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Kerala Cultural Tour
Kerala Cultural Tour
Covered Destination : Chennai - Madurai - Periyar - Kumarakom - Cochin
- Goa - Mumbai
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01 : Arrival Chennai
On arrival at Chennai, you will be received by our representative for assistance
at the airport and transfer to your
pre-booked Deluxe
/ Luxury hotel. Afternoon, take sightseeing tour of Chennai city.
Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02 : Chennai
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will take full day excursion to Mahabalipuram
& Kanchipuram. Overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03 : Chennai - Madurai
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will transfer to the airport in time
for morning flight to Madurai. Meeting and assistance will be at the airport.
Take sightseeing tour of Madurai. In the evening visit the Meenakshi Temple
to attend the "Aarti" ceremony. Overnight stay will be at your
pre-booked Deluxe / Luxury hotel.
Madurai is one of the oldest cities of India,
with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the pre Christian
era. The glory of Madurai returned in a diminished form in the earlier part
of this millennium; it later on came under the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom
after its ransack by the ravaging armies of Delhi (Malik Kafur). During
the 16th and 18th centuries, Madurai was ruled by the Nayak Emperors, the
foremost of whom was Tirumalai Nayakar. The Sangam period poet Nakkeerar
is associated with some of the Tiruvilayaadal episodes of Sundareswarar
- that are enacted as a part of temple festival traditions even today.
Day 04 : Madurai - Periyar
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will be driven to Periyar and upon
arrival, check -n at your
pre-booked Deluxe / Luxury
hotel. Afternoon, you will take sightseeing tour by boat over Lake
Periyar to view the wild life. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Periyar : One of the well known wildlife sanctuaries
in the south, Periyar sanctuary attracts a large number of nature lovers
every year. Also called the Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary, this place is ideal
for watching the animals in their natural habitat.
The forest here slopes into the manmade lake at the bottom of the hill.
This lake serves as the waterhole for the animals and they come here to
drink or take a dip. Elephants, Gaur, Sambhar and even tigers can be spotted
here.
There are boat services which takes the visitor around the lake. The best
season to visit the park is between October and June. Spread over 777 sq.km
of the Cardamom Hills of Western Ghats, the Periyar sanctuary is located
137 km from Madurai.
Although an excursion on the splendid artificial lake is the standard way
to experience the sanctuary, you can also walk around with the local guide
in a small group. Wild Elephant herds come to the lake to frolic in the
water.
Other attractions of the sanctuary are the Sambhar, Bison, Spotted Deer,
Tigers, Leopards, Malabar Flying Squirrels, Stripe necked Mongooses, etc.
There are over 260 species of birds here; including Nilgiri Wood Pigeons,
blue-winged Parakeets, and White bellied Tree Pies, laughing Thrushes and
Fly Catchers.
Day 05 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will be driven to boat landing
point from where the hotel's courtesy boat will take passengers to Kumarakom.
Rest of the day will be free at leisure. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Kumarakom slumbers on the banks of the famous
Vembanad Lake, which is a part of Kuttanad ('granary' of Kerala). The Vembanad
Lake with its majestic canals, streams and distributaries along its banks
weave an intricate and enchantingly beautiful web. The gorgeous green of
the fringed palms ripple in the blue waters and blend into wavelets. The
entire state of Kerala is blessed with plenty of rivers and the resources
of many are still untapped. The waterways of Kerala play a main role in
the economy of the state links remote villages and islands with the main
land. The water ways provide a cheap and economical mode of transport. The
water ways of Kuttanad is now a big attraction for tourist. It is incredibly
different experience to cruise in the backwaters in country boats, absorbing
the beauty of Kerala villages. The scenery flashes up vivid contrasts of
breath-taking greens and deep blues. Boat rides are available for tourist
and others at nominal rates.
Day 06 : Kumarakom - Cochin
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will take backwater cruise to Alleppey
and back. Later drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check-in at your
pre-booked
Deluxe / Luxury hotel.
Cochin set on a cluster of islands and narrow
peninsulas, the port city of Cochin (Kochi) (Queen of Arabia) reflects the
eclecticism of Kerala perfectly. With a rich past and a bustling present,
it has been the business hub of the region from the very early days after
Alleppey (Alappuzha).
Cochin consists of mainland Ernakulam, the islands of Willington, Bolgatty
and Gundu in the harbour, Fort Cochin and Mattancherry on the southern peninsula,
and Vypeen Island north of Fort Cochin, all was linked by ferry but now
some islands have bridges. The influence of Chinese, Jews, Arabs and Europeans
is evident in Cochin and its people. The oldest church in India, 500-year-old
Portugese houses, old tiled houses built in the Chinese pagoda style, the
famous Chinese fishing nets, a Jewish community whose roots go back to the
Diaspora, synagogues and mosques all tell the fascinating story of this
harbour town. The harbour is still at the heart of the city and pepper,
sea food, rubber and coir mats and matting are exported from here. Despite
this, Cochin is an attractive city with serene creak & lagoons overhung
with feathery coconut palms and picturesque islands. The older parts of
Fort Cochin and Mattanchery are an unlikely blend of medieval Portugal,
Holland and an English country village grafted onto the troppical Malabar
Coast. Cochin is one of India's largest ports and a major naval base.
Day 07 : Cochin - Goa
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will take sightseeing tour of Cochin.
Later in time you will be transferred to the airport to board flight to
Goa. On arrival, you will be transferred to your
pre-booked
Deluxe / Luxury hotel.
Day 08 : Goa
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will take full day sightseeing tour
of Goa. Overnight will be at the hotel.
Goa : Variously
known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise",
the state of Goa is located on the western coast of India in the coastal
belt known as Konkan.Goa was liberated by the Indian Army from Portuguese
colonisation on December 19, 1961 and became an Union Territory along with
the enclaves of Daman and Diu. On May 30, 1987 Goa was conferred statehood
and became the 25th state of the Indian Republic. All the communities have
mutual respect towards one another and their secular outlook has given Goa
a long and an unbroken tradition of religious harmony. The warm and tolerant
nature of the Goans allows them to celebrate and enjoy the festivals of
various religions such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Christmas, Easter and
Id with equal enthusiasm. Besides the natural beauty, the fabulous beaches
and sunshine, travelers to Goa love the laid-back, peaceful, warm and friendly
nature of the Goan people. After all, more than anywhere else on planet
earth, this is a place where people really know how to relax.
Day 09 : Goa
Today after a leisurely breakfast, your will be free for leisure activities.
Overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 10 : Goa - Bombay
Today after a leisurely breakfast, you will be free for leisure. Afternoon,
you will be transferred to the airport in time for afternoon flight to Mimbai.
On arrival, you will be transferred from domestic to the International airport
in time to connect flight for onward destination.
The tour includes :
a) Accommodation in the prescribed category of hotels on twin sharing basis
with breakfast on regular basis.
b) A/c Transport of high standards with soft beverages and mineral water
served during drives with compliments.
c) Entrances at all the monuments and services of an excellent personal
guide at all the destinations.
d) Assistance upon arrival and departure by our skilled representatives
at all destinations.
e) Meals as prescribed
f) Goa package would include breakfast, food credit vouchers, a boat cruise,
2 half day sight seeing.
f) All internal flights.
Exclusions :
a) International flights from Varanasi to Kathamandu & Kathamandu to
Delhi With Taxes Extra
b) International Flight From Your Country to India and Back.
c) Any tips for the porters, drivers or the tour guides.
d) Any drinks and beverages during the paid meals, if not specified.
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