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KERALA-GODS OWN COUNTRY
Route : Bombay - Cochin - Periyar - Varkala - Poovar - Munar - Kumarakom -
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 and check-in.
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'. 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
Cochin
Leave: Bombay at: 0900 hrs
by: 9W 401
Arrive: Cochin at: 1045 hrs

Upon
arrival, meet & transfer to the hotel for lunch.
Thereafter
drive to
Periyar (180 kms/ 4 hrs)
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.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 04 Periyar Varkala : 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 (2
nd 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 18
th century.
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 species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and
coconut groves.
Day 06 Poovar : Day at leisure.
Day
07 Poovar-Munnar : After breakfast drive to the beautiful hill station
of Munnar (110 kms/ 4 hrs)
Munnarr was the worlds
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.
Upon arrival, Check-in at hotel.

Overnight
at hotel.
Day 08 Munnar : Full day at leisure.
Overnight
at hotel.
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-is a beautiful backwater
village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with
meandering waterways and ancient cottages.
Upon arrival, check-in
at hotel
Overnight at hotel
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.
Overnight on
board
Day 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.
Overnight
at hotel
Day 12 Marari : Full day at leisure for own
activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort.
Overnight at
hotel
Day 13 Marari Cochin : Early morning, drive to
Cochin (60 kms / 1
1/
2 hrs)
Arrive
Cochin & check into 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.
Overnight
at hotel.
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
Upon
arrival, our representative would meet you. Transfer to hotel for wash and
change.
Day 15 Depart-Bombay : Transfer to airport for your
flight back home.
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