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South India Tour 08 |
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COAST TO MOUNTAIN
TRAIL
(13 Nights & 14
Days) |
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MUMBAI ->
| KOVALAM -> | VARKALA -> | KUMARAKOM -> | THEKKADDY -> | MUNNAR -> |
COCHIN -> | MUMBAI |
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Day 01
: Arrive Mumbai
On arrival, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay
in Mumbai. |
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02
: Mumbai
Morning enjoy a half day tour of Mumbai covering 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. |
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03 : Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight to Trivandrum. On arrival
in Trivandrum drive to Kovalam & transfer to hotel. Later enjoy the day
in the sand. At one's choice from any of the centers nearby, one can
pamper oneself with a herbal, body- toning message. Night stay in
Kovalom. |
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04
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Kovalam - Cape Camorin - Kovalam
Morning go for a same day return trip to Cape camorin. Visit,
Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum - drive back to Kovalam.
Kovalam is an internationally renowned beach of Kerala, with three
adjacent crescent beaches. Kovalam has been a favorite haunt of
tourists, especially Europeans, since the 1930s. A massive rocky
promontory on the beach has created a beautiful Bay of calm waters ideal
for sea bathing. The leisure options at this beach are plenty and
diverse - sunbathing, swimming, herbal body toning massages, special
cultural programs, Catamaran cruising etc. Night stay in Kovalam. |
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05
: Kovalam - Varkala
Morning after breakfast proceed towards 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. Also have an option to go for body therapy over
there. Night stay in Kovalam. |
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06
: Varkala - Kumarakom
Morning 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. |
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07 : Kumarakom
Morning after breakfast proceed for a boat ride into the countryside,
and visit the Bird Sanctuary. One can indulge in water sports such as
Wind Sailing & Water Skiing. Afternoon free at leisure Mangrove Forests,
Paddy Fields, and Coconut Groves networked by a maze of waterways and
canals adorned with waterlillies, make Kumarakam an unbelievably
beautiful natural paradise. Can even take a canoe out into the quiet
lakes. Night stay in Kumarakom. |
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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. Evening at leisure. Night stay in Thekkady. |
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09
: Thekkady
Morning visit the 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. |
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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 arrival , transfer to hotel. Night stay in Munnar. |
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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. |
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12
: Munnar - Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in "Queen Of The Arabian Sea"
transfer to hotel. Afternoon at leisure. 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. |
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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 one climb its stone steps, one
enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich
murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets. Night stay in Cochin. |
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Day
14
: Cochin - Mumbai - Departure
Transfer to airport to en board flight to Bombay . On arrival meet
assist and transfer to hotel. Later have dinner and transfer to
International Airport to board the onward flight. |
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