Luxury Holiday Tour Packages in India

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Day 01 Arrival Cochin
Assistance & Traditional welcome on arrival in India & followed by transfer to Hotel for Overnight. Cochin – ‘Queen of the Arabian’ Sea is the commercial capital of Kerala. Cochin has one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Cochin was once the major center of commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc.
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Day 02 Cochin
After breakfast meet with our executive who give briefing about your tour & hand over all your travel documents. Later start the city tour. Places to visit are St.Francis Church, Built in 1503 by the Portuguese Franciscan Friars, it is India’s oldest European Church. Vasco da Gama’s remains were buried here in 1524 but later the remains were taken to Libson, Portugal. Chinese Fishing Nets, These huge cantilevered fishing nets were brought here by the traders from the court of Kublai Khan. Mattancherry Palace Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. Mural Paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata and some of the Puranic Hindu Legends are a real attraction. The palace also houses Dutch maps of old Kochi, royal palanquins, coronation robes of former Maharajas of Kochi as well as period furniture. In the evening see the Kathkali dance performance which is must to see in Cochin. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 03 Cochin / Munnar
After breakfast drive o Munnar, Munnar – one of the best hill stations of South India – is situated at a height of 1600 m from Sea Level. Situated at the confluence of three mountain streams, this hill station was once the summer capital of the British Government in South India. Sprawling Tea Plantations, small towns and beautiful houses make this a popular hill station. Munnar is also famous for exotic flora – like Neelakurunji, which blooms once in 12 years. Anamudi, the highest peak of south India is situated in this area and is an Ideal place for Trekking. On arrival check into Hotel. Rest of the day free to walk around beautifull hill station. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 04 Munnar
After breakfast day free to visit tea & coffee plantation. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 05 Munnar / Periyar
After breakfast drive to Periyar. Periyar Tiger Reserve, one of the famous Wildlife Sanctuaries in India, spread across 777 Sq. Kms out of which 360 Sq. Kms is thick forest, is one of the best places for viewing wild elephants. There is a 26 Sq. Km. artificial lake formed by the Mullaperiyar Dam across the Periyar river. A boat cruise on the lake is a great way to watch the wildlife. Wild animals like the Elephant, Gaur, Sambar Deer and wild boar, which can be easily seen from close quarters during the serene boat rIde. Other Mammals like the Nilgiri Thar, the lion tailed macaque, the bonnet macaque, the Malabar giant Squirrel, the flying Squirrel, the Tiger, the jungle cat and the sloth bear are seen only once in a while. Around 265 different species of birds like the Hornbill, stork, woodpecker, kingfisher, raptor, cormorant, grackle, darter etc. can also be seen. On arrival check in to Hotel. Rest of the day is free for exploring the local market. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 06 Periyar
After breakfast explore the wild life insIde the Jungle. During the visiting National Park provIde the Boat rId on the Lake Periyar. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 07 Periyar / Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom to board the House Boat. Backwaters cruise are a unique nature and are found nowhere else in the world. Backwaters are a network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. Backwaters of Kerala are a self-supporting Eco-system teeming with aquatic life. The Canals connect the villages together and still used for local transport. During the cruise enroute visiting villages to see coir making, local tea shops, paddy fields, temples, beaches etc. till sunset. At night the boat is anchored at a beautiful and quiet part of the lake. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 08 Alleppey / Kovlam
After breakfast drive to Kovlam, Kovalam one of the most beautiful and famous beaches in South India, is the best place for relaxation. It has three different beaches of which the Lighthouse beach is the most famous beach. On arrival check into Hotel. Rest of the day is free for resting on the beach. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 09 Kovlam
After breakfast day free for relaxing on the beach. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 10 Kovlam
After breakfast day free for relaxing on the beach. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 11 Kovlam / Trivandrum Departure
After leisurely breakfast day free provIde in time Transfer to Trivandrum Airport for onward Destination.