Kerala Beach Tour
Duration
: 6 Nights/7 Days
Places to Visit : Kochi
-- Munnar – Aleppy – Kovalam – (Trivadapuram)
Day 01: Arrival at Kochi Departure transfer to Domestic Airport at
Delhi to Fly Kochi ( Cochin) Company representatives will receive you on arrival
at the domestic airport in kochi, and transfer you to hotel .
Suggested Flight
:- S2 147 ( Air Sahara ) : Dep. 07:35 /Arr. 10:40
Kochi (Cochin), the Queen
of the Arabian Sea and the Queen of the Adriatic, It is also referred to as the
Gateway of South India. It is situated on the west coast of India in the beautiful
state of Kerala. It is the second most important city (after Mumbai) on the western
coast of India .Kochi can be regarded as the commercial and industrial capital
of Kerala. Kerala is one of the most prosperous state of India, flanked by the
Arabian Sea on the western side and the Western Ghats on the eastern side. Roughly
speaking Kochi is 10º North and 76º East. After Lunch halfday sight
seeing .
Overnight stay at Kochi.
Suggested Hotel : Deluxe : Gokulam
Park Inn:
www.sarovarparkplaza.com Day
02: Kochi Breakfast at Hotel. Another half day explore / sight seeing
Kochi ( one of the interesting part is to
visit those huge Chinese Fishing
nets ) . In the evening proceed for KATHAKALI DANCE PRESENTATION.
Overnight
at Cochin. Kathakali, literally meaning `story-play', is a dance-drama originated
in the 17th century in Kerala, one of the smallest states in India lying on the
west coast of the Indian peninsula. However, its roots could be tracked back even
to the earlier times. Koodiyattom, the only surviving form of Sanskrit theater
in India has been preserved in Kerala for centuries, now, by a small community
called Chakyar as a part of their hereditary temple service. Krishnanattom, another
form of dance-drama considered fore runner to Kathakali in its origin, is performed
even today at the famous Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayoor as an offering to the
Lord. Besides these
two forms, elements from martial, ritualistic, socio-religious
arts have also influenced in the making of Kathakali. Though Kathakali is only
300 years old, a great deal of enrichment and refinement has taken place in every
aspect of its technique during this short period. Scholars are of opinion that
Kathakali is the result of a fusion between all Indian theater tradition represented
by Koodiyattom and the indigenous tradition of folk dance forms.
Day 03: Kochi --- Munnar Breakfast at Hotel and later drive to
Munnar . On arrival Check inn at Hotel. Late afternoon sight seeing of Munnar.
Munnar : It is one of the most popular hill stations in India, It is situated
at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala.
Located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile
British Government in South India.Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns,
winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience.
Munnar is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over
by the Tata Tea Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending
tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests
and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue
colour once every twelve years. The Neelakurinji, will bloom next in 2006 AD.
Munnar also has the highest peak in South India -
Anamudi - which towers
over 2695 Mts and is an ideal spot for campers who like to do some trekking. (
please note that by end of November or early December you get the last glimps
of this great flower.)
Overnight stay at Munnar.
Suggested Hotel
: ( best option ) Fort Munnar:
www.fortmunnar.com
Day 04 : Munnar -- ( Kumarakom ) – Alleppy (4 hours drive + O/N house
boat) After breakfast drive to the small town of Kumarakom. Here we board
our houseboat, converted from a Kettavallum or traditional rice barge, and sail
the beautiful backwaters of Kerala. This large aquatic area is a vast network
of lagoons, lakes, rivers and canals, and the people who live in this region have
created their own distinct lifestyles. From our comfortable houseboats we witness
the peaceful way of life on these amazing waterways and our overnight stay on
board will be a real highlight of our holiday. Next morning we dock at Alleppy.
( all meals will be provided at House boat )
Houseboat : No trip to
Kerala is complete without a backwater cruise on a houseboat. In Earlier times
Kettuvalloms were the crafts used in the houseboats and Modern houseboats are
a tribute to traditional design, ingenuity, aesthetic values and commitment to
the environment. Many of them are equipped with solar lighting, chemical toilets
and outboard engines for when you want to skim the waters. The best way to cruise
the backwaters of Kerala however, is in a leisurely laid-back manner with your
weather beaten poleman gently gliding the boat across the waters, leaving you
time to take in the sights. And the sights are there for the taking.
Day 05: Alleppy – Trivadapuram ( kovalam) 3 hours drive. Breakfast
at House boat, Our Car will pick you up from House boat , little sight seeing
of Alleppy Later on drive to Kovalam (Trivandpuram ) Thiruvananthapuram is the
capital of Kerala. The wooded highlands on the Western Ghats in the eastern and
northeastern borders give Thiruvananthapuram some of the most enchanting picnic
spots. A long shoreline, with internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments,
backwater stretches and a rich cultural heritage make it a much sought after tourist
destination.
Padmanabha Swamy Temple: The temple is located inside
the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of the Kerala and
Dravidian styles of architecture. It is known for its mural paintings and stone
carvings. One among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity
in here is Lord Vishnu reclining on Anantha the Serpent
Kuthiramalika (Puthenmalika)
Palace Museum: The palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma
- the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician, social reformer and
statesman. This rare specimen of workmanship in the traditional Travancore style
of architecture also has exquisite wood carvings. The palace museum displays paintings
and various priceless collections of the royal family and is located near the
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple. Since there is no good accommodation out here ,
so almost all the tourist stay at Kovalam ( just 25 minutes drive from the city
)
Kovalam Beach : This internationally renowned beach resort has been
a favorite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent
crescent beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach, is the most
popular. Kovalam offers accommodation options to suit all budgets.
Suggested
Hotel Uday Samudra :
http://www.udaysamudra.com/
Day 06: Kovalam After breakfast city sightseeing to the imposing
Padmanbha Swami Temple (non Hindus are not allowed, so the visit will be outside
the temple) and the adjascent Kuthira Malika Museum. Afternoon Relax .
Overnight
stay at Kovalam
Day 07: Kovalam - Trivandrum – Departure
After breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport ( 45 minutes drive) to board flight
to Delhi.
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