Kerala Backwater And Beach Tour

Kanyakumari is the confluence of three seas - Bay of Bengal, Arabian Ocean & Indian Ocean. It is an important pilgrim centre of India is famous for Amman Temple – a symbol of unity and sanctity dedicated to the virgin goddess, Kanyakumari. To its South East lies the famous Vivekananda rock memorial, a blend of all architectural styles of India. Later in evening drive back to Kovalam to stay overnight in the hotel
Overnight : Hotel

Day 03: Kovalam beaches
Full day free for Leisure activities on the Golden beach. Day will be spent amidst the beauty of the Kovalam Beach, with tall palm groves and the blue sea lapping against the shore.Overnight: Hotel

Day 04: Kovalam- Kumarakom
On the day 4 of your tour, drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Spend the remaining part of the day exploring the green woods along the banks of the lagoons and canals of the nearby fishing hamlet.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 05: Kumarakom
This morning after breakfast visit the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, famous for its diversity in flora and fauna. Later in the day, you can enjoy boat cruise (at your own cost) on the backwaters of this picturesque Kerala town. You will spend the night at your hotel in Kumarakom.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 06: Kumarakom- Alleppey
Morning drive to Alleppey and upon arrival, board the houseboat. Staying in this moving palace is breathtakingly stimulating experience. While sailing down a maze of canals one sees different scenes from the villages, paddy fields, coconut palms, fisherman and local life. Lunch, dinner next day breakfast and tea snacks will be provided in the boat. The cool breeze from the Lake make you sleep early in the night after anchoring in a fancy place. Overnight: Houseboat

Day 07: Alleppey- Cochin
This houseboat comes to halt at Alleppey. Disembark the houseboat after breakfast and drive to Cochin. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. After a short rest at a hotel, proceed for a tour of the historic port city of Cochin, its Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, and Cochin Harbor, where the Chinese style fishing nets take many visitors by surprise.OPTIONAL: Enjoy the traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening. Overnight: Hotel

Day 08: Cochin- Calicut/Kozhikode
On the day 8 of your tour drive down to Calicut. Enroute visit the Guruvayoor Elephant School and the Cheruthuruthi Training Center for Traditional Dance. Continue drive to Calicut, nearby Beypore. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Calicut. Visit Art gallery and Krishna Menon Museum at East Hill in Kozhikode, Mananchira Square, Lokanarkavu Temple.Mananchira Square: Mananchira Square was formed by joining Tagore park, Ansari park and the large maidanam (grounds). The maidanam has a green carpet lawn and the whole complex is circled by a laterite (a kind of stone) sculpted wall. The entire complex is circled by 250 lamp posts that are designed in the colonial style. Mananchira Square also has an artificial stream, a musical fountain, an open-air theatre and a music stage.Lokanarkavu Temple,dedicated to goddess Durga,is situated at Memunda ,The temple is 4km from vatakara.Kozhippara waterfalls is located at the eastern side of the district and offers a good trekking experience
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09: Cochin- Vythiri/Wayanad
Drive to Vythiri in the morning. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later visit Wyannad Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its many species of birds and animals. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: Wild animals such as Indian Bison, elephant, deer and tiger has been spotted. There are also quite a few wild birds in the sanctuary.Peacocks and Peafowl tend to be very common in the area.The sanctuary is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Western Ghats, Nilgiri Sub-Cluster (6,000+ km²), including all of the sanctuary, is under consideration by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for selection as a World Heritage Site.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10: Vythiri/Wayanad- Kappad
This morning after breakfast drive to Kappad, famous as the port through which Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, entered India, ending his quest for the famed Golden Bird of the ancient world. Kappad, is known as Land of Looms and Lores. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Relax for the remaing part of the day. Overnight: Hotel

Day 11: Kappad
Spend the day at Kappad Beach. Apart from enjoying the pleasure of paddling in the waves and walking on the wet sands of the beach, you will also be treated to a Kalaripattayam performance, reportedly the oldest martial arts form in Asia. Overnight: Hotel

Day 12: Kappad- Kannur
This morning after breakfast drive to Kannur via the historically important towns of Mahe and Thalasseri. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Later visit St. Angelo Fort was built in 1505 by the first Portugese Vicereroy of India Don Francisco de Almeida. In 1663 Dutch captured and in 1772 then they sold the fort to the Arakkal King the 1790 British Captured then it was under british until 1947. History book of St Angelo Fort is Vasco Da Gaamayum Charithrathile Kaanaappurangalum (Vasco Da Gama and the unseen pages of history) written by a Tourism Policeman named Sathyan Edakkad. Visit Arakkal Museum, located in Ayikkara, is a museum dedicated to the Arakkal family, the only Muslim royal family in Kerala, south India. The museum is actually a section of the Arakkalkettu (Arakkal Palace). The durbar hall section of the palace has been converted into a museum by the Government of Kerala. It was opened in July 2005 after a Rs. 9,000,000 renovation and is managed by the Arakkal Family Trust.Overnight: Hotel

Day 13: Kannur- Mangalore
On the day 13 of your tour, drive to Mangalore. Enroute visit Bekal Fort. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later proceed on a city tour of Mangalore.Overnight: Hotel

Day 14: Mangalore- Coondapoor
Today visit the 1000 Pillar Jain temple and Karkal Gomateshwara's Statues, after which you will be driven directly to Coondapoor. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Realx for rest of the day.Overnight: Hotel

Day 15: Coondapoor- Karwar
Drive to Karwar. Enroute visit Bhatkal Fort in Karwar. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Later vist Karwar. Visit Guddahalli Peak,Shirve Ghat,Anshi National Park,Durga Devi Temple,Naganath Temple,Sadashivgadh Maratha Fort etc.Overnight: Hotel

Day 16: Karwar- Goa
After breakfast,drive to Goa, and upon arrival, check into your hotel. Spend the evening touring the beautiful Goa beaches. Overnight: Hotel

Day 17: Goa
Go on a tour of the beautiful beach state of Goa. Visit the temples of Goa, the old Portuguese churches and homes, and the sandy beaches. The next two days will also be spent in touring Goa.Overnight: Hotel

Day 19: Departure
After breakfast transfer to Goa airport to catch flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Kerala Backwater & Beach Tour" escorted by Vardhman Vacations
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