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| Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Mararikulam, Cochin |
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Day 3 |
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On arrival at Cochin Airport/Railway
station, we move to Munnar, it is located at the Idukki district
of Kerala State in India. The word "Munnar" means
three rivers. The Kundala, Nallathanni, & Madurapuzha rivers
are joining here. During the British rule in India, Munnar was
the summer resort of the Government officials. The natural beauty,
calmness and mild cold climate throughout the year make it the
favorite tourist place of both Indians and foreigners.
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A day wholly set-aside for you to enjoy
the lush green surroundings, Fresh water lakes, reservoirs,
forests and tea estates. An environment that attract the traveler
to relax in the lap of mother nature. The pepper, rubber, tea
and cardamom plantations lend a distinct aroma to the cool climate.
The Mattupetti dam, Indo-Swiss Project, Echo Point, Top Station,
Rajamalai, Devikulam, Iravikulam & The Chinnar Wildlife
Sanctuaries, are the main attractions.
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Thekkady lies at an altitude of 900-1800
m above sea level with a rainfall of 2500 mm. The very sound
of the word Thekkady conjures up images of elephants, unending
chains of hills and spice scented plantations. In the Periyar
forest of Thekkady is one of the finest wildlife reserves in
India, and spread across the entire district are picturesque
plantations and hill towns that hold great opportunities for
treks and mountain walks. |
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Stay at hotel. |
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Stay at a resort. |
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| Ensconsed between the paddy fields
of Kuttanad and the majestic lake of Vembanad. Kumarakom today
is home of hundreds of migratory birds and a 14 acre bird sanctuary
adds to the natural beauty of Kumarakom. Birds such as Water
ducks, Cuckoos, Siberian Storkes, make Kumarakom their peaceful
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A long cruise in a House boat awaits
you. The cruises, Sensational in its own silent way, takes you
along snake boat docks, friendly cheering villagers, coir (Jute)
making communities, toddy (local spirit) shops, fishing nets
pitched for the day's catch, bunded paddy fields and manual
canoes of different sizes criss-crossing each other. The experience
enables you to reach beautiful untouched areas. |
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From Kumarakom we are off to enjoy
the splendor of the Mararikulam beach.
Mararikulam is one of the picturesque fishing villages that
dot the lovely coastline of Kerala. This private, shallow beach
is fringed with unending lines of coconut plams. The nature
sets a good atmosphere for swimming. You shall also enjoy a
truly refreshing ayurvedic massage at the beach resort. |
| stay at Kumarakom. |
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Stay in the House boat. |
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Stay at a beach resort. |
| Day 7 |
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From the windy beach to the exotic
Cochin, The queen of Arabian sea.
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Kochi has an eventful and colourful
history. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and
later the British. The result of these cultural influences is
seen in many examples of Indo European architecture that still
exist here. |
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Fill your eyes
with these beautiful views of historic and natural gifts.
The unending localities of Cochin includes, St. Francis Church,
Vasco House, The Dutch Cemetery, Mattancherry Palace (Dutch
Palace), Synagogue , Willingdon Island and much much more. |
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Night stay at a hotel. |
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Departure from Cochin International
Airport / Railway station. |
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