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Day
01: Trivandrum – Kovalam (20 kms. - 45 mins.)
Upon arrival our representative will greet you at Trivandrum
Airport/Railway Station and then transfer to the hotel in
Kovalam. Check-in and relax for a while amidst the comforts of
your room. Kovalam beach is known as the "Paradise of the
South". This dreamland is an evergreen, serene, pleasant
climatic and enticing beach destination.
Explore on your own to see how the everlasting sea touches the
everlasting sky. Kovalam is the place where one can see the
golden sand at the day time & silver sand in the night. With
high rock promontory and a calm bay of blue waters, this beach
paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 02: Kovalam – Trivandrum – Kovalam
After the breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Trivandrum.
Thiruvananthapuram literally means Ananthapuri, "the city of
Ananthan", the Thiru (Great/Lord) Ananthan's Puram (City).
Ananthan is the serpent Sesha on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu
reclines.
The temple of Anantha, the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is the
most religious icon of the city. Other sightseeing places are
Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, the name Kuthiramalika means
'palace of horses' derived from the frieze of 122 wooden horses
on the exterior walls. Veli Tourist Village, which has an
excellent waterfront park with a wide range of aqua
entertainment facilities like fishponds, wading pools and
landscaped garden. Shangumugham Beach where one can watch the
amazing sunset.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 03: Kovalam - Varkala (66 kms. – 01½ hrs.)
After the breakfast proceed to Varkala. Varkala, a calm and
quiet hamlet, lies on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram
district. The only place where shining white sands, cloudless
sky touching the blue water and the red soil of the hilltop,
coupled with yellow-green paddy fields, and green coconut trees,
make a composite picture of the beauty and awesomeness of
nature. Papanasam is one of the prominent beaches in Varkala.
The evening sun dipping slowly into the mammoth ocean and
filling the whole place with colours red and orange is a
breathtaking view. Explore the rest of the day at your own
leisure on the beach.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 04: Varkala
After the breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of 2000 years
old Janardhana Temple. The temple of Janardhana is a fine
example of Kerala art and architecture dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
The circular ‘Sanctum sanctorum” surmounted by a conical dome of
copper sheets, the square ‘mandapa' with beautiful wooden
carvings of Navagrahas on the ceiling and copper-plated roof
over it. Sivagiri Mutt is a religious site, founded by Sree
Narayana Guru (1856 – 1952), the famous philosopher and social
reformer of modern Kerala. Kappil Lake gives way to the
pictorial world of the Kerala backwaters. The scenic beauty of
the estuaries of the lake is mesmerizing.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 05: Varkala – Mararikulam (110 kms – 03 hrs)
After the breakfast proceed to Mararikulam, the place which is
not changed with the passage of time. Reach & check in at the
hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room.
Mararikulam is a typical fishing village with beautiful swaying
palm trees, coconut trees and the vast expanse of the sea in a
tranquil environment.
Mararikulam or Marari would give a completely new experience to
a traveler as it offers an unblemished and pristine shoreline,
extolled as Kerala’s cleanest sandy beach. Explore the rest of
the day at your own leisure on the beach.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 06: Mararikulam
After the breakfast explore the beaches by playing with the
sun-kissed shimmering sands and take a leisurely walk. The beach
is known for nature's bounteous beauty with stunning backwaters,
the tranquility of the village and the spectacular sceneries,
glistening sands and the everlasting blue water will fill your
soul and mind with joy.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 07: Mararikulam – Houseboat (40 kms – 01 hr.)
After the breakfast proceed to the boat Jetty, board the
traditionally decorated houseboats and begin the enchanting
backwater cruising. The backwaters of Kerala is a unique product
of Kerala and is found no where else in the world. A glide in a
"Kettuvallam" (Houseboat) through the enchanting backwaters is
sure to rob your heart. You’re in a watery universe, so quiet,
even you can hear your own blood pumping around your head.
Sparkling greens, emerald backwaters, coir-laden houseboats and
magical beauty heals your mind and body as you travel to surreal
Kerala.
Overnight stay in the Houseboat.
Day 08: Kumarakom
After the breakfast proceed to Kumarakom. Check-in at the hotel
and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room.
Kumarakom is one of the few places in the world where the means
for transportation is through boats. Kumarakom is blessed with
the Vembanad Lake which has its majestic canals, streams and
distributaries along its banks weave an intricate and
enchantingly beautiful web. Explore the rest of the day at your
own leisure.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 09: Kumarakom
Have an early wake up and make your day by hearing the
chirruping melodies of the sweet birds. Proceed to Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary which lies at the edge of the grounds of an old
estate where a profusion of all kinds of birds can be observed.
Domestic birds such as cuckoo, wild duck, egrets, darters,
herons, teal, and water fowl can be seen in abundance here, as
much as can the Siberian storks which migrate to this area each
year.
Enjoy sumptuous breakfast later explore the rest of the day at
your own leisure by watching the Vembanad Lake which has its
majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks
weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 10: Kumarakom – Kochi (100 kms – 02½ hrs.)
After the breakfast proceed for half day Kochi city sightseeing
tour. Kochi is having the best preserved history of colonial
times and the ideal way to bring it alive is to take a walk down
memory lane. The major tourist attractions are Chinese Fishing
Nets, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Jewish Synagogue,
and Mattancherry palace/Dutch Palace.
Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort.
Day 11: Kochi
After the breakfast pack your baggages with a promise to return
once again to this paradise.... Proceed on time to board your
flight/train with sweet memories of your holidays
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