- ITINERARY
- Day – 1 (16th July 2008)
- Day-2 (17th July 2008)
- Visiting –
- Day-4 (19th July 2008)
- Day-5 (20th June 2008)
- Another day at backwater resort. Optional swimming and fishing.
- Day-7 (22nd July 2008)
- Visiting –
- Day-8 (23rd July 2008)
- Visiting –
- Day-9 (24th July 2008)
- Travel to Cochin (130 km / 4 hours). Check in to hotel.
- Day-10 (25th July 2008)
- Visiting-
قمت بطلب عرض سياحي(باكج) من احدى شركات السياحة في الهند وارسلوا لي عرضين وانا اخترت واحد منهم واريد ان تفيدونني بالسعر المعقول لهذا العرض كم يمكن ان يكون لانهم لم يعطونني السعر حتى الان وقالوا اختر اولا ثم اطلب السعر وايضا يرجى الافادة عن الامور المذكورة في العرض والتي لا تستحق الزيارة وانا بشكل عام لست من محبي زيارة الاماكن الاثرية والمتاحف والاسواق وغيرها وانما احب الاسترخاء والمناظر الطبيعية فيرجى افادتي وتصفية العرض من الامور التي لا افضلها ،، وانا شاكر لكم
0Days / 9 Nights Kerala Package
ITINERARY
Day – 1 (16th July 2008)
Arrival at Trivandrum Airport. Drizzle Holidays guest relations personal will great you on arrival. Check in to resort in Kovalam. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening at Kovalam beach (This internationally renowned beach resort has been a favourite haunt of tourists since the 1930s. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent beaches. The Lighthouse Beach, is the most popular). Back to hotel and overnight stay.
Day-2 (17th July 2008)
Visiting –
- Pathmanabha Swamy temple (The temple is located inside the East Fort. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a blend of Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. it is known for its mural painting sand stone carvings, one among the 108 sacred Vishnu temples in India, the presiding deity in here is Lord Vishnu. It was built in 1733 AD. Only Hindus are allowed inside the temple. Dress code: Men - Dhoti, Women Saree and blouse).
- Museum complex (Located in a beautifully landscaped 80-acre plot, the Museum forms part of a park-like complex which also houses the Sri Chitra Art Gallery and the Zoological Park at the heart of the city. The building is an architectural delight. Inside the museum are several period collections of bronze statues, treasures, costumes, masks, ancient ornaments, musical instruments and models).
- Veli tourism village.
- Afternoon and evening at beach.
Back to hotel and overnight stay.
Day-3 (18th July 2008)
Travel to Varkala. Check in to a beach resort at Varkala. Rest of the day at leisure in beach.
Day-4 (19th July 2008)
Travel to Alappuzha. Check in to houseboat (The houseboats are huge, slow-moving, exotic barges used for leisure trips. They are a reworked model of Kettuvallams(Kettu means "tied with ropes", and vallam means "boat"), which, in earlier times, were used to carry rice and other goods). Cruise through back waters towards Kumarakom. Overnight stay in houseboat.
Day-5 (20th June 2008)
Check in to a backwater resort in Kumarako (The Backwaters are a chain of lagoons and lakes lying parallel to the Arabian coast (known as the Malabar coast.Travelling backwaters is one of the highlights of Kerala visit). Rest of the day at leiwure. Optional swimming and fishing.
Day-6 (21st July 2008)
Another day at backwater resort. Optional swimming and fishing.
Day-7 (22nd July 2008)
Travel to Munnar.On the way visiting Cheeyapara and Valara waterfalls (The Cheeyappara and Valara waterfalls are located between Neriamangalam and Adimali on the Kochi - Madurai highway). Check in to hotel.
Visiting –
- Mattupetty (13 km from Munnar) The Mattupetty Lake and dam, is a very beautiful picnic spot. Speed Launch and slow speed motor boats are available on hire),
- Echo point (Echo Point has a natural echo phenomenon and offers panoramic views),
- Kundala (Kundala is a picturesque village on the way to Top Stations. The Kundala artificial dam is another attraction.Aruvikkad waterfalls is also near Kundala),
- Blossom Park.
Back to hotel and overnight stay.
Day-8 (23rd July 2008)
Visiting –
- Rajamalai (Rajamala is 2695 Mts above sea level. Half the world's population of the rare mountain goat or tahr which is fast becoming extinct, is now found here.The Niligiri tahr in Rajamala are now to be found in small herds found in Eravikulam-Rajamala region. The total number of Niligiri Tahrs in Rajamala is estimated to be over 1300).
- Nyayamakad (Located between Munnar and Rajamala, Nyayamakad is a land of breathtaking waterfalls. The waters cascade down a hill from a height of about 1600 meters. The enchanting surroundings makes an excellent picnic spot and trekking point).
- Pallivasal (This is the venue of the first Hydro Electric Project in Kerala and a place of immense scenic beauty).
- Tata Tea Museum
- Pothamedu view point (Pothamedu offers an excellent view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for trekking and long mountain walks).
Back to hotel and overnight stay.
Day-9 (24th July 2008)
Travel to Cochin (130 km / 4 hours). Check in to hotel.
Evening at Cochin Marine drive (Marine Drive is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of the city. It is also called Shanmugham Road. The marine walk is the main hangout for the local populace as the view of the backwaters and the harbor from here is excellent. At night the lights from the various ships anchored at the harbor is just breathtaking). Boating through the Cochin backwaters, visiting Cochin Shipyard, Naval Base, Cochin Port, and Bolgatty Palace. Night shopping. Back to hotel and overnight stay.
Day-10 (25th July 2008)
Visiting-
- St: Francis Church (St. Francis Church, is the oldest European church in India. It was constructed in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars. Vasco da Gama was buried here, but his mortal remains were taken to Portugal. The original headstone is still kept there).
- Dutch cemetery (The tomb stones here are the most authentic record of the hundreds of Europeans who left their homeland on a mission to expand their colonial empires and changed the course of history of this land. The cemetery was consecrated in 1724 and is today managed by the Church of South India).
- Chinese fishing nets (From far in the sea one can spot these fishing nets on the coast of Cochin. The Chinese Fishing Nets are the only one of its kinds in India. It is said they were brought here from the courts of Kublai Khan in China. Watching the sunset through these huge cantilevered fishing nets is a splendid sight, when the nets adhere to the crimson shadow of the sky. These nets are not only a marvel to watch but also a proof of the ancient trade relations between India, especially Kerala and China).
- Jewish synagogue (The Jewish Synagogue at Mattancherry, built in 1568 AD, is said to be the oldest synagogue present in the common wealth countries. The exquisite construction still houses the scrolls of the original Old Testament and the copper plates, which recorded the grants of privilege, allocated by the Kochi rulers The synagogue was partially destroyed during the wars of 1662 AD, but was later rebuilt by the Dutch. Walk along the corridors and you will be amazed to see the, the exquisite hand painted blue Chinese tiles that provide an impressive sight. Interestingly, none of the two hundred year old tile resembles one another).
- Dutch palace (It was built by the Portuguese in the middle of the 16th century. This structure was taken over in 1663 by the Dutch, who added some improvements before presenting it to the Rajas of Cochin. The rajas also made more improvements. This palace is notable for some of the best mythological murals in India, particularly in the bed chambers. In that room one can see the entire story of Ramayana on the walls. The palace also contains rare examples of traditional Kerala flooring, which looks like polished black marble but is actually a mixture of burned coconut shells, charcoal, lime, plant juices and egg whites).
Souvenir shopping and evening departure from Cochin Airport.
Date Place Hotel
6and 17/7/2008 Thiruvananthapuram Travancor Heritage
Leela Kempinuski
18/7/2008 varkala Taj Garden
19/7/2008 house boat house boat
0and 21/7/2008 Kumarakom Lake Resort villa with privet pool
2and 23/7/2008 Munnar Club Mahindra
4and 25/7/2008 Kochi Le Meridian
ومن لديه خبرة يفيدنا بالاسعار وكم قد تكلف هذه الرحلة وما هي الاماكن التي من الممكن زيارتها وتستحق الزيارة هناك وهل من وجهة نظركم ان البرنامج يحتاج الى تعديل الايام في بعض المناطق اي انه هل بعض المناطق لا تجتاج الى الايام التي وضعناها ولكم جزيل الشكر