Dazzling Kerala Tour

Dazzling Kerala Tour 9 Nights / 10 Days

Day wise Travel Itinerary

Day 01: Cochin Arrival
Arrive at Cochin: - On arrival at Cochin you will be welcome by Trojan Holiday’s travel assistant and later get transferred to your hotel. A city tucked in the beauty of coconut palms and endless blue waters is one of the important towns in South India, with a natural Harbor. Cochin - Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.

Day 02: Cochin – Guruvayoor (80 kms by road)
On the 2nd day have breakfast and proceed to Guruvayoor, a prominent centre for Hindu culture and religion, revolves around the Sree Krishna Temple known popularly as the Guruvayurappan Temple. Located at a distance of 3 km from the temple is Punnathoor Kotta. It is the palace ground of the former emperors of Punnathoor, where more than 60 elephants were trained. This elephant camp of the Guruvayoor Devasom Board is the only one in the world. All the elephants in this camp are offerings from devotees like politicians, businessmen and film stars to Lord Sree Krishna of Guruvayoor. Here you shall see the baby elephants playing and naughty adolescents feeding on piles of fodder and being looked after by their mahouts who wash and scrub them regularly in the sanctuary pond. The animals participate in the annual elephant race and the festivals held at Guruvayoor Temple and also at other temples of the state. Actually, it is the elephants from this camp that glimmer as stars in the Thrissur Pooram. Every year, after the strict festival schedule, the temple elephants undergo an annual healthcare regimen by the animal doctors. Night stay at Guruvayoor.

Day 03: Guruvayoor – Kaladi – Munnar (180 kms by road)
From Guruvayoor to Munnar: - On the 3rd day have breakfast and proceed to Munnar. Enroute visit the Kaladi Famous Kaladi, located near Cochin city of Kerala, constructed in the 8th century AD. This city is famed as a birthplace of the famous Hindu philosopher Sri Adi Sankaracharya. It is believed that he passes his time debating with scholars and spreading his theory of monotheism or Advaita while travelling all over India. To the close proximity of it,The bank of the river Periyar is located.
Kaladi village is a famous pilgrim center cum tourist spot that has gained importance after Adi Sankaracharya, the great Indian philosopher of the 8th century AD, was born there. He was the only son of Sivaguru and Aryamba, a Kerala Brahmin couple and he was only 16 years old when completed the study of the Vedas. At Kalady, two shrines have been established dedicated to the memory of the Adi Sankaracharya.

Day 04: Munnar Hill Station Sightseeing
4th Day Munnar Discovery: - Trojan Holiday’s representative will assist you after breakfast; for the 4th day itinerary. It is a tribute to fascinating attractions of Munnar beloved as the Kashmir of South India.

Day 05: Munnar - Periyar (150 kms by road)
Drive from Munnar to Periyar: - Morning drive on a beautiful track dabbed with estates of rubber, cardamom, cocoa, green pepper and areca nut, to the untamed life hold at Periyar. Arrive at Periyar and check into your lodging.
Proceed for sightseeing.

Day 06: Periyar – Kumarakom (140 kms by road)
Drive from Periyar to Kumarakom: - On the 6th day the Palm & Backwater tour gets romanticized; with the drive to Kumarakom, the land of backwaters. On arrival at Kumarakom, check into backwater resort and rejuvenate self amidst Ayurvedic therapies, lake view, as well as leisure activities.

Day 07: Kumarakom – Alleppey Backwaters Magic (50 kms)
By road from Kumarakom to Alapuzzha: - On Arrival leave on your private houseboat and sail across on the Backwaters, an awesome region full of trenches, canals, lakes and inlets.
Cruise on Kettuvallam: - The houseboats or "Kettuvallam" are lavish boats with lavishly designed rooms and attached bathrooms. You can sunbathe on the deck or watch the palm fringed sleepy villages from your cabins. Separated from the exotic sceneries it’s the life along the coast that adds a touch of exotica to this experience.

Day 08: Alleppey – Kovalam (By road – 190 Kms)
In the morning after breakfast disembark the boat, and drive to Kovalam - is one of the most popular beach hangouts in India. Kovalam means a grove of coconut trees and truly the coconut trees along the beaches gives it a ravishing look. The palm-fringed bays in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The boundless blue waters of the Arabian Sea and miles of white sands washed away by the surf at the feet of the stalwart palms and the rocky promontories, makes this beach paradise. On arrival, check in at the Hotel. Rest the day is free at leisure on the beach, may take Ayurvedic massage or treatment at the hotel on direct payment basis. Overnight in the Hotel.

Day 09: Kovalam - Kanyakumari – Kovalam
After breakfast same day excursion to Kanyakumari (87 Kms) - is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. The multicolored sand is a unique feature of the beach here. Visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial. This memorial to Swami Vivekananda was built in 1970. Vivekananda was a social reformer and saint of modern India. He is supposed to have meditated on the rock where the memorial stands. Ferry service is available to reach the rock memorial Visit the Sangam which is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Drive back to Kovalam. Evening free to relax at beach, overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10: Kovalam – Trivandrum (15 kms) Departure
After breakfast visit the CVN kalari Institute, come back to the hotel in the afternoon and check out from the hotel and drive to airport to board your flight back to home. Tour ends with sweet memories.

Tour package includes:
1. Accommodation in above suggested/ similar hotels in 01 double room with 01 extra bed.
2. Daily buffet breakfast in the hotels.
3. All meals in the houseboat.
4. 01 mineral water bottle per person per day.
5. Kalaripyat performance in Trivandrum.
6. Kathakali Dance Show at Cochin.
7. Boat ride at Periyar Lake in Thekkady.
8. Surface Travel by exclusive air-conditioned Tata Indigo car.
9. All transfers & sightseeing as per the itinerary.
10. All taxes, driver allowances, Parking etc.

Tour package excludes:
1. Entrance fee to monuments.
2. International airfare.
3. Tips, laundry.
4. Any item not shown in Cost Includes.

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