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Best of Kerala With Southern Splendours
Places to See : Kochi - Kumarkom - Munnar - Thekkady - Kodaikanal
- Madurai - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Duration : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Day 01 : Kochi - Kumarkom ( 90 Km / 02 Hrs Drive )
Upon Arrival at Cochin ,You will be transferred to Kumarkom, A Land of unique
characteristics. Panoramic backwater stretches, lush paddy fields. Check
in into the hotel later proceeds to "The Vembanad Lake" 16 Km
from the town enjoy boating & fishing . Back to the resort and overnight
stay .
Day 02 : Kumarkom
The day at Leisure, Explore the backwaters or pamper yourself with some
ayurvidic massage where body and mind are brought to union with tranquil
nature with the time tested, holistic Indian system of therapies. Over night
stay at the resort.
Day 03 : Kumarkom - Munnar (170 Km /5 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast, Transfer to Munnar, Munnar is situated at the confluence
of three mountain streams-Mudrapuzha,Nallathanni and Kundala 1600 Meter
above sea level. Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns makes this
a popular resort town, Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands
here is the "Neelakurinji" which bathes the hills in blue very
twelve years, . On arrival at Munnar check into the Hotel . Day at leisure
. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 : Munnar
After breakfast we take you for a full day sightseeing trip of Munnar -
covering - Mattupetty Lake & Dam, Echo Point, Kundale Lake, Blossom
Garden, Rajamalai, Eravikulam Wildlife sanctuary & Tea Plantation. Ovenight
at Hotel.
Day 05 : Munnar - Thekkady (120 Km/4 Hrs Drive)
After breakfast Transfer to Thekkady . The very sound of the world Thekkady
conjures up images of elephants, unending chains of hills and spice scented
plantations. On arrival at Thekkady check in into the Hotel. You can go
for a spice plantation Tour (Optional ) & later enjoy the boating in
Periyar lake to view the wildlife at the Periyar tiger reserve ( Optional
). Overnight stay at Hotel .
Day 06 :Thekkady - Kodaikanal (160 Kms/4 Hrs )
After breakfast proceed to Kodaikanal , Kodaikanal is one of the most popular
hill resorts in India. It is a charming hill station, stands amidst sylvan
beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai in Tamil
Nadu. With its rocks, woods, lovely lake and bracing air. Upon arrival check
in into the hotel . day is free at Leisure and overnight stay at Hotel .
Day 07 : Kodaikanal
After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing of Shenbanganur Museum,
The coakers walk on the steep southern face of the kodai ridge, enjoy boating
in Kodai Lake . Overnight at the hotel .
Day 08 : Kodaikanal - Madurai ( 140 Km / 03 Hrs Drive ) Excursion to
Rameshwaram)
After breakfast , Get transferred to Madurai , One of South India's great
temple towns, Madurai is synonymous with the celebrated Meenakshi Temple.
Situated on the banks of river Vaigai, Madurai has a rich cultural heritage
passed on from the great Tamil era more than 2500 years old. Upon Arrival
check in into the hotel afterward proceed for half day city tour , visit
Shree Minakshi Temple and Tirumalai Nayak Place . Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 09 : Madurai - Excursion to Rameshwaram (154 Km /04 Hrs Drive )
After breakfast get transffered to Rameshwaram . Rameshwaram is an island
situated on the tip of the Indian peninsula. It is an important south India
pilgrimage center of the Indians. It is the place from where Lord Rama had
built a bridge across the sea to rescue his consort Sita.This is the place
where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of Ravana. Both
the Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit Ramanathaswamy Temple & Agnitheertham,
Later evening transfer to Madurai Overnight at the hotel .
Day 10 : Madurai - Kanyakumari ( 260 Km /07 Hrs Drive )
After breakfast , get transferred to Kanyakumari . Day at Leisure overnight
at hotel.
Day 11 : Kanyakumari - Kovalam ( 160 Km /4 Hrs Drive)
After breakfsast proceed to half day sightseeing tour of Kanyakumari , Visit
Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Memorial & Swamy Vivekanand Memorial. Later
Transfer to KovalamSparkling blue waters, silvery white sands, swaying coconut
palms... Kovalam is a dream. Once a serene and secluded beach. Stroll through
the beach side and enjoy the facilities of the resort. Over night stay at
hotel
Day 12 : Kovalam - Trivandrum - Kovalam
After breakfast proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Trivandrum. It
is bounded by the Arabian sea in the west and Tamilnadu in the east, Visit
: The Napier Museum, Kuthiramalika Museum, Sri Padmanabha swamy Temple afternoon
relax on the famous Kovalam Beach ,Ovenight at Resorts.
Day - 13 : Departure
Transfer to Trivandrum airport /railway station
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