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Kerala Landscapes And Backwaters
Duration: 13 Nights/ 14 Days
Places Covered: Calicut- Vythiri - Malanpuzha - Cochin - Munnar
- Thekkady - Kumarakom -Alleppey- Kovalam - Poovar - Trivendrum
Day 1: Arrival Calicut
Begin your Tour.
Arrive into Calicut
Welcome to your 'Kerala Tour'
On arrival in Calicut, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's
representative to your hotel. In the afternoon there is a city tour
of Calicut. you can spend your day of calicut tour lazing around on
the neat and clean beaches of Kappad.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 2: Calicut -Vythiri
This morning after breakfast drive 100 km from Calicut to Vythiri.
After checking into the Vithiri tree house, some of which are over
90 feet above the ground, there will still be time to explore the
flora and sounds of the local jungle. Overnight will be at the tree-house.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 3: Vythiri-Wayanadu-Vythiri
Proceed for a day excursion to Wayanadu, enjoying the scenery
and wildlife of this remote and un-spoilt tract of jungle. Return
after lunch and overnight will be at the tree-house in Vythiri.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 4: Vythiri-Malanpuzha
After breakfast drive to the small town of Malanpuzha some 50
km away. On arrival check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 5: Malanpuzha - Cochin
Drive to Cochin in the morning after breakfast. Cochin is one
of the world's finest harbors that used to dominate the trade around
the Arabian Sea. It used to be a colony for many years of the Portuguese.
Known as the "Venice of the East" it is dominated by water,
with many small islands and waterways. Enjoy the Harbor Cruise in
the evening.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 6: Cochin
Proceed for a morning tour of Cochin to visit Fort Cochin, St
Francis Church and the Dutch Palace. Also visit the Jewish Synagogue
and the Chinese fishing nets which are quite unique. The afternoon
will be free to explore and relax. In the evening proceed for the
Kathakali Dance Presentation.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 7: Cochin - Munnar
Drive 130 km in the morning after breakfast to the small hill-station
of Munnar. Proceed for a tour of Munnar in the afternoon. Munnar
is surrounded by tea-plantations and once upon a time it used to
be "the escape" for European traders from the high humidity
and heat of the coast.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 8: Munnar - Thekkady
Morning drive to Thekkady and spend the afternoon visiting the
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This reserve was created when the surrounding
valleys were flooded by a new dam and you explore and game view
by boat. Later there is a ride on one of the working elephants to
look forward to. In The evening visit the Spice Market of Kumily.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 9: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Early morning, depart for Kumarakam (125 kms - 4 hrs), arrival
at noon time. Check into your hotel. Afternoon, visit to neighbouring
places. Overnight at Hotel. Kumarakam is a unique backwater destination
situated on the banks of Vembanad lake. Kumarakam bird sanctuary
is a favourite haunt of migratory birds from across the world which
makes it a renowned bird watching centre. It is also a centre for
houseboat cruises.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 10: Kumarakom-Alleppey
To experience the best of Kerala, go aboard an exciting houseboat
cruise along the Kerala backwaters. Morning drive to Alleppey and
check in to the houseboat on arrival. The overnight cruise takes
you from Alleppey - Kumarakom allowing you to enjoy serene surroundings
en route. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served on board.
Overnight: Housboat
Day 11: Alleppey - Kovalam
The houseboat comes to a halt at Alleppey today morning after
breakfast. Proceed to Kovalam and transfer to beach resort on arrival.
Day free to relax at the golden beach. Spend the night at the resort
Overnight : Hotel
Day 12: Kovalam
Today you will spend the whole day visiting several attractions in
and around the town. Start with a visit to Thiruvanthapuram and visit
the famous Padmanabhaswamy Temple , Museum Complex, Science and Technology
Museum , Aakulam Boat Club, Veli Tourist Village and the lovely Shangmugham
Beach . Spend another night in Kovalam.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 13: Kovalam - Poovar
A drive of 40 km brings you to Poovar and another chance to relax,
this time in the accommodation that is built on stilts over the sea.
Stay at the floating rooms for the night. This is a beautiful and
memorable way to end an interesting and unique insight into the south
of India.
Overnight : Hotel
Day 14: Poovar - Trivandrum
After breakfast transfer to Airport / Railway station to board the
flight/Train for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable
memories of Kerala escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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