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Divine South – From Temples to Backwaters (8 Nights / 9 Days ) from Ahmedabad

Quick Info

Destination:
Kerala

Duration:
8 Nights / 9 Days

Places:
1N Rameswaram, 1N Kanyakumari, 2N Kovalam, 1N Alleppey, 1N Thekkady, 2N Munnar

Themes:

Divine South – From Temples to Backwaters

Day 1

Madurai to Rameswaram - Arrival Transfer & Sightseeing

Pick up from Madurai Airport / Railway Station and transfer to Rameswaram, on arrival check in to the hotel. If time permits proceed for local Sightseeing and overnight stay at Rameswaram.Rameswaram is in the Ramanathapuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is located on Pamban Island separated from mainland India by the Pamban channel and is about 50 kilometres from Mannar Island, Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Gulf of Mannar, at the very tip of the Indian peninsula. Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, is connected to mainland India by the Pamban Bridge. Rameswaram is the terminus of the railway line from Chennai and Madurai.

Day 2

Rameswaram to Kanyakumari - Transfer & Sightseeing

After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Kanyakumari on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Kanyakumari. Captivating Kanyakumari the southernmost end of Tamilnadu and the lands end of India is one of the most popular tourist spot of the country. The beautiful town on the very tip of the Indian Peninsula is set on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The town is at its best during Chaitra Poornima (full moon day in April), when the Sun and Moon are face to face at the same horizon. Other full moon days are also special when you can see the sunset and the moon rise almost simultaneously. Sightseeing in Kanyakumari: Vivekananda Rock, Kanyakumari Devi Temple.

Day 3

Kanyakumari to Kovalam - Transfer & Sightseeing

After breakfast checkout from hotel and transfer to Kovalam, on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing and overnight stay at Kovalam.Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favourite haunt of tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky promontory on the beach has created a beautiful bay of calm waters ideal for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and diverse-sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmes, Catamaran cruising etc.

Day 4

Kovalam - Trivandrum Sightseeing

Start your day with a sightseeing tour of Trivandrum, (Thiruvananthapuram) literally means 'the abode of Anantha', the snake God. The main attraction of the city is the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Vishnu (also known as Padmanabha) reclining on the snake Anantha. The imposing gopuram (gateway tower) and intricate sculptures of the temple make it a very popular tourist attraction. Later visit Napier Museum, an art and natural history museum which houses a collection of archaeological and historic artifacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot and ivory carvings. Sri Chitra Art Gallery (Closed on Mondays & Wednesday forenoons) displays the original paintings of Raja Ravi Varma which houses a collection of paintings from the Rajput, Mughal and Tanjore schools. The collection also includes unique copies of Indian mural paintings from prehistoric times down to the 18th century. Overnight stay at Kovalam.

Day 5

Kovalam to Alleppey - Transfer to Hotel after Sightseeing in Jatayu

Following your hotel check-out, you will head to Jatayu for sightseeing. Jatayu Park, nestled in the heart of Kerala, is celebrated for being the home of the world's largest bird statue, recognized as the Jatayu Earth Center. This monumental sculpture sprawls across an impressive 65 acres, showcasing a diverse landscape that includes caves, mountains, hills, and valleys. The Jatayu Statue itself is an extraordinary masterpiece, with dimensions that are truly remarkable: it stretches an astonishing 200 feet in length, spans 150 feet in width, and reaches a soaring height of 70 feet. These extraordinary measurements firmly establish it as the largest functional bird sculpture on a global scale. Following your sightseeing at Jatayu, you will proceed to a Hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6

Alleppey to Thekkady - Transfer & Sightseeing

After breakfast checkout from hotel / Houseboat (As per your stay ) and drive to Thekkady. Situated within the confines of the Western Ghats in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve is one of the most captivating wildlife parks in the world. The picturesque lake in the heart of the sanctuary was originally 26 sq km but now spans an area of 55 sq km. This perennial source of water, which initially led to the submersion of large tracts of forestland, slowly attracted wild animals. It eventually resulted in the adjoining forests being granted protection. Post-1975 Periyar finds itself in the enviable position of being a protected tiger reserve. The terrain ranges from hilly to flat grassland areas at the edges of the lakes. The vegetation is of moist deciduous type. Arrive at Thekkady and check in to the hotel. You are at leisure for the balance of the day to enjoy various activities at Thekkady. Activities available are – boating on periyar lake, spice plantation visit, Elephant safari, nature walk, Kalaripayattu – the traditional martial art performance,Kathakali & Tribal art performance. Overnight stay at Thekkady.

Day 7

Thekkady to Munnar - Transfer & Sightseeing

After breakfast checkout from hotel and drive to Munnar on arrival check in to the hotel. Proceed for local Sightseeing (if time permits) else day at leisure or own activities and overnight stay at Munnar. Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Muthirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundale, Munnar is 1600 Meter above sea level. This majestic hill station was once the summer resort of the British government in South India. Sightseeing in Munnar - Mattupetty Dam, Kundale Lake ,Echo point, Rajamalai where you can visit the rarest species known as Nilgiri Tars. Overnight stay at Munnar.

Day 8

Munnar - Full Day Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast full day visit to Munnar. Mattupetty dam, Echo Point, Kundala Dam, Pothamedu View Point, Blossom Park etc are some of the highlights of the sightseeing. Shopping & overnight at the hotel in Munnar.

Day 9

Munnar to Cochin - Departure

After breakfast check out from the Hotel and drive to Cochin Airport / railway station (depending on your departure place) for your flight / train back home, feeling content about a wonderful holiday you spent in the God's Own Country.

Inclusions

Accommodation on twin sharing basis inclusive of Buffet Breakfast
All transfers and sightseeing arrangements by AC Vehicle as per itinerary.
Vehicle at your disposal as per the itinerary.
Services of a Well experienced driver.
Driver Allowance, toll, parking fee, Night halt charges, inter- state permit and govt. applicable service tax.
Child below 5 years on Complimentary basis.
Meet & Greet Service with refreshment kit on Arrival
Mineral Water & Snacks Box on the day of arrival
Cab with Customized Agent logo
All applicable taxes.

Exclusions

Any other services or food which are not mentioned in the above "Includes" section.
Expense of personal nature such as tips, laundry, telephones, beverages etc
Airfares and Train ticket charges if any
Any entrance Fees / Activities charges unless specific in inclusion.
Early Check-in / Late Check-out
Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults, natural calamities etc.
NOTE: Anything not mentioned in the inclusions is excluded.

In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS. We will do the needful as per Hotel / Flight / Transportation policy.
Note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Flight/Transportaion and season/off season time.
We are not doing any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
Different Govt or local bodies have various road / trafic / Parking rules. So, according to that our vehicle will drive you till wherever it is possible. The further way should be travelled by own arrangements.
In case of natural calamities (rain fall, snow fall, tsunami, cyclone, earth quake, flood, land slide etc) or uncertain events (strikes, riots, accidents, road blockage, flight delay or cancelation) , the additional cost for transportaion or hotel etc. will bw bourne by traveler only.