Bombay-Kovalam-Varkala-Kumarakom-Thekkadd-Munnar-Cochin-Bombay
(13 Nights / 14 Days )
Day 01/ Arrive
Mumbai
On
arrival, meet assist at the airport and transfer
to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
02/ Mumbai
Morning enjoy a half day tour of the city visiting
Gateway of India – The stone archway designed
by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarat
style. Elephanta Caves – 9kms by sea. These 7th
century rock – cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Night stay in Mumbai.
Day
03/ Mumbai - Trivandrum – Kovalam
Morning transfer from hotel to connect flight
to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum drive to
Kovolam transfer to hotel. Enjoy the day in sand.
At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you
can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning
message. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day
04/ Kovalam – Cape Camorin – Kovalam
Morning proceed for a same day return trip to
Cape camorin. Visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace Archaeological
museum – drive back to Kovalam. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day
05/ Kovalam – Varkala
Morning after breakfast proceed towards Varkala.
The most unspoilt beach resorts of India. One also
have an option to go for body therapy over there.
Night stay in Varkala.
Day
06/ Varkala – Kumarakom
Today ride into Kumarakom – the backwater country
– by speed boat or a luxury cruiser from Varkala
and then make yourself at home in its small-town
hush. Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day
07/ Kumarakom
Get Set for the moments that will approach you
today with a boat ride into the countryside, your
visit to the Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous
enough, you can indulge in water sports such as
Wind Sailing Water Skiing. You can even take a canoe
out into the quiet lakes. Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day
08/ Kumarakom – Thekkady
Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination
itself. A scenic journey past mist capped mountains,
spice plantations and open grasslands lined with
spectacular water falls delightful trekking trails
form the access to your hide way here. On arrival
transfer to hotel. Night stay in Thekkady.
Day
09/ Thekkady
Morning proceed to visit Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to
the rare birds, trees flowers that are come across
here. One can even set upon a walk through the plantations
filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice.
A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime’s
chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat.
Like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants
that come down to the lake. Night stay in Thekkady.
Day
10/ Thekkady – Munnar
In the morning, head towards a place which is
called as " nature lover’s paradise" Sprawling
tea plantations. Picture book’s town. Winding lanes
filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all
1800m above the sea level. After arriving there,
check into hotel. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 11/ Munnar
Munnar has the highest peak in South India –
Anamudi – which towers over 2695m. An assortment
of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur,
Sambhar, Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found
in the rich tropical forests around. Devikulam
– This serene hill township is a nature lover’s
retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam lake is
a major attraction. Eravikulam National park
- It is the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the
mountain goat of South India. Night stay in Munnar.
Day
12/ Munnar – Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in "Queen
Of The Arabian Sea" transfer to hotel. Afternoon
free to relax. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance
show. Kerala renowned through out the world for
its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes
and gestures to narrate stories from Indian Epics.
Night stay in Cochin.
Day
13/ Cochin
Morning proceed for city tour covering: Jewish
Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in
the commonwealth stands, adorned by hundreds of
exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue &
white. St. Francis church Originally, built
out of wood in 1503 and thus earning fame as the
oldest European church in India. Vasco de Gama was
buried there. Dutch Palace – As you climb its stone
steps, you enter a different world of Palanquins
and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about
in the cobbled streets, you will love it. Night
stay in Cochin.
Day
14/ Cochin – Bombay
Transfer to airport to en board flight to Bombay
. On arrival transfer to hotel. Later transfer to
International Airport for flight back home.
