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Cultural Tours ( 5 Nights, 6 Days )
Day 01 Trivandrum and Kovalam
Arrive at Trivandrum. You will be received at the airport/station and transferred to Kovalam the beach resort of South India, enriched with greenery of coconut palms and laced with golden sands. On arrival you will be welcomed in a traditional way with a garland and aarti - tikka. Check into the hotel. Rest of the day you are free to relax on the beach. In the evening, dinner with traditional cuisine's and special dance performances could be organised. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 Trivandrum and Kovalam
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Trivandrum.  This guided tour will take you to Padmanabhaswamy Temple & Attukal Temple, Vettucaud Church, Bimapally Mosque, the Horse Palace, the magnificent wooden palace constructed by the Travancore Maharajas now converted into a museum, Zoo, Sri Chitra Art Gallery and Napier museum. You can also visit the local market to see how the wide variety of vegetables, fruits, fishes and snacks are being sold. Also try to taste the different varieties of banana and remember to pick up an Aranmula Mirror, the unique metal mirror craft of Kerala which has no parallel in the world. Overnight stay at Kovalam.
Day 03 Vijnana Kalavedi
After breakfast, proceed to Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple(dedicated to Sree Krishna) on the holy banks of River Pamba. The temple here has fine murals from the 18th century. The famed Aranmula Boat Race is held on the last day of the week during Onam festival (August-September). The Vijnana Kalavedi at Aranmula imparts training in the traditional arts like Kathakali, Classical dances, Classical Music as well as Kalaripayattu. Tourists stay here for long periods to get a first hand knowledge of the culture of Kerala. You can also join classes on "Vasthu", Kerala style building architecture, paintings etc. Overnight stay at Vijnana Kalavedi.
Day 04 Alleppey 
In the morning proceed to Alleppey, a district of immense natural beauty. Referred to as the Venice of the East by travellers from across the world. This backwater country is also home to diverse animal and bird life. With the Arabian Sea on the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and fresh water rivers crisscrossing it and by virtue of its proximity to the sea, the town has always enjoyed a unique place in the maritime history of Kerala. On arrival check into a traditional house boat. Cruise through the backwaters and stay overnight on the boat. Take a short break in between and walk through the beautiful, green paddy fields.
Day 05 Cochin
Wake up to the smell of the delicious breakfast made for you onboard. Check out from the house boat at Kumarakom and drive to Cochin. On arrival at the "Queen of The Arabian Sea", check into the hotel. In the afternoon, proceed for city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, Jew Town - where you can collect antique. St Francis Church, originally built out of wood in 1503 thus earning fame as the oldest European Church in India( Vasco de Gama was buried here) and the Dutch palace . Walk around on the cobbled streets. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance show/Sunset Tour/Shopping. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06 Departure
Transfer to Cochin Railway Station / Airport to connect Train / Flight for Return journey.
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