| Kerala Nature
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Important notes: You
are required to arrange and purchase internal flights before
travel. Combination 
trip. Please see inclusions and exclusions for details.
Duration : 09 Nights
/ 10 Day
Covered Destination : Cochin – Houseboat
– Kumarakom – Periyar – Kovalam –
Trivandrum
Day 01: Arrival Cochin
Welcomed by Capital City Travel representative at the airport
and transferred to your hotel. A port town since early centuries,
Cochin, also known as the spice coast of India, attracted
traders and invaders from the world over. Needless to say,
Cochin offers you some fascinating snippets of history and
culture. Relax and unwind at the hotel. In the evening go
for a relaxing sunset cruise.
Overnight at the hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
Day 02: Cochin
Today, go on a sightseeing tour to explore the many fascinating
highlights of Cochin which include - The Jewish Synagogue
in what is locally called the Jew Town, St. Francis Church
which is the oldest European Church in India, the Santa Cruz
Basilica built in 1557 by the Portuguese, the Dutch Palace,
the Spice market and the 15th century Chinese fishing nets
believed to have been brought by Chinese traders. In the evening
enjoy the famous dance drama of Kerala, the Kathakali. This
dance is characterised by some great story telling, amazing
costumes and extensive make-up.
Overnight at the Hotel. (Vehicle at disposal)
Day 03: Cochin - Houseboat
Drive to Alleppey and embark on your private houseboat and
cruise on the Backwaters, a splendid area full of canals,
lakes and coves. Your houseboats or 'Kettuvalloms' are luxurious
boats with well appointed bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms.
You can sunbathe on the deck or observe the palm fringed landscape
from your cabins. Apart from the mesmerizing surroundings
it's the life along the coast that makes this a fascinating
experience. The locals travel in canoes and you will find
vegetable sellers, fishermen and other traders bringing household
goods, door to door in small wooden boats. As you cruise along
the backwaters you can ask your captain to stop at villages,
paddy fields and other places, enroute.
Overnight on board. (Full Board)
Day 04: Houseboat - Kumarakom
Disembark in Kumarakom, the enchanting backwater region of
Kerala and check into your hotel. The labyrinthine network
of rivers, canals, streams and lagoons which form the famed
backwaters offer stunning views and is an ideal place to relax.
Day at leisure.
Overnight at resort. (Vehicle at disposal)
Day 05: Kumarakom
Adventure activities like canoeing, water scooter rides, boat
rides etc are available during your day of leisure at the
resort. Enjoy a rejuvenating general full-body Ayurveda massage
{Own}.
Overnight at the resort. (Vehicle at disposal)
Day 06: Kumarakom - Periyar
(130kms/6.5hrs)Drive to Periyar an area known for its undulating
hills, spice plantations, and elephant sightings. One of the
27 tiger reserves in India, the Periyar valley in Thekkady
is the oldest. Check into your hotel. Go on a spice plantation
tour today where you will be enticed by not only the aroma
of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, pepper and nutmeg but will
also get to know how they are grown, harvested and processed
before they reach the supermarkets. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the resort. (Vehicle at disposal)
Day 07: Periyar
Today you could go for an escorted jungle trek and also engage
in activities like bamboo rafting. In the evening you could
also go for a boat ride where you will have the opportunity
to sight elephants and other animals along the bank. It is
also possible to go for an Elephant ride today {Own}.
Overnight at resort.
Day 08: Periyar - Kovalam
Drive to Kovalam, one of the most popular beach destinations
in Kerala and check into your hotel. Kovalam consists of three
adjacent crescent beaches separated by rocky headlands, of
which the southernmost, Lighthouse Beach, is the most famous.
The Azure waters and favourable climate make Kovalam a favourite
year-round destination for beach lovers. Day at leisure on
the beach.
Overnight at the resort. (Vehicle at disposal)
Day 09: Kovalam
Spend your last day at leisure on the beach.
Overnight at the Resort. (No vehicle)
Day 10: Kovalam - Trivandrum -Departure
Departure transfer to Trivandrum for return flight. (Vehicle
for transfer)
End of the services with happy memories.
Inclusions
- 09 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- Daily breakfast in the hotel.
- All meals shall be provided in houseboat.
- 01 boat ride in Periyar.
- Transport services by an exclusive vehicle as per itinerary.
- Welcome drink on arrival.
- Assistance on arrival.
- All present applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Any monument entry fees / camera fees.
- Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
- Any guide charges.
- Any air / train fare.
Clients Feedback
Guest
Name: Mrs. Walter and Her Doughter
Email: walter.vonhauff@hotmail.com
(GERMANY)
Tour Report : Based on out of 5
About Hotels
All hotels were very good. (Between 4-5)
About Driver
Excellent driver was good to us (5)
About Guide
The guide in Cochin was very good (5)
About us
You are a good company, you received us very well and arranged
us a good trip (5)
Guest Name: Mr. Ming Ching And his Wife
Email:
kgkenneth159@gmail.com
(HONG KONG)
Tour Report
About Hotels
Very good hotels and really enjoyed our stay.
About Driver
Drivers were excellent.
About Guide
Guides were interesting and well learnt about their cities
About us
Excellent. Quiet a success to have organized such a complex
tour two weeks before my arrival in India. I have seen the
care with which you supervised everything at every step of
my stay in India
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