Day 01: Arrive Trivandrum
On your arrival at airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Thiruvananthapuram means 'The town of Lord Anantha' is believed to be originated due the presence of the temple of Lord Anantha in the heart of the city. famous for its enchanting tourist spots including internationally renowned beaches like Kovalam, historic monuments with Gothic architecture, lakes and backwaters, unexplored mountain ranges etc.
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Day 02: In Trivandrum
Morning proceed for city tour of Thiruvanathapuram.
Visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it ia an excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park (except Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection, Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and Bali.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Excursion to Cape Comorin, (Kanya Kumari)
Morning proceed for an excursion to Cape Comorin.
Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean, its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, the temple is dedicated to Parvati as Devi Kanya, the Virgin Goddess who did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. The deity, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters.
Visit Kumari Amman Temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati as Devi Kanya, Goddess Bhagavathi Temple in Kanyakumari is picturesquely located at the confluence of the three oceans - the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea and Vivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi memorial and watch the sunset at Kanyakumari a magnification sight offers plenty of chance to take excellent photographs about life in beach and views of sunset.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Trivandrum - Kovalam (16 Kms/ ½ Hrs)
Morning proceed for Kovalam and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visitor to ride the -Catamaran- or log, with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil bath are given by experts.
Full day you are free for independent activities.
Beach in the morning and have hedonism of the sun, sand and sea. Later you can rejuvenate Ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurvedic Treatment Center in Kovalam (on direct payment Basis).
Stay overnight in Kovalam.
Spend the day at leisure enjoying the beauty of the picturesque beach town Kovalam. You can also avail traditional Ayurvedic massage packages to help soothe your spirits. (on direct payment Basis).
Day 05: Kovalum – Quilon
Morning proceed for Quilon and on arrival check-in into Kettuvalom (Rice Boat).
Stay overnight at you r hotel.
Day 06: In Backwaters
Sail through the day visiting temples, Villages, markets en-route.
Day 07: Arrive Kumarakom
Arrive Kumarakom and check-in at the resort. Rest of the day you will be free for independent ativities.
Stay overnight at you r hotel.
Day 08: Kumarakom-Periyar (135 Kms / 03 & ½ Hrs)
Morning proceed for Periyar and on arrival check-in into hotel .
Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Periyar
Day 09: Periyar-Cochin (190 Kms /04 Hrs)
Morning you will proceed to Cochin by surface and on arrival check-in into the hotel.
One of the finest natural harbors on the Arabian Sea coast, Kochi, earlier known as Cochin, has been a port of all for foreign traders from early times. The city of peninsulas and islands, today it is Kerala’s commercial hub .Chinese Fishing Nets at the entrance of Cochin harbor are a fascinating sight. Bolgatty Island houses Bolgatty Island built by the Dutch in 1774, which is former residence of the British Resident of Kochi. The Portuguese led by Vasco Da Gama arrived in 1502 and later the Dutch and the British. And descendants of the Jews who arrived in ancient days still live here.
Afternoon take half day tour Cochin.
Visiting Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing tour to attractions such as the Dutch Palace,
Chinese Fishing Nets named after the country of their origin. Jewish Synagogue, in Mattancherry was built in 1568 and rebuilt in 1664 with Chinese willow-patterned tiles and gold crowns and has ancient scrolls, Mattancherry Palace, See St. Francis Church, the first European Church in India, where Vasco Da Gama was buried until his remains were taken back to Portugal, and Fort Cochin. Visit the Dutch Palace built by the Portuguese in 1510 and later taken over by the Dutch.
A boat cruise in the backwaters takes you in the midst of a lush green setting of shady lagoons, wooded islands and canals.
Relax in the afternoon and spend time at leisure.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Depart Cochin
Day you will be free for Independent activities, Evening as per scheduled time transfer to airport to board on flight for you onward Journey. |