Backwaters of Kerala
Periyar - Alleppey - Marari
If you are yearning to witness the magical beauty of Mother Nature, you must visit Kerala! Adorned by the enchanting beauty of the might Arabian Sea and the charismatic Malabar Coast, it is among the most gorgeous tourist destinations in the entire country! Within this Tour, you will get ample of opportunities to witness, discover and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of Kerala. The mystical tropical land where Ayurveda originated and the scenic beauty that mesmerizes everyone is a home to all the Ayurveda and Yoga enthusiasts. Kerala is an escape haven that offers guests with the best modern holistic therapy, staying true to the ancient principles of Yoga, Ayurveda, traditional Vedic cultures and natural health. With the presence of professional Ayurveda and Yoga gurus.
Arrive at Cochin International Airport. Please clear immigration and visa formalities, collect your baggage and proceed to the arrival lounge through the green channel. MAGADH Travels executive will wait at the arrival hall with a placard in your name to greet you. Thereafter you will be assisted with a transfer and check in at the hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Morning after breakfast half day city tour of Cochin covering The Dutch Palace "Mattancherry Palace", located in Palace Road and built by the Portuguese as early as 1557, is considered to be one of the important places to visit in Cochin. Popularly known as Dutch Palace, it has the style and architecture that resembles a typical traditional Kerala house with four individual wings and a patio in between. Visit Jewish Synagogue Built in 1568, Paradesi synagogue or the Jewish synagogue is the oldest one amongst all commonwealth countries. Jewish synagogue is located in Jew Town area of Cochin and was built by Cochin Jewish group or Malabar Yehudan people. Visit St. Francis Church originally built in 1503, is the oldest European church in India and has great historical significance as a mute witness to the European colonial struggle in the subcontinent. The Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama died in Kochi in 1524 when he was on his third visit to India. Lunch at local restaurant. Visit Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica is one of the eight Basilicas in Kerala. Counted as one of the heritage edifices of Kerala, this church is one of the finest and most impressive churches in India and visited by tourists the whole year round. Also visit the Chinese Fishing nets. Later in the afternoon enjoy the Kathakali dance cultural show. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Cochin.
Morning after breakfast travel to Munnar. Munnar is a town in the Western Ghats mountain range. A hill station and former resort for the British Raj elite, it's surrounded by rolling hills dotted with tea plantations established in the late 19th century. Home to the Lakkam Waterfalls, hiking trails and 2,695m-tall Anamudi Peak. On arrival check-in at hotel. After lunch enjoy the walking tour of Tea Gardens along with Tea museum visit. From the early history of Tea Plantation to how British brought Tea culture and cultivation in the region, the toil and hard work of the people who endured during those days, the machineries and tools, the entire process of cultivating, plucking, drying and final packaging of Tea; almost everything you learn in just a half an hour documentary that is played here. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Munnar.
Morning after breakfast visit Mattupetty Dam is a famous holiday spot for tourists. This beautiful hill station is hemmed in by Anamudi Peak covered with undulating slopes of tea gardens with an emerald lake in the middle. Munnar is also famous for several waterfalls, visit one of the waterfalls near to the town. Lunch at local restaurant. Later travel to Periyar. Periyar with its cool chimes and agreeable greenery has a wide zone for Travellers to chill out. This pride destination in southern India is boosted with serene surroundings and startling sights and the reason to visit Periyar are for its wildlife scene. Periyar National Park is set high in the mountains and sprawls over the Western Ghats. This National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border and here, you can feel the presence of serenity and excitement amidst the wilderness. On arrival check-in at hotel. Dinner and stay overnight at hotel in Periyar.
Early morning enjoys the shared boat ride at Periyar Lake, clubbed inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve. Two-hour boating trips at the artificial lake formed near the Periyar Wildlife sanctuary. One can see herds of elephants grazing near the edges of the shoreline. Deer, sambar, gaur and wild boars can be seen flocking around the place at regular intervals. A majority of the wildlife activity in the area can be viewed during the summer months of March and April. Darters, egrets and kingfishers can be seen flocking around the withered trees that rise out of the lake.
After visit return back to hotel for breakfast. Later in the afternoon enjoy the Spice Plantation Tour. The winding pathways among the plantations, the thing that strikes you first is the lingering aroma in the air. The scent may be of cloves, nutmeg, pepper, cinnamon or cardamom and sometimes a fragrance that combines the scents of two or more spices. The geographical and climatic peculiarities of Kumily such as the cool climate and its elevation from the sea level make it ideal for spice cultivation. All meals and stay overnight at hotel in Periyar.
Morning after breakfast travel to travel to Alleppey or Alappuzha, is often referred to as the Venice of the East by travelers, and rightly so. It is the hub of Kerala's backwaters, home to a vast network of waterways and more than a thousand houseboats. On arrival board your houseboat to explore the backwaters of Kerala. Kerala Houseboat Cruising along the backwaters of Kerala is an unforgettable experience. If you have not experienced it, here is a golden opportunity to do it at a fraction of its original cost. You could get in any House Boat of your liking, saunter down the cool placid waters of our world-famous backwaters, have a merry time and get back home either the same day or after spending a night as well out floating around. Overnight stay on Houseboat.
Morning after breakfast de-board the houseboat and travel to Kovalam. Kovalam is a small coastal town in the southern India. At the southern end of Lighthouse Beach is a striped lighthouse with a viewing platform. Palm-backed beaches also include Hawa Beach and Samudra Beach. Heading south, Vizhinjam Jumma Masjid mosque overlooks the busy fishing harbor. Inland, Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium displays technology used in pearl production. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later meeting with doctor and fixes your next seven days schedule and meals. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam.
Kovalam also position as a most important Ayurvedic center with many of its hotels and resorts providing excellent Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies and treatments. From the 11th day onwards, we will subject you to a one-week rejuvenation program whereupon your body, mind and soul will get thoroughly healed. You can either laze around on the beach for the entire day or pamper yourself with some rejuvenating Ayurvedic therapies at the Ayurvedic Treatment Center in Kovalam. Trained masseurs will provide you traditional Ayurvedic massages with oil extracts and aromatic herbs. These massages can be helpful for curing various diseases like weight related problems, arthritis, spondylitis, paralysis, migraine, premature ageing, hysteria, and many other ailments. So spend your days reveling in the natural beauty of Kovalam besides enjoying some of the best Ayurvedic treatments that benefit both body and soul. As advised by the doctor, you can go for 7 - 14 days of treatment at the Ayurveda Resort in Kovalam.
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast Ayurveda massage. Rest of the day at your leisure for relax. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam. (All Ayurvedic Meals)
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast Ayurveda massage. Rest of the day at your leisure for relax. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam. (All Ayurvedic Meals)
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast Ayurveda massage. Rest of the day at your leisure for relax. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam. (All Ayurvedic Meals)
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast Ayurveda massage. Rest of the day at your leisure for relax. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam. (All Ayurvedic Meals).
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast Ayurveda massage. Rest of the day at your leisure for relax. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam. (All Ayurvedic Meals)
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast Ayurveda massage. Rest of the day at your leisure for relax. Stay overnight at resort in Kovalam. (All Ayurvedic Meals)
Early morning Yoga & Meditation at resort. Later after breakfast transfer to Trivandrum airport to board your schedule flight to onward destination.
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