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DAY 01: ARRIVE IN MUMBAI
Arrive in Mumbai and take a transfer to the hotel. Check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Meals: -
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DAY 02: MUMBAI - COCHIN: (1HOUR 45 MINS BY FLIGHT)
In the morning, take a transfer to the airport for a flight to Cochin. On arrival, take a transfer and check into the hotel. In the afternoon, go on a city tour of Cochin . Visit St. Francis Church where Vasco Da Gama was originally buried and the historic Jewish Synagogue built in 1568 AD where one can admire the great scrolls of the Old Testament, the copper plates in which the grants of privilege made by the Cochin rulers were recorded, and the exquisite Chinese hand painted tiles. Also visit the Dutch Palace , Chinese Fishing Nets and the Spice Market. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular Kathakali dance show. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 03: COCHIN - MUNNAR (145 KMS / 4 HOURS BY ROAD)
In the morning, drive to Munnar, a hill station and tea city where panoramic views of low-flying clouds and mist filled valleys make it a pretty little heaven with a cool bracing climate. On arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 04: MUNNAR
In the morning, visit tea plantations. Watch tea being picked, learn how tea is processed, smell the sweet scent of tea wafting through the air and buy the tea directly from the gardens. In the afternoon, go on an excursion to Mattuppetty, to visit its beautiful lake. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 05: MUNNAR - PERIYAR (140 KMS / 4 HOURS BY ROAD)
In the morning, drive to Periyar. On arrival, check into the hotel. The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Periyar Lake - an artificial lake, at Thekkady. Here, the high ranges of the Western Ghats are clothed in dense evergreen, moist deciduous forests and savannah grasslands. Below this thick green canopy roam herds of elephants, sambars, tigers, gaurs, lion tailed macaques and Nilgiri langurs. Enjoy a boat ride on the lake in the afternoon, and see the wild animals in their natural habitat. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 06: PERIYAR
Early in the morning, set off for game viewing in the National Park. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Thereafter, visit tea and spice plantations or go on a short trek through the forest with an escort. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 07: PERIYAR - KUMARAKOM (80 KMS / 2 HOURS BY ROAD)
After breakfast, depart by road to Kumarakom. On arrival, check into the hotel, enjoy motorboat through the scenic backwaters. Enjoy the endless stretch of water running miles to nowhere; its banks lined with swaying palms fanning the lush green rice fields below dancing in rhythm with the gentle sea breeze carrying a medley of flavors of fish, coconut and spice. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 08: KUMARAKOM
After breakfast, take a short boat ride to Philip Kutty's Farm to experience country life. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 09: KUMARAKOM - ALLEPPEY (BY A/C HOUSEBOAT)
After breakfast, transfer to boat jetty & embark the houseboat, leave for Alleppey. Stay overnight on the houseboat.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 10: ALLEPPEY - KOVALAM (160 KMS / 3 HRS BY ROAD)
After breakfast, disembark the houseboat & drive to Kovalam. On arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 11: KOVALAM
Enjoy the entire day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 12: KOVALAM - TRIVANDRUM (16 KMS / 30 MINS BY ROAD) & TRIVANDRUM DEPART
After breakfast, check out from the hotel & drive to Trivandrum. On arrival at Trivandrum transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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SPICE VILLAGE
 
City: Thekkady
Set amidst spice plantations, Thekkady is known for its Periyar Wildlife Reserve. Spice Village is just at a stone’s throw away from the game reserve and comprises of individual cottages set amidst a landscaped spice garden. The resort has a swimming pool, games facilities and an excellent restaurant. Ayurvedic treatment is also available on site. Each cottage is luxuriously furnished with attached baths. The activities include visit to the game reserve treks in the nearby spice and tea plantations, forest lakes, etc.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk| Business Services| Concierge Services| Currency Exchange | Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service |Express Check-In/Check-Out | Fitness Facilities| On-Site Medical Assistance| Tours/Ticket Assistance| Massage/Spa Treatments| Free Parking| Restaurant |Outdoor Swimming Pool
Recreational Facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool| Children’s Pool
Room Amenities
Direct-Dial Telephone| Mini Bar | Coffee/Tea Maker | Electronic Safe | Hairdryer | Telephone| Daily Newspaper | 24-Hour Room Service
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurant
Internet: Available | Parking Facility: Available
Check-in Time: 12:00 PM | Check-out Time: 12:00 PM
Conferences & Banquets
Business Services
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COCONUT LAGOON RESORTS
City: Kumarakom
Coconut Lagoon Resort, an authentic experience of Kerala and its backwaters and is nicely set on an abandoned coconut plantation in the very heart of the fascinating backwaters. The hotel has been designed to provide visitors with an authentic insight into Kuttanad life. It offers three basic types of accommodation, Heritage Mansions, Heritage Bungalows and Private Pool Villas. All rooms are well furnished in wood with attached open roof bathrooms. Coconut Lagoon Resort is situated at about 78 kms from Cochin.
Hotel Facilities
Bar/Lounge| Health Club| Restaurant | Outdoor Swimming Pool | Spa/Massages
Recreational Facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool| Health Club | Ayurvedic Treatments | Massages
Room Amenities
Separate Sitting Area | Daily Housekeeping | Desk | Blackout Drapes/Curtains
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining
Restaurant | Bar | Lounge
Internet: Wi-Fi Internet Access | Parking Facility: Available
Check-in Time: 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: 11:00 AM
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VIVANTA BY TAJ - MALABAR
City: Cochin
The Taj Malabar, situated on the Wellingdon Island combines old-world elegance with modern day convenience. In its heritage wing, built in 1935, graceful Victorian interiors aptly reflect the inherent beauty of Cochin. Its tower wing houses guestroom suites, each a delicate mix of the classic with the contemporary.
Rooms
The rooms offer distinctive elegance with comfort. The Tower Wing Rooms are inspired by local architecture but infused with European elegance. The rooms offer a breathtaking view of the Chinese fishing nets or the harbour. Heritage Wing Rooms have graceful Victorian interiors with arched pillars. The newly renovated Executive Suites incorporate a separate living room and bedroom with traditionally carved ceiling. The suite offers a grand 4-poster bed, marble-clad bathroom, a breakfast table in the balcony and a breathtaking view of the waters and the islands beyond. The Deluxe Suite has graceful Victorian interiors and generous spaces appointed with ethnic artifacts. The suite includes a separate living room and bedroom, large king size bed, study area, dressing room, spacious bathroom, and a private terrace garden with a balcony overlooking the backwaters. All rooms have wireless Internet connectivity, international direct dialing facility, electronic safe, mini bar, hair dryer and television with satellite programs. All rooms also offer mineral water, tea/coffee maker, and a fruit platter.
Dining
From casual, all-day eateries to formal, fine dining, you can sample from a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks at the Taj. The dining culture at Taj explores the nuances of the finest Indian and international cuisines, serving traditional and contemporary favourites. Dolphin's Point is a seasonal open-air restaurant by the bayside that offers outstanding barbeques and grills. The Pepper is an all-day diner that offers a variety of cuisines as well as soothing views of the backwaters and lush gardens. If you love seafood, hit the The Rice Boat which is seafood specialty restaurant that offers a layout and decor inspired by a traditional 'kettuvalam' rice boat; the garden entrance takes the form of a full-scale prow with an authentic cane roof and lanterns adding to the ambience. And if you want to sample some of the most authentic Thai food in Kerela, The Thai Pavilion is where you should go. Mattancherry Bar is a relaxing lobby lounge bar that offers plenty of fine spirits from around the world.
Facilities
At Taj Malabar, you are offered quality facilities and distinctive services. Business services include copier, laptop computers on hire, mobile phones on hire, multimedia computers, portable printers on hire, secretarial services, wireless Internet access and workstations. The meeting-cum-banquet rooms can seat 30-300 persons or 25-250 persons for cocktails/receptions. The hotel also provides a business centre with a boardroom. Boat cruises with cocktails/lunch/dinner on board can also be arranged. A range of theme options are also available. Leisure and other services include babysitting, beauty parlour/salon, car hire service, currency exchange, doctor-on-call, express laundry/dry cleaning, florist and travel assistance.
Fitness and fun facilities include backwater cruises, chill shower, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, souvenir shop, bookshop, speed boat rides, stam room, swimming pool and Taj Cinnamon Coast Luxury Yatch. For kids, there are board games, fishing, kite making, playstation and movies, pool games, story telling and table tennis. Taj Spa's abode is a separate Spa villa that has double treatment rooms and four Ayurveda rooms which allow you to experience this age-old, holistic therapy in quiet.
Location
Situated on Willingdon Island with a magnificent view of Cochin harbour, the Taj Malabar is strategically placed to explore the beaches as well as the city of Cochin.
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THE WINDERMERE ESTATE
City: Munnar
Windermere Estate is located at the junction of the manicured tea gardens and the lush green forests of Western Ghats. Hallmarked for its exclusiveness and high range hospitality, Windermere is a 60 acre cardamom plantation.
The Windermere Estate is located opposite Barath Matha College in Thrikkakara about 95 kilometres away from the Cochin International airport, 302 kilometres from the Trivandrum airport, 152 kilometres from Kodaikanal and 100 kilometres away from Thekkady.
Hotel Facilities
Lawns/Gardens | 24 hour Security | Non Smoking Rooms on Request | Car & Driver Hire | Laundry | Non Smoking Area | Business Centre | Currency Exchange | Parking facility | Storage Facility
Recreational Facilities
Barbeques | Bonfire | Trekking | Nature Walks | Library
Room Amenities
There are 3 kinds of rooms available ranging from The Garden Rooms set in the lush green gardens with a private veranda and a typical plantation home interior, The Cottages are large with an area of 600 square feet each, and The Planter's Villa Room with a large communal veranda and an interacting room, a wooden floored dining room and balcony with a view of the mountains.
Direct Dial Telephone | Kettle | Coffee Maker | Colour TV | Satellite TV Channels | Ceiling Fan
Dining
4 Restaurants offering traditional Malayali, Oriental, Continental and family recipes
Internet: Broadband | Parking Facility: Available
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THE LEELA KEMPINSKI KOVALAM BEACH
City: Kovalam and Poovar
Thiruvananthapuram city is 13 km from The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach and the Thiruvananthapuram airport is 15 km away. With 182 rooms and suites dotted over many verdant acres, Kerala's largest beachside resort is cradled between two sweeping beaches. Perched on a rock-face, this 5 star luxury resort offers the most panoramic views of the famed Kovalam shoreline and sets new standards of luxury.
Hotel Facilities
Medical assistance available | Parking (free) | Porter/bellhop | Safe-deposit box at front desk | Secure parking | Security guard | Shoe shine | Tour assistance | Valet parking | Wedding services | Airport transportation (complimentary) | Arcade/game room | ATM/banking | Babysitting or child care | Beauty services | Coffee in lobby | Complimentary breakfast | Complimentary newspapers in lobby | Concierge desk | Currency exchange | Doorman/doorwoman | Express check-in Express check-out | Fitness facilities | Full-service health spa | Internet access - wireless | Laundry facilities | Limo or Town Car service available | Massage - spa treatment rooms | Audio-visual equipment | Banquet facilities | Business center | Business services | Computer rental | Air conditioning | Balcony | Bathroom phone | Climate control | Coffee/tea maker | Complimentary bottled water | Daily housekeeping
Room Amenities
All the rooms have wired and wireless Internet connectivity and amenities such as washroom with walk-in showers, tea/coffee maker, hair dryer and full length mirror, electronic safe, mini bar, direct dial telephone with International and STD calling facility, satellite television, smoke detectors and sprinkler system, internet access. Services offered include 24-hour room service, concierge services and wake-up call service. The rooms are divided in four categories: Beach View Room, Beach View Deluxe Room, Sea View Pavilion Room, and Club Rooms.
Bathrobes | Blackout drapes/curtains | Cribs (infant beds) available | Desk | Electronic/magnetic keys | In-room safe Iron/ironing board (on request) | Rollaway beds available | Smoking permitted | Window opens
Internet: Available : Parking : Available
Check-in Time: 2:00 p.m. : Check-out Time: 12:00 p.m.
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TRIDENT NARIMAN POINT
City: Mumbai
Location
Trident, Nariman Point is located in the heart of Mumbai's business district. The hotel is approximately 19 km from Bandra, 15 km from Dadar, and 3 km from CST railway station.
Trident, Nariman Point gazes out over the Arabian Sea and offers a splendid view of Mumbai. The hotel is a classy towering building oozing style and luxury.
Rooms
With a view of the Nariman Point business area, Superior Rooms are the first choice of all Corporate and Leisure travelers. Take in spectacular view of the Arabian Sea from the Deluxe Sea View Rooms and the Premier Sea View Rooms. Premier Rooms rooms exude fine attention to detail and finesse and are full of grace with avant-garde ambience.
The guests can choose the stunning view from spectacular heights, of either the Arabian sea or the city's booming commercial district. All rooms are equipped with a work table, wired and wireless Internet access, 2 line telephones with voicemail, dataport and a tea/coffee maker.
With breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea the suites at Trident come with a separate bedroom and a living space. Apart from the luxury of a suite they are all equipped with wired and wireless internet access, international direct dial speaker phone with voice mail, dataport and an electronic safe.
Facilities
Other services and amenities offered at the hotel are audio/ visual equipment rental, business center, business phone service, express mail, fax, meeting rooms, office rental, photo copying service, printer, secretarial service, video conferencing, babysitting service, children's menu, children's video rental, cribs, family package offered, high chairs, playpen, baggage storage, barber shop, beauty salon, breakfast area, complimentary car rental, clothing store, elevators, florist, foreign currency exchange, gift shop, laundry/valet service, lounge, luggage hold, multi-lingual staff, news stand, on-site convenience store, room service, safety deposit box, shoe shine and a tour desk.
Dining
A comprehensive list of dining areas is available at this hotel. You can visit Frangipani Restaurant which offers Mediterranean food and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Savour wood-fired pizzas and watch chefs cook on stages, part of this Mumbai restaurant's theatre of food theme. This restaurant is open from 7:00 am to 11:45 pm. Then there is the India Jones Restaurant which is open for lunch and dinner and offers 8 different Asian cuisines. Traditional furniture, a calligraphy walls and a waterfall make this place an unforgettable dining experience. This restaurant is open from 12:30 pm to 11:45 pm. Then comes the Opium Den with its opulent surroundings. Adorned with antiques and artifacts from India Jones's travels, this Mumbai bar features low intimate seating and terracotta figurines. Enjoy Marine Drive sea views over a daiquiri or snack. Finally, there is Cafe Cino which is a contemporary space open 24 hours. Cafe Cino is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A bunch of conferencing and banquet facilities are also available at the hotel. With all the options to choose from you will find the perfect space for your official meetings and gatherings and your informal parties and dinners.
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| MUNNAR |
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Draped over a hill, surrounded by tea plantations and backed by a splendid stretch of the Western Ghats, Munnar is a choice retreat in summer. Honeymooners frequent this hill station during all seasons for a taste of its cool and salubrious weather. The three rivers Madupetti, Nallathanni and Periavaru give Munnar its name, which means 'three rivers'. The Duke of Wellington's visit to Munnar in the 19th century put it on the map. Soon it acquired the status as a popular hill resort in south India and was nicknamed as Kerala's Scottish Highlands.
After enjoying the views from Echo Point or Top Station, take a short walk through tea plantations or go for a ride in a disco rickshaw. Lined with stalls selling tea, fruits and vegetables, the streets are crowded with people, cows and goats. Though most of the people are Tamilians, both Tamil and Malayalam are spoken.
The tribal colonies, where ancient customs are still practiced, are worth a visit. Attukal Pongala in February is their biggest event. Fort Munnar, a resort, hosts performances by tribals donning feathery headgear. Payippad Jalotsavam is when the excitement runs sky-high. It is the annual boat race held on Onam.
Picnicking at Anayirangal, looking out for the blue beauty, Neelakurinji (a flower that blooms every 12 years), watching pink dragonflies dancing around flowers, and practicing yoga at Chinnakanal Ayur Resort or Kaivalyam Retreat, fishing at Devikulam or High Range Club, or camping out at Hornbill or Anayirangal, there's lots to do in Munnar. And more, like trekking, cycling, kayaking, rafting, paragliding or a helicopter ride.
Wildlife enthusiasts can immerse themselves in lush greenery, sandalwood trees, sounds of animals, hidden streams, calls of birds and the myriad colours of flora. Oblivious to the world outside, the Eravikulam National Park, Thattekad (Salim Ali) Bird Sanctuary, Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary and shola forests (Butterfly forests) are dense with animals like Mountain Goats, Bisons and Tigers.
With stunning greenery, rolling mists all around, and a nip in the air, it is easy to lose track of time.
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Daybreak in Munnar
View of a hill in Munnar
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View from a hill-point in Munnar
Local market in Munnar's Vattavada village
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| MUMBAI |
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India has always been fixated with Mumbai earlier known as Bombay. It is India's archetypal metropolis, imbibing the most extreme of paradoxes. The dream factory is glitzy, home to Bollywood, a thriving commerce industry, the moneyed swish set and some of the country's best educational institutions. Initially a group of seven islands that were merged together by land reclamation, Mumbai has a rich Colonial heritage. An amble through the fort area is testimony to the fact, housing beautiful Gothic-Elizabethan buildings and monuments.
The distinct collage of Mumbai's population is reflected in the shopping. It is an inherent urban city where everything is on offer for everyone; where second hand book bazaars coexist with high-end shopping malls, where flower markets jostle with flea markets, where the quaint antiques market is belligerently housed in an area called the Chor Bazaar (Thieves' Bazaar). You haven't seen Mumbai if you haven’t sampled the street food - varied and vivacious, scrumptious and spicy, it will leave you asking for more as your eyes water and ears burn. Wash it down then with a tall glass of juice available all over Mumbai at stalls.
Having listed out the essentials, what one has to understand is that Mumbai escapes definition. It is a city constantly moving, changing, evolving, and it can be known only by being experienced. Everything exaggerated, impossible or unimaginable you might have heard about Mumbai is in fact true, and more. Look beyond its glaring disparities and you will discover its seductive spirit that keeps the city alive, making it what it is. India is great.
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Landmark of India, Mumbai, India gate
Mumbai Gateway of India
Mumbai Haji Ali Dargah
Mumbai Heritage Wing of the Taj Mahal Hotel
Mumbai Skyline
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| THEKKADY |
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It is said that Kerala's best kept secrets lie in the heart of Thekkady. A lush green oasis that sprawls across the Periyar Wildlife Reserve, this is where man and beast live as one. Snarling Tigers, screeching Crickets and naughty Langurs, the mysterious calm of the jungle is enough to tempt anyone who yearns to explore the wild. Thekkady is a naturalist's dream. With tea and spice plantations, it has lent much to Kerala's commerce as much as it has to its beauty. The incredible wildlife preserved in Periyar Tiger Wildlife Sanctuary today attracts naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Declared a tiger reserve in 1978, the Periyar Wildlife Reserve is one of the few reserves where one can catch sight of the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger that is fast dwindling in population. Shed your inhibitions and take a day off to enjoy a bamboo raft ride across the Periyar river, explore the forest at night, never knowing what is to come, and succumb to the temptation of traditional Kerala Fish Curry and Rice in every restaurant you visit.
Ride through the jungle on elephant back or make your way through the village on a bullock cart. Wild and raw, the countryside embraces you with warmth that is almost forgotten. On a longer day, visit the Mangala Devi Temple, a short distance from Thekkady town, or to its bustling cousin Kumily, known for its spice plantations. Peermade is another plantation town that lures people on that extended weekend in Thekkady. Cascading waterfalls, misty hilltops and plunging valleys of emerald green, let loose your wild side.
Visit the Tribal Heritage museum inside the Mannan settlement and explore artefacts from a lost generation. Finally, give in to the mellow breeze and soothe your mind as you enjoy an Ayurvedic massage, and let time stop at its tracks. Virgin and raw, Thekkady is for those who yearn to leave the world behind and retrace a journey back in time.
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A Kathakali performance in Thekkady
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Periyar River in early morning
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| KOVALAM AND POOVAR |
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Feisty and idyllic, Kovalam can easily pass off as Goa's alter ego. With its picture perfect tropical beaches, swaying palms, crystal clear waters and a stony coastline, it is one of the most sought-after beach towns in India. Yet, few know that this coastal gem has a few secrets of its own. Once a small fishing village, Kovalam first caught the attention of the Maharaja of Travancore. Impressed by the ardent beauty of the lush coast, the king often spent all leisure time here, inviting many European friends who travelled to visit him. Needless to say, word spread. Soon after, in the 1970s, the hippies arrived and brought with them the free-spiritedness that overturned the sleepy hamlet into a paradise coast.
Give into life's simpler pleasures here; explore the palm-fringed expanse of Lighthouse beach and spend the day lounging on warm sands. Build a sandcastle. Let the waves gently cool your feet. Start your day early with an hour of meditation on Eve's beach, before you indulge in fresh seafood delicacies at a nearby cafe. Later, take in the view atop the old Lighthouse at the end of Lighthouse beach. Marvel at the wonders of Kerala's rustic countryside. Succumb to your senses and gorge on fluffy Appams, Fish Curry and Tiger Prawns before you head to Vizhinzam to take a ride into the cerulean Arabian Sea on a make-shift catamaran. If you are in town around Onam, make sure you find yourself a spot around Vellayani Lake to cheer strong oarsmen as they compete in the annual boat race. When tired, retire to the plush comfort of the resort or rejuvenate your senses at an Ayurvedic spa as the masseur works through your tired muscles.
At night, watch a Kathakali performance or enjoy listening to hits from the 80s as you dine beneath the stars. Wander and roam into little shops on the promenade, and indulge in bargain shopping for keepsakes to take home. Kovalam, for every reason, stands apart from what anyone envisions Kerala to be. It is neither stoic nor resilient, and embraces one and all with warmth that is so undeniably alluring, it is hard to not give in.
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A temple at Vizhinjam, India
Vizhinjam Mosque at Vizhinjam Harbour, Kovalam
Halcyon Castle (Kovalam Palace), Kovalam
Lighthouse Beach, Kovalam
Kovalam Beach, Kovalam, India
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| COCHIN |
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Cochin will make you come alive at the very first sight. It offers a wealth of history, art and culture to travellers. Shuffled in the hands of Maharajas, and colonial powers like the Portuguese, Dutch and British, the present Cochin is chequered with impressive colonial landmarks as well as contemporary ones.
The essence of Cochin lies in its pristine beauty and the beaches dotted with palm trees. Its culture, nature and hospitality will surly lure you in. Cochin offers you more than beautiful beaches with architectural gems like Bolghatty Palace and Fort Kochi. Uncovering Cochin through Onam, the banquet of Sadya, the Malayattoor Perunnal Festival, yoga, Ayurveda and Kerala spices at the Spice Market is a fascinating journey of discovery.
Cochin is the only place where Chinese fishing nets are used outside China. You'll see local fishermen braving the waves on coracles. More than the ways of the fishermen, the palaces and ruins left behind like the Hill Palace offer a glimpse of the splendour of Kochi. Visit the Dutch Palace and the nearby Jewish Synagogue which is famed for its Belgium chandeliers and Chinese tiles.
Deep in ancient history, the city will make you snap back to the present in a jiffy with dazzling shopping complexes and places, such as Veega Land, a water theme park, the largest in South India.
Cochin tempts you with a boat cruise in the backwaters against the idyllic backdrop of the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. You can hire a ferryboat and row to Vypin Island from Mattancherry town to catch sight of dolphins making merry.
Cochin's diverse charms, and the relatively quiet, clean and rather conservative atmosphere set it apart from other cities. Don't be surprised if you take back more than a few unforgettable moments.
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Chinese Fishing Nets, Cochin
A Kathakali before a performance in Cochin, India
St Mary's Church, Vallarpadom Islet, Cochin
The Vishnu Temple, Cochin
Cycle-rickshaw on Jews Street in Cochin, India
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Daybreak in Munnar
The rising sun behind the hills, piercing through the last traces of darkness, is a sight worth savouring when you are in Munnar, (Kerala)
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