Day wise itinerary | Template on details about itinerary, each day
Day 01 | From / to Subheading | On arrival transfer to Cochin, Afternoon – Cochin sightseeing | Duration | 45 KMS/1 Hour 30 Mints | Accommodation city | Malabar house https://www.malabarhouse.com/ | Meals included | Dinner | Description | On Arrival at Cochin airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transfer to hotel where you are assisted with check in .The next day’s plans are briefly reviewed and you are presented with your welcome package includes your travel documents. Afternoon proceed for a guided exploration of the fascinating port city of Cochin and marvel in its culture and architecture, a result of centuries of various European influences combined with rich indigenous history. The guided tour begins from the Jewish Synagogue (closed on Fridays and Saturdays), which was built in 1568 and is still an active house of worship for the few remaining Jews in the area. Next to the synagogue is Cochin’s ancient and colorful Jew Street with its antique stores, souvenir peddlers and spice market. There is evidence of a Jewish presence in Kochi from 70 A.D. After the synagogue you visit the St. Francis Church, which was established by the Portuguese Franciscan friars in 1503. This is one of the first European churches built in India, and the famed Vasco Da Gama was buried in its courtyard for a few years before his remains were returned to Portugal. Then you visit the most photogenic of Cochin’s attractions, the Chinese fishing nets. Evening drive to nearby local theatre and experience Kerala Kaleidoscope show, a mix of Kerala dance performances and Martial art performance. Drive back to hotel after the show. |
Day 02 | From / to Subheading | Visit to Vimalaylayam , Visit to a Fabric store Evening Learn the art of Henna painting or mehendi. | Duration | | Accommodation city | Malabar house https://www.malabarhouse.com/ | Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Description | Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Vimalalayam Vimalalayam is a society established in Cochin by the daughters of heart of Mary with a vision of empowering women to better world and shaping the future of responsible and enterprising women. Maria Paiva Couceiro, a Daughter of the Heart of Mary from Portugal decided to set up a house for the Daughters of the Heart of Mary in Ernakulam, and on February 11th 1961. Founder held the fond dream and vision of providing the ways and means to empower poor women in need and their families, and thereby the entire society by making arrangements for sponsorship and aid. The sisters at Vimalalayam decided to train the local women in the art of basket weaving to make them economically independent. As the news spread, thousands of women from nearby islands of Vypeen, Moolampally arrived at Vimalalayam eager to learn this craft and they soon benefited economically, spiritually, psychologically and socially by this. Later on the Sisters started to help the women in the upper strata and a Welfare Center, a College of Home Science, and a Hostel for deserving students were also set up associated with Vimalalayam. After the visit you are free for shopping at one of the famous fabric store in Cochin. You will be driven back to your hotel after you’re the shopping. Evening Learn the art of Henna painting or mehendi. | Day 03 | From / to Subheading | Day visit to Chennamangalam village and experience Kudumbasree activities | Duration | | Accommodation city | Malabar house https://www.malabarhouse.com/ | Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Description | After breakfast drive to Chennamangalam village and explore a rural women’s empowerment initiative and interact with group members and locals This tour will provide you a great cross-cultural exchange opportunity in a village near Kochi town – Chendamangalam. Here you will learn about the state of Kerala’s holistic rural development program, Kudumbasree. Started in 1998, their mission is to eradicate poverty in rural areas through teaching women skills like organic farming, weaving, and handicrafts. Kudumbasree is built on the belief that “Women have a vital role to play in environmental management and development and their full participation is essential in achieving sustainable development.” This empowerment group is comprised of economically-disadvantaged rural residents that save and place money in a communal fund. These funds are managed communally and distributed out to group members as micro-loans, allowing members to start their own ventures, make an income, and lift themselves out of poverty. Activities throughout the day will include: witnessing a traditional folk dance, enjoying a Keralan meal in a banana leaf, learning about handloom weaving, taking a walk through the village, and interacting with locals. Drive back to hotel after the visit. | Day 04 | From / to Subheading | Drive to Munnar , Plantation visit and Tea museum visit | Duration | 150 KMS/3 Hour 30 Mints | Accommodation city | Ambady Estate Munnar http://www.ambadyestate.com/ | Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Description | After breakfast drive to Munnar. Munnar – A misty, lush green hill station up in the Annamalai range of Kerala, Munnar is a tea plantation center. Tea gardens, some of the highest in the world. Cool climate and mist shrouded tea plantations are the real attractions of Munnar. On arrival Check into your hotel. Afternoon you are at Leisure. | Day 05 | From / to Subheading | Morning Jeep Safari and Visit Kolukkumalai Tea Factory | Duration | | Accommodation city | Ambady Estate Munnar http://www.ambadyestate.com/ | Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Description | Morning jeep safari to Kolukkumalai tea factory. Kolukkumalai is the world’s highest elevation tea plantation at 7900 feet msl. Kolukkumalai is without argument one of the world’s most beautiful scenic destinations. Started in the early 1900s the estate produces tea using the orthodox method in the time-tested tea factory. Experience the various process included in making of Tea. Drive back to hotel after the visit. Afternoon you are at Leisure with your driver and car to explore the plantations .Proceed for an excursion to explore the tea plantation and Museum. Munnar is the choicest of places to preserve and showcase some of the exquisite and interesting aspects on the genesis and growth of tea plantations in Kerala’s high ranges. Visit the Tea Museum which houses curious, photographs and machineries, each depicting a turning point that contributed to a flourishing tea industry, as seen today in the region. A demonstration room for tea tasting is another attraction where one would come across different varieties of tea. Drive back to your hotel after the visit. | Day 06 | From / to Subheading | Drive to Alleppey Houseboat day cruise , Evening Disembark and stay at Alleppey hotel | Duration | 180 KMS / 4 Hours | Accommodation city | Alleppey Houseboat day cruise Uday Backwater resort Alleppey www.udshotels.com/serenity/index.php | Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Description | Check out from your hotel in the morning and driven to the Alleppey backwaters. Arrive at Alleppey and you are assisted in boarding your houseboat for a day cruise.. Take our word for this, your backwaters cruise will very likely become one of your most treasured travel memories. The incredible lushness of the vegetation around the fresh water canals, rivulets and lakes, the beauty of the water bodies themselves and the abundance of coconut trees and other exotic plants create a subtropical environment not found elsewhere on this planet. When you combine this with the opportunity to be part of a unique way of life that hasn’t changed much for a few centuries, it results in most visitors’ second highest rated experience in India (after the Taj Mahal). Relax and have a great time until evening. Disembark from houseboat in the evening and drive to hotel at Alleppey and Check in. Evening you are at Leisure. | Day 07 | From / to Subheading | Drive to Kollam en route make a stop at Mannarsala Temple and learn about its beliefs and rituals. | Duration | 100 KMS/2 Hours | Accommodation city | Fragrant nature Kollam https://www.fragrantnature.com/HotelsKollam | Meals included | Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner | Description | Morning check out from hotel and drive to Kollam. On the way outside visit to Mannarshala Hindu temple. Nestled in a forest glade near Haripad, Mannarasala Sree Nagaraja temple is dedicated to the snake god- Nagaraja. Nagaraja is considered to be a form of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Flocked by pilgrims and devotees who believe in serpent worshipping, the temple is marked with over thirty thousand paintings and drawings of snakes along the path and over the trees in the surrounding grove. The unique temple is known to have umpteen snakes crawl all over the place at all times- on the steps, in the hedges, on the creepers etc. The majestic shrine is internationally known and is mostly visited by women seeking fertility. And when their prayers are heard, they come here to conduct thanksgiving ceremonies and most of the times bring along more snake paintings to adorn the spot. After the visit drive to Kollam. On arrival at Kollam check in to your resort. | Day 08 | From / to Subheading | Cashew factory visit , Amritapuri Ashram visit | Duration | | Accommodation city | Fragrant nature Kollam https://www.fragrantnature.com/HotelsKollam | Meals included | Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner | Description | Kollam – A treasure trove of natural wonders and historical edifices, Kollam is an enchanting town with backwaters and picturesque landscapes. Located 70kms away from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kollam is a commercial centre and home to India’s cashew producing industry. Popularly known as Quilon, it is often regarded as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. After breakfast Proceed to visit Cashew factory. The first thing ever the city of Kollam is reputed for is cashews. There are numerous cashew factories in and around the region It still tops the list of esports from the place Cashew from different parts of the world are imported and processed and then it is exported to various parts of the world. A visit to them gives you a first-hand experience of the various processes like shelling, peeling roasting and packing involved with it. Afternoon visit Amritapuri Ashram. Amritapuri Ashram is a small village remotely located on a small island which is surrounded by the backwaters and the Arabian Sea. It has now become a famous location for people seeking spirituality and inner peace. The Ashram is home to the international disciplines as well, almost 3000 of them. Looking at Amritapuri, one can relive the ancient saying of ‘the entire world is one family’. It is a collection of people from different cultures, speaking different languages and following different religions. Diverse people from different environments live together under a single roof in search of a meaningful life. | Day 09 | From / to Subheading | Drive to Kovalam | Duration | 80 KMS/2 Hours | Accommodation city | Travancore Heritage https://www.thetravancoreheritage.com/ | Meals included | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Description | After breakfast drive to Kovalam. Kovalam is an idyllic coastal town located around 13 km from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Famous for its three adjacent crescent-shaped shallow water and low tidal beaches. On arrival check in to your resort. Afternoon you are at leisure to explore the beach. | Day 10 | From / to Subheading | Visit to Padmanabha swami temple , Departure transfer to Trivandrum airport | Duration | 15 KMS/30 Mints | Accommodation city | | Meals included | Breakfast | Description | After breakfast check out and drive to Trivandrum. Visit the famous Padmanabha Swami Temple from outside. One of the 108 Divya Desams, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. Embellished in gold-plated covering, the temple is opened only to Hindu followers. Dedicated to Lord Padmanabha; one of the avatars of Lord Vishnu, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one of the principal centres of Vaishnava worship in the dharma of Vaishnavism. After the visit departure transfer to Trivandrum airport. |
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