kerela
5 Nights / 6 Days
Ecotourism
14 persons
Kerala
GOD’s Own Country
with the Arabian Sea in the West , Western Ghat in the East & networked by numerous rivers, Kerala enjoy unique geographical features.
KERALA or Keralam, the land of kera or coconut, is a never-ending array of coconut palms…sun blanched beaches…kettuvallams over enchanting backwaters… magical monsoon showers…silent valleys vibrant with flora and fauna…misty mountains of the Western Ghats…fragrance of spices…evenings reverberating with the rhythm of a thousand art forms...fairs and festivals... Welcome to Kerala benign and beautiful!
Origin of Kerala has been linked to a legend dating back to Satya Yug. According to this legend, Kerala rose up from the sea when Lord Parasurama threw his axe into it and the sea receded to bring up this narrow strip of land from underneath. Lord Parasurama, believed to be the sixth avatar of Lord Mahavishnu, threw his axe from Gokarnam southward across the ocean in rage and in repentance for his actions of killing Kshatriyas. The land of Kerala emerged from the waters of the Arabian Sea with the blessing of Varuna-the God of Oceans and Bhumidevi- the Goddess of Earth. The sobriquet “God’s own Country” thus bestows itself on Kerala.
GENERAL INFORMATION OF KERALA
Location : South Western Tip of India.
Area : 38,863 square km.
Population : 31,838,619 (Census 2001)
Capital : Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum )
Language : Malayalam
Religion : Hinduism, Christianity, Islam.
Climate : Tropical
HOTELS AS PER |
STANDARD
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DELUXE
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LUXURY
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PREMIUM
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PREMIUM PLUS
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Cochin |
Sealord/ Aiswarya
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Deshadan Palza/ Grand Seasons |
P J Princess / Hotel The Pride |
Abad Atrium / Abad Plaza
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Ramada / Crown Plaza / Holiday Inn
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Munnar |
Las Palmas/ Bell Mount |
Le Celestium / Deep Woods Resort |
Forest Haven / Clouds Valley/ West Wood |
Fort Munnar / Abad Copper Castle
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Mountain Club / Terrace Green (sterling) |
Thekkady |
Michels Inn /Blooming Paradise |
Silver Crest/ Thekkady Woods |
Tiger Roar/ Abad Green Forest/ Spice Grove |
Sterling Wood Spice / Wild Corridor
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Elephant Court / Spice Village ( CGH Earth ) |
Alleppy |
Lake Land (Luxury Boat) |
Lake Land (Premium Boat) |
Lake Land (Deluxe Boat) |
Lake Land (Standard Boat ) |
Lake Land (Standard Boat ) |
Day 1Arrive Cochin:
On arrival at Cochin airport transfer to the Hotel. Check in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Fort Cochi. Walk & see the suspended Chinese fishing nets, which were introduced by traders from the court of Kublai Khan in the 14th century. Kochi fishermen still use these fishing nets to earn their livelihoods. Continue your stroll down to St Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. Next, see Santa Cruz Basilica, one the largest and most impressive churches in India. Finish your tour at Mattancherry Palace. It was built by the Portuguese and presented to the Raja of Kochi in 1555. The palace is famous for its stunning murals portraying scenes from Hindu tales, such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Next door is the Paradesi (also called Pardesi) Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in South India. Overnight in Cochin.
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Day 2Cochin To Kumarakom Alleppey(80 km - 2 Hrs)
After breakfast Proceed to Kumarakom. Checkin at the houseboat. Staying in this moving palace is breathtakingly stimulating experience. While sailing down a maze of canals one sees different scenes from the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and local life. Lunch, dinner next day breakfast and tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool breeze from the Lake make you sleep early in the night after anchoring in a fancy place. Overnight in the houseboat.
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Day 3Alleppey (Houseboat ) To Kovalam (180 km-5hrs)
Checkout of the houseboat & proceed to Kovalam. Check-in at the hotel. Full day at leisure at Kovalam Beach. Over night stay at Kovalam.
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Day 4Trivandrum
After breakfast proceed for a sight seeing of Thiruvananthapuram covering Museum Complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science & Technology Museum.Evening enjoy the beach.Over night stay at Kovalam.
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Day 5Trivandrum Departure
After breakfast depart as per schedule to Airport / Railway station for your onward journey.
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