Kerala Discovery

On arrival at Cochin, proceed to Munnar. A breathtakingly beautiful – haven of peace and tranquility that cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Situated at 1,600m above sea level with an unending expanse of tea plantations - pristine valleys and mountains, you’re often up above the clouds watching veils of mist clinging to the mountain tops. Among the exotic ora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji/Strobilanthes. This ower which bathes the hills in blue once every twelve years, will bloom next in 2018. On the way to Munnar visit Cheeyappara & Valara waterfalls. The Cheeyappara Waterfall cascades down in seven steps. Valara has a chain of waterfalls surrounded by thick green forests.

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After breakfast proceed for sightseeing of Munnar. Visit Mattupetty Dam (ticket price extra), a storage concrete gravity dam built in the mountains. Mattupetty offers many fascinating sights to relish. Besides the tea plantations & the rolling grasslands, the Shola forests in and around Mattupetty are ideal for trekking and are habitat to a variety of birds. Later visit Kundala Dam (ticket price extra), the famous Neela Kurunji owers which bloom once in twelve years, bloom in the hills and valleys around Kundala Lake. En route visit Echo Point & Pothamedu Viewpoint. Echo Point always has a greenish look as it is covered with abundant green scenery. Viewpoint is perfect to enjoy the spectacular beauty of the coffee, tea & cardamom plantations. They are an adventurous destination, which will be a perfect choice for those who love to have a nature walk or trekking.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Thekkady. Thekkady is considered a heaven for natural spices. The Periyar forests of Thekkady are one of the best wildlife reserves in India. Periyar encompasses 777 sq km & a 26 sq km artificial lake. Check-in at the hotel & later head out for sightseeing to visit the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary (ticket price extra), it is home to herds of wild Elephants, Sambar, Tigers, Gaur, Lion-tailed Macaques, Nilgiri Langurs & more. The place can sometimes feel a bit like Disneyland-in-the-Ghats, but its mountain scenery & jungle walks make for an enjoyable visit. Evening enjoys the boat cruise in the lake (at additional cost) to spot wild animals.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Alleppey which has an immense natural beauty and is also known as the “Venice of the East”. It is famous for backwater cruising and boat races. Check into your hotel/houseboat & cruise (if staying in a houseboat) through the Narrow Canal amidst the Paddy Fields, Coconut Lagoons, and Coir Villages in Alleppey.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel & proceed to Kovalam. Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach destination with three adjacent crescent beaches & also known as the "Paradise of the South". On arrival check at the hotel & relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. By evening 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 in the daytime & silver sand in the night, with high rock promontory & a calm bay of blue waters, this beach paradise creates a unique aquarelle on moonlight nights.

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After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing in Trivandrum. Visit Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (260 years old) - the most religious icon of the city built by the Travancore Royal family, here the deity Padmanabha reclines on the sacred serpent & is made from over 10,000 salag ramam (sacred stones) that were transported from Nepal by elephant. Secondly, visit Puthe Maliga Palace Museum (ticket price extra) – a 200-year-old palace which has carved wooden ceilings, marble sculptures & imported Belgian glass. Inside you'll find Kathakali images, an armory, portraits of maharajas, ornate thrones & other artifacts. Later proceed to Veli Tourist Village, a beautiful & popular picnic spot well-known because of its serenity, the Lake that meets the Arabian Sea. The main attraction of Veli Tourist Village is a floating bridge that has been erected at this place. The place also has a floating restaurant that gives you an amazing array of food products that might match your taste buds. By evening proceed to Shankumugham Beach, the beach is well known for its breathtaking sunset view which is such a memorable moment whose beauty will refresh your mind. The beautiful sculpture of a mermaid is a major attraction here, this giant statue is more than 35m long. Later transfer to Trivandrum airport/railway station for departure, back home with beautiful memories of God's Own Country.