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Destination : Trivandrum » Kovalam » Kumarakom » Alleppey » Calicut » Kannur » Mangalore, Goa
Duration : 19 days
Day 01: Arrive at Trivandrum
On arrival at Trivandrum, you will be taken to Kovalam, famous for its pristine beaches.
Day 02: Kovalam
The entire day will be spent at Kovalam, where you can enjoy yourself on its beaches and visit the seaside resorts of Kovalam.
Day 03: Kovalam beaches
The second day too will be spent amidst the beauty of the Kovalam Beach, with tall palm groves and the blue sea lapping against the shore.
Day 04: Kovalam- Kumarakom
You will be driven to Kumarakom, where you will be checked into a luxury resort. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the green woods along the banks of the lagoons and canals of the nearby fishing hamlet.
Day 05: Kumarakom
You will be taken on a tour of the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, famous for its diversity in flora and fauna. Later in the day, a boating cruise will be organized on the backwaters of this picturesque Kerala town. You will spend the night at your hotel in Kumarakom.
Day 06: Kumarakom- Alleppey
You will be taken aboard a luxury houseboat that will be home to you for the rest of the day and the next morning. Travel through the picturesque backwaters, taking in the tall coconut palms, traditional Kerala fishing boats, and sleepy little fishing hamlets. Enjoy traditional Kerala cuisine on board.
Day 07: Alleppey- Cochin
You will be put to shore at Alleppey. From Allepey, you will be taken to Cochin. After a short rest at a hotel at your choice, you will be taken around on 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. Enjoy the traditional Kathakali dance performance in the evening.
Day 08: Cochin- Calicut
Drive down to Calicut, where you will visit the Guruvayoor Elephant School and the Cheruthuruthi Training Center for Traditional Dance. After lunch, you will tour Calicut and nearby Beypore. Spend the night at a Calicut hotel.
Day 09: Cochin- Vythiri
Drive to Vythiri in the morning. At Vythiri, you will take a guided tour of Wyannad Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its many species of birds and animals.
Day 10: Vythiri- Kappad
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.
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.
Day 12: Kappad- Kannur
You will be taken to Kannur via the historically important towns of Mahe and Thalasseri. Spend the night at a resort at Kannur.
Day 13: Kannur- Mangalore
Go to Mangalore in the morning. The journey includes a brief stopover at Bekal Fort. Check into a hotel at Mangalore for the night.
Day 14: Mangalore- Coondapoor
You will be taken to visit the 1000 Pillar Jain temple and Karkal Gomateshwara's Statues, after which you will be driven directly to Coondapoor.
Day 15: Coondapoor- Karwar
You will be taken to visit Bhatkal Fort in Karwar. You will be booked into a hotel at Karwar for the night.
Day 16: Karwar- Goa
After breakfast, you will be taken to Goa, where you will book into a hotel. Spend the evening touring the beautiful Goa beaches.
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.
Day 19: Departure
You will catch a flight back home from Goa Airport.
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