch Palace, St.Thomas Church, St.Mary s catheredal, Chinese Fishing Nets and Bolghaty Palace. (Optional Kathakali) Over night at Cochin.

Day - 2 : Munnar
After breakfast proceed to Munnar, drive through the picturesque countryside of Munnar, a popular getaway retreat during the British Raj. Surrounded by lush green tea estates and situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this picturesque hill station boasts of exotic flora and fauna. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel at Munnar

Day - 3 : Munnar
Full day sight seeing Munnar. Enjoy visiting sections of Old Munnar, which includes the charming old Christian Church with its original fourteen rows of wooden pews. You will also visit Mattupetty lake which is flanked by steep hills and woods and has been created by the small hydro-electricity dam there. The afternoon is at leisure to absorb the beauty of this hill station. Overnight stay in the hotel at Munnar.

Day - 4 : Thekkady
This morning after breakfast drive from the land of tea plantations into the heart of the spice hills in Thekkady. On arrival check in to the hotel. Sight seeing Thekkady, evening enjoy a walk through the bustling spice market of Kumily village in Thekkady or you have the option of taking a boat cruise on Lake Periyar which is the best way to locate wildlife in Periyar Sanctuary. Over night stay in the hotel at Thekkady.

Day - 5 : Alleppey
Early morning boating at periyar for wildlife and after breakfast check out from Hotel and drive to Alleppey (185 Kms / 4 Hrs Alappuzha, the Venice of the East welcomes you to the backwaters of kerala. The Palm fringed canals and shores bustling with glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picture book lakesides and its long sandy beach has blessed Alappuzha, the water locked district, to become one of the best Backwater tourism destinations in God s Own Country. Sight seeing and overnight at Alleppey.

Day - 6 : Kovalam
After breakfast check out from the hoouseboat and drive to Kovalam (170 KM – 4 hours drive), on arrival check into the hotel. Evening enjoy at Kovalam Beach. Overnight stay is arranged in Kovalam.

Day - 7 : Kovalam
After breakfast proceeds to Kanyakumari reroute visit Padmanabhapuram Palace and Sucheendram Temple. On arrival check in to the hotel at Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India, also the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. It is the only place in India where sunset and sunrise can be seen from one point. Back to Kovalam and overnight at Kovalam.

Day - 8 : Departure
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Cochin airport / railway station for your departure.

Total Cost for Per Adult is Rs.12,650/-

Package Cost Includes

• Accommodation as per above /Similar -
• Arrival/departure transfer and all land transfers by Air conditioned Tavera
• Daily break fast in hotels.-
• All meals in the houseboat.-
• Pickup from Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Drop at Cochin Airport/Railway Station-
• Driver beta/toll/parking/road tax/fuel charge-
• Check in Check in / out 12.00 noon at all hotels-
• Check in 12.00 noon/Check out 9.00 am at Houseboat-
• All applicable tax-

You can deposit 50% of the Amount as Cash/ Cheque .Soon we shall send you the confirmation. And you can make the balance payment on arrival .Kindly forward us your arrival/Departure details also with flight/train number.

You are greeted on arrival in Cochin International Airport/Railway Station by our representative and transferred to your hotel. After noon sight seeing in Cochin, visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace, and Chinese Fishing nets etc. Evening back to hotel and over night stay at Hotel.

Day 02: Cochin – Thekkady

Morning after breakfast, proceed to Thekkady (Periyar) (180 km), check in to your resort by Noon. Afternoon boating in Periyar Lake through wild life sanctuary, spices plantations (Coffee & Cardamom) etc. Over night stay at Resort.

Day 03: Thekkady

Morning after breakfast, whole day in Thekkady, visiting Murikkady, Pandikuzy, Chellarkovil viewpoint etc. Over night stay at Resort.

Day 04: Thekkady-Alleppey

Morning after breakfast, proceed to Alleppey (160 km) and check in to your House Boat. Cruise through Narrow Canals Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons etc. over night stay in the House Boat.

Day 05: Alleppey – Trivandrum

Morning after breakfast, proceed to Kovalam. Enroute visit Krishnapuram Palace (Monday holiday) On the way sightseeing in Trivandrum includes visit to Zoo, Museum etc, Check in to your resort/hotel by afternoon. On arrival check in to the hotel and over night stay in the resort/hotel.

Day 06: Trivandrum– Kanyakumari

Morning after breakfast, proceed to Kanyakumari, Enroute visit south India’s biggest palace “Krishnapuram Palace”. On arriva Kanyakumari visit Vivekananda Rock, Gandhi mandapam, View point. The glorious sunset and sunrise next morning. Overnight at Kanyakumari.

Day 07 – 13: Kovalam (YOGA)

After breakfast proceed to Kovalam for 7 days yoga holiday.

Day 14: Departure

Morning: it’s time to bid farewell. Drive to airport at Trivandrum and fly back with sweet memories.

HAPPY TOUR ENDS

Tour Cost: 13 Nights 14 Days

1-2 paying pax Euro= 610-00 per person
3-4 paying pax Euro= 580-00 per person
6 paying pax Euro= 550-00 per person

SGL Room Supplement Euro= 540-00

Hotels Used: 3*-4* Hotels & Resorts

Kovalam 07 www.samudrakovalam.com

Houseeboat 01 www.somahouseboats.com

Periyar 02 www.hoteltreetop.com

Trivandrum 01 www.mascothotelthiruvananthapuram.com

Cochin 01 www.renaissancecochin.in

Kanyakumari 01 www.sangamgrouphotels.com

The above cost Includes:

• Accommodation on twin sharing on bed & breakfast basis except in houseboat
• Accommodation in Houseboat will be on Full board basis
• Entrance fees at the monuments
• Transfers , sightseeing and excursions by Ac Vehicle
• Boat ride at Lake Periyar
• Toll, Parking, State permit, Driver bata
• Facilities for YOGA
• Kathakali Dance performance in Cochin / Periyar
• Welcome with flower garlands
• Assistance at hotels/airports
• Taxes

Re: Supplement of Local German/English speaking guides ( German speaking guides are only available in some places )

0-2 paying pax Euro= 105-00 per person
3-5 paying pax Euro= 75-00 per person
4-6 paying pax Euro= 50-00 per person

The above rates are valid from 01^st Oct 2010 to March 2011, Except 20 Dec to 10 Jan 2011.