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Day 01
: Bombay
Arrive Mumbai ,meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Bombay. |
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02 : Bombay
Morning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush
green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately
carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century.
For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent
avenues, lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing
Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer.
Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures
depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is overpowering
Afternoon, City tour of Bombay - the great port city with its Victorian
Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The
tour includes ‘Gateway of India’ overlooking the Harbour, the ‘Towers of
Silence’, ‘Marine Drive’, the ‘Colaba Causeway’ - the commercial heart
of Bombay and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor
'laundry'. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life
and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market. Night
stay in Bombay. |
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03
: Bombay - Cochin - Periyar
Morning transfer to the
airport to board the flight to Cochin
Leave: Bombay at: 0900 hrs by: 9W 401
Arrive: Cochin at: 1045 hrs
On arrival, meet assist & transfer to the hotel for lunch.
Thereafter drive to Periyar (180 kms/ 4 hrs)
On arrival at Periyar ,transfer to hotel.
Periyar- Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of
the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the Home to one of the largest wildlife
reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is
the perfect getaway tucked away among hills. Night stay in Periyar. |
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04
: Periyar - Varkala
After breakfast early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous
Periyar wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar an artificial
lake or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of the
Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and even
Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return to hotel for
breakfast.Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with
prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating seaside resort
of Varkala.
Varkala is a small seaside town in Kerala, has been a Hindu pilgrimage
site since the 12th Century. To this day, the eight-hundred year old
Janardhana Temple remains a popular pilgrimage spot. Varkala is also
blessed with an unspoilt, golden beach, lapped by the waters of the
Indian Ocean.
Visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of occupation,
which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of Ptomempee (2nd
century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort constructed in 1695 A.D. by
the English 'East India Company', which play an important role in the
war of Mysore in 18th century. Night stay in Periyar. |
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Day 05
: Varkala - Poovar
Late morning drive to the island resort of Poovar. (140 kms/ 4 hrs)
Poovar Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped by the most serene
backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach.
Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by
the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well
preserved local flora, with hundreds of spices, exotic flowers, complete
with banana and coconut groves. Night stay in Poovar. |
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Day 06
: Poovar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Poovar Island Resort is the
only resort in the area with backwater on one side and beach on the
another. Poovar is approachable by the mainland by a short boatride from
the town of Poovar. |
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Day 07
: Poovar - Munnar
After breakfast drive to the beautiful hill station of Munnar (110 kms/
4 hrs)
Munnar was the world’s highest tea-growing estates. Beyond these estates
are rich tropical forests that houses an assortment of wildlife such as
Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur, Elephant and Lion-tailed Macaques.
On arrival, transfer to hotel. Night stay in Munnar. |
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08
: Munnar
Day is free to relax and to walk around. Munnar is situated near the
Anaimudi Peak, the highest peak in the Western Ghats.Night stay in
Munnar. |
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Day 09
: Munnar - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom (120 kms/ 4 hrs)
Morning drive through the winding "Ghats" lined with prosperous tea
plantations & then arrive the fascinating countryside of low-lying palms
and paddy fields to Kumarakom enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom- a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting
Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient
cottages.
On arrival, transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kumarakom. |
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Day 10
: Kumarakom - Houseboat
Morning at leisure.
Afternoon board the traditional rice boats - “Ketuvallam” and begin your
journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in
the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the way of
life and activity of the local people, the one bedroom house with a
lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought
produce from the local markets and cooked on board. Night stay in
Kumarakom. |
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11 : Houseboat - Marari
Breakfast on board. Sail to Alleppey & disembark at Puthenagady Jetty.
On arrival proceed directly to Mararikulam (30 kms/ 30 mins)
Mararikulam- is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot
the lovely coast line of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed
with unending lines of coconut palms. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities
of the Resort. Night stay at hotel. |
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Day 12
: Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the
Resort. Night stay at hotel. |
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13 : Marari - Cochin
Early morning, drive to Cochin (60 kms / 11/2 hrs)
Arrive Cochin & transfer to hotel. Late morning tour of Cochin or
"Kochi" the palm green, commercial captial of Kerala is known as the
"Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch,
British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left
their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of
these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue,
the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese
fishing nets.
Evening witness the Kathakali dance performance + make up demonstration
- Kathkali is a unique dance which has a 2000 year old history with
more than 100 different ‘mudras’ or gesture depicting deities, demons,
heroes, heroines and kings - each based on episodes from the Mahabharata
and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths. Night stay in Cochin. |
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Day 14
: Cochin - Bombay
Morning transfer to the airport to connect flight to Cochin
Leave: Cochin at: 1120 hrs by: 9W 402
Arrive: Bombay at: 1305 hrs
Arrive Cochin, meet assist and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Bombay. |
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15 : Departure
Transfer to airport to board the onward flight. |
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will sideswipe you with its size, clamour and diversity but if you
enjoy delving in to convoluted cosmologies and thrive on sensual
overload, then it is one of the most intricate and rewarding dramas
unfolding on earth, and you'll quickly develop an abiding passion
for it.
"If
there is one place on the face of earth where all the dreams of
living men have found a home from the very earliest days when man
began the dream of existence,