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Tel: 416-840-3479 Fax:1-866-570-1885 or 1-866-336-3480 Toll Free: 1-800-361-4032 E-mail: [email protected] 2 Bloor Street W, Unit C-120, Cumberland Terrace, Toronto Ontario M4W 3E2 ITINERRAY TRANQUIL KERALA *Cochin * Munnar* Periyar * Kumarakom * Kovalam * Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN BY FLIGHT Arrive Cochin. After customs formalities met by our representative at the ‘Meet & Greet’ lounge who will transfer you to your hotel and check in. Cochin (Kochi) is spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the Backwaters. The city was founded in 1341 when a flood created a natural safe port which became the principal harbour for Malabar coast’s spice trade. Cochin was on the main trade route between Europe and China. The rulers invited people of various religions to settle here, attracting the Jews and the Christians who built places of worship and their own communities. Overnight at the hotel.
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Tel: 416-840-3479 Fax:1-866-570-1885 or 1-866-336-3480 Toll Free: 1-800-361-4032 E-mail: [email protected]
2 Bloor Street W, Unit C-120, Cumberland Terrace, Toronto Ontario M4W 3E2
ITINERRAY TRANQUIL KERALA
*Cochin * Munnar* Periyar * Kumarakom * Kovalam *
Day 01 ARRIVE COCHIN BY FLIGHT
Arrive Cochin. After customs formalities met by our representative at the ‘Meet & Greet’ lounge who will transfer you to your hotel and check in. Cochin (Kochi) is spread across islands and promontories in a stunning location between the Arabian Sea and the Backwaters. The city was founded in 1341 when a flood created a natural safe port which became the principal harbour for Malabar coast’s spice trade. Cochin was on the main trade route between Europe and China. The rulers invited people of various religions to settle here, attracting the Jews and the Christians who built places of worship and their own communities. Overnight at the hotel.
Tel: 416-840-3479 Fax:1-866-570-1885 or 1-866-336-3480 Toll Free: 1-800-361-4032 E-mail: [email protected]
2 Bloor Street W, Unit C-120, Cumberland Terrace, Toronto Ontario M4W 3E2
Day 02 COCHIN- MUNNAR BY: SURFACE
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Kochi with an English speaking guide will include visits to: The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry is renowned for its wall murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana. [Closed on Friday] The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. (Here you find numerous spice traders and many curio shops). [Closed on Friday & Saturday] The St. Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the Portuguese Afternoon you will be driven to Munnar. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. 1600 m above sea level, this hill station was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. Sprawling tea plantations, picture-book towns, winding lanes and holiday facilities make this a popular resort town. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji. This flower that bathes the hills in blue every twelve years, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India, Anamudi, which towers over 2695 m. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 MUNNAR
Breakfast at the hotel.
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Proceed to see the Nilgiri Tahr Goat which is now endangered species and thus protected. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 MUNNAR- PERIYAR
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Periyar. Periyar is South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary, encompassing an area of 777 sq. km. Set on the attractive man-made Periyar Lake, it attracts over 300,000 visitors a year. Though the sanctuary was made a part of Project Tiger in 1973, it is better known for its elephants. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 PERIYAR –KUMARAKOM BY: SURFACE
Early morning take a boat ride on Lake Periyar, and see the wildlife around the lake as you cruise along its banks. Apart from elephants, bison, sambar, wild boar, langur, otter and flying squirrel are common. There are also 246 species of birds and 112 species of butterfly Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, you will be driven to Kumarakom. On arrival, check-in to your hotel.
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The tourist village of Kumarakom lies in the scenic backwater area, on the shore of the pleasant Vembanad lake,Here an old rubber plantation around the lake has been developed into a bird sanctuary. A path goes through the swamp to the main nesting area, while the island in the middle of the lake can be reached by boat. Afternoon, visit the bird sanctuary.
Day 06 KUMARAKOM – ALLEPPEY-KOVALAM BY: SURFACE
Breakfast at the hotel. Embark on the houseboat for day cruise.. Houseboats are also known as the "Ketuvallam" or the Rice Boat. Ketuvallam ride can be the most romantic ride you can ever have with a night halt in the middle of the lake Vembanad Lake/canal. A backwater comprises of a unique web of rivers, lakes, bays, lagoons and canals extending into the villages and town of the city. Backwaters are a central part of Kerala's Tourism Lunch will be served onboard. Disembark houseboat and drive to Kovalam Overnight in houseboat.
Day 07 KOVALAM
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax by the beach Overnight at the Hotel
Day 08 KOVALAM- TRIVANDRUM AIRPORT BY: SURFACE
After breakfast drive to Trivandrum Airport. Our representative will meet you and assist you to check in for your flight for onward destination.
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