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KERALA
MOUNTAIN COAST
(ALL
ITINERARIES CAN BE TAILOR-MADE ACCORDING TO YOUR CONVENIENCE)
Day 01 - Arrive
Mumbai
On
arrival, you will be met by our representative &
transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms
on ready occupancy basis. After traditional welcome
check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 - Mumbai
Morning
enjoy a half day tour of: Gateway of India - The stone
archway designed by wittett in the 16th century
Gujrat style. Elephanta Caves - 9K.Ms by sea. These
7th century rock - cut temples dedicated
to Lord Shiva. Overnight at hotel.
Day
03 - Mumbai - Trivandrum
- Kovalam
Today morning you will be transferred
to hotel to connect flight to Trivandrum. On arrival
in Trivandrum transfer to hotel, after check in formalities
enjoy your day in the sand. At your choice from any
of the centres nearby, you can pamper yourself with
a herbal, body- toning message. Overnight at hotel.
Day
04 - Kovalam - Cape Camorin - Kovalam
Today
you will go for a same day return trip to Cape camorin.
Visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum
- drive back to Kovalam. Overnight at hotel.
Day
05 - Kovalam - Varkala
Morning
after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala: The
most unspoilt beach resorts of India you also have an
option to go for body therapy over there. Overnight
at hotel.
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. Feel at home!
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. Overnight at hotel.
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 check into hotel, refresh
yourself & be relaxed. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 - Thekkady
Tiger
! Isn't the word exciting & horrifying too ! Today
you might have an opportunity to meet the beast. Come!
Let's pierce into the Den & go to Periyar Tiger
Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you
to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come
across here. You 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. Overnight at hotel.
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. Overnight to
be spent at hotel.
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 Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar, 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 tahr, the mountain goat of South India. Overnight
at hotel.
Day
12 - Munnar - Cochin
Today
morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in "Queen Of The
Arabian Sea" check into 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. Overnight at hotel.
Day
13 - Cochin
Morning
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. Overnight at hotel.
Day
14 - Cochin - Mumbai
Transfer
to airport to en board flight to your next destination.
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