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Duration:08 Nights / 09 Days
Destination:Trivandrum – Alleppey- Kottayam-Cochin- Thrissur- Malapuram – Wayanad- Kozhikode
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| God’s Own Country –Kerala is the land epitomizing religious tolerance and communal harmony. Vardhman nine days “Pilgrim tour” will take you to some of the important places of worship in Kerala. |
| Day 1: Trivandrum
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Begin your tour
Arrive into Trivandrum airport /railway station
On arrival in Trivandrum, you will be met and directly transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Fresh up & then Padmanabhaswamy temple [home to the idol of Lord Anantha/Lord Vishnu] & Kulathupuzha temples. The Padmanabhaswamy temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu. The Temple is a replica of the famous Sri Adikesavaperumal temple at Thiruvattar. The temple, constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Tamil Alvar saints (6th–9th centuries CE), with structural additions to it made throughout the 16th century CE, when its ornate Gopuram was constructed.
The Kulathupuzha temple is nestled in a forest range on the Trivandrum with the Kulathupuzha River flowing beside it. The temple is thronged by devotees during the Vishnu Mahotsavam celebrated in April/May with great ceremony. The deity worshipped here is Sastha, more commonly known as Lord Ayyappa. Lord Ayyappa is greatly adored by the Keralites. Kulathupuzha is well known for the Sastha temple.The presiding deity at the Kulathupuzha Temple is known as Bala Sastha who is Lord Hariharaputra. The Vishu Mahotsavam in April is the most important festival of this temple.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 2: Trivandrum – Alleppey
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This morning after breakfast drive to Alleppey. Reach Alleppey & check into your hotel. Fresh up & then visit Ambalapuzha temple was erected in 800 A.D. by Chembakaserri Pooradam and as legend goes the initiative for constructing this temple goes back to an incident related to sage Vilwamangalam Swaamiyaar. This temple is directly associated to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna Temple.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: In the evening enjoy 2 hours Cruise in the serene backwater of Alleppey.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 3: Alleppey – Kottayam |
Morning after leisurely breakfast drive to Kottayam. Reach & Check In at your hotel. Fresh up & then visit Ettumanoor temple & Vaikom Temple.
The Ettumanoor Mahadeva temple is located in Kottayam is richly provided with a plethora of mural paintings and sculptures, which depict scenes from Ramayana, Bhagwata and other tales from Hindu Mythology. The present temple building, with its gopuram and the fortress around it, was reconstructed in 717 ME (1542 AD).
Vaikom Mahadev Temple is also known as Vaikathu Perumthrukovil. The vaikom temple is a temple for the Hindu God Shiva. The temple, along with Ettumanoor Siva Temple, Kaduthuruthy Thaliyil Mahadeva Temple is considered a powerful trisome. The belief is that if a devotee worships at these three temples before 'Ucha pooja', all the wishes are fulfilled.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 04: Kottayam- Cochin |
On day 5 of your tour drive to Cochin. Reach & Check In at your hotel. Fresh up & then visit Chhottanikkara Temple. The temple is dedicated to the worship of goddess Bhagawati. The presiding deity at the Chhottanikkara Temple Ernakulam is known as Rajarajeswari and is made of laterite.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: In the evening enjoy Kathkali Dance performance.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 05: Cochin – Thrissur |
Drive to Thrissur. Reach & Check In at your hotel. Fresh up & then visit Vadakkumnathan temple. The temple is a classic example of the Kerala style of architecture and has formidable gopurams on all four sides and also a Koothambalam. Mural paintings that depict various episodes from the Mahabharata can be seen inside the temple.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 06: Thrissur - Malappuram
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Morning after leisurely breakfast drive to Malappuram. Reach & Check In at your hotel. Fresh up & then visit Thirunavaya temple. Thirunavaya Temple is an ancient temple on the banks of the Bharathapuzha River dedicated to Navamkundan Vishnu with the other deities like Lord Ganapathy, and Goddess Lakshmi. he temple was the traditional venue for the ritual of the Mamankam festival, an enactment of traditional martial arts by suicide squades.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 07: Malapuram – Wayanad |
Morning after breakfast drive to Wayanad. Reach & Check In at your hotel. Fresh up & then visit Thirunelli Temple. Thirunelli Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu on the side of Brahmagiri hill. The Thirunelli Temple is set on the deep green Brahmagiri valley close to the Papanasini mountain spring that is believed to have curative effects on the human system. The Thirunelli Temple springs to life during temple festivals such as Chuttuvilakku, Puthari, Sivarthri, Sreekrishnajayanti and Navarathri.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 08: Wayanad |
Full day free to explore Wayanad wildlife sanctuary.
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is adjacent to Bandipur National Park, which is in Karnataka and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is rich in bio diversity. The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary comprises of deciduous forest. Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a number of animals that include monkeys, Elephant, Panther, jungle cat, tiger, civet cat, wild dog, deer, bear and bison. The sanctuary also has large number of birds. Some of the birds that you can watch on your tour to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary like peacock, owl, bablers, wood pecker, cuckoos and jungle fowl.
Overnight: Hotel |
| Day 9: Wayanad – Kozhikode |
Morning at leisure. Later, drive to Kozhikode airport to board your flight for to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Pilgrim Kerala" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
END OF VARDHMAN SERVICES |
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Hotel's Check-in & check-out time: 12.00 Noon
- Reservations not yet made
- Arrange your VISA in advance
- For terms and conditions visit our website http://www.vardhmanvacations.com/
- Rates are valid from 01st October 2011 to 31st March 2012 EXCEPT 20th Dec 2011 to 10 Jan 2012.
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Holiday price includes:
- Airport - hotel - Airport transfers + Sightseeing & excursion exactly as per the itinerary by air-conditioned car
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis
- Daily Buffet Breakfast in the hotels
- Hotels mentioned are subject to availability
- Meet and assist services on arrival/Departure
- All Excursions and Sightseeing
- All parking, road taxes, government taxes and driver allowances
- 24 hour mobile phone contact with tour manager
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Holiday price Excludes:
- Any Air Fare /Train Fare
- Any meal i.e. Lunch and Dinner at any place/hotel
- Guide fee & Entrance fee at the monuments/Parks/Sanctuary/Temples
- Any Optional activity/ tour
- Government service tax as applicable
- Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation, strike or any other natural calamities.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as laundry expenses, wines, mineral water, food & drink not in the regular menu provided by us, tips to hote
l waiters, drivers, etc are to be borne by the passengers.
- Any type of Insurance.
- Camera and video fee at the monuments.
- Anything Not mentioned under the head "Holiday Price Includes"
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| PACKAGE COST & HOTEL DETAILS: |
| PLACE |
STANDARD/BUDGET
HOTELS OR SIMILAR |
3* HOTELS
OR SIMILAR |
LUXURY/5* HOTELS
OR SIMILAR |
| TRIVANDRUM |
HOTEL CHAITHRAM |
MASCOT HOTEL |
TRAVANCORE HERITAGE |
| ALLEPPEY |
STANDARD NON AC HOUSEBOAT |
AC DELUXE HOUSEBOAT |
PREMIUM AC SHOUSEBOAT |
| KOTTAYAM |
ILLIKKALAM LAKE RESORT |
ABAD WHISPERING PALMS |
KUMARAKOM LAKE REOSRT |
| COCHIN |
YUVARANI RESIDENCY |
ABAD PLAZA |
BRUTON BOATYARD BY CGH |
| THRISSUR |
TAMARIND THRISSUR |
JOYS PALACE |
LULU INTERNATIONAL GARDEN |
| MALAPPURAM |
KTDC TAMARIND NILAMBUR |
MALABAR HERITAGE |
KADAVU RESORT |
| WAYANAD |
KTDC PEPPER GROVE |
MARMALADE SPRINGS |
VYTHIRI RESORT |
| TOUR PRICE PER PERSON [MINIMUM 2 PAX] |
INR 24,500.00 |
INR 32,300.00 |
INR 51,500.00 |
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