| Kerala
-Land of Divine Beauty |
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| Kerala
is blessed with unique geographical features and lush
tropical landscape. Kerala, lacking historic monuments
prevalent elsewhere in India, has the advantage of attracting
people with its palm-fringed beaches, backwaters, the
hills in which are nestled the spice and tea plantations. |
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| Cochin
has been an important trading port since ancient times
and today it is the commercial and industrial capital
of Kerala. A visit to Cochin enriches one about the historical
and cultural past of Kerala. Some of the major attractions
of the city are the Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Jewish
town whose by-lanes that wind around offer charming sights
of houses built in Dutch, Portuguese and British styles,
Fort Kochi, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Basilica, Dutch
Cemetery, the Chinese Nets, Willingdon Island. |
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| Situated at an
altitude of 1,524m and set amid dramatic mountain scenery
in what was once known as the High Range of Travancore,
the hill town of Munnar
is the commercial centre of some of the world's highest
tea growing estates. It has a cool bracing climate exuding
an old-world charm and the atmosphere is fragrant with
extensive tea and cardamom plantations. The enchanting
high ranges, craggy peaks, lakes and streams and the crisp
mountain air makes it an ideal retreat. The highest peak
of South India, Anaimudi or the Elephant's Head peak (2,695m)
is only a short distance from here and Munnar serves as
a good base for treks to the peak. Munnar offers good
opportunities for bird watchers as the green slopes of
Munnar and the dense forests in the folds of the hills
offer varied, protected, habitats for feathered species. |
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| Periyar
is South India's most popular wildlife sanctuary. Covering
an area of 777 sq. km with a 26 sq. km artificial lake,
created by the British in 1895, the Periyar Lake was formed
by a dam across the Periyar River. This tropical forest
reserve has all the major birds, animals as well as flora,
It is home to bison, antelopes, sambar, wild boar, monkeys,
langur and a variety of birds, elephants and of course
the tiger. Also known for the best quality Indian spices,
the whole atmosphere is full with the aroma of high quality
spices. |
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| Kovalam,
situated 16 km south of Trivandrum, is a sheltered bay
endowed with unusual beauty. This internationally renowned
beach resort has been a favourite haunt of tourists since
the 1930s. This natural bay is a safe sea-pool, free from
high waves. Kovalam consists of three adjacent crescent
beaches. The southernmost, known as the Lighthouse Beach,
is the most popular. The small palm fringed bays separated
by rocky headlands, pale sands, gentle surf and lush green
lawns compel the visitor to overstay in Kovalam. The surf
here is ideal for surf riding and the water invites the
visitors to ride the "Catamaran" or log with
the fisherman or to take a cool swim. There are many Ayurvedic
treatment centres and resorts in Kovalam. There is also
the Beach Centre of Water sports. |
| After breakfast
drive to Kumarakom. Arrive Kumarakom and check in at hotel.
Relax at hotel / enjoy Kerala Ayurvedic massage. Overnight
at hotel. |
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| Best season October
– March |
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