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Starting From INR 16274 (Per Person twin sharing) PACKAGE NAME : KERALA PRICE INCLUDE Hotel,B/fast & Dinner,Airport Transfers,Intercity Transfers,Sightseeing,Guided Tours Day : 1 Cochin Upon arrival, our driver will greet you at Cochin Airport/Railway Station. Then proceed to Cochin & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Later proceed to sightseeing. Visit Dutch Palace (Closed on Fridays), Jewish Synagogue (Closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays), St. Francis church, Santa Cruz basilica, Chinese Fishing Nets as time permits. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Meals: Dinner HOTEL Diwans court SIGHTSEEING Chinese Fishing Net, Chinese Fishing Net, Chinese Fishing Net, Chinese Fishing Net, Chinese Fishing Net, St. Francis Church, St. Francis Church, St. Francis Church, St. Francis Church, St. Francis Church Day : 2 Munnar Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Munnar & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. On the way visit Neriyamangalam Bridge, Cheeyyapara waterfalls, Valara waterfalls, Kallar waterfalls. Visit Blossom Garden. Explore the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner HOTEL Greencove Resort SIGHTSEEING Blossom Garden, Blossom Garden, Blossom Garden, Blossom Garden, Blossom Garden, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Cheeyapara Waterfalls, Kallar Waterfalls, Kallar Waterfalls, Kallar Waterfalls, Kallar Waterfalls, Kallar Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls, Valara Waterfalls Day : 3 Munnar Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast then visit the Tea museum then the Visit to Rajamala- house of the highly endangered mountain goats - the Nilgiri Thars. Then to Echo point and Mattupetty Dam. Speed boating facilities are available here. The dam is flanked by forests and a vast expanse of grassland on one side and the Kundala dam, tea plantation on the other Etc. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Optional activities: Elephant ride, Kathakali dance, Mattupetty dam sped boating Meals: Breakfast and Dinner HOTEL Greencove Resort SIGHTSEEING Kundala Dam Lake, Kundala Dam Lake, Kundala Dam Lake, Kundala Dam Lake, Kundala Dam Lake, Mattupetty Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Rajamalai Sanctuary (Eravikulam National Park), Rajamalai Sanctuary (Eravikulam National Park), Rajamalai Sanctuary (Eravikulam National Park), Rajamalai Sanctuary (Eravikulam National Park), Rajamalai Sanctuary (Eravikulam National Park), Tea Gardens, Tea Gardens, Tea Gardens, Tea Gardens, Tea Gardens Day : 4 Thekkady Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Thekkady & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Periyar Lake around which the sanctuary is built, for boating. This is the only sanctuary in India where you can have the unique experience of viewing the wildlife at close quarters from the safety of a boat. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Optional activities: Bamboo rafting, Natural walk, Gavi jeep safari, Village safari Meals: Breakfast and Dinner HOTEL The Patio SIGHTSEEING Periyar Lake, Periyar Lake, Periyar Lake, Periyar Lake, Periyar Lake Day : 5 Alappuzha Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Alappuzha. The "Venice of India" noted for its winding waterways and canals & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Explore the natural beauty of Kerala, the paddy fields, narrow canals, coir villages, etc. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner HOTEL Hotel Arcadia Regency SIGHTSEEING Backwaters of Kerala, Backwaters of Kerala, Backwaters of Kerala, Backwaters of Kerala, Backwaters of Kerala Day : 6 Kovalam / Poovar Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Kovalam & Check-in at the hotel and relax for a while amidst the comforts of your room. Kovalam - breathtakingly beautiful - a haven of peace and tranquility - the idyllic tourist destination in God's own country. Kovalam offers an excellent diversity with Kovalam beach to suit all desires and occasions. Visit lighthouse beach and Hawah beach. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner HOTEL Jasmine Palace SIGHTSEEING Hawa Beach, Hawa Beach, Hawa Beach, Hawa Beach, Hawa Beach, Kovalam Beach, Kovalam Beach, Kovalam Beach, Kovalam Beach, Kovalam Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Lighthouse Beach Day : 7 Kovalam/ Poovar – Trivandrum - Kovalam/ Poovar Enjoy the sumptuous breakfast. Later proceed to Trivandrum for a city tour covering Napier Museum, Sri Padmanabha Swami Temple., and Zoo. Afternoon leisure at Kovalam. Overnight stay at the Hotel/Resort. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner HOTEL Jasmine Palace SIGHTSEEING Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Shri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum, Napier Museum, Napier Museum, Napier Museum, Napier Museum, Zoo, Zoo, Zoo, Zoo, Zoo Day : 8 Departure Transfer to Airport / Railway station. Back to home with sweet memories of your tour. 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