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Kerala and Lakshadweep
Trivandrum - Kovalam - Somatheeram
beach -
Alleppey - Kumarakom - Periyar - Cochin - Lakshadweep - Cochin
10 Nights - 11 Days
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Day: Arrive Trivandrum - Kovalam (16 Kms - ½
hours):
On arrival at Trivandrum you will be welcomed by our
representative then drive to Kovalam (16 kms for half
hour), on arrival transfers to the beach resort. Day
free to relax and leisure activities in the beach resort.
02 Day: Kovalam - Somatheeram
Beach Resort (10 kms - 15 min.):
After breakfast drive to Somatheeram Beach resort. Day
free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage
and Ayurvedic treatments. Overnight at beach resort.
03 Day: Somatheeram Beach
Resort:
After breakfast day free to relax with the option of
herbal oil massage and Ayurvedic treatments. Overnight
at the beach resort.
04 Day: Somatheeram Beach Resort - Alleppey (150 kms
- 3 hours) - Backwaters tours through sailing boat to
Kumarakom:
After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey, on
arrival embark at the houseboat. The day for the journey
of backwaters in the boat, through the tropical countryside
enchanting backwaters of Alleppey by regattas (snake
boats) for which Kerala is very famous, while sailing
enjoy palm fringed narrow canals winding through the
vast expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets
lined up along either side of the canals are panoramic
sights one can never forget. The Chinese fishing nets,
the reminiscent of our past trade links, are also found
on the way. Flocks of duck swimming around the banks
and tiny birds flying across the sky remains as enduring
pictures reflecting the charm of this tourist land,
you also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening
enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats, moving
towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have generated electricity;
sitting cum dinning area, separate bedroom with attached
English toilets, sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with
a Chef, and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.
05 Day: Kumarakom:
After breakfast, disembark from the houseboat and drive
to Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in this backwater
town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings
where the only presence is yours and the egrets. Later
visit at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks
of the Vembanad Lake, to see bird viewing where numerous
species of birds, including Darters, Bitterns, Brahminy
kites, Marsh Harries, Teals and several varieties of
Herons roost are found. For an inquisitive bird watcher,
it is always advisable to carry their binoculars at
all times. Return to hotel, Make sure you do not miss
out on Karimeen and fresh toddy the favourite fresh
water food and the local wine. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
06 Day: Kumarakom:
After breakfast day free to rest and leisure activities
in the Kumarakom. Be it to zip a cup of coffee, have
an ice cream or a cold drink to cool of the ambience
is just the right one in a great way. Full day leisure
at your resort. Overnight stay at Kumarakom.
07 Day: Kumarakom - Periyar
(140 kms - 3 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy, on
arrival transfer to the hotel, later visit at Periyar
Wildlife Sanctuary one of India's biggest wildlife sanctuaries
covering 777 sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) is a Tiger Reserve.
Its centrepiece, the man-made Periyar Lake at the height
of 2000 ft. covers 26 sq. km, running through the forests
of the Western Ghats in Kerala, discover the park, animals
found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild animals
found here include elephant, sambar, gaur and wild boars
and birds like ibis and grey heron. The visit is done
in a boat to view animals with a bit of extra luck we
may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later in
the evening take a spice plantation tour to see crops
of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee, tea estates etc.
on your way back to the hotel, you could stop at the
local market and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight
at Periyar.
08 Day: Periyar - Cochin
(190 Kms - 4 hours):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Cochin, on arrival
transfer to hotel. Relax for some time, then take a
site seeing tour of Cochin: Oasis state of Kerala &
on to the Malabar Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin),
one of the India's most colourful cities. This inter,
connected series of Islands & shoreline presents
a vivacious blend of Cultures & Religions; Visit
to Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church to see the town
of Vasco da Gama. We also see the Jewish Synagogue &
the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace. This evening
a memorable experience in any journey in Kerala is a
Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters
of the Area; we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today.
As we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered
Chinese fishing nets. From our launch, we enjoy use
of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the everyday
life of families living on narrow spits of land between
the waters. In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one
of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes
& Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty
of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight at Cochin.
09 Day: Cochin -Agatti
(Lakshadweep) - (By Air):
After breakfast checkout and transfer to the Cochin
airport, then board the morning flight for Agatti (airport
of Lakshadweep), on arrival transfer to Beach resort
by boat. Rest of the day free for leisure or to enjoy
beach activities. Overnight at the resort.
10 Day: Lakshadweep:
The day is free for leisure; water sports and beach
activities. Overnight at the resort.
11 Day: Lakshadweep - Cochin
(By Air):
After breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to
Agatti airport to board the morning flight for Cochin,
on Arrival wait till the departing time of the next
flight to hometown. On departure the tour concludes
with happy memories.
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Important Note:
1. Customized Tour:
Above tour programme can be customized, as per the preference
by the guest in terms of arrival dates, departure dates
and destinations, no. of days etc., it will be your individual
tour not sharing with other person or a group tour.
2. Our Services:
We provide individual customized tour packages with 2, 3,
4, 5, 5 star deluxe hotels as well as standard and luxury
heritage hotels and palaces with air - conditioned car accompanied
by English speaking driver through out the tour (right from
your pick up from the airport till you departure to home
town) for all transfers, sightseeing, intercity travel,
city tour with services of English/multilingual guide, domestic
air/train ticketing, special interest tour with all kind
of travel related services.
3. Tour Cost:
Tour cost depends on 3 major factors: A) How many people
are traveling together? B) Travel period, as the hotels
are having different rates during low and high season. C)
Preference of hotel category or budget per person per day.
4. Group Tours:
The above tour programme can be executed for group tours,
if the guest or any travel agency forms a group in their
own country. Conducting and forming a group tour in India
with different nationals is not feasible.
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