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Stand on the cliffs of Varkala as the sun sinks into the sea, pay homage at India’s southern tip in Kanyakumari, and end on the golden sands of Covalam while drifting through the mangroves of Poovar. A sweeping, scenic traverse of Kerala’s greatest hits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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In eight days you can have it all \u2014 misty peaks, jungle lakes, floating houseboats, cliff-top sunsets and the sacred thrill of India's Land's End. This is Kerala engineered for maximum wonder per day, yet threaded with unhurried, soulful moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imagine an evening on a cliff watching the sun drown in the Arabian Sea, a morning gliding past palm villages on water, and a sunset where three oceans kiss the land. Book it for the memories; keep it for the peace.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"","cost_excludes":"","itineraries":[{"title":"01","content":"\n
Drive from Cochin up into the misty hills of Munnar, past tumbling waterfalls, and check into the homely Shamrock Holiday Home.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"02","content":"\n
Discover the Tea Museum, the sweeping highlands of Eravikulam National Park, the calm of Mattupetty Dam and the mountain echoes of Echo Point.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"03","content":"\n
Continue to lakeside Thekkady and cruise Periyar Lake on a boat safari, where wild elephants and birds drift to the water's edge. The evenings glow with stirring Kathakali and Kalaripayattu performances; stay at Hotel Periyar Meadows.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"04","content":"\n
Drive to Alleppey and board your private, premium glass-covered houseboat for a cruise through the fabled, palm-fringed backwaters.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"05","content":"\n
Head towards the cliffs of Varkala, stopping at the grand Jatayu Earth Centre to marvel at the world's largest bird sculpture and soar above it on a cable car. Watch the sun sink into the sea from the Varkala Cliff at Papanasam Beach, and stay at Clafouti Heritage Resort.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"06","content":"\n
Travel to Kanyakumari past the ornate Padmanabhapuram Palace. Visit the sacred Vivekananda Rock Memorial and the towering Thiruvalluvar Statue, feel the devotion of the Bhagavathy Amman Temple and Kanyakumari Beach, and witness a legendary sunset at India's southern tip. Stay at Gopi Nivas Grand.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"07","content":"\n
Continue to the golden sands of Kovalam via the storied Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple, drift through the mangrove estuaries of Poovar Island, and climb the Vizhinjam Lighthouse. Unwind at Golden Sand Beach Resort.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"08","content":"\n
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