Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations : Cochin - Alleppey - Kovalam - Trivendrum - Kanayakumari - Trivandrum
Day - 1Cochin
Today arrive at Cochin and meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Check in at hotel. Later city tour of Cochin. Kochi (colonial name Cochin) is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as 'God's Own Country'. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala.
A few popular attractions of Cochin are the Santa Cruz Basilica - It was built originally by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558, The basilica is the Cathedral church.
The Dutch palace at Mattancherry - The Mattancherry Palace is a Portuguese palace popularly known as the Dutch Palace.
St. Francis' Church., in Fort Kochi. It was built in 1503. Which is the oldest European church in India and has great historical significance. As a protected monument it is under the Archaeological Survey of India. But is owned by the North Kerala diocese of Church of South India.
Overnight stay at Hotel
Day - 2Cochin - Alleppey (Approx 55 kms / 01 hrs)
Morning after breakfast and drive to Alleppey.
Alleppey or Alappuzha is the Venice of the East; It is famous for its boat races, backwater holidays, beaches, marine products and coir industry.
Alappuzha beach is a popular picnic spot. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is over 137 years old. Entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park add to the attraction of the beach. There is also an old lighthouse nearby which is greatly fascinating to visitors. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free to explore market and sea beach area. Overnight stay at Hote.
Day - 3Alleppy
Morning after breakfast drive for famous Marari beach. Full day for different activities on the beach. Overnight at hotel.
Day - 4Alleppy - Kovalam (Approx 170 kms / 4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast drive to Kovalam.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach with three adjacent crescent beaches. It has been a favorite haunt of tourists, Sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special cultural programmers and catamaran cruising are some of them. The tropical sun acts so fast that one can see the faint blush of coppery tan on the skin in a matter of minutes. Life on the beach begins late in the day and carries on well into the night.
On arrival at Check in at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. later in the evening enjoy on the beach at Kovalam. Overnight at Hotel.
Day - 5Kovalam - Trivendrum - Kovalam
Morning after breakfast process for a day excursion of Trivandrum.
Trivandrum is an ancient city with tradition dating back to 1000 BC. Thiruvananthapuram became the capital of Raja of Travancore in 1750. The name is derived from 'Tiru Ananta Puram', the abode of the Sacred serpent Ananta, upon whose coils Vishnu lies in the main temple.
It is a peaceful, attractive city built across seven hills; the city's old quarter clusters around the temple, while along the busy Mahatma Gandhi Road are colonial mansions, churches and modern high-rises. Thiruvananthapuram had managed to retain some of the ambience characteristics of Kerala such as red tiled roofs, narrow winding lanes and intimate corner cafes.
Visit: The Napier Museum – It is an art and natural history Museum (Close on Monday) Kuthiramalika Museum - Kuthiramalika Palace Museum or Puthenmalika Palace Museum, which is a beautiful two-Storeyed palace situated near the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. This palace was built by Maharaja Swathi Thirunal Balarama Varma - the King of Travancore, who was a great poet, musician. (Close on Monday).
Sri Padmanabha Temple - The temple is built in an intricate fusion of the indigenous Kerala style and the Dravidian style (Kovil). The Temple has been referred to in the (only recorded) Sangam Period of literature between 500 B.C and 300 A.D several times. One of the temple records states that the temple was founded in the 964 days after the kaliyuga started by Divakara mine who was a Tulu brahmin (During the start of kaliyuga in parashurama kshetra the talented brahmins means Sthanika Tulu brahmins). Later in the evening drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day - 6Kovalam - Kanayakumari (Approx 80 kms/2 hrs)
Morning after breakfast and drive to Kanyakumari, the southernmost corner of India.
Kanyakumari is also known as Cape Comorin, which is filled with many and interesting tourist attractions. The rich history and the cultural heritage of Kanyakumari is one of mixed culture and profound heritage. The city of Kanyakumari has been around for thousands of years as it has been the city of culture, history, arts, economy and the hub of civilization for centuries.
Upon Arrive and check in to the hotel later in the afternoon Visiting Vivekananda Rock – It was built in 1970 in honor of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock, The rocks are surrounded by the Laccadive Sea. The memorial consists of two main structures, the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. Visit Kanayakumari Temple and then enjoys Sun Set View point. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day - 7Kanayakumari - Trivandrum Depart (Approx 95 kms / 2 hrs)
Early morning enjoy Sun Rise View from your hotel. After breakfast drive to Trivandrum airport/railway station drop for onwards journey.
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