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Kerala Nature & Pilgrimage Tour

 

Informazioni generali

DurataDestinazionePartenza
12 giorni e 11 notti
India (Tribhuvanam, Kovalam, Kanyakumari, Rameshwaram, Madurai, Periyar, Munnar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Cochin)
India (Trivandrum)

Descrizione

Kerala, situated in the south – western sector of India, quietly placed between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, with palm lined coastline, harbour and fascinating beaches. In Kerala you will find vast hill stations, backwater canals, wildlife, spice, coffee and tea plantations. Kerala is worldly known for Ayurveda, the ancient holistic science of healing of human body. You will also explore the ancient temples which will provides you with a deep insight into brilliant architectural, sculptural and artistic skills of the engineers, architects and artisans of the bygone times. Standing tall, these temples are today, India’s precious jewels adding to its rich heritage.
Kerala, situated in the south – western sector of India, quietly placed between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, with palm lined coastline, harbour and fascinating beaches. In Kerala you will find  vast hill stations, backwater canals, wildlife, spice, coffee and tea plantations. Kerala is worldly known for Ayurveda, the ancient holistic science of healing of human body. You will also explore the ancient temples which will provides you with a deep insight into brilliant architectural, sculptural and artistic skills of the engineers, architects and artisans of the bygone times. Standing tall, these temples are today, India’s precious jewels adding to its rich heritage.

Categoria

 
3 star hotels (Viaggio privato)
Pernottamento e prima colazione 3 Stelle
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4 star hotels (Viaggio privato)
Pernottamento e prima colazione 4 Stelle
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5 star hotels (Viaggio privato)
Pernottamento e prima colazione 5 Stelle
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Programma

Day 1:
Arrive Trivandrum
On arrival assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 2:
Kovalam
Visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Attukal Temple, Napier Museum, Kuthira Malika & Sri Chitra Art Gallery. Drive through Shankumugham Beach & Vizhinjam lighthouse.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 3:
Kovalam - Kanyakumari (85kms)
Drive to Kanyakumari check in at hotel. Later visit Kanyakumari Temple, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Vivekananda Rock Memorial & Vattakottai Fort.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 4:
Kanyakumari - Rameshwaram (325kms)
Drive to Rameshwaram, check in at hotel. Later visit Ramanathaswamy Temple one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples with world longest corridor and immaculate carvings on pillars. Also visit to Adams Bridge the chain of reefs, sandbanks and islets that almost connects Sri Lanka with India.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 5:
Rameshwaram - Madurai (175kms)
Drive to Madurai check in at hotel. Later visit Meenakshi Temple, Thirumalai Nayakar Palace, Alagar Koil, Tiruparankundram Murugan Temple & Palamuthirsolai Murugan Temple.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 6:
Madurai - Thekkady (140kms)
Drive to Thekkady check in at hotel. Later spice plantation tour to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, coffee etc. Evening witness martial arts & Kathakali show at a local theater.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 7:
Thekkady - Munnar (110kms)
Explore Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary on boat safari. Drive to Munnar via Ramakkalmedu one of the windiest places in Asia. Arrive Munnar check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 8:
Munnar
Visit Pothamedu, Mattupetty dam, Rajamala hill, Eravikulam National Park, Mattupedi Dairy Farm, Echo Point & Tea Museum.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 9:
Munnar - Kumarakom (150kms)
Drive to Kumarakom check in at hotel. Later visit Kumarakom bird sanctuary.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 10:
Kumarakom - Alleppey (50kms)
Transfer to Alleppey boat jetty to board houseboat & sail through the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters.
O/n in houseboat. Meal plan: B,L,D.

Day 11:
Alleppey - Cochin (60kms)
Drive to Cochin check in at hotel. Visit Fort Cochin, St. Frances Church, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace & Chinese fishing nets. Evening watch Kathakali Dance.
Overnight at hotel. Meal plan: Breakfast.

Day 12:
Cochin - Departure
As per flight schedule Departure transfer to airport.
Meal plan: Breakfast.

La quota include

• Assistance on arrival at airport.
• 11 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels.
• Daily breakfast & meal as per day plan (B- Breakfast, L- Lunch, D- Dinner)
• Private air conditioned deluxe car for airport transfer, sightseeing and excursion as per program.
• English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per program.
• Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled drinking water in car.
• Government taxes.

La quota non include

• Any flight tickets.
• Camera charges at monuments.
• Meals other than mentioned in day plan.
• Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc.
• Gratuities & optional activities.
• Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Itinerario

Giorno Pernottamento Informazioni addizionali
1 4 StelleKovalam   Trivandrum - Trivandrum Airport
  Tribhuvanam
2 4 StelleKovalam
3 4 StelleKanyakumari
4 4 StelleRameshwaram
5 4 StelleMadurai
6 4 StellePeriyar
7 4 StelleMunnar
8 4 StelleMunnar
9 4 StelleKumarakom
10 4 StelleAlleppey
11 4 StelleKochi
12   Kochi

Sistemazioni previste in ciascuna località

Luogo3 star hotels4 star hotels5 star hotels
KovalamHarmonia Beach Resort/ Sagara Beach Resort o similareEsturay Island Resort/Uday Samudra Leisure Beach Hotel o similareRaviz Kovalam/ Vivanta by Taj - Green Cove o similare
KanyakumariSea Shore/ Hotel Seaface o similareAnantya Resorts/ Annai Resorts and Spa o similare
RameshwaramDaiwik Hotel o similareHyatt Place Rameswaram o similare
MaduraiAstoria by Sparsa/ Madurai’s Residency o similareGRT Regency/ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel o similareCourtyard by Marriott/ The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai o similare
PeriyarAbad Green Forest/ Hotel Treetop o similareThe Elephant Court/ Cardamom County o similareSpice Village/ Carmelia Haven Resort o similare
MunnarFort Munnar/ Abad Copper Castle o similareNature Zone Jungle Resort/ Fragrant Nature Munnar o similareChandys Windy Woods/ Tea County o similare
KumarakomAbad Whispering Palm/ Cocobay Resort o similareEastend Lake Song/ Goldfield Lake Resort o similareCoconut Lagoon/ The Zuri o similare
AlleppeyDeluxe Houseboat (ATDC Houseboat/ Dream Boats) o similarePremium Houseboat (Abad Premium Houseboats/ Rainbow Premium Houseboats) o similareLuxury Houseboat (Xandari Riverscapes/ Lakes & Lagoons) o similare
KochiThe Dune Hotel/ Abad Plaza o similareCasino Hotel/ Le Maritime o similareXandari Harbour/ Le Meridien o similare