Day 1 Trivandrum-Kanyakumari (40 kms, 1 hr): Arrive Trivandrum by flight or train. On arrival, meet and greet by Concept Voyages representative and transfer to Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari, the southern most tip of the Peninsula. Kanyakumari, once referred to as the
"ALEXANDRIA OF THE EAST
", has been a great centre for art, culture, civilization and pilgrimage for years. This is the only place in India where one can enjoy the unique experience of watching the sunset and moonrise simultaneously on a full moon evening. Enjoy the sight seeing place of Kanyakumari. Kanyakumari is the only place in India where one can enjoy the unique experience of watching the sunset and moonrise simultaneously on a full moon evening. Explore, Gandhi Memorial, Swami Vivekananda Rock memorial, Kumari Amman Temple & Tiruvalluvar Statue. Sucheendram Temple, 13 Kms, away from Kanyakumari, has a beautiful gopuram, musical pillars and an excellent statue of the Hanuman, apart from a valuable collection of art from different periods. Padmanabhapuram Palace, a magnificent wooden palace of the 16th century, is a fine specimen of Kerala
's indigenous style of architecture. The antique interiors are replete with intricate rosewood carvings and sculptured decor. The palace also contains 17th and 18th century murals. The Palace will be closed on Mondays. After sunset, drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at the resort.
Day 2 Kanyakumari to Kovalam: After breakfast, checkout and transfer to Kovalam. Kovalam is a world famous Indian tropical beach, boarded by blue waters and lush coconut gardens, is a western cultural dot on a traditional and orthodox Kerala physique. Blue water and favourable climate make Kovalam a favourite year-round spot for swimming. Sea, here, is pacific and shallow where you can take a dip in the saline waters. Enjoy the blue waters of the beach. Afternoon proceed for a sightseeing Tour of Trivandrum. Being the capital city of Kerala, Trivandrum is surrounded by seven hills and endorses ancient and modern style of architecture. Visit, Napier Museum, which houses a rare collection of archaeological and historic artefacts, bronze idols, ancient ornaments, a temple chariot, ivory carvings and life-size Kathakali dancers; Sree Chitra Art Gallery, which display a century old world famous paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. Kuthiramalika Palace Museum, with rare specimen of workmanship in traditional Travancore style of architecture has exquisite woodcarvings. Trivandrum Zoo is a point of attraction for those who love the animal friends. Evening visit Padmanabhaswamy Temple for tweaking your spiritual senses. Overnight at the resort. Overnight at the Resort.
Day 3 Kovalam: After breakfast, free day at leisure in Kovalam. Overnight stay at resort.
Day 4 Kovalam-Trivandrum (60 mins): After breakfast, checkout from the resort and proceed to Trivandrum railway station or Airport for the departure transfer.
End of Tour!
Package cost Rs. 27,659/- per couple
Package cost includes:
•Total 3 nights stay at following hotels
o1 night stay at Hotel Singaar International (3 star) at Kanyakumari
o2 nights stay at Samudra Resort (3 star) at Kovalam
•Daily breakfast during stay at resort
•Arrival & departure airport transfers from Trivandrum and all sightseeing tours as per itinerary using exclusive chauffeur driven air-conditioned Indica car
•All taxes
Tour code: CVSB-008
Valid till 19th Dec 2011