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Backwaters of Kerala Tour

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Places to See : Delhi - Cochin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Cochin
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days

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Day 1: Arrival at Delhi
Traditional welcome on arrival at the Airport. Transfer to hotel for dinner.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
After breakfast, visit the beautiful city Delhi, the capital of India covering Laxmi Narayan Temple - The Place of Gods, the famous Chattarpur Temple and the Bahai Temple, also known as the Lotus Temple, India Gate - The memorial of martyrs, Parliament House - The Government headquarters, Also visit the Humayun Tomb and the Lotus Temple. In the afternoon take a city tour of Old Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia, Red Fort - The red stone magic, Raj Ghat – the memoir of the father of the nation.
Overnight at hotel. 

Day 3: Delhi-Cochin
Next morning fly to Cochin. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 4:  Cochin - Varkala
Morning drive to Varkala (100 kms). Upon arrival in Varkala - check in the hotel. Varkala is a small seaside town in Kerala, also a Hindu pilgrimage site since the 12th Century. The 800 hundred year old Janardhana Temple is a popular pilgrimage spot. Varkala is also blessed with an unspoilt, golden beach, lapped by the waters of the Indian Ocean. Rest of the day free for own activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 : Varkala
Morning visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of occupation, which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of Ptomempee (2nd century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'East India Company'. Afternoon free for leisure.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 : Varkala - Kumarakom
Morning drive to Kumarakom (100 kms), check in hotel. Kumarakom- is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Afternoon visit the superb Bird Sanctuary in adjacent wooded marshland - which boasts of egrets, tree pies, black headed orioles, bee-eaters & a whole host of herons.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 : Kumarakom
Full day at leisure. (Option is available for Ayurvedic therapy).
Overnight at hotel.

Day 8 : Kumarakom - Periyar
Morning drive to Periyar (120 kms), check in hotel.  Periyar- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect gateway tucked away among hills. Afternoon boat ride on the Lake of the famous Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar Lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of the Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Thereafter at leisure to explore the neighboring spice market.
Overnight at hotel

Day 9: Periyar
Full day at leisure. (Option is available for Ayurvedic therapy).
Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Periyar - Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin (160 kms). Later transfer to the airport .


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