Explore Kerala With Karnataka
Duration : 14 Days
Places to Visit : Trivandrum - Kanyakumari
- Varkala - Mararikulam - Kochi - Cheruthurti - Calicut - Wayanad - Mysore
- Coorg - Hassan - Bangalore
It is a perfect combination of the land of the green and the serene
Kerala,- Verdant hills, pulsating palms, wonderful waves, sparkling frolicsome
water of river retreats and spellbinding heritage sites, picturesque hill
stations.
Day 01 : Arrive Trivandrum
On arrival at Trivandrum you will be met by our representative and transferred
to hotel in Trivandrum. Later visit Padmanabhaswamy temple, Napier Museum,
Zoological Garden, Veli Tourist Village, Chitra Art Gallery and Horse
Palace.
 Day
02 : Kanyakumari
Full day excursion to Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of peninsular
India where the three oceans unite together. Enroute visit Padmanabhapuram
Palace and Suchindram temple known for Hanuman Statue and musical Pillars.
At Kanyakumari visit Vivekanada Rock memorial and Temple. Evening witness
the Sunset and moon rise if possible. Overnight at Trivandurm.
Day 03 : Varkala
Drive to the pristine Varkala beach famous for Hindu Pilgrim centre. A
dip in the holy waters of Varkala beach is believed to purge the body
and the soul of all the sins hence the name 'Papanashini' for this shore.
The 2000 year old Janardana Swamy Temple and the Nature Centre are the
two main attractions of Varkala Beach. It has a breathtaking scenery of
the High cliffs rising over the beach and spurting mineral springs water
springs.
Day 04 : Mararikulam
Morning drive to Quilon to enjoy a backwater cruise to Allepey. Mararikulam
- is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coast
line of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines
of coconut palms. Rest of the day at leisure for own activities, Ayurveda
massage and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. You will stay in a backwater
resort at Allepey, the gateway of Kerala backwaters.
Day 05 : Kochi
Visit the Dutch Palace - the oldest Synagogue of the British commonwealth,
The Jewish Synagogue - the oldest in India with features like great scrolls
of the old testament, Hebrew inscriptions on stone slabs, gold and silver
crowns, blue willow patterned floor tiles in which each tile is unique,
St. Francis Church - India's oldest European church, Bolghatty Palace,
Hill Palace Museum and Bird Sanctuary. Spend around Kochi city shopping
for handicrafts, antiques and other traditional goods. Witness the Kathakali
Dance Show in the evening.
Day 06 : Calicut
Drive to Calicut. Visit Kappad beach, Beypore - a place where construction
of country boats are made of wood and Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery.
Day 07 : Wayanad
One of the most beautiful hilly regions of Kerala and is the home of several
sects of tribals, who have built some shrine s for the village deities.
Visit Edakkal Caves - caves contain several paintings and pictorial writings
of the New Stone Age Civilization, Muthunga wildlife sanctuary - Herds
of elephants, bear, deer, wild pig etc can be seen here, Glass temple
- famous Jain family temple.park.
Day 08 : Wayanad
Day excursion to kuruvadeep, and Pookoot Lake.
 Day
09 : Mysore
Drive to Mysore. Visit the palace of the Maharaja built in 1911-12. The
palace is of harmonious syntheses of the hindu and saracenic styles of
architecture with archways, domes, turrets, colonnades and sculptures
which are magnificent. Visit the Art Gallery; drive upto Chamundi hill
to see Chamundeshwari Temple & a panoramic view of Mysore. On the
way back, see the Nandi Bull. Afternoon free. Overnight Mysore.
Day 10 : Mysore
Day excursion to Somnathpur and Srirangapatna. SOMNATHPUR - Dedicated
to the Lord Siva, the exquisitely carved, star-shaped temple with triple
towers is a perfect example of Hoysala architecture. Beautifully sculptured
images of gods, goddesses, and scenes from the epics, as well as the remarkably
ornate ceilings in the pillared hall will take your breath away. SRIRANGAPATNA
- The Little Island Fortress Of Tipu Sultan, Who Was Once Known As The
"Tiger Of Mysore". Visit the Summer Palace, The Daria Daulat,
and the Beautiful Wall Paintings.
Day 11 : Coorg
Drive to Coorg, nestling in the thickly wooded grandeur of Western Ghats
at 800 metres above sea level. The beautiful district of Coorg, untouched
by urban development, offers crisp air, thick tropical forest, exotic
spice and coffee plantations, orange groves, extensive paddy fields and
diverse flora and bird life. Ovenight Stay at the Resort.
Day 12 : Hassan
Drive to Hassan, known for its Hoysala architecture. There are more than
150 temples, each bearing a masterpiece of sculpture, mainly based on
Chalukyan style, but enriched with decorative creation. They are built
on a star shaped pedestal and one centered around a pillared hall. The
walls and niches are filled with genius and delicate work. The Chenna
Kesava temple of Belur built 900 years ago is an exquisite example of
Hoysala art showing variety of ornamental details and minute delicate
carvings on the pillars and panels. Halebid's 12th century Hoysaleswara
and Kedareswara temples are masterpieces of Hindu art.
Day 13 : Bangalore
Drive to Bangalore Enroute visit Sravanbelgola, noted for its 17 metre
high image of Lord Gomateshvara, which is cut into the rock of Indragiri
hill. Hewn out of a single rock and visible from a distance of 25 kms,
the Lord Gomteshwara is bathed with milk and honey once every 12 years.
Later visit Bangalore, the Garden City. Vist Bull temple, ISKCON temple,
Lalbagh Botanical Gardens and the magnificent building of Vidhana Soudha.
Day 14 : Depart
Transfer to Airport to board flight to onward destination.
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