Best Of Karnataka With Kerala

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Best Of Karnataka With Kerala

This tour includes:

16x Breakfast

16x Breakfast

1x Dinner

1x Dinner

1x Lunch

1x Lunch

Accommodation included: 16 nights

Accommodation included: 16 nights

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Double / Twin room on sharing basis

Daily Breakfast with Full Board...

Daily Breakfast with Full Board in Houseboat.

TRANSPORT: All ground transportation, as...

TRANSPORT: All ground transportation, as detailed in the itinerary using air conditioned vehicle

Services of local English Speaking...

Services of local English Speaking Guide for Sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

Monument entrance fee.

Monument entrance fee.

Toy Train Fare.

Toy Train Fare.

Kathakali Dance Drama in Cochin.

Kathakali Dance Drama in Cochin.

Boat Ride in Periyar.

Boat Ride in Periyar.

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Currently applicable taxes.

Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Entry/Admission - Lalbagh Botanical Garden

Entry/Admission - Vidhana Soudha and...

Entry/Admission - Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri

Entry/Admission - Virupaksha Temple

Entry/Admission - Virupaksha Temple

Entry/Admission - Somnathpur Temple

Entry/Admission - Somnathpur Temple

Entry/Admission - Mysore Palace

Entry/Admission - Mysore Palace

Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets

Entry/Admission - Chinese Fishing Nets

Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue

Entry/Admission - Paradesi Synagogue

Entry/Admission - St. Francis CSI...

Entry/Admission - St. Francis CSI Church

Entry/Admission - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

Entry/Admission - Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

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About experience

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Bangalore

Pass By: Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Bangalore District, Karnataka
Arrive Bangalore. On arrival, you will be greeted and assisted by our representative and transferred to the hotel.

IMP: Rooms will be available from 1400 Hrs.

BANGALORE - Rechristened as โ€˜Bengaluruโ€™, it is the capital of the State of Karnataka. It enjoys a salubrious climate throughout the year. The city boasts of spacious gardens, parks, tree-lined avenues, a profusion of flowering trees and lakes, earning it the sobriquet of "Garden City." The once-sedate cantonment settlement of the British has now spread way beyond the mud fort and the four towers constructed by Kempegowda in 1537. With its booming economy and lifestyle, the capital of Karnataka has metamorphosed from a sleepy Garden City into one of India's fastest growing City.

On arrival in Bangalore, transfer to hotel.


No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel The Chancery (04 Star Hotel)

Day 2: Bangalore / Hampi (Approx 350 Kms / 6.5 Hrs Approx)

Stop At: Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Lalbagh, Bengaluru 560004 India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Bangalore including following:

Lalbagh Botanical Garden
The gardens are said to be laid out by Haidar Ali and his son Tipu Sultan as a summer garden in the 18th century, has numerous flowers, hundred year old trees from many countries and the lotus Pond. There are over 1800 species of tropical, subtropical and medicinal plants and a Floral Clock. There is a glass house depicting Londonโ€™s Crystal Palace and this is the main center of attraction. The garden is well protected with stone walls which act as enclosures. It has four approach gates.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bugle Hill, Bull Temple Rd, Basavangudi, Bengaluru 560004 India
The Bull Temple, located in Basavanagudi is one of the oldest temples in Bangalore. The temple is dedicated to Nandi, the bull, which is the mount of Lord Shiva. Nandi, the awesome monolithic deity of the Bull Temple, attracts visitors, tourists and devotees from all parts of the country and outside. With a height of 4.5 m and 6 m long, the statue is carved out of a single granite rock and is older than the temple in which it is housed.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vidhana Soudha and Attara Kacheri, Cubbon Park, Bengaluru India
Vidhana Soudha is a noble building built exclusively of Bangalore granite. It is a testimonial to temple architecture. The building is Bangaloreโ€™s best known landmark. It is 46 meter high. Vidhana Soudha is one of Bangaloreโ€™s important buildings. The building is constructed entirely on the Indian style of architecture. All the four corners have four domes. The main entranceway is eclipsed by the four headed lion. The lion is the symbolic representation of Indian sovereignty. The construction of the building was started in the year 1952. It took more than five thousand manual laborers, 1500 scammers, masons and wood carvers and 4 years to complete the building.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Hampi, Hampi, Bellary District, Karnataka
Later drive to Hampi by Surface.

On arrival in Hampi, transfer to hotel.


Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Heritage Resort Hampi.

Day 3: Hampi

Stop At: Hazara Rama Temple, Bellary, Karnataka 583239, India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Hampi including following:

Hazara Ram Temple
A 15th century old art work, Hazara Rama Temple is located in the middle of the Royal Centre, and is assumed to be the place of worship for the royal members. This temple was set aside for royal ceremonies only. Fragile carvings of a range of forms of Lord Vishnu, are displayed in pillars. There are lots of fascinating sculptures showing some of the important events from the epic Ramayana. The walls of the attachment are luxuriously impressed with friezes figuring processions of elephants and horses. It also shows beautifully decorated dancing girls and soldiers attired in grand armor.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kingโ€™s Balance, Hampi, Karnataka 583239, India
Hampi is also full of surprises: like the King's Balance where kings were weighed against grain, gold or money which was then distributed to the poor, the Queen's Bath, a swimming pool, 50 ft.long and 6 ft.deep, with its arched corridors, projecting balconies and lotus-shaped fountains that once sprouted perfumed water.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Royal enclosure, Bellary, Karnataka 583239, India
Hampi region is divided into two parts about 3 kilometers apart - the Sacred Center and the Royal Center. Scared Center encloses religious sites while the Royal Center encloses the royal buildings. The Royal Center area of Hampi is totally different from other regions, as there many curved boulders littering, most have been used to create amazing propagation of brilliantly executed walls of stone. Royal Enclosures attract the tourists with its stone-walled enclosures. Royal enclosures include the Lotus Mahal or Zanana Enclosure and the Elephant Stables. Zanana Enclosure is a delicately planned pavilion in a well protected compound, meant for royal women.
Duration: 3 days 18 hours

Stop At: Virupaksha Temple, Rambo, Hampi India
The Virupaksha or the Pampapathi temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi and the most famous and oldest temple housing the deity of Shiva, known here as Virupaksha or Pampapati, and Goddesses Pampa or Bhuvaneshwari. It is located on the foothills of Hemakuta, and dates back to the 15th century, though some parts of the temple are as old as the 11th or 12th century. Virupaksha temple with its 50 m high gopuram, stands majestically in Hampi depicting the architectural and cultural heritage of South India. The eastern gateway of the temple is a marvel of engineering skill.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vithala Temple Complex, Hampi India
Vithala Temple, renowned as the most impressive monument of Hampi, which blows the mind of a visitor by its beauty, is located in the southern bank of the Tungabhadra river. The temple, known for its extensive sculptured work and a 16th century art piece, is decorated by ornate pillars and the carvings. It shows perfectly the wonderful artistic skills available in the empire of Vijayanagar. This temple is known for its amazing musical pillars - a total of 56 pillars - which produce an echo of a note when tapped. There is also a striking chariot carved out of a stone with rotating wheels, in the back lawn of the temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Statue of Ugra Narsimha, Temple Complex, Hampi India
Narasimha in its terrifying form, the statue of Ugra Narasimha, is a mammoth statue of 6.7 meter height located in the south region of the temple complex of Hemkuta group which contains the Virupaksha Temple. Narasimha, being half-man and half-lion, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This gigantic statue is worth seeing. The Narasimha is erected as seated four-armed under a covering of a seven-hooded snake. The facial expression and the protruding eyes are the reasons for the name, Ugra Narasimha.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Heritage Resort Hampi.

Day 4: Hampi / Belur / Hassan (Approx 350 Kms / 8 Hrs Approx.)

Stop At: Belur, Belur, Hassan District, Karnataka
After breakfast drive to Hassan by Surface enroute Belur & Halebid.

Belur & Halebid

Twin temple towns of Belur and Halebid for a glimpse of Hindu temple art at its glorious best. In the 16th century,
Belur-Halebid (both towns are spoken of in the same breath) were at the heart of the throbbing Hoysala empire. The Hoysalas were huge patrons of art and architecture and built massive temples that have survived the ravages of time. Some of the sculptures are so exotic, erotic and eloquent - that you expect them to speak or move.

The most outstanding temple in Belur is the Chenakeshava, a monumental edifice that took 103 years to build, possibly because of the intricate details and the myriads of friezes and sculptures that embellish the temple walls. Scenes from the epics, elephants in battle and sensuous dancers come alive in stone. The 42 'madanikas' or celestial dancers were inspired by Queen Shantaladevi, who is said to have epitomized beauty. The Hoysala architects had an eye for detail and such wizardry with their chisels that the earrings on the lobes of the dancers can rotate and beads of perspiration glisten in the hair of some.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Halebid, Halebid, Hassan District, Karnataka
About 16 km away from Belur is Halebid, the other temple town, equally magnificent but not as well preserved. Halebid was the capital of the Hoysalas till the Delhi Sultanate destroyed it in the early 14th century after attacks. The Hoysaleshwara temple survived the pillage but it somehow managed to remain incomplete even after 87 years of uninterrupted construction. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and has two enormous Nandi bulls at the entrance.
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The temples of Belur and Halebid were made of steatite, a material that is easy to work on, soft initially but hardening after prolonged exposure. The Hoysalas promoted temple art to such a degree that the artists actually left their signatures on their work. The sculptures are unparalleled in their beauty; in fact, as a challenge to their art, the sculptors left a small blank space on the revolving Narasimha pillar, to be filled in by anyone who has the talent. The space remains blank till today.

On arrival in Hassan, transfer to hotel.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel The Ashhok Hassan (04 Star Hotel)

Day 5: Hassan / Mysore 117 Kms / 3 Hrs Approx.

Pass By: Mysuru (Mysore), Mysuru (Mysore), Mysore District, Karnataka
After breakfast depart to Mysore by Surface.

Mysore is rightly known as the "Cultural capital of Karnataka". It is a scenic town located in the state of Karnataka and is also the second largest city in the state following the capital city of Bangalore. A travel to Mysore is always an enriching experience since you will come across its rich culture, heritage, glorious history, and breathtaking tourist sites apart from the genial and hospitable people.

On arrival in Mysore, transfer to hotel.


Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Fortune JP Palace (04 Star Hotel)

Day 6: Mysore

Stop At: Somnathpur Temple, Keshava Temple, Somanathapura Somanathapura Village, Mysuru (Mysore) 571120 India
After breakfast enjoy sightseeing of Mysore including following:

Somnathpur temples in Karnataka are the windows to the rich historical past of Karnataka. As soon as you lay eyes on these temples you will notice that there is an exceptional kind of stillness in these temples making them eternal. Somnathpur is one of the most ancient village of Karnataka thus earning it a name of heritage destination At a distance of 40 kms from Mysore and 180 kms from Bangalore, the rural town is famous for its splendid and grand Keshava temple that has been built in the Hoyasala style. A tour of Somnathpur is suggested to all those who want to have a personal experience with the history of Karnataka.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mysore Palace, Office Of The Deputy Director, Mysuru Palace Board, Mysuru (Mysore) 570001 India
In the afternoon enjoy visit of Mysore Palace

The Maharaja's palace in Mysore is the epitome of grandeur and extravagance that was during the British Raj. Domes, parapet balconies, verandahs, minarets, cupolas and arches combine harmoniously to make the structure a veritable masterpiece of lasting beauty. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style on the exterior, but retaining the native Dravidian style, it was designed by the British architect Henry Irwin. The palace is illuminated from 7 pm to 8 pm on Sundays including public holidays and also during all the ten days of the Dussehra celebrations.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sri Chamundeshwari Temple, Chamundi Hills, Mysuru (Mysore) 570010 India
The Chamundeswari Temple is situated on a hill in the neighborhood of Mysore. Krishnaraja III during the latter part of the 18th century built this temple tower. He gifted the Nakshatramalika jewel which has Sanskrit poesies engraved on it. The temple is adorned with various epitomes of Nandi. The colossal Nandi is 15 feet wide and 24 feet long and was made during the reign of Dodda Devaraja. It also has a seven floor โ€˜gopuramโ€™. The idol of the Goddess is made of gold and the entrance with shinning silver. The dumbfounding construction appeals to the visitorsโ€™ aesthetic senses.

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Fortune JP Palace (04 Star Hotel)

Day 7: Mysore / Ooty (242 Kms / 7 Hrs Approx)

Pass By: Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu
After breakfast depart to Ooty by surface.

OOTY - The original name of the place was Udhagamandalam, The name Udhagamandalam is derived from the TODA word "othakal-mund" which means "house in mountains".The original inhabitants of this area were a tribe called Todas. Though Ooty was occupied way before, it came into awareness only after British advent in the year 1800.
Nestling in the "Blue Mountains" at an approximate height of 9,080 feet (2,268 m) above sea level, it provides the sought after natural beauty, solitude, salubrious weather and spectacular views to the visitors. Being a hill station with timeless landscape mostly enveloped in mist it is tagged as a place of enduring beauty.

On arrival in Ooty, transfer to hotel.


Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Fortune Resort Sullivan Court (04 Star Hotel)

Day 8: Ooty

Stop At: Government Botanical Garden, Vannarapettai, Ooty, Tamil Nadu 643002, India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Ooty including following:

Botanical Garden
It was laid out in 1847 by the Marquis of Tweedale and is spread over 55 acres. Lush green well maintained lawns, rare tree species (like the cork tree which is probably the only such tree in India, the paper bark tree and the monkey puzzle tree - monkeys cannot climb this tree), a 20 million year old fossilized tree, an Italian-style garden bordering a clear pool, are some of the many highlights of this garden. A flower show along with an exhibition of rare plant species is held every year in the month of May at this garden. The Garden has a very wide variety of plants that include different types of roses, imported shrubs, rare flowering plants etc.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ooty (Udhagamandalam), Ooty (Udhagamandalam), The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu
Later in the afternoon enjoy Toy Train ride to Mettupalayam.

The โ€˜Nilgiris toy trainโ€™ connects Ooty to mettupalayam, at the foot of the Nilgiris. The construction of this line was a big challenge as the terrain is rather tricky. It was in 1854 that the first plans were drawn but it was a good 45 years later in 1899 that the first train chugged up this track. This railway is widely regarded as a marvel of engineering. Today we have the opportunity to enjoy train ride between Ooty and Mettupalayam. It is a famous tourist attraction and has been included among the world heritage sites by the UNESCO. The tea gardens and the picturesque landscape make the toy train ride one of the most enjoyable ones in India.

Drive back to Ooty and transfer to the hotel.


Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Fortune Resort Sullivan Court (04 Star Hotel)

Day 9: Ooty / Cochin 300 Kms / 7 Hrs Approx.

Pass By: Kochi (Cochin), Kochi (Cochin), Ernakulam District, Kerala
After breakfast depart to Cochin by Surface.

COCHIN - Cochin has long been eulogized in tourist literature as the โ€˜Queen of the Arabian Seaโ€™. Its location between the blue waters of the Arabian Sea and Keralaโ€™s emerald backwaters, its rich medley of Indian and foreign architecture, itโ€™s truly unusual sights like the Chinese fishing nets and its quaint quiet localities like the Jewish Quarters demand the attention of all who travel to Kerala.
Set on a cluster of islands and a peninsula, Cochin (now, Kochi) is a blend of medieval Portugal, Holland and an English country village. Cochin remained incomplete in terms of success till the arrival of the Portuguese. It is believed that the Cochin district came into existence in the year 1102 AD after the breakup of the Khulasekhara Empire.

On arrival in Cochin, transfer to hotel.


Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Holiday Inn (04 Star Hotel)

Day 10: Cochin

Stop At: Chinese Fishing Nets, Fort Kochi Beach Kochi-682001 Kerala India, Kochi (Cochin) 682001 India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Cochin including following:

Chinese Fishing Nets
The Chinese fishing nets (Cheenavala) are distinctly unique to Cochin. It is believed that traders from the court of the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan introduced these nets here. Oddly, these nets are found only in Kochi, outside China! Many fishermen earn their livelihood by fishing using these massive nets. A whole stretch of the coast along Fort Kochi and Vypeen are dotted with these nets.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dutch Palace Pond, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002
The Dutch Palace was originally built by the Portuguese. Later, in 17th century, the Dutch modified it and presented it to the Raja of Kochi. Coronation of many Rajas of Kochi were held here. The palace has a fine collection of mural paintings depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharatha and Ramayana. The palace is located in Mattancherry.
IMP: It remains closed on Fridays. Timings for the visit: 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Paradesi Synagogue, Synagogue Ln, Jew Town, Kappalandimukku, Mattancherry, Kochi, Kerala 682002, India
The synagogue, built in 1568, is magnificently decorated by Chinese tiles and Belgian chandeliers. Giant scrolls of the Old Testament can be found here. It is located near the Dutch Palace in Mattancherry.
IMP: It remains closed on Fridays and Saturdays. Timings for the visit: 0900 hrs to 1200 hrs and from 1500 hrs to 1700 hrs.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. Francis CSI Church, Saint Francis Church Road Opp, Head Post Office, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India
It is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. On his 3rd visit to Kerala, Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese trader who reached India from Europe by sea, fell ill and died in Kochi. He was buried in the St. Francis Church. Later his remains were taken back to Portugal. In spite of that, his burial spot inside the church has been clearly marked out.

Also enjoy Evening enjoy Kathakali Dance drama
Kathakali Dance Performance. Kathakali is a traditional danceform of Kerala and the impressive facial expressions, hand gestures and dance moves will leave one spellbound.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Holiday Inn (04 Star Hotel)

Day 11: Cochin / Munnar (by Surface approx 130 Kms/ 04 Hrs)

Pass By: Munnar, Munnar, Idukki District, Kerala
After breakfast, drive to Munnar.

MUNNAR - the queen of hill stations is located at the confluence of three mountain streams namely, Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. The region in and around Munnar varies in height from 1,450 meters (4,760 ft) to 2,695 meters (8,842 ft) above mean sea level. Munnar has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi- which towers 2695 meters above sea level. In the year 1790, the Duke of Wellington became the first European to visit these hills. Later in 1870, the Poonjar Chief leased out 588 sq. kms. to J D Munro, a Scottish tea planter. Munnar became the favored summer resort of the erstwhile British rulers in the colonial days.

On arrival in Munnar, transfer to hotel.



Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Fragrant Nature. (04 Star Hotel)


Day 12: Munnar

Stop At: Munnar, Kerala 685612, India
After breakfast proceed for visit of Munnar including following:

Enjoy Hiking through Tea/Coffee Plantations
Visit to several neighboring spice and tea plantation as well as smaller-scale spice gardens whose owners pride themselves on their adaptation of organic farming methods, including the use of methane gas produced from cow dung to provide energy for their household needs. A must for any one who cares for taste and flavors, the spice plantation visit enables you to get a deeper understanding of how the spice used in everyday cooking throughout the world are grown, harvested, and processed before they find their way to your local supermarket. The visit also provides you with a firsthand idea on the wonderful world of spices and its history, cultivation, medicinal values, economics, etc.

In the afternoon visit Tea Museum
This tea museum is first of its kind in India. It is located at KDHPโ€™s Nullatanni estate in Munnar. The aim of this museum according to its founders is to showcase the growth of more-than-a-century-old tea plantations in this region. Anyone visiting this museum will get a clear picture of how laborious this tea processing really is.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Fragrant Nature. (04 Star Hotel)

Day 13: MUNNAR โ€“ PERIYAR (Approx 100 Kms / 04 Hrs)

Stop At: Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kumily, Thekkady India
After an early breakfast drive to Periyar.

PERIYAR - Periyar National Park is situated in the hills of the Western Ghats. The centrepiece of Periyar National park is the 5,500-hectare Periyar lake formed by the construction of a dam on the Periyar river in 1895. The dam submerged low-lying forest whose dead tree trunks still jut out of the waters. Along the fringes of the lake are marshy areas with tall grasslands. This is one of the richest habitats of large mammals, as it provides both excellent cover and nourishment in the form of succulent shoots and grasses. Periyar is a veritable paradise of elephants. Herds of playful wild elephants can be seen near the Periyar lake, their favorite haunt for frolicking in the water.

On arrival proceed for visit of Periyar including:

Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

It holds the repute of one of the best maintained wild life sanctuaries in the country. Spread over an area of 777 sq km, dotted with thick evergreen forest, it was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1978. It is also a treasure trove of some of the rare species of flora and fauna that are native of Kerala. The flora includes over 1965 flowering plants, 171 grass species, 143 species of orchids and the only South Indian conifer. Apart from the tigers, the park has a diverse wild life including wild elephant, gaur, wild boar, lion tailed macaque, Nilgir Tahr and Malabar giant squirrel among others. Today enjoy Boat cruise in the park, which is the best option to check out the wilds of Periyar Sanctuary.

In the afternoon enjoy Boat ride at Periyar.

It is an example of nature's bounty, with great scenic charm, rich bio diversity and providing veritable visitor satisfaction. Sprawled over an area of 777 Sq .km., Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. Zealously guarded and efficiently managed reserve is a repository of rare, endemic and endangered flora and fauna and forms the major watershed of two important rivers of Kerala, the Periyar and Pamb.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Cardamom County (04 Star Hotel)

Day 14: Periyar / Kerala Backwaters (Approx 132 / 04 Hrs)

Stop At: Kerala Backwaters, India
After breakfast enjoy Spice Plantation Tour

Enjoy a fascinating and informative visit to several neighboring spice plantations as well as smaller-scale spice gardens whose owners are proud on their adaptation of organic farming methods, including the use of methane gas produced from cow dung to provide energy for their household needs. This visit enables you to get understanding of how the spice used in everyday cooking throughout the world are grown, harvested, and processed before they find their way to your local supermarket. The visit also provides you with a firsthand idea on the wonderful world of spices and its history, cultivation, medicinal values, economics, etc.

Later continue drive to Backwaters.

BACKWATERS โ€“ Kerala is undoubtedly blessed with a unique feature called the backwaters. Backwaters are formed by the accumulation of sea water at the beach. As the waves moved to and fro, they made their way tearing the ground and forming backwaters. The backwaters are essentially inland lakes connected by a network of canals. The best way to enjoy the Kerala backwaters is to take a cruise on a Kettuvallam.

On arrival in Backwaters, transfer to houseboat.


Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
โ€ข Lunch
โ€ข Dinner
Accommodation included: Dinner & Overnight at the houseboat.


Day 15: Kerala Backwaters / Kovalam (Approx 164 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Pass By: Kovalam, Kerala, India
After breakfast deboard the Houseboat and drive to Kovalam.

KOVALAM - Situated 16 kms from the Capital of Kerala is a city with four sandy bays called Kovalam. The meaning of Kovalam is 'groove of coconut trees'. This spectacular beach resort in 1930's broke the shackles and emerged as the most magnificent tourist attraction in the south. In earlier days it was a virgin land with not a lot of tourists, but later with the influx of tourists looking for peace & tranquility coming here, there was no looking back. The four sandy beaches are a sight to behold; all the four bays are separated by rocks.

On arrival in Kovalam, transfer to hotel.

Rest of the day free to relax at the beach.



Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Uday Samudra. (04 Star Hotel)

Day 16: Kovalam

Pass By: Kovalam, Kerala, India
Breakfast at the hotel.

Day free to enjoy at the beaches.



Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at the hotel Uday Samudra. (04 Star Hotel)

Day 17: Kovalam / Trivandrum Departure (Approx 15 Kms / 30 Minutes)

Pass By: Airport Road, Airport Rd, Eanchakkal, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695024, India
Breakfast.

On time drive to Trivandrum and transfer to the airport taking flight back home / onward destination.

IMP: ROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE TILL 1200 HRS.


Meals included:
โ€ข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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