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DAY 01 :KOLKATA –COCHIN BY FLIGHT
Today your tour to Mystic Kerala begins . The flight schedule is given as above scheduled.You are requested to attend the Kolkata airport at Gate No. 3C on the 1st floor departure lounge before 3 hrsto the flight schedule.
DAY 2 :COCHIN - MUNNAR - (130 KMS , 5HRS)
Arrive Kochi (colonial name Cochin) transfer to Munnar.
Munnar was the summer resort of the British and now is one of the most popular hill stations in Kerala. Enjoy the stunning view of the Cardamom hills & greenery of the Tea plantations.
Near Munnar town photostop at Attukad waterfalls &Pothamedu view point. On reaching Munnar visit Tata Tea Museum : Tata Tea Museum is one of the significant sightseeing spots in Munnar. It is home to exclusive exhibits like traditional tea roller known as ‘Rotorvane’ used for processing of CTC tea; the biggest delight for tea lovers is the fascinating experience of plucking tea leaves and tasting different types of tea.. Later check into the hotel. Relax and enjoy the resort.Dinner& Overnight stay at Munnar.
DAY 03 :MUNNAR FULL DAY TOUR AND OVERNIGHT IN MUNNAR
Today morning After Breakfast, take a full day sightseeing tour of Munnar, Covering
Eravikulam National Park : is located in the Kannan Devan hills of Munnar. The national park is famous for endangered NilgiriTahr. The Rajamalai region of the park is open to the public and from here; the exotic NilgiriTahr can be viewed. The Rajamalai region falls under the tourism zone of the area. The forest spread over an area of 97 sq km is divided into; core area, buffer area and tourism area. Core area and buffer area is not open to the public.
Its advisable to book in advance online
(Note :Eravikulam National Park will be closed from February to March every year for the two months due to the calving season of NilgiriTahr.)
KundalaLake : Kundala dam is an artificial dam, Asia’s first arch dam. Though it pulls with its serenity and beauty, you could be lucky to spot the rare Neelakurinji flowers, which blossom once in 12 years in the adjacent hills and valleys of Kundala Lake. Boating in Kundala offers options of pedal boating, row boating and shikara rides. Shikara boat ride is famous here.
(Boating charges extra : INR 350 for 15 minutes
Mattupettydam : Mattupetty Dam and the lake are beautiful scenic spots of Munnar, located near Anamudi peak and surrounded by tea plantations, spice gardens and rolling hills. The dam area is also an ideal picnic spot and a lovely trekking path. The District Tourism Promotion Council runs boating facilities in Mattupetty Lake, you can choose from speedboats and motorboats.
(Boating charges extra payable : INR 500 for 15 minutes in a speedboat shared by 1 to 5 people)
Carmelagiri Elephant Park : How about an elephant safari, that too in the rocky topography of Munnar? It’s fun for kids and adults alike to have a ‘haathi mere saathi’ moment at Carmelagiri Elephant Park. Located on Mattupetty Road, the park is one of the popular Munnar tourist attractions and offers short elephant rides of 10-15 minutes.
Entry fee : INR 1150 per adult for the elephant ride payable extra
Blossom Park : This exotic piece of land has fresh flowers, Muthirappuzha river, lush green landscape, embracing migratory waterbirds, and mountain butterflies, It has a vast stretch of landscaped mounts, gardens, artificial waterfalls & lawns, that offer a wide range of facilities to make visitors feel relaxed and rejuvenated all at a same time. The facilities offered here are adventure trails, boating, nature walks, bird watching, roller skating, badminton, etc. The best time to visit this beautiful place is between the months of December and February, when the surroundings become more beautiful with a blanket of greenery layering every part of the hill station.
Evening return to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at the Munnar.
(The itinerary changes as per your time, schedule and the hotel area which you stay in)
(Entry fees included in your package )
DAY 4 :MUNNAR - THEKKADYTRANSFER (ENROUTE VISIT SPICE GARDEN)- (110 KMS , 4 HRS)
Today Morning after Breakfast, check out and drive to Thekkady. As you wind your way up the road, the wooded terrain clears to reveal a breathtaking plantations, Fill your lungs with fresh mountain air; savour the rich fragrance of cinnamon and cloves. Thekkady is situated 2800 ft above sea level;
On arrival check into hotel.
Evening you can enjoy Martial art /Kathakali dance at Mudra Center at additional cost.
The Mudra Cultural centre is popular for Kalaripayattu martial arts and Kathalkaliperformances.Kathakali shows at this cultural centre are highly entertaining. Make-up and costume starts 30 minutes before each show. Use of still cameras is free and welcome. Arrive early for a good seat. There also two Kalarippayattu performances every night
Timings : 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 7 :00 pm & 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Entry fee : INR 300 per person is included
Return to the hotel, Dinner & Overnight stay at Thekkady.
DAY 5 :THEKKADYTO KUMARAKOM TRANSFER - (140 KMS , 4HRS)
Today Morning after Breakfast check out and drive to Kumarakom. Enroute visit Periyar Lake.
PeriyarLake : Lake Periyar South India’s most popular wildlife sanctuary. This is the only wildlife sanctuary in India that offers the unique opportunity of viewing wild life in their natural habitat at close quarters from the safety of a boat on the lake.
Boating Timings: 7:30 am - 9:00 am; 9:30 am - 11:00 am; 11:15 am -12:45 pm; 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm;
Boat charges :Entry fees and boating charges is included.
Later drive to Kumarakom - It is popularly known as the ‘Venice of East’, this exotic backwater village consists of a cluster of island villages in and around the Vembanad Lake. Kerala offers some world best Ayurvedic treatments, giving you a complete relaxation of mind, body & soul. You can try the same at the resort at additional cost. visit Kottayam city for some shopping of famous silk sarees of south india.
On arrival at Kumarkom/Alleppey check into the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or enjoy resorts facilities. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kumarakom.
DAY 6 :KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY (HOUSE BOAT)
Today Morning after Breakfast, check out from hotel in Kumarakom/Alleppey and check into the houseboat traditionally called as ‘Kettuvallam’- a wooden country boat tied with coir ropes, having thatched roof.
Dwelling in a houseboat and cruising through the curious and enchanting backwaters is a standout amongst the best activities in Kumarakom. The stunning scenery, rich green manors along the banks, and dazzling Vembanad Lake (framed by the union of 10 Malabar Rivers)
Usually, stay starts with lunch and end with breakfast the next morning.The houseboats are blessed with all basic and extravagance conveniences and kept running by expert offices
Check in time of houseboat : 12 pm
Check out time : 09 am
DAY 7 :ALLEPPEY – KOVALAM SEA SIDE HOTEL TRANSFER - (175 KMS, 5 HRS)
Today morning after Breakfast check out early and drive to Kovalam sea-side hotel. Upon arrival check in hotel, have lunch and enjoy the Kovalam beach and sun setting over the Arabian Sea.
Kovalam : breathtakingly beautiful – a heaven of peace and tranquility an idyllic touristdestination in God’s own country. Backed by precipitously mounting headlands and covered by fertilecoconut palms, the beaches, especially the southernmost part of lighthouse beach, is a magnificent beach destination located only 19 kms, from the Trivendrum city.
Poovar : The origin of the name "Poovar" has a story related to Marthanda Varma (king of Tranvancore). Before that it was called Pokkumoosapuram. During internal riots in Travancore and while escaping from the EttuveetilPillamar (Lords of the Eight Houses), the king reached Poovar. It was a spring season and the trees on either sides of the Neyyar River were full of flowers. These flowers fell into the river making it more attractive. On seeing this pleasant scenery, Marthanda Varma commented that this was poo-var, a conjunction of the Malayalam words for "flower" and "river". Poovar forms an estuary - the wide part of a river at the place where it joins the sea.
On arrival in Kovalam visit Light house beach to enjoy some water sports activities. The water activities which are offered by the sports clubs include parasailing, snorkelling, windsurfing and backwater cruise.
Activities on extra payment : Snorkelling, Parasailing, Wind Surfing,
On arrival check into hotel. Dinner & Overnight stay at Kovalam / Poovar.
DAY 7 :KOVALAM-
Today morning after Breakfast visit the places in Trivendrum
Shri PadmanabhswamyTemple : Shri Padmanabhaswamy temple exhibits exceptionally beautiful architecture which is a blend of Tamil and authentic Kerala style. Featuring elegantly carved walls and mesmerizing aura of serenity, this place is indeed a holy abode.
Women has to wear saree inside the temple while men should be dressed in a Dhoti.
Timings: Morning hours: 3:30 AM – 4:45 AM (NirmalyaDarshanam), 6:30 AM – 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM, 11:45 AM – 12 PM. Evening hours: 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM, 6:45 PM – 7:20 PM.
Napier Museum : Halcyon Castle, also known as Napier Museum, was built in 1932 by Sri Rama Varma ValiyaKoilThampuran as a summer retreat. Sri Rama Varma sold this palace to Kerala Government in 1964. One can visit the palace to see the architecture.
