| Day 01 : Arrival Trivandrum - Kovalam |
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Receive you upon arrival at Trivandrum Airport and will be transferred to Kovolam one of the best beaches of Kerala, enriched with coconut palms and golden sands. Check in to your pre-booked Resort by the beach. Relax and overnight at Kovalam. |
| Day 02 : Trivandrum Sight Seeing |
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Day trip to Trivandrum covering Padmanabha swami temple, the horse palace, magnificent wooden palace, constructed by Travancore maharaja and now converted to a museum, Zoo, Sri chitira art gallery and Napier museum. These are some of the best places to take excellent Photographs, overnight stay at Kovalam Hotel.
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| Day 03 : Kanyakumari Trip |
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Full day trip to Kanyakumari, enroute visit Padmanabhapuram palace the magnificent wooden palace constructed by maharaja of Travancore and proceed to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of India, visit Vivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi memorial etc, watch the sunset at kanyakumari a magnificent sight. Return to Kovalam for overnight stay. |
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| Day 04 : Kovalam - Aleppey (Houseboat) |
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Morning drive to Alleppey [the Venice of the eastl. This backwater country is also home to different animal and bird life with the Arabian Sea on the west and vast net work of canal, lagoons fresh water rivers cris crossing it by virtue of its proximity to the sea. Embarkation to an exclusive houseboat for cruise and overnight stay. |
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After breakfast the houseboat will drop at beautiful backwater resort at Kumarakom. Relax and Overnight at the water front resort.
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A boat ride in to the countryside and visit to the bird sanctuary could follow this day's activity or day at leisure. |
| Day 7 : Thekkady (Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary) |
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Drive to Periyar.A scenic journey thoughthe mist capped mountains spice plantations and open grass lands lined with spectacular water falls and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. Experience an evening boat cruise in the periyar lake to spot wildlife. Overnight stay at the resort. |
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Early morning start for a jungle trek and bamboo raft with the local guide and return by evening. Or Day at leisure enjoy a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. Also visit the spice market. |
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Head for Munnar. Sprawling tea plantations winding lanes filled with heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800 M above sea level. The whole area is covered with tea estate and looks like a green carpet. Over night at the hill resort. |
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Devikulam near Munnar is a green township and a nature lover's retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikilam Lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam national park is the best place to see the neelagiri Tahr- the mountain goat of south India. |
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Drive to Cochin. Evening enjoy kathakali dance show at the Fort Cochin Heritage zone. Overnight at the hotel. |
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A full day excursion to Ooty and Coonoor. Visit Botanical Gardens, the Ooty Lake, Dodabetta peak offering you panoramic views of the Nilgiri Mountains in Ooty. Ooty is one of the most popular hill resorts of south india. Overnight stay at the hotel/ Resort . |
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Drive to Calicut. Enroute visit Kerala Kalamandalam, traditional art and dance school of Kerala. The Kalamandalam is the cradle of Kathakali training in India which imparts training in Mohiniyattam, Panchavadyam, Koodiyattam, Thullal, etc. Also Visit Guruvayoor Temple - one of the most sacred and important pilgrim centers of Kerala. According to belief, the temple is the creation of Guru, the preceptor of the Gods, and Vayu, the God of winds. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. Overnight at Calicut. |
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Drive to Vythiri. Visit Lakkidi Ghat Pass the Gate Way of Wayanad above the Thamarassery Ghat Pass of western ghat. Visit Pookot Lake a perennial fresh water lake, nestled among wooded hills, is the only one of its kind in Kerala. Handicrafts shop and spices emporiums are also available here. |
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Drive to Kabini on the eastern fringes of the Nagerhole wildlife Sanctuary on the banks of river Kabini. The lodge is a dream come true for nature lovers. Reach Karapur and will be transferred to the kabini river lodge, freshen up and relax. Evening depart on a jeep ride to the dense forest of the Nagerhole wildlife sanctuary. You will come with the dozens of the jungle herds of wild elephants moving majestical, wild bear disappearing into the undergrowth, rhesus monkeys, |
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spotted deer, samrar, burly bison and the leopard or the tiger itself in all its fury. Return back to the lodge for dinner, campfires are arranged at dinner times where the local Kuruka Tribes will entertain you with their energetic dancing. Overnight stay atthe lodge. |
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Early morning depart for a ride in the circular coracle boat in the still waters of the river Kabini. Thousands of bird chirping along, the silence of the morning hours, and the naturalist guide with you will help you identity them. Heron ibis Gormarant egrate, stock kingfisher, Sunbird eagle a colorful allay of the winged species life. Depart Kabini for Mysore in afternoon. Overnight stay in Mysore. |
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Visit Mysore Palace, The Art Gallery, Chamundi Hill to see the Chamundeswari Temple and a panoramic view of Mysore Sri Rangapatanan - where you can see the Fort and Palaces of Tipu sultan and his dome. Tipu sultan's summer palace, Dari Daulat and his Mausoleum Gumbaz are situated outside the Fort. The interior of the palace is adorned with guided wall panels, carved ornate arches and colored frescoe. |
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| Day 18 : Departure From Bangalore |
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After breakfast Depart Mysore to take flight from Bangalore, arrive Bangalore airport .End of Tour/ service. |
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| Inclusions |
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Every night stay at the best hotels
among the specified category. |
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Meal plan : bed and breakfast. |
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Houseboat cruise and Kabani
River Lodge stay is on full boardbasis. |
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All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by A/c medium car. |
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Driver bats, top, parking
expenses, night halt charges, fuel,
and all applicable taxes included,
in the cost. |
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All currently applicable taxes.
(Any Govt. or State taxes
subsequently introduced will be
extra.) |
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| Exclusions & Note : |
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All hotel bookings are subject to availability at the time of
reservation. In case of any non
availability of mentioned hotels,
Hotels of equaling standards will be substituted. |
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Any extra services including
boating, water sports, ayurvedic
massages, entry tickets to
monuments or theme parks,
offerings at temples, churches
etc.. not included in the tour cost.
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Package does not include
alcoholic /non alcoholic
beverages, smoke, laundry or any
other expenses of personal
nature, or any meal that's not
mentioned4n the package
inclusions.
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Any domestic or International
flighttickets not included. |
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