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MYSORE/WYNAD
In the morning drive 145 km/5 hrs to Wynad, which has a unique and peculiar geographical position and is blessed with mist clad mountains and sylvian valleys. Wynad is one of the district of Kerala that has been able to retain its pristine nature. Visit Glass Temple of Kootamunda, Pookote lake, Meenmutty waterfalls and chembra peaks. Overnight in Hotel. |
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WYNAD/CALICUT
Drive 140 kms/4 hrs to Calicut (Kozhikode) which was once a prominent trade and commerce centre. There are hstoric sites, lush green countrysides, serene beaches and the people there are friendly with unique culture. We explore the region and visit Pazhassi Raja Museum, Krishna Menon Museum, Lokanarkavu Temple etc Overnight in Hotel. |
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CALICUT/TRICHUR
After breakfast we drive 50 km/4 hrs drive to Trichur which is rich in history, cutural heritage and archeological wealth. After check into to the hotel we make a sightseeing of the town visiting Vadakkumnatha Temple, Archeological museum, Art Museum and the Zoo. Rest of the time at leisure. |
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TRICHUR/COCHIN
Cochin is of the best known harbours in India and it is 100 kms/3 hrs drive from Trichur. The town is shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. Cultural influence of Indo European architecture is evident from existing buildings. Arab and Jewish spice traders settled here in the 1st century AD. Overnight in Hotel. |
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COCHIN
After breakfast we make a sightseeing tour of Cochin visiting Chinese Fishing nets in the sea, Portuguese Synagogues and spice market. We watch Kathakali Dance performance in the evening. Overnight in Hotel. |
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COCHIN/MUNNAR
Driving 130 kms/3 hrs through the hills of rubber,tea and pepper plantations we reach Munnar the western Ghats. The place is a popular hill station of Kerala with lakes, reservoirs, forests and tea estates. Munnar (1524 m) is famous for its tea, pepper and rubber plantation. Overnight stay in hotel. |
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MUNNAR/PERIYAR
Drive 120 kms/4 hrs to periyar. In the afternoon we make a boat ride in Periyar Lake. Overnight in hotel. |
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PERIYAR
In the morning we visit Periyar National Park by boat on the lake encompassings 26 sq km area. Apart from other wild animals such as tiger, wildboar, bison, sambar and spotted dear which are found in the Park, Periyar is primarily known for wild elephants. In addition there are 246 species of birds and 112 species of butterflies. In the Afternoon we make a trek of about 3-4 hrs in the wildforest where we have a chance of spotting some wildlife and wild elephants. Overnight in hotel. |
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PERIYAR/ALLEPPEYHOUSEBOAT
In the morning drive 170 kms/4 hrs to Alleppey via Kumarkom which is a beautiful paradise of mangrove forests, green fields and coconut groves interspread with enchanting waterways and canals. On arrival in Alleppey we begin backwater cruising on an Houseboat going through the lakes and lagoons, canals and nearby villages. Overnight in the House Boat. |
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HOUSEBOAT/KOVALAM
We disembark from the Haouseboat in the morning and then drive to Kovalam which is a beach town of Kerala. Rest of the time to relax at beach. Overnight in hotel. |
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KOVALAM/TRV/MUMBAI or CHENNAI
Morning at leisure. Drive 20 kms to Trivandrum airport in the afternoon as per flight to Mumbai or Chennai for onward departure. |
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Extention Kovalam – Optional
Ayurvedic Treatment combined with Yoga – we recommend one to three weeks programme on Ayurveda combined with Yoga depending on individual’s programme. |
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