01
Day: Arrival Mumbai:
On arrival at Mumbai International airport you
will be meet and welcome by our representative
then transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Mumbai.
02 Day: Mumbai:
After breakfast takes a sight seeing tour of
Bombay, drive to Gateway of India and from here
cruise by motorboats to Elephanta Caves. A flight
of 100 steps takes you to the top of the hill
where it is set. The caves houses large pillars
that seem to hold the ceiling which is made
of cross beams. The picturesque presentations
of the 9 marvelous sculptured panels, set on
the walls are awe-inspiring. The most famous
of the panels is the Trimurthi, or triple-headed
Shiva, where the God is depicted as the destroyer,
the preserver and the creator. Later in the
afternoon cruise back to Gateway of India, one
can have lunch at the Taj Hotel or other several
good Restaurants like Leopold & Mondegar
serving continental cuisines. Later visit Prince
of Wales Museum, Parliament House, Marine Drive,
Jain Temple, Hanging Gardens, Return back to
the hotel for overnight.
Note: Elephanta Caves and Prince of
Wales museums are closed on every Monday.
03 Day: Mumbai –
Cochin (By Air):
Early morning after breakfast check out the
hotel and transfer to the airport to board the
flight for Cochin 9W 401 depart at 1035 hours
and arrive at 1220 hours. On arrival check in
to the hotel after relaxation take a sightseeing
tour this evening a memorable experience in
any journey in Kerala is a Boat Trip along the
Palm Fringed Lakes & Backwaters of the Area;
we enjoy this extraordinary excursion today.
As we sail along the shady canals we see cantilevered
Chinese fishing nets, Bolghatty palace, From
the launch, we enjoy use of narrow produced
- Laden dugouts & the everyday life of families
living on narrow spits of land between the waters,
cruise till the mouth of the sea and enjoy sun
set. Overnight at the hotel.
04 Day: Cochin:
After breakfast take a city tour of Cochin,
Oasis state of Kerala & on to the Malabar
Coasts & Kochi (formerly Cochin), one of
the India's most colourful cities. This inter,
connected series of Islands & shoreline
presents a vivacious blend of Cultures &
Religions; visiting FORT COCHIN. A few interesting
sites included Vasco Da Gama Square, Santa Cruz
Basilica, St. Francis Church, VOC Gate, Bastion
Bungalow, Jewish Synagogue, Mattancherry Palace,
etc. Learn the operation of the interesting
Chinese fishing nets erected on teak wood and
bamboo poles which work on the principle of
balance. Records say they were first set up
here between AD 1350 and 1450. Vasco Da Gama
Square, the narrow promenade that parallels
the beach, is the best place to watch the nets
being lowered and pulled out of the sea. In
the evening enjoy the Kathakali, one of India's
most famous Classical dances. Lavish Costumes
& Exotic makeup & Masks intensify the
beauty of the dancers, intricate moments. Overnight
at Cochin.
05 Day: Cochin
– Munnar (200 kms - 4 hours):
After an early breakfast drive to Munnar, on
arrival transfer to the hotel, Munnar is located
at the Idukki district of Kerala State in India.
The word "Munnar" means three rivers.
3 mountain streams (Madurapuzha, Nallathanni
and Kundala) are joining together here. During
the British rule in India, Munnar was the summer
resort of the Government officials. The natural
beauty, calmness and mild cold climate throughout
the year make it the favorite tourist places.
There are about 30 tea plantations in and around
Munnar. The tea estates, hills, lakes and forests
inside Munnar range exposes it's beauty. The
Munnar hills are covered by tea plants, which
make Periyar the feeling of seeing a wide green
carpet. Later take visit at Rajmalai Wild Life
sanctuary – this is the only sanctuary
in India where Indian Ibex’s are found,
followed by visit at Kannan Devan Hills from
here you can have a panoramic view of Munnar
Tea Estates & the Lake of Munnar. Overnight
at the hotel.
06 Day: Munnar:
After breakfast you can opt to visit to Mattupetty
is famous for its highly specialized dairy farm,
the Indo-Swiss live stock project. Over 100
varieties of high yielding cattle are reared
here. Visitors are allowed into three of the
eleven cattle sheds at the farm, followed by
visit to Pothamedu which offers an excellent
view of the tea, coffee and cardamom plantations
in Munnar. The rolling hills, the lush mountain
and the breathtaking scenery here is ideal for
trekking and Long Mountain walks. Later visit
at Devikulam (7 km from Munnar). This idyllic
hill station with its velvet lawns, exotic flora
and fauna and the cool mountain air is a rare
experience. The Sita Devi Lake with its mineral
waters and picturesque surroundings is a good
picnic spot. The lake is also ideal for trout
fishing. Return to the hotel for overnight stay
at Munnar.
Optionally you can visit Eravikulam National
Park (15 km from Munnar) the park is 97 sq.
km, situated in the Devikulam Taluk and is home
to the Nilgiri Tahr. Considering the ecological,
faunal, floral, geo-morphological and zoological
significance, it was declared as a National
park in 1978. The park is breathtakingly beautiful
and is easily comparable to the best mountain
ranges found anywhere in the world. Later return
to the hotel for overnight at Munnar.
07 Day: Munnar
– Periyar (110 kms – 2 ½
hour):
After breakfast checkout and drive to Thekkaddy
/ Periyar, on arrival transfer to the hotel,
later visit at Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary -
a Tiger Reserve. Discover the park; animals
found here include elephant; sambar, gaur and
wild animals found here and birds like ibis
and grey heron. The visit is done in a boat
to view animals with a bit of extra luck we
may be able to see the rare tiger as well. Later
in the evening take a spice plantation tour
to see crops of cardamom, cinnamon, pepper,
coffee, tea estates etc. on your way back to
the hotel, you could stop at the local market
and pick up some fragrant spices. Overnight
at Periyar.
08 Day: Periyar
– Alleppey (114 kms – 2 ½
hours) Backwaters tours through sailing boat
to Kumarakom:
After breakfast checkout and drive for Alleppey,
on arrival embark at the houseboat. The day
for the journey of backwaters in the boat, through
the tropical countryside enchanting backwaters
of Alleppey by regattas (snake boats) for which
Kerala is very famous, while sailing enjoy palm
fringed narrow canals winding through the vast
expanse of paddy fields and the neat tiny hamlets
lined up along either side of the canals are
panoramic sights one can never forget. The Chinese
fishing nets, the reminiscent of our past trade
links, are also found on the way. Flocks of
duck swimming around the banks and tiny birds
flying across the sky remains as enduring pictures
reflecting the charm of this tourist land, you
also enjoy fishing from the houseboats, evening
enjoy sunset from the sun-deck of the houseboats,
moving towards Kumarakom. The Houseboats have
generated electricity; sitting cum dinning area,
separate bedroom with attached English toilets,
sun deck and fully loaded kitchen with a Chef,
and Srank (Driver). Overnight at the houseboat.
09 Day: Kumarakom:
After breakfast disembark from the houseboat.
And drive to check in the resort at Kumarakom.
Kumarakom - for the nature-lover. Here in this
backwater town, you can laze in a canoe amidst
sylvan surroundings where the only presence
is yours and the egrets. Later visit at Kumarakom
Bird Sanctuary, located on the banks of the
Vembanad Lake. Make sure you do not miss out
on Karimeen and fresh toddy the favorite fresh
water food and the local wine. Overnight stay
at Kumarakom.
10 Day: Kumarakom
– Kovalam (140kms –2 ½ hrs):
The break fast will be served on board, then
disembark from the house boat and drive to Kovalam
through green coastal belt and cashew plantations.
Check into the hotel. Day free to relax with
the option of herbal oil massage. Overnight
at Kovalam.
11Day: Kovalam:
After breakfast day free to explore Kovalam
on your own. The coastal village of Kovalam
may lie just 10 km south of Thiruvananthapuram
but, as Kerala's most developed beach resort,
it’s a world away from the rest of the
state. Overnight in Kovalam.
12 Day: Kovalam-Trivandrum-Kovalam:
Morning after breakfast take an excursion tour
to Trivandrum city (16 kms) visiting the ancient
temple of Sri Padmanabhaswamy is one of the
major attractions in the city of Trivandrum,
Museum was built in 1880 and shows a harmonious
blending of Kerala, Mughal, Chinese and Italian
architectural styles. Sri Chitra Art Gallery
has a good collection Tanjore, Mughal, and Rajput
schools of art. The Zoo in Thiruvananthapuram
has many shady and delightful walks. Overnight
at Kovalam.
13 Day: Kovalam-Kanyakumari
–Kovalam ( Excursion 80 kms – 1
½ hrs):
After breakfast check out and drive to Kanyakumari.
On arrival transfer to the hotel. Late visit
Kumari Amman Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Swami
Vivekananda Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.
Watching the sun rise and sun set from here
is the big attraction, especially on the full
moon day in April, when it's possible to see
both the setting sun and rising moon on the
same horizon. Return to the hotel for overnight.
14 Day: Kovalam
– Trivandrum (16 kms – ½
hour) – Mumbai (By Air):
After breakfast, morning will be free for relax.
Later checkout the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum
airport to board the flight for Mumbai 9W 337
depart at 1335 hrs arrival at 1535 hrs. On arrival
transfer to the international airport to board
the scheduled flight for your hometown. On departure
tour concludes with happy memories.