Sightseeing Tour of Kerala

                                                  Sightseeing Photography of Kerala
Duration : 13Days / 12 Nights
 
Destinations Covered : Kovalam, Trivandrum, Kanyakumari,  Allepey,  Kumarkom ,Chamundi Hill Palace, Thekkady ,Periyar, Munnar, Cochin 
DAY 01:    TRIVANDRUM - KOVALAM
On arrival at Trivandrum, you will be received by our representative and transfer to Kovalam one of the best beaches of Kerala, enriched with coconut palms and golden sands. Check in to in to hotel, rest of the day relax on the beach. Overnight at Kovalam
DAY 02: KOVALAM-TRIVANDRUM- KOVALAM
After breakfast sightseeing of Trivandrum, covering Padmanabha swami temple, the horse palace, Magnificent wooden palace, constructed by Travencore maharaja and now converted to a museum Zoo, Sri chitira art gallery and Napier museum. These are some of the best places to take excellent Photographs, overnight stay at Kovalam.
DAY  03: KOVALAM- KANYAKUMARY- KOVALAM                  (96 km 3 hrs),
After breakfast drive to Kanyakumari enroot visit Padmanabha puram palace the magnificent wooden palace constructed by maharaja of Travencore and proceed to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of India, visit Vivekananda rock memorial, Gandhi memorial etc, watch the sunset at kanyakumari a magnification sight return back to Kovalam. Overnight at Kovalam. Kanyakumari offers plenty of chance to take excellent photographs about life in beach and views of sunset.
DAY 04: KOVALAM –ALLEPEY                                (175 km- 4hrs)
Morning proceed to Alleppey district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the east by travelers from across the world. This backwater country is also home to divers animal and bird life with the Arabian sea on the west and vast net work of canal, lagoons fresh water rivers cris crossing it by virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala, on arrival check in to the houseboat. Cruise through the backwaters and stay overnight on the boat; you can take photographs of life along the backwaters.
DAY  05: KUMARKOM
After breakfast the houseboat will drop at beautiful backwater resort at Kumarakom, check in to resort. A boat rides in to the countryside and visit to the bird sanctuary could follow. If you are adventurous, you can indulge in water sports such as windsailing and water skiing. You can take a country canoe out in to the quite lake. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY  06: CHAMUNDI HILL  PALACE       (Ayurveda Resort)(65 Km -2 Hrs)
After breakfast transfer to Chamundi Hill palace nestled in the lap of nature, on the foot hills of western gats amid a rubber estate spread over 250 acres of lush greenery. Check in at resort Lunch, evening Ayurveda Massage" abhyangam treatment" which is a gentle but firm whole body Ayurveda massage from head to toe using warm medicated oil. Oils are chosen by the Ayurveda expert according to the prakruti The ingredients for the Abhyanga body Massage are prepared together with soothing oils. The massage is done in a soft rhythmic way with one or two persons massaging at the same time for forty five to sixty minutes. Ladies are treated by a female therapists; gentlemen by male therapists.
DAY 07: THEKKADY
After breakfast drive to Periyar a scenic journey though the mist capped mountains spice plantations and open grass lands lined with spectacular water falls and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. On arrival check in to hotel. In the evening you can go for an evening boat cruise in the lake to watch animals. Overnight stay at resort.
DAY 08: PERIYAR
AM 0900 Hrs After breakfast you can set out on a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat safari on the Periyar like extends a lifetime's chance to see the natural beauty and wild animals, mainly elephants fetching water from the lake. Overnight stay in hotel.
DAY  09: PERIYAR- MUNNAR                       (115 K M- 4 hrs)        

 After breakfast head for Munnar a place called as nature loves paradise. Sprawling tea plantations winding lanes filled with heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800 M above sea level. The whole area is covered with tea estate and looks like a green carpet. On arrival check in to hotel, after lunch proceed for sight seeing and see tea gardens spread 100 s of kilometers, Mattupetty lake and dam which is located at a short distance from the Indo Swiss livestock project. Overnight stay at hotele.
DAY  10:  MUNNAR
After having a early breakfast sightseeing start with Alamode, the highest peak in south India, which towers over 2695 M. An assortment of wild life such as neelagiri Tahr, Neelagiri languor, Sambhar, gaur and the lion tailed macaque are found in the rich tropical foresters around. Proceed for devikulam; this green township is a nature lover's retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikilam Lake is a major attraction. Head for Eravikulam national park, the best place to see the neelagiri Tahr- the mountain goat of south India. Overnight stay at Munnar.
DAY  11: MUNNAR- COCHIN                              (140 Kms / 4 hrs).
Check out from Hotel after breakfast and we take you to Arrive Cochin and check in to hotel, in the afternoon you are free to relax. In the evening enjoy kathakaly dance show and a sunset cruise. Overnight stay at hotel.
DAY 12: COCHIN
After breakfast We take you for a half day sightseeing of Cochin, Visit: The Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue- built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the common wealth stands, admired by 100s of exquisite hand -painted Chinese tiles in blue and white. Jews Street, St.Francis church, Chinese fishing net & the indo-Portuguese Museum. Later transfer you back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.
DAY 13:  DEPARTURE
After breakfast transfer to Cochin airport, End of services and happy tour ending.