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09
DAYS EXPLORE TOUR OF KERALA
(BEACHES, BACK WATERS AND RAIN FORESTS)
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01 : ARRIVAL TO TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM
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Arrive into Trivandrum and
on arrival transfer to your hotel at Kovalam Beach. |
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Day free at the Beach and
overnight at Kovalam. |
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03 : KOVALAM - BACK WATER (HOUSE BOAT)
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Drive to Thottapally and
board your houseboat You will embark on a remarkable
journey through the coconut palmed canals. Here
time stands still as the peace envelops you and
you are a welcome observer of the local people
tending their animals and crops, going about their
daily activities. Your houseboat crew will take
care of your every need, cook you delicious Kerala
food and show you the places of interest on route.
Your floating home has a modern bathroom and comfortable
bedroom as well as a sitting area and sunlounging
deck. |
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04 : HOUSE BOAT - ALEPPEY - COCHIN
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In the morning you will reach
Alleppey and after breakfast you leave the houseboat
and drive 65kms to Cochin. On Arrival check into
your hotel and After lunch sightseeing of Fort
Cochin area with remnants of the various influences
of the historical port. Many different cultures
including Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese and Jewish
have traded with the Malabar coast in Spices and
Tea since the 16th century. Visit St Francis Church,
where Vasco De Gama was first buried, Chinese
fishing nets, Mattancherry Palace with well preserved
fresco paintings and the oldest Synagogue in the
Commonwealth. The area around Jewtown is still
a bustling market where spice trading continues
today. Evening attend a performance of Kathakali
Dance, a traditional Keralan dance depicting ancient
stories. Overnight in Cochin
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05 : COCHIN - CHERUTHURUTHY
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Morning drive 3 hrs to Cheruthuruthy
and visit the Kerala Kalamadalam School of Performing
Arts. Kerala has a number of dance forms which
take many years to learn. You are welcome to watch
the students as they are instructed and practice.
Visit nearby pottery and handicrafts centres.
Overnight at The River Retreat in Cheruthuruthy. |
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06 : CHERUTHURUTHY - WYANAD |
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Drive to Wayanad National
Park and check into your eco friendly resort set
in the green rolling hills of Wyanad. Afternoon
free for trekking or visiting the nearby park
for an elephant ride. Overnight at Wyanad. |
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07 : WYANAD - KADDAPURAM |
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Morning trekking or relaxing
and after lunch drive to Kaddapuram Beach Resort
on the Malabar coast, a small private resort built
in traditional Keralan style. Overnight Kaddapuram
Beach.
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Morning visit to local villages
and enjoy the quiet, private beach. Overnight
at Kaddapuram Beach. |
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09 : KADDAPURAM - COCHIN |
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Morning free and late afternoon
drive 2 hrs to Cochin for your onward journey.
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- All AC transport with driver for tours &
monument sight seeing every city, transfer Airport/
Hotels/ Airport.
- All Hotels, Double room on sharing basis with
Breakfast.
- Backwaters excursion by boat.
- Guide Services English or Spanish in every
important city.
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