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Duration:
10 Days
Destinations: Bombay - Periyar - Kumarakom - Houseboat
- Marari - Cochin - Bombay
Day 01 : Abroad / Bombay
Arrive Mumbai International airport.
On arrival, the guest will be
met by our representative and transferred to hotel.
Upon arrival at
hotel the guests will be provided with the traditional Indian welcome
consisting of aarti-tikka and garlands.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 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'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the
lovely 'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get
a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread out before you.
Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of
Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.
Overnight at
hotel
Day 03 : Bombay - Cochin - Periyar
Morning
transfer to the airport to connect flight to Bombay/Cochin (0840/1025 hrs)
Upon arrival, at Cochin - meet & transfer to the hotel for lunch.
After lunch drive to Periyar (190 kms)
Upon arrival at Periyar
- check into 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.
Day 04 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning boatcruise on the
lake of the famous Periyar Sanctuary to view 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
After breakfast a guided walk around
the Spice Village to see the various spices grown in the resort garden.
Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats" lined
with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the fascinating
countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to Kumarakom (190 kms)
enroute visit the tea estates.
Kumarakom - is a beautiful
backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss
crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
A
holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be different from any other. Every "tarawad"
or cottage you stay in is at least a century old, reconstructed piece by
piece in accordance with ancient rites of carpentry. Relax at the
waterfront, with the occasional native row boat gliding silently by, and
the air so calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with your finger
tips.
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 : Kumarakom -
Houseboat
Morning at leisure at Coconut Lagoon, take a cruise on
the backwaters in traditional country canoes called "vanjis" to
see the agricultural activities of the local people living on the back
waters. Visit also the beautiful bird sanctuary.
Lunch at the
hotel
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, experiencing 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.
Overnight on board
Day 06 : Houseboat - Marari
Breakfast on board.
Thereafter sail to Alleppey &
disembark at Puthenagady Jetty.
On arrival proceed directly to
Mararikulam (30 kms)
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.
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of
the Resort.
Overnight at hotel
Day 07 : Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the
Resort. Overnight at hotel
Day 08 : Marari - Cochin
After breakfast, drive to Cochin (60 kms)
Cochin - Popularly
known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Cochin is the oldest European
settlement in India. Frilled with backwaters and rich with old world
charm, this city has lured many a great voyager to its shores. Arrive
Cochin & check into hotel
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.
Afternoon, Harbour cruise - Cochin has one of
the finest natural harbours. The backwaters extending to the east &
south from the harbour are dotted with tiny islands, formed naturally by
alluvial deposits from the rivers.
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.
Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day
09 : Cochin - Bombay
Morning transfer from hotel to the airport
for flight Cochin/Bombay(1055/1240 hrs).
Upon arrival - met &
transferred to the hotel where rooms will be provided for wash and change
Rest of the day at leisure for own activities and to enjoy the
facilities of the hotel
Later transfer to the International
airport for onward flight
Day 10 : Abroad - Bombay
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