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The Kerala- Sun & Sand Escapade gives you rare opportunity to experience beach leisure, backwater cruise, & heritage in God's own country at one go. Enjoy sun, sand, & sea at some of the finest beaches with water sports. Enjoy memorable experience to cruise through backwaters to see culture & lifestyle of Kerala people & classical Kathakali dance. The sheer heritage of Cochin or Kanyakumari will leave you mesmerized or just rejuvenate you body & mind with Ayurveda or Spa treatment by best therapist at beautiful Spa or Ayurveda centre at resorts. It is the attainment that will fill your mind, body, & soul with treasure of achievement & calm. |
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Day 01 :Arrive in Delhi |
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After arriving in Delhi, you will be greeted & received by our tour guide, who will assists and escort you to a waiting coach/cab and get you checked in to your decided hotel.
After lunch, we will embark on visit to Delhi's monuments starting with Qutub Minar followed by Lotus temple & Akshardham.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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02 : Delhi sightseeing |
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After breakfast, we will visit magnificent Humayun's Tomb. Then, visit to India Gate, President House, & Parliament house. After lunch, we will visit Rajghat to see the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. We then drive straight to Old Delhi, to experience a rickshaw ride while shopping in the bazaars of Dariba Kalan & Chandani Chowk. Evening is at Red Fort where beside the interiors of the fort, a 'light and sound show', is very entertaining.
You will also be provided with adequate time to indulge in some shopping at some of Delhi's renowned markets.
Overnight stay will be in hotel at Delhi. |
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03 : Cochin (by flight) (4 hr 40 min) |
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Early morning transfer to IGI airport to board flight to Cochin at 0600 hrs. Reach Cochin at 1040 hrs. Assistance on arrival and transferred to the hotel. After some rest, sightseeing tour of Cochin.
Visit Fort Cochin & St. Frances Church to see the town of Vasco Da Gama & also see the Jewish Synagogue & the Mattancherry "Dutch" Palace. This evening a memorable experience in any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area; enjoy this extraordinary excursion today as we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered Chinese fishing nets. From our launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced - Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families living on narrow spits of land between the waters.
In the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes & Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight stay will be in hotel at Cochin.
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04 : Cochin - Cherai Beach (35 km, 1 hr) |
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After breakfast, check out and drive to Cherai, the closest decent beach to Cochin. Arrive & check into resort at the beach. Rest of the day is at leisure to spend as per your choice. Overnight stay will be at resort at Cherai beach.
Cherai Beach shelters a backwater and supports an active fishing community, some of whom use Chinese fishing nets. This lovely beach bordering Vypeen Island is ideal for swimming. Dolphins are occasionally seen here. Nearby village with paddy fields and coconut groves is an added attraction. |
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05 : Cherai Beach |
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After breakfast the day is free for rest and individual activities in the Cherai beach, the paradise of sun, sand, sea and surf. Overnight stay will be in a resort at Cherai Beach. |
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06 : Cherai Beach - Kumarkom (68 km, 2 hrs) |
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After breakfast, leave for Kumarkom & check into resort at arrival. Here in this backwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst sylvan surroundings. After relax for a while, enjoy boating in Vembnadu Lake in evening. Enjoy beautiful sunset amidst backwaters.
Return to resort, make sure you do not miss out on Karimeen and fresh toddy the favourite fresh water food and the local wine. Overnight stay will be in resort at Kumarakom.
(Optional): You can visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks of the Vembnadu Lake, to see bird viewing where numerous species of birds are found.
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07: Kumarkom - Mararikulam (45 km, 1 hr) |
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Today morning, drive you to Mararikulam; (Marari Beach). Arrive & check into resort. The day is free for leisure and beach activities. You can enjoy Ayurveda massage at the beach resort. You can go for a cycling tour to the fishing village to see the local villager's life. Overnight stay will be at the beach resort.
Marari Beach is the most fabulous stretch of soft sandy beach fringed with palm. Marari originates from "Mararikulam", one of the local fishing villages, where life still goes on much as it did a hundred years ago, with the men going out to sea each day to earn a living bringing in the daily catch. Marari offers endless miles of superb sand beaches backed by swaying palms, virgin territory where you can experience to local charm and traditional Kerala hospitality at its best.
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08: Mararikulam - Varkala (130 km, 4 hrs) |
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Today morning, check out & set out for Varkala. We will reach there by noon. Varkala, 54 km northwest of Thiruvananthapuram, with its beautiful sands and cliffs, is considerably more appealing -and much quieter- beach destination. On arrival, check into resort & laze at beach. The day is free to just chill at beach or take up activities of your choice. Overnight stay will be in resort at Varkala.
Varkala beach is famous for mineral springs and a fantastic massage. Different kind of spa, massage, & aromatherapy massage treatment available here. The mineral springs here are said to have curative properties. The massage technique has been a closely guarded secret for thousands of years, but for many it's a welcome revival from the toils of the road.
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9: : Varkala |
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Morning after breakfast the day is free to relax with the option of herbal oil massage or spa treatment. Just enjoy beach, sun, & sea whole day. Overnight stay will be in resort at Varkala. |
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10: Varkala - Kovalam (60 km, 1 hr) |
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After breakfast check out and drive to Kovalam through green coastal belt and cashew plantations. On arrival, check into the resort. The day is free to relax at lovely coconut palms fringed beach. (Optional) You can take up a session of Yoga & meditation or Ayurveda treatment at resort or at health center in evening. Overnight stay will be in resort at Kovalam.
Kovalam Beach consists of three successive small crescent beaches. The palm-fringed bays of Kovalam in secluded coconut groves, promise a relaxed stay. The unforgettable image of Kovalam is that of the coconut-palms-lined high rock promontory that cuddles the calm and wide expanse of the blue waters.
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Day 11: Kovalam |
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In morning, enjoy a stroll at the northern most beach, Samudra, is least affected by crowd. It is dotted with few rudimentary wooden fishing vessels. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, & surfing. (Optional) You can take boat ride offered by local fisherman for 2-3 hours. Return to resort.
After some relaxation at resort, we will visit the middle beach, the longest among these called Hawah dotted with eateries, hotels, & shops. Each morning this beach acts as a base for the local fisherman.
Later, visit the southernmost called Lighthouse beach. There is a lighthouse perched atop the rock on the beach. Enjoy spectacular view of the sea & the harbor from lighthouse. (Optional) You can indulge in surfing offered by private operators at beach. After enjoying the sunset at beach, return to resort. Overnight stay will be in resort at Kovalam.
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Day 12: Kovalam - Trivandrum Airport (20 km, 30 min)-Mumbai/Onward Destination |
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Today morning after breakfast check out the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight to Mumbai/Onward destination. On departure tour concludes with happy memories.
***Note: At TravelnTrek, we highly recommend 3 Nights & 2 Days to Munnar & Thekkady trip as the green paradise of the Kerala offers some of the best romance of hills in these destinations after Day 3 of this itinerary.
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TnT says Why: |
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We highly recommend this package to travelers who all are seeking a holistic travel experience of leisure, heritage, grandeur, & nature. Kerala is a place that will mesmerize you with its beautiful backwaters, golden beaches, & spiced culture. You indulge in leisure of beach & adventure of water sports. Backwater cruise takes you to the real meaning of lap of nature. Friendly & welcoming peoples of Kerala with their varied cultural treasure made you feel part of them. What else these words will be vanished as you feel the magic of God’s own country-with our Kerala package. |
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Extensions Available: |
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| 1 |
Munnar & Thekkady |
3 Days |
| 2 |
Alleppy Backwater |
2 Days |
| 3 |
Kaniyakumari & Trivandrum |
5 Days |
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