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place |
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| 1 |
Kochi
hotels |
Cochin or Kochi is popularly referred to as the Queen of the Arabian Sea. In the morning start for a city tour covering Jewish Synagogue - Built in 1568, the oldest synagogue with hundreds of exquisite hand-painted Chinese tiles in blue & white. St. Francis Church- Originally built out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was buried there. Dutch Palace- jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets - you will love it. Overnight at Hotel.
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| 2 |
Munnar
hotels |
In the morning start for Munnar, a 3½ hrs drive to "Nature lover's paradise" - sprawling tea plantations. On arrival there, check into hotel. Afternoon & evening leisure in the varieties of greenery
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| 3 |
Munnar |
Amongst the nature you wake up fresh and start for a full day sightseeing of Trout fishing on the Devikulam lake, Eravikulam National Park the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the mountain goat of South India. Munnar has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - 2695 m. ,
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| 4 |
Thekkady
hotels |
Start for a 4 hrs drive to Thekkady - a journey past mist-capped mountains, spice plantations and open lands lined with spectacular waterfalls & delightful trekking trails. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Overnight at hotel.
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| 5 |
Thekkady |
Periyar wild life sanctuary- one of the many "Project Tiger" sanctuaries in India. A jungle trail will show you rare birds, trees & flowers. Take a boat ride in the lake Periyar to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat like bathing of the wild elephants that come down to the lake. A walk back to the Hotel from the boat jetty is an ideal way to end the day. Overnight at hotel.
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| 6 |
Kovalam
hotels |
Take a 6 hr drive to Kovalam. On arrival, transfer to hotel and enjoy your day in the sand.
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| 7 |
Kovalam |
Start for full day sightseeing of Trivandrum covering places like Padmanabhapuram Palace, Chitra Art Gallery and The Napier Museum, Marine Aquarium, Veli Tourist village. Return in the afternoon to enjoy the beach activities. Over night at the hotel.
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| 8 |
Kovalam-Thiruvanantapuram |
Morning leisure. Transfer to Thiruvanantapuram (Trivandrum) in the noon / evening for onward destinations
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