Kerala
DAY 1: COCHINArrive cochin and check into your pre-booked hotel. later, take a city tour, including the DUTCH PALACE. Jewish synagogue , where scroll of the tastement and copper plates inscribed in Hebrew script are preserved. ST.FRANCIS CHURCH where vasco da gama was buried in 1524 dutch cemetery the nets at chinese fishing the entrance of cochin harbor and willingdon island. Overnight stay in cochin.DAY 2 : COCHIN TO MUNNARAfter breakfast drive to MUNNAR . MUNNAR TOWN IS CLOCATED 5200 FT above sea level. On arrival check in at hotel.visit the SITA DEVI CHURCH. Mattupetty lake and kundala lake wich are memorable spots renowned for their scenic beuty. ERAVAIKULAM NATIONAL PARK. Is rare wild garden of rolling grassland and evergreen tropical forests. TOP STATION is a picturesque place with laterite rocky mountains where the rare neelakurinji flowers are seen . devikulam, indo swiss livertock project , rajamalai, pallivasal are other interesting places. Overnight stay at munnar
DAY 3: MUNNARBreakfast. This day is at leisure to explore the scenic hill station of karela or choose from various optional short treks offered by resort or you can visit the tea and cardmom plantation. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY 4: MUNNAR TO THEKKADYBreakfast . in the morning drive to thekkary. On arrival transfer to hotel. thekkary is noted for its geomorphology, wildlife and scenic beuty wild elephant and bison’s in their naturel habitat. Later visit the PERIYAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY – a tiger rserve , by boat. The greatest attraction of periyar remains the large herds wild elephant that come down to the lake edge. Afternoon visit spice garden at vandanmedu where you can walk through the sprolling cardamom plantation wich is a pleasant experience . other can cardamom plantation one can see coffee, papper and rubber plantation. Stay overnight at thekkary.
DAY 5: THEKKARY TO ALLEPPEYAfter breakfast transfer to ALLEPPEY for a unique experience of cruising alone the backwaters. Stay overnight at allepey.
DAY 6: ALLEPPEY TO KUMARKOMAfter breakfast drive to KUMARKOM. Kumarkom is a charming village on the eastern bank of vembanadu lake surrounded by peddy fields. On arrival check in at hotel. full day will be at your leisure. You can opt for the famous AYURVEDIC MASSAGE of karela or take a BOAT RIDE on a scenic backwater of karela. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 7: KUMARKOMEarly in the morning, visit the BIRD SANCTUARY – the main attraction gere . it sprawls over an area of 14 acres and has numerous species of birds, including darters, bittrens brahminny kites, marsh harries, teals and several varieties of herons roots. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the backwaters of karela . overnight stay at kumarkom.
DAY 8: KUMARKOM - KOVALAM After breakfast drive to KOVALAM. Arrive kovalam and check in at hotel. the beach paradise with boundless blue of the Arabian sea and unwinding miles of fine sand washed by a surf wich roars and hisses at the feet fo coconut palms. Kovaram is a sheltred naturel bay. You can sunbath on the silver palmgroves . rest of the day is free for independent activities or free to scroll along the beach. Overnight stay at kovalam.
DAY 9 : KOVALAMAfter breakfast take an excursion to KANYAKUMARI, the most sputhernly point of india. Visit SUCHINDARAM TAMPLE , VIVEKANANDA ROCK. On the way you can stop a splendid 17th century wooden palace of a former local king , return to kovalam after enjoying the sunset of the beach. Overnight stay at kolvadam.
DAY 10: KOVALAM – TRIVANDRUMToday you will be transferred to travandrum airport/ railway station to a board a flight/ train to your onward destination.
We hope your tour was memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another tour with Glimpse Tours &Travels