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Tailor Made Kerala Holidays
The Southern state of Kerala is one of the most attractive lands in India.. Kerala is also known by the name of God's Own Country. When you travel to Kerala you would be greeted by some of the most wonderful and heart warming natural surroundings. The sandy beaches, backwaters and hill stations located in this wonderful Indian state makes it a tourist's paradise.
The culture and people of the city has never ceased to delight the visitors to this place. When you travel to Kerala you will also be meeting some of the most tourist friendly people of the country. The state also boasts the highest literacy rate in the country.. The cuisine of Kerala is vastly different from what you would find in the Northern, Western and Eastern parts of the country.. Kerala also boasts some of the best Ayurvedic and Yoga resorts of the country.. The natural scenery of the state of Kerala is bolstered by a variety of vegetation found in the land. The coconut trees form an inseparable part of the land. The tea and coffee plantations , the paddy fields, backwaters and the lakes enhance the natural beauty of 'God's Own Country'. Some of the other attractions of the place include monuments, palaces, forts, memorials and temples. Many of the popular tourist cities in India can be visited when you travel to Kerala. Alleppey, Trivandrum and Kochi are three major cities which you could include on a tailor made holiday to Kerala. Trivandrum - visit famous places like the Travancore Palaces, the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and the Sri Chitra Art gallery. Alleppey is popular amongst the tourists where an amazing boat race festival is held. The boat festival is held before the Onam festival begins in Kerala. The coir products available in Alleppey are also very popular. The city of Kochi boasts of an historic past which connects it to the Portuguese, Dutch and British culture. The Jewish Synagogue located in Kochi and the Chinese fishing nets reflects the city’s wonderful heritage. Many of the world's most delightful beaches are located in the state of Kerala in India. The different beaches in Kerala include the Kovalam beach, the Kappad beach, the Varkala beach, Marari beach and the Bekal beach. Amongst the beaches in Kerala mentioned , Kovalam beach is the best. This explains why the beach is visited by most of the international and domestic tourists holidaying in Kerala. The Kappad beach was visited by Vasco da Gama in the year 1498 during one of his voyages. The backwaters of Kerala comprises of a fantastic system of interconnected lakes, inlets, waterways and channels. Floating along the waters of Kerala on a special houseboat is definitely the highlight of any tailor made holiday to Kerala.. The diverse wildlife in Kerala has never ceased to amaze the tourists of the state. The Periyar Wildlife sanctuary is the place where you can see the Indian elephant at its grandest . Eravikulam National Park where you would find the Nilgiri Tahr. The Silent Valley National Park houses animals like the Langur and the Malabar Giant Squirrel. Birds like the Malabar Hornbill and the Brahminy Kite can also be observed at the Silent Valley National Park. The Vembanad Bird Sanctuary is another great place which you could visit when you travel to Kerala. Kerala Hill Stations The hill stations of Kerala are also a must to include on your tailor made holiday to Kerala . The beaches, backwaters and hills of the state complete a triumvirate of natural beauties located in the state of Kerala. The hill stations should be definitely visited when you travel to Kerala. The popular hill stations in Kerala include the Munnar, Wayanad and Idukki. At Munnar, Wayanad and Idukkil where can visit some of the finest tea, rubber and spice plantations. The activities which you could pursue at the hill stations of Kerala include wildlife treks, nature walks, mountaineering and rock climbing. The Western Ghats of Kerala present one of the most amazing mountain ranges of the country. Some of the classical dances of India owe their origin to the wonderful region of Kerala. Classical dances like the Kathakali and Mohiniattam are an integral part of not only of Kerala but also of the country. Kerala also holds the credit for being the land where one of the most stunning ancient martial arts of the world, Kalaripayattu, developed.
TAILOR MADE ITINERARY - KERALA Day 01: Arrival Cochin Arrive Cochin for 2 nights at the Brunton Boatyard Hotel. Day 02 :Cochin sightseeing Full day sightseeing of Cochin . Tour of Fort Cochin visiting Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church and the Chinese Fishing Nets. In the evening watch a Kathakali Dance.
Day 03: Cochin to Periyar Morning drive down to Allepey to join the backwater cruise to Kottayam. (Optional nights at Coconut Lagoon Backwater Resort From Kottayam drive to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary for 2 nights at the Spice Village. Day 04: Periyar Morning wildlife safari by boat to see different species . Afterwards proceed to visit a spice plantation. Day 05: Periyar to Kodaikanal Morning drive from Periyar to the hill station of Kodaikanal for overnight at Carlton Hotel. Explore the hill town and lake. (Or we also recommend Munnar staying at the delightful Windermere Plantation & Retreat ) Day 06: Kodaikanal to Madurai Proceed onwards to Madurai to visit the various famous Temples and overnight at the Ashok Hotel.
Day 07: Madurai to Tiruchirapalli Depart Madural via Puddukottai into Thanjavur to visit the temples and proceed to Tiruchirapalli for 2 nights at Hotel Sangam. Day 08: Tiruchirapalli Full day sightseeing Tiruchirapalli and Sriangam.
Day 09: Tiruchirapalli to onward destination Transfer to Tiruchirapalli airport for onwards flight to Madras or Colombo for onwards scheduled connection. This itinerary can be operated in reverse order to finish after Cochin for several nights relaxation at Coconut Lagoon Backwater Resort. * Travellers extending from North India could visit Bangalore, Mysore & Ooty en-route to Cochin with optional visits to the wildlife sanctuaries of Bandipur, Mudumalai, or Nagarhole.
2 NIGHTS KERALA HOUSEBOAT EXTENSION DAY 1 QUILON TO KAYAMKULAM Arrive Quilon - set on the banks of the
picturesque Asthtamudi Lake and board your exquisite houseboat... Proceed towards
Kayamkulam. En-route see the coir making women as they soak and After breakfast, depart for Alleppey - Venice of
the East. En-route DAY 3 ALLEPPEY - KUMARAKOM Morning departure for Kumarakom, en-route see the venue of the famous Nehru Trophy Snake Race and also make a visit to the Bird
Sanctuary set in 14 acres of wooded land. Arrive at Kumarakom set on the shores of
enchanting Vembanad Lake for a stay at the
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stretch coconut
fibre and the biggest fishing harbour in India. Stop at the town of Alumkadavu where
long and traditional water barges are built Anchor at Kayamkulam Lake for the night.
visit a small village and the Old Buddha statue
"Kuramadi Kuttan". Do not miss out on a ride into Kuttanad through
simmering green paddy fields with tail wagging, head bobbing groups of ducks. Anchor near
Alleppey for the night. Make sure you sample Karimen and fresh toddy - the favourite
fresh water food and local spirit!
Coconut Lagoon or anchor near Pathiramanal Island for another night on the boat.