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Kerala with Karnataka
Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations: Cochin - Trichur - Palighat - wayanad - Nagarhole - Mysore
- Belur - Halebid - Bangalore
Day
01 : International flight - Cochin
Upon arrival in Cochin International airport Kai representative will welcome,
assist and provide transfer to respective hotel for immediate occupancy.
Day 02 : In Cochin
After breakfast depart for sightseeing tour of Cochin, popularly known as the
"Queen of the Arabian Sea", one of the biggest city of Kerala visit
market on the main land, Mattancherry, Jewish Synagogue Church, Hill Palace
Museum, St. Francis church, Dutch Palace, Spice Street & Fort Cochin, from
here one can see the Chinese nets used for fishing, after visit return to respective
hotel for overnight.
Day 03 : Cochin - Trichur 100 Kms
A "Day With the Masters", is a unique EXPERIENCE . Kalamandalam,
the epi-centre of Kerala's art and culture, functioning since 1930 will be
an unforgettable experience. Kalamandalam was founded by the celebrated poet
Vallathol Narayana Menon for the preservation and promotion of the traditional
classical arts of Kerala viz. Kathakali, Koodiyattam, Mohiniyattam and similar
performing arts that had then been heading to extinction. Guruvayoor is one
of the most sacred and important Hindu pilgrim centres of Kerala, attracting
thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the country. Places of interest to
visit are the Shree Krishna Temple and the Punnathur Kotta an elephant stable
that houses 52 elephants belonging to the Krishna Temple.
Day 04 : Trichur - Palghat O/N Travad Bulla Cart Ride-potter
Village 100 Kms
Peechy: Wildlife Sanctuary near Peechy, Vazhani dams situated. It established
in 1958 has got 125 Sq.Km area and Peechy is only 15 Km from Thrissur.
Day
05 : Palghat - Calicut - Kozhikode (Calicut) beach
This beach is a favourite haunt of sunset viewers. Adding to its natural beauty
is the old world charm retained in the old lighthouse and the two crumbling
piers, each more than a hundred years old, that run into the sea. facilities
such as the lions park and the marine water aquarium are added attractions.
Day 06 : Palghat - Waynad O/N Tranquil 70 Kms/ Vythtiri Resort
Dhoni, a reserve forest area is 15 kms. from Palakkad. The forest has among
other captivating sights, a small but splendid waterfall. The site can be reached
after a fairly long climb of 3 hours from the base of the Dhoni hills LOKNAYAK
J.P.SMRITHI VANAM AND DEER PARK his is in an extent of 100 acres of reserve
forest at Walayar on the border of Kerala and TamilNadu. Deer and other animals
move freely in this park. Facilities for elephant ride are provided. The distance
from Palakkad is 22 kms.
Day 07 : Waynad - Nagarhole (80 Kms)
After breakfast drive to Nagarhole. Upon arrival check into wildlife sanctuary
lodge.
At 1700 hrs depart on Jeeps with Naturalist into the Nagarhole forest to see
wild animals. Animals found here are Sloth Bear, Sambhar, Wild Boar, Tiger,
and Bison, after visit at wildlife sanctuary return to lodge for overnight.
Day
08 : In Nagarhole
Jeep Safari in the Wildlife sanctuary with Naturalist. Afternoon at leisure
to explore surroundings. Evening once again depart for Jungle Safari with
Naturalist, after visit at wildlife sanctuary return to lodge for overnight.
Day 09 : Nagarhole - Mysore (125 kms)
After breakfast depart for Mysore. Upon arrival check into hotel. Afternoon
walk
thru the interesting vegetable, flower, spices & fruit market of Mysore,
after visit
return to respective hotel for overnight.
Day 10 : In Mysore
After breakfast depart for sightseeing of Chamundi Hill, Mysore Palace, Srirangapatnam
visiting summer palace of Tippu Sultan, Mosque, Dungon, Ranganathan Temple
& Grave of Tippu and his family. After visit return to hotel for overnight.
Day 11 : Mysore - Hassan (125 Kms Approx. 03 Hrs)
After breakfast at leisure to walk around on your own in the market. Afternoon
depart for Hassan. Upon arrival check into respective hotel for overnight.
Day
12 : Hassan - Halebid - Belur - Hassan (80 Kms Approx. 02 Hrs)
After breakfast depart for sightseeing tour of Halebid & Belur one of
the most beautiful temples an excellent example of architecture of Hosyala
dynasty. Return to the hotel. In case it is possible we organize magic show
for our valued clients. Overnight at respective hotel.
Day 13 : Hassan - Bangalore - International Flight (175 Kms Approx. 06
Hrs)
After breakfast depart for Bangalore enroute visit the famous statue of Mahavir
at Sravanbengola. After visiting continue your drive to Bangalore. Upon arrival
in Bangalore few rooms will be provided for wash & Change. No accommodation
only dinner, after meals Kai representative will provide transfer in time for
your international fight back home.
Day 14 : Bangalore - Back Home
On international flight Kai services terminate bon voyage.
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People & Tribes of Himalayas
The
population, settlement, and economic patterns within the Himalayas have been
greatly influenced by the variations in topography and climate, which impose
harsh living conditions and tend to restrict movement and communication. People
living in remote, isolated valleys have generally preserved their cultural identities.
However, improvements in transportation and communication, particularly satellite
television programs from Europe and the United States, are bringing access from
the outside world to remote valleys. These outside influences are affecting
traditional social and cultural structure.
Nearly 40 million people inhabit the Himalayas. Generally, Hindus of Indian
heritage are dominant in the Sub-Himalayas and the Middle Himalayan valleys
from eastern Kashmir to Nepal. To the north Tibetan Buddhists inhabit the Great
Himalayas from Ladakh to northeast India.
In central Nepal, in an area between about 1830 and 2440 m (between about 6000
and 8000 ft), the Indian and Tibetan cultures have intermingled, producing a
combination of Indian and Tibetan traits. The eastern Himalayas in India and
nearby areas of eastern Bhutan are inhabited by animistic people whose culture
is similar to those living in northern Myanmar and Yunnan province in China.
People of western Kashmir are Muslims and have a culture similar to the inhabitants
of Afghanistan and Iran.
The economy of the Himalayas as a whole is poor with low per capita income.
Much of the Himalayas area is characterized by a very low economic growth rate
combined with a high rate of population growth, which contributes to stagnation
in the already low level of per capita gross national product. Most of the population
is dependent on agriculture, primarily subsistence agriculture; modern industries
are lacking.
Mineral resources are limited. The Himalayas has major hydroelectric potential,
but the development of hydroelectric resources requires outside capital investment.
The skilled labor needed to organize and manage development of natural resources
is also limited due to low literacy rates. Most of the Himalayan communities
face malnutrition, a shortage of safe drinking water, and poor health services
and education systems.
Agricultural land is concentrated in the Tarai plain and in the valleys of the
Middle Himalayas. Patches of agricultural land have also been carved out in
the mountainous forested areas. Rice is the principal crop in eastern Tarai
and the well-watered valleys. Corn is also an important rain-fed crop on the
hillsides.
Other cereal crops are wheat, millet, barley, and buckwheat. Sugarcane, tea,
oilseeds, and potatoes are other major crops. Food production in the Himalayas
has not kept up with the population growth.
The
major industries include processing food grains, making vegetable oil, refining
sugar, and brewing beer. Fruit processing is also important. A wide variety
of fruits are grown in each of the major zones of the Himalayas, and making
fruit juices is a major industry in Nepal, Bhutan, and in the Indian Himalayas.
Since 1950 tourism has emerged as a major growth industry in the Himalayas.
Nearly 1 million visitors come to the Himalayas each year for mountain trekking,
wildlife viewing, and pilgrimages to major Hindu and Buddhist sacred places.
The number of foreign visitors has increased in recent years, as organized treks
to the icy summits of the Great Himalayas have become popular. While tourism
is important to the local economy, it has had an adverse impact on regions where
tourist numbers exceed the capacity of recreational areas.
Historically, all transport in the Himalayas has been by porters and pack animals.
Porters and pack animals are still important, but the construction of major
roads and the development of air routes have changed the traditional transportation
pattern.
Major urban centers such as Kathmandu, Simla, and Srinagar, as well as important
tourist destinations, are served by airlines. Railways link Simla and Darjiling,
but in most of the Himalayas there are no railroads. The bulk of goods from
the Himalayas, as well as goods destined for places within the Himalayas, generally
come to Indian railheads, located in the Tarai, by road. The pack animals and
porters transport goods from road heads to the interior and back.
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