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| Kerala Hill Station Tour Package |
| Kerala, popularly regarded as 'God's own country', is probably the most beautiful, exotic and picturesque state of India. Flanked by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea in the west and the Western Ghats (mountain ranges) in the east, Kerala abounds in exotic and beautiful Hill stations, lovely beaches and serene and calm backwaters. The unparallel natural beauty of Kerala attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world round the year. And rightly so, the National Geographic Traveler ranked it as One of the 50 'Paradise Found' on the earth. The hill stations of Kerala are known for their exotic charm and beauty that can't be defined in words. Located amidst the lush green vegetation with numerous milky waterfalls, ravishing rivulets, splendid springs, lakes and hill-plantations, they provide an enthralling experience to tourists. One of the major advantages of holidaying in Kerala hill station is that they are relatively less crowded in comparison to hill stations of north India. Spice and tea plantations on the hill slopes provide you an enchanting sight. The fresh and pristine air filled with the fragrance of cardamom and pepper makes you spellbound. Amidst such surroundings you feel like as if you are in heaven. The verdant vegetation around the hills supports a variety of wildlife too. There are numerous wildlife sanctuaries located in the region, which house some of the endangered species of wild animals and birds. Some of the most scenic and beautiful hill stations in Kerala, which offer a lifetime experience to its visitors, are Munnar, Vythiri, Idukki, Vagamon and Wayanad. We welcome you to Kerala to explore and enjoy the beautiful moments of your life in a natural paradise which you would relish and remember all your life. A preview to these Kerala Hill Station Tours are as follows: Munnar Hill Station Tours Munnar lies in the God's Own Country of Kerala. The hill resort of Munnar is one of the most famous tourist destinations in India. Once known as the High Range of Travancore, Munnar is the commercial centre of some of the world's highest tea-growing estates. Kannur Hill Station Tours Kannur’s days of glory were under the Kolathiri rajas, and its importance as a spice-trading port was mentioned by the Venetian traveller Marco Polo. From the 15th century, various colonial powers, including the Portuguese, Dutch and British, exerted their influence. Idukki Hill Station Tours Idukki acclaimed as a much visited hill station in Kerala. Idukki is a small town which is situated at an altitude of 750 to 2500 m above sea level. Idukki means an ‘a narrow gorge’ which is derived from the word Idukku. It is surrounded by the three main rivers of Periyar, Thalayar and Thodupuzhayar. Nelliyampathy Hill Station Tours Nelliyampathy is located just 75 km from Palakkad and at an altitude of 467 m to 1572 m above sea level. Nelliyampathy has immense trekking potential. This place is also known for its rich plantation of spices and coffee as well as its rich evergreen forests. Kozhikode Hill Station Tours Kozhikode is a thriving, prosperous town- a showcase of the fruits of Keralan labour in the Middle East. In addition to the ancient monuments, the green country side and the pristine beaches, the area boasts of wildlife sanctuaries, rivers and hills. Palakkad Hill Station Tours Palakkad, a luxury hill station of Kerala, is rich in history and blessed with a natural beauty that is hard to replicate. Palakkad lies at the foot of the Western Ghats, on the border of Kerala and Tamilnadu. This district is called the granary of Kerala and has mountains, streams, forests, fertile valleys, rivers, several dams and irrigation projects. |
| Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days Places Covered: Cochin - Kozhikode - Guruvayur - Munnar - Periyar - Kumarakom - Backwaters - Kollam - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kanyakumari - Kovalam - Trivandrum The tour covers entire state of Kerala including most popular tourist circuit of Cochin, Periyar and Kumarakom as also the undiscovered North Kerala & the Hills. The region of Malabar is gifted with the best of scenic beauty where rich tradition still continues. The tour also covers the hill station of Munnar 1600 m above sea level, once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India. The tour ends at internationally renowned Kovalam Beach. Day 1 : Cochin Holy Cross Church - Cochin Arrive Cochin. Met upon arrival and transfer to Hotel. Evening Harbour Cruise of Cochin. With one of the finest natural harbors in the world -Cochin was once a major centre for commerce and trade with the British, Arabs, Chinese, Portuguese, Dutch etc. All communities found a welcome in Kerala. Day 2 : Cochin Morning sight seeing of Cochin including Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Chinese Fishing nets, St. Francis Church etc. Afternoon free. Evening witness the Kathakail Dance Show. Day 3 : Cochin - Kozhikode (Calicut) Morning drive to Kozhikode (185 kms. / 4 hrs.). Afternoon free for boating. Day 4 : Kozhikode Visit Calicut including Pazahssiraja Museum & Art Gallery and Kappad Beach -a historic beach where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498 and Beypore -a prominent port and important trade and maritime centre. Ancient Beypore was much sought after by merchants from Western Asia for its shipbuilding industry. The art of "Uru" (Arabian trading vessel) building is a tradition of over 1500 years and you can even witness some of them being built and you could also buy their miniature versions from local shops. Day 5 : Kozhikode - Guruvayur Drive to Guruvayur (3 hrs) -the temple town. Walk around the temple to witness the small colourfull shops. Afternoon visit punnathoorkotta -the home of 50 elephants offers unusual spectacles of the gently pachyderm. These temple elephants are decorated for the various festivals and most important of them is Thrissur, Pooram at Trichur when 30 caparisoned elephants decorated with gold ornaments line up on opposite sides and traditional music (panchvadhyam) is played. Day 6 : Guruvayur - Munnar Morning drive to Munnar (175 kms /4 hrs.) the hill resort (alt. 1600 m). Afternoon free to witness the beauty of nature at its' best. Periyar River Day 7 : Munnar Morning visit Eravikulam National Park - the natural habitat of the Nilgiri Tahr (a rare mountain goat) and the highest peak of South India - Anamudi (2695 meters) is also within its limits. Afternoon free (optional visit to Kunnakkamalai Tea estate by jeep). Day 8 : Munnar - Periyar Drive to Periyar (100 kms / 3 hrs ) which is most scenic while you drive down through Tea and spice plantations through the green and blue hills. Afternoon take a Boat safari in lake Periyar inside the Periyar National Park. Day 9 : Periyar - Kumarakom Drive to Kumarakom (130 kms/3 Hrs) a unique backwater destination situated on the banks of the Vembnad lake. Evening sunset cruise on lake after visiting Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Day 10 : Kumarakom - Kollam (House boat) Embark on the Kettuvallam -the typical House Boats and sail through the most beautiful backwaters region towards Kollam These traditional boats gently sail on through the rural interiors of Kerala which remain hidden from the road. Day 11 : Kollam - Trivandrum - Kovalam Disembark at Thottappalli and drive to Kovalam (100 kms / 3 Hrs) enroute visiting Trivandrum_the ancient city and capital of Kerala state. Places of interest in Trivandrum are Sri Padmanabha Temple, Kuthiramalika Palace, Trivandrum Zoo, Srichithra Art Gallery and Napier Musiem. Evening free to relax on the beach. Day 12 : Kovalam Day free to relax on the beach Day 13 : Kovalam - Kanyakumari - KovalamKovalam Beach Full day excursion to Kanyakumari (also known as Cape Comorin which is 67 kms / 1 ½ 2 Hrs) -the tip of peninsular India where 3 seas -Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal meet. Enroute visiting Padmanabhapuram Palace_well known for wooden works. Visit Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial and Vivekananda Memorial. Evening visit the spectacular Sunset and drive back to Kovalam hotel. Day 14 : Kovalam -Trivandrum - Out Drive to Trivandrum airport (17 Kms) and connect your international flight for home. (Hotel Checkout 12:00 Hrs). |
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