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Day 1: Kochi was an obscure fishing village that became the first European township in India. The town was shaped by the Portuguese, the Dutch and later the British. The results of these cultural influences are seen in the many examples of Indo European architecture that still exist here. Some of the well known tourist attractions in Kochi are.... The Old Fort, Kochi / Cochin: Vasco da Gama, whose arrival in Kerala about 500 years ago opened up a new era of trade between India and Europe, died in Fort Kochi on Christmas eve in 1524. The house where he died is a huge Portuguese-style mansion on Rose Street, which stands close to the St. Francis Church, the first European church in India. In accordance with his last wishes, da Gama's remains were unearthed and send to Lisbon, Portugal, and reburied there in 1538. Chinese Fishing Nets/Vasco da Gama Square: These huge cantilevered fishing nets are the legacy of one of the first visitors to the Malabar Coast. Erected here between 1350 and 1450 AD by traders from the court of Kublai Khan, these nets are set up on teak wood and bamboo poles. Pierce Leslie Bungalow: This charming mansion was the office of Pierce Leslie & Co., coffee merchants, founded in 1862. Old Harbour House: This elegant old bungalow built in 1808 is in the possession of Carrit Moran & Co., renowned tea brokers, who now use it as their residence. St. Francis Church: Built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars, this is India's oldest European church. This was initially built of timber and later reconstructed in stone masonry. Santa Cruz Basilica: This historic church was built by the Portuguese and elevated to a Cathedral by Pope Paul IV in 1558. In the evening visit Kathakali center to witness Kathakali dance presentation. Overnight at the hotel in Cochin.
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The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the places where the chances are pretty high that you will spot an elephant in the wild at close quarters and from the safe confines of a boat. Rest of the day at leisure. Apart from Elephants, the other animals to be seen in the Periyar sanctuary are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole or Indian Wild Dog and very rarely, a Tiger. There are, now, an estimated 40 tigers here. Four species of primates are found at Periyar - the rare lion-tailed macaque, the Nilgiri Langur, Common Langur And Bonnet Macaque. Periyar also happens to be the habitat of the elusive Nilgiri Tahr, which is rarely to be seen.
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Day 7: Day 8 Day 9 John Sullivan, the first Collector and virtual founder of Ooty, constructed 2½ km long artificial lake in 1824.There is a charming lake garden, a jetty, snack bars and pony and toy train rides on offer for the kiddies. Other attractions are Raj Bhavan and St, Stephen’s Church. Overnight stay at Ooty. Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 From the giant tuskers to the mouse deer, to barking deer and chital, to herds of gaur and sambhar, to the rare but definitely ‘spottable’ tiger and pather, and the sloth bear…they are all here. But then again, Kabini is all about elephants and more elephants. Some 1,500 of them roam free in the jungles of Nagarhole alone, of which Kabini is a primary part. Overnight stay at Kabini. Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Day 17 Day 18 Day 19 (1) Cubbon Park & Museum (2) Bull Temple (3) City Market (4) Fort & Tipu Sultan's Palace and (5) Ulsoor Lake. Overnight at Bangalore. Day 20 |
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Hotels & Resorts
Destination |
No of Nights |
Economy |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
Kochi | 1 | Nil | Grand Hotel | Avenue Regent | Taj Malabar |
Munnar | 2 | Nil | Issac's Residency | Blackberry Hills/T & U | Club Mahindra |
Periyar | 2 | Nil | Silver Crest / Tree Top | Cardamom Country | Spice Village |
Madurai | 2 | Nil | Madurai Residency | Royal Court | Taj Garden Retreat |
Ooty | 2 | Nil | Lake View | Howard Johnson The Monarch | Taj Garden Retreat |
Wayanad | 2 | Nil | Green Gates/ Rain Country | Vythiri Resort | Jungle Park Resorts |
Kabini | 2 | Nil | Sunkadakatte Guest House | Kabini River Lodge | Water Woods |
Nagarhole | 1 | Nil | Cauvery Fishing Camp | Jungle Inn | The kings Sanctuary |
Mysore | 3 | Nil | Kings court | Sandesh the prince | Lalitha Mahal Palace Hotel |
Bangalore | 2 | Nil | Grand Inn | The President | Taj Residency |
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Economy |
Standard |
Deluxe |
Luxury |
Nil | $2850 or Rs.99,500 | $4200 or Rs.1,45,000 | $6400 or Rs. 2,20,000 |
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