Duration: 14 Days
Destinations: Mumbai, Kovalam, Varkala, Kumarakom, Thekkaddy, Munnar, Cochin  Day 01: Arrive Mumbai On arrival, you will be received meet by our representative & transferred to hotel, where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. After having a traditional welcome check into the hotel and then stay Overnight in hotel. Day 02: In Mumbai In the morning enjoy the half day tour of: 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. You shall stay Overnight at the hotel. Day 03: Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam On the morning of the third day you will be taken to hotel to take the flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum drive to Kovolam & transfer to hotel, after having check in with formalities enjoy your day in the sand. At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with some herbal, body- toning message. You will be allowed to stay overnight at the hotel. Day 04: Kovalam - Cape Camorin - Kovalam On the fourth day you will go for a same day return trip to Cape camorin. Visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum - drive back to Kovalam. Then as usual you will stay overnight at the Hotel. Day 05: Kovalam - Varkala Morning after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala, the most beautiful beach resorts of India you also have an option to go for body therapy over there. Overnight at hotel Day 06: Varkala - Kumarakom On the sixth day you will 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. The experience will make you feel as if you are at home! Day 07: In 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. You shall have a nice time having anOver night stay in the hotel. Day 08: Kumarakom - Thekkady Getting to Periyar is a nice experience 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 you shall check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Then stay or rest all through the night at hotel. Day 09: In Thekkady Tiger! Isn't the word exciting & horrifying too! On the day ninth 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. You shall then stay overnight at the hotel. Day 10: Thekkady - Munnar In the morning, head towards a place, which is called as the "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. As usual stay overnight to be spent at hotel.  Day 11: In MunnarMunnar 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, serene hill township is a nature lover's retreat. Trout fishing on the Devikulam Lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam National park, the best place to see Nilgiri Thar, the mountain goat of South India. A stay Overnight at the hotel as usual. 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 is renowned through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes and gestures to narrate stories from Indian Epics. An overnight stay in the hotel. Day 13: In 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. Stay over night at the hotel. Day 14: Cochin - Mumbai Transfer to airport to en board flight to Bombay. On arrival we will transfer to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash and change. After wash and change and dinner transfer to International Airport you shall take the flight back home to the home.
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