KERALA MONUMENTS

Krishnapuram Palace,Kayamkulam :
Location :
Kayamkulam, 47 km from Alappuzha. Visiting hours : 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on all days except Mondays . The Krishnapuram Palace is a rare specimen of the Kerala style of architecture - complete with gabled roofs, narrow corridors and dormer windows. Residence of the rulers of Kayamkulam kingdom, the age of the palace is unknown.

Synagogue:
Location:
The Synagogue at Fort Kochi, about 10 km from Ernakulam town, central Kerala. Opening hours: 10:00 - 17:00 hours; closed on Fridays The Synagogue at Fort Kochi,constructed in 1568, is the oldest in the Commonwealth. Destroyed in a shelling during the Portuguese raid in 1662, it was rebuilt two years later by the Dutch.

Fort Kochi :
Location: About 13 km from Ernakulam town.
The eventful history of this city began when a major flood in AD 1341 threw open the estuary at Kochi, till then a land locked region, turning it into one of the finest natural harbours in the world. Kochi thus became a haven for seafaring visitors from all over the world and became the first European township in India when the Portuguese settled here in the 15th century.

Vasco da Gama Square :
Kochi, the commercial capital of Kerala, the last port of Vasco Da Gama, where you will find synagogues, mosques, churches and temples side by side, is a place with a fascinating history. The huge cantilevered fishing net, the Chinese fishing nets, seen here is a legacy of its spellbinding past.

Mattancherry Palace :
Location :
Mattancherry, 10 km from Ernakulam. Visiting hours : 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on all days except Fridays. Built by the Portuguese in 1557 and presented to Raja Veera Kerala Varma of Kochi, the Palace was renovated in 1663 by the Dutch. The palace with a Bhagavathi temple in the central courtyard is built like the typical Kerala style mansion - the Nalukettu - the home of the aristocracy, nobility and upper classes, with four separate wings opening out to a central courtyard.

Bolghatty Island :
This lush, lovely island is famous for its palace of the same name. The Bolghatty Palace, built in 1744 by the Dutch and later taken over by the British, is today a popular hotel run by the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation.

The Hill Palace Museum, Thripunithura :
Location :
10 km from Ernakulam town, central Kerala. Visiting hours : 9.00 to 12.30 hrs. and 14.00 to 16.30 hrs. The Hill Palace, the official residence of the Kochi royal family, is today the largest archaeological museum in Kerala. Built in 1865, the palace complex consists of 49 buildings in the trational architectural style of Kerala, sprawled over 52 acres of beautifully landscaped terraced land which houses a deer park and facilities for horse riding. Numerous species of flora including rare medicinal plants grow here. On display in the full-fledged Ethno-archaeological museum are oil-paintings, murals, sculptures in stone and manuscripts, inscriptions, coins, belongings of the Kochi royal family and royal furniture including the simhasana (throne).

Beaches are the most attractive and frequented spots in South India

specially in Goa . In fact, Goa is almost synonymous with beaches. Nearly the entire coastline is dotted with world-class beaches, which acquire their names after the nearby village or locality. Two continuous stretches of beaches northern and southern stretches mark the GAO coastline. Kissed by the passionate, azure sea and embraced by the land and shaded by swaying palms, these miles of golden sand sparkling in the sun are the most desired places you can ever love on earth. Rest, sunbathe, forget everything and see the time fleeting by silently. Enjoy your stay on beaches!

ANJUNA :
(18 kms from Panaji). A popular beach area adjacent to Chapora fort. In Anjuna there is magnificent Albuquerque mansion built in 1920, flanked by octagonal towers and attractive Mangalore tiled-roof.

ARAMBOL :
(50 kms from Panaji). A unique beach in the North Goa, it is a rocky and sandy beach and much sought after. It has a sweet water pond right on the shore.

BAGA :
(18 kms. from Panaji). It is at the northern tip of a wonderful 7 kms. stretch along the coastal North Goa. Accommodation including star hotels are available throughout this stretch.

BENAULIM
(4 kms. From Margao). Situated at Benaulim village near Margao, it is one of the famous beaches of south Goa.

BETUL :
(22 kms. From Margao). This is the southern most beach of a stretch that extends from Bogmalo to Betul in Southern Goa.

BOGMALO :
(5 kms. From Goa Airport). Well connected by road, it offers excellent water sports facilities.

CALANGUTE :
(16 kms from Panaji). It is the most popular holiday resort in Goa. Excellent accommodation facilities are available, particularly at the tourist resort and cottages.

CANSAULIM :
(15 kms. From Margao). A famous beach in Mormugao taluka near Cansaulim railway station.

COLVA :
(About 6 kms. From Margao). Colva beach is the pride of Salcete and the only rival to Calangute by its scenic splendour . Here, sand, sea and sky blend in enchanting natural harmony unspoilt by men. It has good accommodation facilities, particularly at the tourist cottages.

DONA PAULA :
(7 kms from Panaji). An idyllic picturesque spot, Dona Paula commands a fine view of the Zuari river and Mormugao Harbour . Water Scootering facilities are available here.

MIRAMAR :
(Gaspar Dias, 3 kms from Panaji). A lovely golden beach of soft sand girdled with palm trees facing the blue Arabian Sea, is the nearest to Panaji.

MORJIM :
(40 kms. From Panaji). In the mouth of the Chapora river and facing the famous Chapora fort, this is another famous beach of northern Goa.

PALOLEM :
(about 37 kms. From Margao). Just west of Chaudi one of the most enchanting beaches in Goa relatively deserted, with backdrop of Western Ghats, situated in Southern Taluka of Canacona .

SINQUERIM :
(16 kms. From Panaji). The southern most beach of the Calangute stretch, this beach has good accommodation and water sports facilities.

SIRIDAO :
(8 kms. From Panaji). Near Goa Velha in Tiswadi taluka near the mouth of the river Zuari, it is one of the most frequented beaches of Goa for its picturesque scenery.

VAGATOR :
(22 kms from Panaji) It is a popular beach dominated by Chapora Fort to the north, on its imposing headland. To the south of Vagator is Calangute beach.

•                      TOUR PROGRAMME

                                           Destinations Covered:Delhi- Cochin - Munnar - Periyar

Duration: 09 Nights/10 Days

Day 01: Reporting time (Punjab,Haryana,Himachal)at inst. 6:00 P.M.Dep. at 7:00.P.M.By   Deluxe coach for Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi.

Reach Delhi railway station board……..exp. at…..hrs. for Cochin (2 Days in the train)

Day 04: Arrival at Cochin

On your arrival at Cochin, our travel executives welcome you and we drive to Munnar. Check in to your hotel at Munnar located in quiet and peaceful environment of beautiful misty hill of Munnar at a height of about 1600 meters above the sea level. Rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 05: Munnar

After breakfast in the morning we proceed on for a full day sightseeing tour. You visit Pothamedu to view the sprawling plantation of Tea, coffee and cardamom. Then you proceed to Devikulam, one of the best hill stations of Kerala. Our next destination is Pallivasal, where India's first Hydro Electric Project is located. Then we visit a highly specialized dairy farm in Mattupetty. We end our day tour with a visit to Eravikulam National Park, where you can spot a variety of wild animals and birds. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 06: Munnar - Thekkady
After Breakfast in the morning we proceed to Thekkady. On arrival you check in at a hotel. In Thekkady you visit one of the best national parks of India, the Periyar National Park. Famous for its Tiger Reserve, the park is also the natural habitat of Elephant, bison, spotted deer, langur, sambhar, gaur to name a few with. In the evening enjoy a game viewing by a motorized boat at Periyar Lake. Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 07: Thekkady - Cochin
After breakfast in the morning we drive to Cochin. On arrival, check in at your hotel. In the afternoon you are ready for a half-day city tour. Visit the Fort Cochin, famous St. Francis Church, Chinese Fishing Nets, Mattancherry Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Bolghatty Palace. Then walk through the busy spice markets in the Jew town area. After dinner you are transferred to Railway station for your onward journey or way back home.

Day 10: school in Morning .