Pursuit of a Glory
Day 1, Cochin. Sightseeing in Fort Cochin.
Arrive with your loving family at Cochin International Airport and transfer to the Resort in the city. Go for a sightseeing in the old part of Cochin in the afternoon. Cochin, the commercial capital of Kerala, is enormously rich in heritage. It became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century. The tour Includes visit to Dutch Palace built in 1557 and renowned for its murals, St. Francis Church built in 1503 by the Portuguese, Jewish Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in the Commonwealth and the huge Chinese Fishing nets erected between 1350 and 1450 AD. Night in Cochin.
Day 2, Cochin. Museums and the temple tour.
After breakfast by 10 am visit Hill palace Museum set inside the erstwhile residence of the royal family of Cochin displaying hundreds of interesting exhibits including paintings, carvings and other royal antiques. by 1 pm back to Hotel & relax in the evening by 4.30pm visit the renowned Chottanikkara Bhagavathi Temple. Back to the hotel by 7pm. Night in Cochin.
Day 3, Cochin. Village tour and cultural evening
By 10 am visit a tranquil yet vibrant village called Kumbalangi near Cochin. Stroll on the countryside as you watch the picture-book beauty of the village and many ethnic activities of the villagers. Watch crab farming, netting of coconut leaves, making of copra (dry coconut) and various methods of fishing. Have lunch in a homely atmosphere and back to hotel by 2pm.Relax at the hotel till about 4:30 pm A 1½ hour program designed to reflect almost the entire gamut of Kerala’s ancient and uniquely multi-discipline culture in seamless, vibrant and in a colorful manner. Includes stunning performance of Mohiniyattam ,,Kuchhipudi, Kalaripayattu & Kathakali -perhaps the only dance form in which the entire body is used to portray a story. 5pm to 6 pm will be the makeup time . 6pm to 7.30 will be the actual show and back to hotel by 8 pm .Overnight in Cochin.
Day 4, Alappuzha. Houseboat cruise
Checkout from the Resort at 11am and travel to Alappuzha (1 hour drive) to check in at the Houseboat by 12 noon. . Cruise to explore the backwaters and its serene beauty. Enjoy the ride; with a welcome drink on arrival. You can also experience the traditional Kerala food including lunch and dinner on board. Night on Houseboat.
Day 5, Alappuzha, Kovalam.
After breakfast onboard and a brief cruise checkout from the houseboat to complete a cruise that made anchors in your soul. Start for Kovalam, the renowned beach destination, which is a favorite holiday destination of the family travelers. Check in at the Resort that is right on the beach. Spend rest of the day at the Resort or by the beach. Watch sunset. Night in Kovalam.
Day 6, Kovalam. Kanyakumari day tour
Kanyakumari day tour Spend this day at Kanyakumari (100 kms and 2 ½ hours from Kovalam), the southern tip of Indian peninsula where three oceans confluence. Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace enroute. Visit Vivekananda Memorial Rock and watch sunset at Kanyakumari before you travel back to Kovalam. Overnight in Kovalam.
Day 7, Kovalam. Sightseeing in Trivandrum
A refreshing day at Kovalam, where the beach is calm, safe and alluring for the family travelers. Stroll freely with your family at this clean and lively beach. Rejuvenate your body at the high-end Ayurvedic Center of the Resort with the pampering therapies of Ayurveda. Night in Kovalam.
Day 8, Departure.
There comes the day of departure. Transfer to Trivandrum Airport as you say goodbye to a journey in pursuit of the glorious past of a fabulous land. Tour ends. Memories linger.
Cost (for two persons) :
Deluxe Package - Rs. 90,500.00 /- including all taxes for two adults
Economy Package - Rs. 72,500.00 /- including all taxes for two adults
The Price includes :
Premium Package :
Destination
Cochin
Alappuzha
Kovalam
Hotel
Le Meridien, 3 nights
Premium Houseboat, 1 night
Turtle on Beach, 3 nights
Meal Plan & other services
Breakfast
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, welcome drink & tea/coffee/snacks
Breakfast
Deluxe Package :
Destination
Cochin
Alappuzha
Kovalam
Hotel
Avenue Regent , 3 nights
Deluxe Houseboat, 1 night
Uday Samudra, 3 nights
Meal Plan & other services
Breakfast
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, welcome drink & tea/coffee/snacks
Breakfast
Economy Package :
Destination
Cochin
Alappuzha
Kovalam
Hotel
Abad Plaza , 3 nights
Deluxe Houseboat, 1 night
Abad Harmonia Beach Resort , 3 nights
Meal Plan & other services
Breakfast
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, welcome drink & tea/coffee/snacks
Breakfast