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Day 01: Arrival
Cochin (35 km-1 hrs)
On arrival at the Airport/Railway Station in Cochin, you will
be met and transferred to Hotel. After lunch go across the
Cochin Harbour, which takes you to the gateway of the Arabian
Sea. On arrival at Fort Cochin, proceed on a sight seeing
tour, which includes a visit to the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue,
St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing nets, etc. Rest of the
day at leisure. Overnight stay at Cochin
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02:: Cochin
Afternoon local sightseeing of Cochin which include Dutch
Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing
nets, etc...Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Cochin
– Alleppey (Houseboat) (100 Km-2.5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Alleppey. Checkin to the waiting
houseboat. Enroute you can see many romantic beauty of the
nature which will remind you that you are in the "God’s
Own Country". You can view coconut palm fringed canals
and local people going for a fresh catch of the day &
Tapping of toddy (Local beverages) from palm trees. Rest of
the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the houseboat.
Day 04: Alleppey - Thekkady
(160 km-4 hrs)
After a sumptuous breakfast checkout of the Houseboat
at Alleppey. Proceed to Thekkady to have a wonderful night
in the famous wildlife sanctuary. Afternoon move for an enchanting
boating in the lake Periyar to watch the wildlife from close
quarters. Overnight stay at Thekkady.
Day 05: Thekkady
Today your schedule includes plantation visit and trekking
in the Jungle also available (Optional). Evening go for a
spice shopping at the local market.Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Thekkady - Madurai.
(180 km-5 hrs)
Proceed to Madurai the Temple city of South India. The
ancient city of Madurai, some 2600 years old is laid out in
the banks of river Vaigai as a lotus flower with the Meenakshi
temple in the centre. After lunch go for a city tour visiting
- Meenakshi temple, King Tirumala's Palace, Great Tank and
Gandhi Museum. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Madurai –Tanjore
(180 km-5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Thanjavur (Tanjore). Tanjore
once the capital of Chola Kings, has the Brahadeswara temple(or
the big temple of God).The temple tower rises to a height
of 15mts from a square base of 29 mts and then tapers off,
making a total of 66mts.Later back to Madurai for your overnight
stay.
Day 08: Madurai
- Excursion to Rameshwaram –Madurai (360kms - 10 hrs)
After breakfast proceed to Rameshwaram ( 180Km – 5Hrs)
- the most sacred temple town of India is an island hallowed
by the epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said to have visited
before going into battle of Srilanka. Legend has it that Lord
Rama sent Hanuman to Mount Kailash to bring a Lingam for worship
when he set foot after defeating Ravana. As Hanuman did not
return when the auspicious hour was approaching, Sita made
a sand Lingam so that worship could be performed in time,
which is where the present day Ramanatha Swamy Temple stands
close to sea on the eastern side of the island. One of the
twelve Jyotirlingam shrines is also well known for its magnificent
corridors and the massive sculptured pillars lining them.
Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Madurai for dinner. Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 09: Madurai
- Kanyakumari (260 km-6.5 hrs)
After breakfast proceed for Kanyakumari – the land’s
end of India where the water of the Arabian Sea, the Bay of
Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. An important pilgrim centre
of India, it is famous for the Amman Temples – a symbol
of unity and sanctity – dedicated to the virgin Goddess,
Kanya Kumari. To its South – East lies the famous Vivekananda
Rock Memorial , a blend of all the architectural styles of
India. Evening enjoy the beautiful sun set. Overnight at hotel
in Kanyakumari.
Day 10: Kanyakumari
- Kovalam (90 km-3hrs)
After watching sunrise at Kanyakumari proceed to Trivandrum/
Kovalam. Optional: enroute local sightseeing of Trivandrum
which includes Museum complex, Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Science
& Technology museum, Veli Tourist village, Aakulam boat
club, Shangmugham Beach. Later proceed to Kovalam Beach. Overnight
at Kovalam Beach hotel.
Day 11: Kovalam
Full day at leisure at beach. (Optional: Go for a Ayurvedic
message). Overnight at Kovalam Beach hotel.
Day 12: Departure Trivandrum
(30 Km-1 hr)
Depart as per schedule to Trivandrum Railway Station/Airport
for your onward journey.
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