PALANQUIN TOURS - kerala holidays-tourism

Day 01 : Trivandrum - Kovalam

Arrival at Trivandrum. Transferred to Kovalam. (16 Kms/ 30 min ) from Trivandrum, Kovalam, one of Kerala's most popular beaches is the perfect place for a seaside holiday. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 02 : Kovalam - Aleppey [176 Kms. /4 hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Alleppey. Often called Venice of the East', and situated on the Vembanad Lake, the town's commercial centre lives in a maze of canals. On arrival, embark on a Houseboat for an overnight cruise up to Kumarakom through the scenic backwaters of Kerala. All meals on board. Overnight on the houseboat.

Day 03 : Kumarakom

After breakfast, disembark at Kumarakom and check in at a water front resort. A beautiful destination of green paddy fields ft coconut groves interspersed with enchanting waterways, Kumarakom is a cluster of little islands situated on Vembanad Lake. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 04 : Kumarakom

After breakfast, take a stroll to the sanctuary. The bird sanctuary here is an ornithologist's paradise and a favourite haunt of migratory birds. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 : Kumarakom - Periyar [142 Kms./4hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Periyar - one of the well known wildlife sanctuaries of South India is famous for wild animals especially elephants. The splendid artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar dam adds to the charm of the park. Check in at hotel. Afternoon, boat cruise at Periyar Lake to spot wildlife. Overnight at Thekkady.

Day 06 : Periyar - Cochin [192 Kms./5 hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Cochin. Cochin the'Queen of Arabian Sea' is one of the most interesting cities of India and has one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Check in at hotel. Evening, watch the spectacular Kathakali dance in a local theatre. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 : Cochin

After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Fort Cochin covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace and Chinese fishing net. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 : Cochin - Coimbatore [214 Kms / 5 hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Coimbatore - popularly referred to as the Manchester or Detroit of the South for its textile manufacturing and engineering goods. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 09 : Coimbatore - Mettuppalayam - Ooty [3OKms./lhr+3hrs ]

Morning (0600 hrs), drive to Mettu palayam Railway station to catch Toy Train to Ooty. This smart little hill train chugs up daily to Ooty from Mettupalayam covering plantations, tea garden, lush forest and pretty little stations on its four-hour climb to Ooty. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Ooty

After breakfast, tour of Ooty, popularly referred to as the 'Queen of Blue Mountains' located in the Nilgiri hills is the most renowned hill station in South India. Sightseeing of Ooty covers Botanical Garden, Lake, Doddabetta, Mukurti Peak and sprawling tea plantations. Rest of the dayat leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Ooty - Mysore [164 Kms./ 4 Hrs]

After breakfast, checkout and drive to Mysore - the ancient capital of Wodeyar kingdom. It is a small, easygoing, sandalwood country; a craft-crazy city with friendly people, tree-lined boulevards, art galleries and a palace. Check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Mysore

After breakfast, visit Ranganathittu bird sanctuary 6 Srirangapatnam . Afternoon, sightseeing tour of Mysore covering Chamundi hill; Maharaja's Palace - the magnificent three-storied structure and Deva Raja Market. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Mysore - Hassan [80 Kms./2 1/2hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Hassan. En route visit Shravanbelagola, famous for the world's tallest monolithic statue of Jain Monk - Bahubali. Check in at hotel. Afternoon, visit Belur & Halebid. Belur, known as the Southern Banaras is famous for the temple of Chennakeshava. Halebid, known as Dwara Samudra, has several strikingly beautiful Hoysala temples Et Jain shrines. Overnight at Hotel

Day 14 : Hassan - Hospet [375 Kms./ 7 Hrs]

After breakfast, check out and then drive to Hospet. This is a typical county town of Karnataka situated 13 Kms. from Hampi where one can come to see the Vijaynagar ruins at Hampi. Check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel

Day 15 : Hospet - Hampi - Hospet

After breakfast, drive to Hampi - world heritage site of monuments and ruins and one of the most mesmerizing historical sites in South India. Full day tour of Vijayanagar to visit the ruins and the temples. Overnight at Hotel

Day 16 : Hospet - Badami [150 Kms./ 4 Hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Badami. En route visit Aihole & Pattadakal. These world heritage sites have a set of temples, which display the successive Dravidian temple architecture and traces of North Indian Nagara style. Check in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 17 :Badami

After breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing of the town. Picturesquely situated in countryside, Badami has several Hindu and Jain temples, a Buddhist cave, carvings and inscriptions. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 18 : Badami - Bijapure[175 Kms./4 1/2 Hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Bijapur. En route visit Aihole and Pattadakal. Bijapur has the feeling of a North Indian Muslim city with its array of mausoleums, mosques and Mughal palaces. Go[ Gumbaz dominates the landscape for miles around in this historic city. Check in at hotel for 01 night. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 19 : Bijapure - Goa [375 Kms./8 hrs]

After breakfast, check out and drive to Goa. Evening arrival at Goa. Check in at beach resort for 03 nights.Referred to as the'Pearl of the East', Goa, with its natural scenic beauty, attractive beaches, churches Et temples, feasts & festivals and above all hospitable population has got an ideal tourist profile and a timeless charm. The captivating combination of the sun, sand and the sea makes Goa the picture perfect spot for rejuvenation & beach holiday. Overnight at Hotel

Day 20 & 21: Goa

After, breakfast. Day at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Day 22 : Goa

On time transfer to the Airport to connect departure flight for your destination.

Inclusions

*	20 nights' accommodation in double room on twin sharing basis on BB plan.
*	All transfers, sightseeing and excursions as per the itinerary in A/c medium car.
*	Overnight Houseboat cruise on Full board meal plan.
*	Service of a local English speaking guide wherever applicable.
*	Onetime normal boating at Periyar.
*	Kathakali dance ticket
*	Toytrainticket
*	Entrancetickets.
*	Arrival & departure assistance.
*	All currently applicable taxes (any Govt. or State taxes subsequently introduced will be extra.)

Exclusions :

*	Expenses of a personal nature such as hard/soft drinks, travel insurance, still/video camera fees at monuments, laundry, phone/fax, tips & gratuitiesand anyiterns notspecifiedabove.
*	Any meals, accommodation or services not mentioned in the itinerary, hotel list or 'includes' list
*	Flighttickets. (Domestic& international)
*	Any increase in fuel costs.

Hotels :

*	Standered
	Travancore Heritage (Kovalam), House Boat (Alleppey), Lake Song Resort (Kumarakom), Cardamom County (Periyar), Harberview Residency (Cochin), The Residency (Coimbatore), Hotel Sinclairs (Ooty), Regaalis (Mysore), Southern Star (Hassan), Hotel Malligi (Hospet), Badami Court (Badami), Madhuvan International (Bijapur), La Calypso (Goa) .
*	Deluxe
	The Leela (Kovalam) House Boat (Alleppey), Coconut Lagoon (Kumarakom), Spice Village (Periyar), Le Meridian (Cochin), CAG Pride (Coimbatore), Sullivan Court (Ooty) Lalitha Mahal Palace (Mysore), Hoysala Village (Hassan), Hampis Boulder Resort (Hospet), Badami Court (Badami), Madhuvan International (Bijapur), RadissonWhite Sands (Goa)


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