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Fringed by rolling hills on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, lies an amazingly beautiful state in Southern India called KERALA -
The land of green magic, a narrow, fertile strip on the South-West coast of India, sandwiched between the Lakshadeep Sea and the
Western Ghats mountains. Blessed with unique geographical and cultural features, Its overpowering tropical greenness with 41 rivers
and countless waterways, fed by two annual monsoons, intoxicates every newcomer. Equally, Kerala's arcane rituals and spectacular
festivals stimulate even the most jaded imagination, continuing centuries of tradition that has never strayed far from the realms of magic.
No wonder it is called God’s Own Country - Beaches, backwaters, wild life, waterfalls, excellent health & Ayurvedic resorts, tea
gardens & spice plantations, ancient rituals and colourful festivals – Kerala has been blessed with it all.

BEST OF KERALA
USD 1799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS

15 Nights/ 16 Days Trivandrun/ Chowara/ Kollam / Allapuzha /Kumarakom/
Backwaters/ Periyar / Munnar / Kochi / Waynad / Calicut

DAY 01 ARRIVE TRIVANDRUM

Arrive at Trivandrum airport where you will be met by our representative at arrival hall & transfered to your
waiting car to take you to the boat jetty. Travel by boat to an island where you will stay in a floating cottage on
the water's edge. Thatched with grass and built in true traditional Kerala style, these houses will truly lull you
to sleep with a gentle swaying movement. Overnight in Estuary Island Resort

DAY 02 RESORT - TRIVANDRUM - RESORT

Morning after breakfast, proceed for Full day Sightseeing tour begning with a boat ride back to Trivandrum
to view the temple which dominates the city, called the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Once the home to
the maharaja of Travancore, the city still has old palaces like the Kowdiar Palace and the Kanakakunnu Palace.
Lunch at a local restaurant where you can sample ten or more curries thali-style. Then it's on to the narrow streets
of Chalai Market where you can walk around the vegetable stalls and pick up some knick-knacks but most of all,
feel the hustle and bustle that is the real India. Return for overnight stay in Estuay Island resort.

DAY 03 TRIVANDRUM -KANYA KUMARI - CHOWARA

Morning after breakfast, check out & proceed for Full day Sightseeing tour to the southern most tip of India, the
rocky cliffs of Kanyakumari associated with the goddess, Kumari where the three great Indian waters meet, the
Bay of Bengal, The Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Visit the Padmanabhapuram wooden palace, Gandhi
Mandapam and the Vivekananda rock temple before you witness the most spectacular sunset of a lifetime
in a sacred spot at India's land's end. Drive on to Chowara and on arrival check in at Somatheeram Beach
Resort. Enjoy an Ayurvedic body massage to take off the day's tiredness, before retiring for Overnight

DAY 04 CHOWARA - KOLLAM

Morning after breakfast, drive to Kollam, the gateway of Kerala backwaters.On arrival check into a Aquaserene
backwater resort on the bank of Ashtamudi Lake. Afternoon, visit a handloom production centre to witness how
manual artistry shape fabulous clothing. Later, take a scenic drive with memorable views of Chinese fishing
nets swaying in the breeze followed by an exotic cruise in the interiors of Kollam, in a country craft -
an experience worth expreiencing. Later return to Resor for Overnight stay.

DAY 05 KOLLAM- ALAPPUZHA (Alleppey)

Morning after a leisurely breakfast, drive to Alleppey . On arrival check into PunnamadaHotel. Rest of the
day free to explore this so also called 'Venice of the East' with its canals and lively markets. Evening if you
like, you can visit a temple to experience evening puja (worship). Overnight stay

DAY 06 ALAPPUZHA - HOUSEBOAT

Morning after breakfast, transfer to Alappuzha boat jetty to board your Air conditioned houseboat to begin an
overnight cruise on the beautiful Kerala backwaters to Kumarakom. The lush palms& coconuts trees, The
villagers on the riverbank, the ladies washing their clothes on the river bank and the men punting past
in light traditional fishing boats will leave you enthraled. Meals and Overnight on board the houseboat

DAY 07 HOUSEBOAT- KUMARAKOM

Morning after a leisurely breakfast, time free to sun tan on the deck . Arrive boat Jetty at Kumarakom - a fascinating
countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields & Tea estates. It is a beautiful backwater village on the shores
of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, crisscrossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. On arrival
check into Coconut Lagoon resort. Evening take a sunset cruise on the backwaters in traditional country canoes
called Vanjis to see the agricultural activities of the local people living on the back waters. Overnight stay

DAY 08 KUMARAKOM- PERIYAR

Morning after breakfast drive to Periyar . On arrival check into Spice Village. Periyar Wild Life Sanctuary is part
of the Project Tiger scheme and is also home to large herds of elephants, bison and deer. It is also famous for it's
wide range of waterbirds and is unique because the wildlife spotting is done here by boat. Afternoon is reserved
for a 2 hour boat safari in the Periyar Sanctuary. Evening Engage in activities like Cooking
demonstration and cultural programmes. Overnight at hotel

DAY 09 AT PERIYAR

Periyar is a 777 sq km forested wildlife reserve - home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, langur, elephants
and tigers. It is home also to the indigenous Mannan tribe, who help conserve the reserve in exchange for income
from eco-tourism. Living in the outskirts of the reserve, they run many of the activities - trekking, bamboo rafting,
night treks, elephant rides and plantation visits. Early morning proceed for wildlife trakking. This is the best
time for sightings and you can expect to spot herds of elephants, bison, deer and spectacular bird life.
Not to mention some of the 140 species of orchid that thrive here. Return to hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast visit the spice plantations. Balance day at leisure. Overnight at hotel

DAY 10 PERIYAR - MUNNAR

In the morning after breakfast, head towards a place which is called as " nature lover’s paradise" Sprawling tea
plantations. Picture book’s town. Winding lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800m above
the sea level. Arrive Munnar and check in at Siena Village hotel. Munnar is situated along the Anaimudi
Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour covering Lockhourt
Gap, Devikulam Tea Garden, Mattupetty & Kundala Dam & Top station. Return to hotel for overnight.

DAY 11 AT MUNNAR

Morning after breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour of Rajamali tour covering Nilakurinji
(Jungle goat) at Earvikulam. Afternoon free for personal activities. Overnight in hotel

DAY 12 MUNNAR - KOCHI (Cochin)

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface to Cochin. On arrival check into Brunton Boatyard Hotel. Afternoon
sightseeing tour of Cochin city, visiting The Dutch Palace at Mattancherry renowned for its wall murals depicting
scenes from the Ramayana. The Jewish Synagogue at the heart of what is locally called the Jew Town. The St.
Francis Church, the oldest European church in India. The Santa Cruz Basilica, originally built in 1557 by the
Portuguese. The Chinese fishing nets which are huge cantilevered fishing nets believed to have brought to Kochi
by the Chinese traders, few centuries back. Finish your tour with avisit to Willingdon Island, named after Lord
Willingdon, now the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of India. Evening witness a Kathakali dance
performance and make up demonstration. Kathakali is a Unique dance which has a 2000-year-old history
with more than 100 different gesture depicting deities, demons, heroes and kings. Return to hotel for overnight

DAY 13 KOCHI - WAYNAD

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Waynad. On arrival check into Vythiri Resort. Afternoon
take a tour of the famous Nilgiri tea gardens. Enjoy sunset, before returning to resort for Overnight

DAY 14 WAYNAD

Morning after breakfast, whole day sight seeing in wayanad, visiting Lakkidi, Edakkal Cave, Muthanga Wildlife
Sanctuary, Kuruva Island, Pookot Lake, Pakshipathalam, Soochipara waterfalls, etc. Over night stay at Resort

DAY 15 WAYNAD - CALICUT

Morning after breakfast, depart by surface for Calicut. On arrival check into Kadavu Resort. Afternoon take a
Boat Cruise on the Chaliyar backwaters. After lunch, visit Kappad Beach where Vasco da Gama first landed in
India. Relax to take in the sun & the sand before returning back to the resort in the evening. Overnight in resort.

DAY 16 DEPART CALICUT

Morning after breakfast, time at leisure. Later in time transfer to Calicut airport to board flight for onward journey

END OF OUR SERVICES

USD 1799 PER PERSON ON TWIN SHARING BASIS # SINGLE SUPPLEMENT USD 799

October thru April

Include

Accommodation in Deluxe hotels in standard rooms with daily breakfast at hotels & Air conditioned Houseboats with all meals

All surface, including arrival / departure transfers, at all places mentioned in itinerary using airconditioned vehicle

Sightseeing & Excursions including boat rides as mentioned in the itinerary using airconditioned vehicle, as per itinerary

Services of local English speaking guide at all places of visiit

Car & driver at your disposal from Day 02 till Day 12

All entrance fees to monuments and other places of visit as per itinerary

Traditional cultural programme

All presently applicable taxes, including hotel, state, toll, bridges, drivers daily allowance, parking fees at monuments,
airports, etc, insurance of vehicle & gasoline

All Transfers and Luggage Handling Within India

Professional service charges for preparing & executing the tour program
COST VALIDITY - 30 September 2007

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