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Taj Mahal, a dream etched in milky white
pristine marble is the peerless monument portraying the beauty of
eternal love! A commemoration of the memory of Shahjahan's beloved wife,
Mumtaz. Taj Mahal is indeed India's rich tribute to womanhood. Renowned
for its aesthetic beauty, this extravagant building of timeless beauty
is the outcome of a unique combination of passion and architectural
exuberance.
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Duration |
07 Days |
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Destination |
Cochin –
Kumarakom - Periyar – Kovalam |
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Travel Theme |
Beach Tour |
Day 01:
In the morning transfer to airport for flight to Cochin, assistance on
arrival and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Later
in the evening witness a live performance of Kathakali dance drama, at
the Kathkali center. Overnight stay at hotel in Cochin.
Day
02:
Explore Cochin, a port city with a rich past and bustling present.
Kochi is an attractive city with serene backwaters, golden sunsets and
lagoons-which are overhung with feathery coconut palms. It also has
picturesque Islands-Vypeen, Willingdon, Ramanthuruth, Vallarpadam and
Bolghatty - all of which contribute to its beautiful cityscape. The
interesting Jewish Synagogue - the oldest in India and the
Mattancherry Palace of the former maharajas form part of this
picturesque city. Also visit Chinese fishing nets
resting on their cantilevered stands. The technique came from Kubla
Khan’s court and till date serves the purpose.
Day 03:
In the morning, drive to Kumarakom. The day is at leisure to enjoy
delicacies of Kerala. 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. On the southern bank of Kavanar river, is a small
bird sanctuary where numerous species of birds, including Darters,
Bitterns, BBrahminy kites, Marsh Harries.
Day 04:
After breakfast proceed by surface to
Periyar (110 km / 3 hrs).Best known for its wildlife,Periyar
is a must-see for all visitors to Kerala.On arrival you are assisted
for check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon take a Boat cruise in the
Periyar Lake which lies at the heart of the sanctuary. This is a
veritable paradise for all wildlife lovers.. One can view the animals
in their natural surroundings while cruising on the lake, or better
still come within a few feet of a herd of wild elephants. The majestic
gaur, deer, wild boar and the distinctive Nilgiri langur are often
spotted along the lake, as also water birds.
Periyar’s wildlife variety includes the
tiger, sambar, barking deer, mouse deer, the nilgiri tahr, wild dog,
porcupine, lion tailed macaque, Malabar squirrel and the sloth bear. The
reserve has also attractions for the bird watcher as varieties of birds
like the hornbill, blue winged parakeet, whistling thrush, flycatcher
and water birds are to be seen here.
Day 05:
After breakfast drive to Kovalam. On arrival transfer to the hotel.
Later in the morning sightseeing tour of Thirvananthapuram, derived
from Thiru- Anantha-Puram is believed to be the abode of Anantha, the
sacred serpent on which Lord Vishnu reclines. A towering gopuram
majestically rising above a red-tiled skyline marks the site of the
age old Sri-Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This
seven-storey gopuram reflected in the placid temple pool, is a fine
specimen of Dravidian architectural style. Also visit Napier Museum
with its priceless collection of bronzes. Within the museum compound
is the Chitralayam Art Gallery displaying its collection of Indian and
foreign paintings. The Trivandrum public park has on its grounds the
Natural History Museum. Rest of the day free for leisure.
Day 06:
Breakfast at the hotel. Rest of the day is free to relax on the beach.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7:
Morning transfer to Trivandrum airport to board your flight back home.
Includes
Accommodation for 06 nights / 07days in the above mentioned hotels.
All the transfers and sightseeing by AC Car.
Daily breakfast at the hotel.
Kathkali dance show in Cochin.
English speaking guide as per the itinerary.
All current applicable taxes.
Excludes
Expenses of personal nature such as meals other then specified,
soft/hard drinks, mineral water, camera/video fee, film rolls.
Any air/train fare (as per actual).
Entrance fees of monuments.
Any tips, travel insurance fee.
Any other item not specifically mentioned above. |
You
must have a passport with you all the time. It's the most basic
travel document. Also ensure that your passport will be valid for
the entire period you intend to remain overseas, if your passport is
lost or stolen, immediately contact your country's embassy or
consulate in Delhi and also to nearest police station 
We
highly recommend you use our airport meet and greet service in India
on arriving at the airport, especially if it is your first
trip to India. 
India
will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if
you enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,