B1 - Classic Kerela – 8 nights and 9 days
Bangalore – Hassan – Calicut – Kochi – Periyar – Alleppey – Varkala – Kovalam – Kanyakumari - Trivendrum
Short itinerary
Day 01 :- Arrive Bangalore and drive to Hassan.
Day 02 :- Full day excursion to Belur and Halebid.
Day 03 :- Drive to Calicut.
Day 04 :- Drive to Trichur.
Day 05 :- Drive to Kochi.
Day 06 :- Kochi city tour.
Day 07 :- Drive to Periyar.
Day 08 :- Periyar
Day 09 :- Drive to Alleppey.
Day 10 :- Drive to Varkala.
Day 11 :- Varkala
Day 12 :- Drive to Kovalam.
Day 13 :- Kovalam.
Day 14 :- Drive to Kanyakumari.
Day 15 :- Drive to Trivandrum.
Day 16 :- Departure.
Detailed itinerary
Day 01 :- Bangalore - Hassan Arrive Bangalore. Drive to Hassan.
Stay at the hotel for the night
Day 02 :- Hassan Full day excursion to Belur and Halebid. The Chenna Kesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of Hoysala art. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara. Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples are master pieces of Hindu art. On the return, if time permits, visit Sravanbelgola. At Sravanbelgola, hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms is the statue of Lord Gomteshwara which is bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years.
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Day 03 :- Hassan - Calicut Morning drive to Calicut. Arrive Calicut and transfer to hotel. Calicut was a major center of trade between Kerala and the outside world. The city of Calicut came into existence in the 13th century. The name Calicut is derived from 'calico,' the fine variety of hand-woven cotton cloth said to have originated from this place.The outer world came to know about India in 1498 when the Portuguese sailor Vasco da Gama came to Calicut and obtained permission to carry out trade from here. Places of interest are - Kappad where Vasco da Gama set foot in India, Pazhassirajah Museum, an art gallery displaying paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, Dolphin's Point, the Science Planetarium and Mananchira with a musical fountain.
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Day 04 :- Calicut - Trichur Morning drive to Trichur. Trichur (Thrissur), the name derived from 'Tiru-Shiva-Perur' (the town with the name of Lord Shiva) is the cultural capital of Kerala. Its most prominent feature is the Vadakkumnathan Kshetram or temple, which has Shiva as its presiding deity. Many rulers and dynasties beginning with the Zamorins of Kozhikode, Tipu Sultan of Mysore and Europeans including the Dutch and the British have had a hand in moulding the destiny of this region. Raja Rama Varma, popularly known as Sakthan Thampuran was the architect of the present Trichur town.
Stay at the hotel for the night Day 05 :- Trichur - Kochi Morning drive to Cochin.
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Day 06 :- Kochi Morning citytour. Cochin is a natural harbour created by the famed underwater Malabar mud-banks whose quality ensures that the rougher the seas are outside the calmer the waters are within the Harbour. Vasco-de- Gama placed it on the world map. It has a Jewish synagogue, Portuguese churches, mosques and Hindu temples. Watch the Chinese Fishing Nets.
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Day 07 :- Cochin - Periyar Drive to Periyar. The earliest sanctuary to be set up in 1934, it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Amongst the animals which can be seen are elephants, wild boar, sambar, tiger, leopard, wild dog, langur monkeys, etc.
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Day 08 :- Periyar Day free in Periyar.
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Day 09 :- Periyar - Alleppey Morning drive to Alleppey. Embark on a rice houseboat. The coastal town of Alleppey on the Arabian Sea is the Venice of the East, for the numerous canals that meander through the town. Bathing in the backwaters on the Vemband Lake is refreshing. This town holds a thrilling event of snake-boat race every year in August. It is also known for its cashew nuts, coir trade, rice, pepper crops & coconuts.
Stay at the houseboat for the night
Day 10 :- Alleppey - Varkala Drive to Varkala.
Stay at the hotel for the night Day 11 :- Varkala Varkala is a calm and quiet hamlet and the beach is a quiet sea resort rich in mineral water springs. A dip in the holy waters at this beach is believed to purge the body of impurities and the soul of all sins; hence the name 'Papanasam beach'. the places of interest are a two thousand year old shrine the Janardhanaswamy Temple and the Sivagiri Mutt, founded by the great Hindu reformer and Philosopher Sree Narayana Guru (1856 - 1928).
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Day 12 :- Varkala - Kovalam Drive to Kovalam.
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Day 13:- Kovalam Kovalam is one of the most beautiful beaches of the world. The surf here is ideal for surf-riding and the water invites the visit to ride the -Catamaran- or log, with the fisherman, or to take a cool swim. Nearby is the Beach Centre of aquatic sports. At the Yoga and Health Centre, Yoga classes and transcendental meditation are held. Ayurvedic oil massages and oil bath are given by experts.
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Day 14 :- Kovalam - Kanyakumari Drive to Kanyakumari. The coast town of Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin lies at the southernmost tip of India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. It has been an important centre for art, religion and trade for centuries. Flanked by hills and paddy fields on one side and the ocean on the other, Kanyakumari is the 'Land's End' of India. Beautiful beaches with multi-coloured sands, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and ancient temples with a rich architectural heritage make this coastal town a popular tourism destination. Kanyakumari literally means a virgin and gets its name from the Kumari Amman Temple. Legend has it that the princess Kanya Devi, one of the many forms of Goddess Parvati was supposed to marry Lord Shiva. But due to his inability to turn up on the auspicious time, the wedding never took place and hence the name, Kanyakumari.
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Day 15 :- Kanyakumari - Trivandrum Drive to Trivandrum. Visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Rebuilt in 1733, it ia an excellent example of South Indian architecture. Visit the Zoological Park (except Mondays), Napier Museum with its bronze collection,Sri Chitra Art Gallery with paintings from various schools; from countries like China, Japan, Java and Bali. (Both closed on Mon/Wed mornings.)
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Day 16 :- Departure. Transfer to airport for your flight back to home