park, en route to Top Station; one can visit the Madupetty Dam. This is a popular picnic spot and travelers can indulge in activities like boating and horse riding here. Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04: Munnar-Thekkady (Periyar)
Today you will drive to Periyar (4 hrs.). Arrival and check into hotel. Periyar (also known as Thekkady) is a park where one can witness playful pachyderms, whose population is currently around 800. The population of tigers is also increasing appreciably. Periyar is a veritable paradise of elephants. Scores of them can be witnessed bathing and swimming here. There are some tribal villages around Periyar, which are worth a visit. The tribal people still engaged in the traditional practice of collecting honey of dangerous hill bees. They have built interesting tree dwellings.. In the evening enjoy boat ride at Lake (optional). Overnight at hotel
Day 05: Thekkady - Kumarakom
Today you will take drive to Kumarakom (4 hrs.), upon arrival check into the backwater resort. Get Set for the moments that will approach you today with a boat ride into the countryside, you will visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous enough, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing & water skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. Overnight at the resort.
Day 06: Kumarakom
Today you would check into the Houseboat for Kumarakom-Allepey overnight cruise.
Backwaters are one of the unique attractions of Kerala, a chain of canals extending about 1500 k.m, with a network of 44 rivers, lagoons and lakes. Most of it is naturally formed. Here we have combined Backwater along with Canals made for continuous traffic of men and materials. Relax in back water. Overnight stay in Houseboat.
Day 07: Allepey
Upon arrival at Allepey, Check-into the backwater resort. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at the resort.
Day 08: Allepey - Kovalam
Upon arrival at Allepey, drive to Kovalam, on arrival check into hotel and after that enjoy day in the sand. Kovalam is a natural bay ideal for kayaking, swimming, surfing and skiing. One can swim in the shallow blue water and have a sunbath in the exotic tropical sun can adorn you with a good suntan. The coast is at many places lined with beautiful patches of coral reefs. Or you can crest the waves on logs of lashed woods on catamarans. At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with an herbal, body- toning massage (optional). Overnight to be spent at hotel near the beach
Day 09: Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam
After refreshing yourself at the beaches, next morning next morning you will go to Cape Camorin. The Kumari Amman or the Kanyakumari Temple, Sri Padaparai, where the footprints of the virgin goddess are said to be imprinted on this rock, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Memorial. - In the evening drive back to Kovalam & spend your night with your high - reaching memories at the hotel
Day 10: Kovalam - Trivandrum
Morning city tour of Trivandrum, A must on every tourist itinerary, the Padmanabhaswami temple with its gopuram (tower) soaring majestically upwards, is believed to be one of the 108 shrines sacred to the Vaishnavites in India. Within its hallowed precincts, the main pavilion impresses with its 400 beautifully carved pillars of granite. Besides this magnificent temple, Thiruvananthapuram offers a great deal more. Followed by departure transfer to catch flight to your destination.
|