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Kerala Beaches Tour 5 Nights / 6 Days KERALA BEACHES TOUR 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS DAY 1 : Kochi (Cochin) On arrival at the Kochi International Airport/Railway Station you will be met by the travelogy india representative, who will escort and transfer you to the hotel/resort. Relax a while and keep your first day only for the beaches in Kochi city, as the Kochi beaches named Cherai Beach and Fort Kochi Beach are renowned for breath-taking beauty orturn to on, its silky feel of sand under your feet, the gentle lashing of the sea waves and the cool breeze will definitely have a balm-like effect on you and help you slowly unwind and relax or remove the flustered feeling of a vigorous tour. Afterbasking up the tranquil atmosphere at the beach surrender yourself for night stay at the hotel/resort at Kochi. DAY 2 : Kochi After your rendezvous with the Keralean sun on a Kochi beach or with nature on the first day, reserve your second day of the tour to explore Kochi referred as the "Gateway to Kerala" or an ideal starting point for the unfathomable diversity, rich historical heritage and beauty of Kerala. On a sightseeing tour of this lovely seaside city you will indulge with the other much-visited places of Kochi includes: Jewish Synagogue, the Dutch Palace, St. Francis Church and many more which will enable you to understand the essence of Kerala in its very origins. To complete this sightseeing expedition, in evening headed to Kochi famous shopping markets that are loaded with lovely curios.Later return to hotel for overnight stay in hotel. DAY 3 : Kochi–Alleppey Houseboat:(180 kms/5hrs) In the morning, after breakfast proceed toone of the exotic spot of backwaters in the state of Kerala "Alleppey" where a delightful experience is waiting for you, its Alappuzha beach, entertainment facilities at the Vijaya Beach Park, an old lighthouse nearby beach andthe traditional houseboat called the Kettuvalam/Cruise experience is really a wonderful and unforgettable for you. In these houseboats you enjoy all creature comforts of a good hotel including furnished bedrooms, modern toilets, cosy living rooms, a kitchen and even a 306, 3rd Floor, Ansals Kirti Shikhar Tower Distt Center Janakpuri New Delhi - 110058 Web: www.smilingtrips.com | Email: [email protected] | 24*7 Support No - 8881 790 790 Branches: Katra | Srinagar | Leh | Delhi | Greece balcony for angling. So enjoy panoramic views or landscapes of backwater life while staying in a houseboat. DAY 4 : Alleppey – Kovalam: (180kms/4hrs) After spending a good time on houseboats/cruise along the beautiful water ways, it is now time to move or relax on the beauty of the Kovalam beaches named Lighthouse Beach, Hawah Beach and Samudra Beach which is famous for shallow waters and low tidal waves. After arrival at Kovalam our executive will help you to check in hotel/resort, relax for a while and rest of the day spent on falcate shaped Kovalam beaches bordered with coconut trees, silvery white sands and clean crystal clear water that will fascinate you to jump in for an enjoyable swimming session or for a leisure walk in the evening. If you think that your Kovalam tour is confined to beaches and nature bliss, so you are wrong, there are many interesting adventurous or beaches activities like water diving, parasailing, wind surfing, bonfire and many more will surely please you and relax you. Overnight stay in hotel/resort. DAY 5 : Kovalam – Trivandrum: (11.5 kms/20 min) On the fifth day of the tour, after breakfast move towarda much sought-after tourist destination, clean and green, "Thiruvananthapuram"-the capital of Kerala. As this beautiful city have a long shoreline and home to internationally renowned beaches, historic monuments, backwater stretches, exquisite artwork, age old palaces and a rich cultural heritage which indulge you the entire day. A few to name are: Veli Tourist Village, Aakulam Boat Club, Science and Technology Museum, Padmanabha Swamy Temple and also the Shangmugham Beach. Later rest your tired or exhausted body in the hotel/resort in Trivandrum. DAY 6 : Departure On the last day of your tour our agent will help you to check out and escort you back to the Airport/ Railway station for your onward journey or journey back home. Wish you had a wonderful experience onserene beaches, amicable expanses of emerald backwaters andhouse boating. 306, 3rd Floor, Ansals Kirti Shikhar Tower Distt Center Janakpuri New Delhi - 110058 Web: www.smilingtrips.com | Email: [email protected] | 24*7 Support No - 8881 790 790 Branches: Katra | Srinagar | Leh | Delhi | Greece .
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