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Day 01. Flight to
India (Mumbai)
Around Midnight arrival in Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). The
cosmopolitan City and capital of Maharashtra is the main gateway for
travellers to South and West India. You are met by an Indo Vacations
representative and transferred to the Hotel.
Day 02.
Mumbai
Today we enjoy the city tour of Mumbai. Mumbai is the
second biggest city of India and is full of contrasts. Mumbai with
its temples, cathedrals and mosques is a real cosmopolitan city of
India. In Mumbai we have a walk through the harbour area and visit
the Gateway of India built in 1927 by English to commemorate the
visit of George 5th.
Day 03.
Mumbai - Cochin
(by air)
In the morning we
drive to the airport to take the flight to Cochin. Cochin is the
most interesting town in South India at Malabar Coast and is also
known as Venice of South. In Cochin we visit St. Francis church, the
oldest European church in India in which the grave of famous sailor
Vasco da Gama can be visited. After the visit of St. Francis Church
we have a walk through the Jewish area of Mattancherry.
Day 04.
Cochin
Today the town of Cochin is divided in different parts namely, Fort
Cochin, Willington Island, Ernakulam, Bolghatty Island and Vypeen
Island. Most of the historic buildings are in Fort Cochin. We have
whole day today at leisure so that we can explore Cochin on our own.
In the late afternoon we visit a Kathakali dance school. Kathakali
dances originate from Kerala and in its traditional form relates
stories from the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Day 05.
Cochin - Munnar (about 130
km)
We leave today the tropical coast and drive to the mountains of
Kerala. Munnar lies at an altitude of 1530 m and is surrounded by
Tea and Cardamom fields. Beautiful scenery in and around makes this
place worth visiting. Today we will explore the surrounding on our
own.
Day 06.
Munnar - Carmelia Haven
(about 90 km)
Today we leave Munnar and drive through the wild mountains to the
real original fields of cardamom. The rest of the day at leisure to
discover and explore the beautiful surroundings. Today we have an
opportunity to observe people working in the Tea fields In Carmelia
Haven we enjoy our stay in a beautiful bungalow.
Day 07.
Carmelia Haven - Periyar (about 25 km)
Today we leave the tea fields and drive to the Periyar National
Park. We start our sightseeing by having a Boat ride on the lake of
Periyar. The lake of Periyar is the central point of the famous
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary covers an
area of 780 square km and was designated a part of project Tiger in
1973. After the Boat ride we drive through the park and observe the
Elephants, Bison, Sambhar, Wild oxen, Wild boar and Spotted Deer
which are common here.
Day 08.
Periyar - Kumarakom
(about 120 km)
In the afternoon we drive through the mountains which are full of
Cardamom and pass through the tea and coffee plantations and proceed
to Kumarakom. In Kumarakom we enjoy the Boat ride trip through the
tropical vegetation on the backwaters.
Day 09.
Kumarakom
The whole day is today at leisure. One can enjoy the Ayurveda
massage in the hotel or have a nice walk in the nice tropical
surroundings. The Swimming Pool of the hotel will be to happy to
welcome you for swimming and relaxing.
Day 10.
Kumarakom - Kottayam - Alleppey - Mararikulam (about 70 km)
Today we enjoy a Boat trip for two hours through the narrow
channels of famous backwaters of Kottayam and arrive in Alleppey
from where we proceed further to Mararikulam. Mararikulam is a
famous beach resort at the Malabar coast.
Day 11
- 12. Mararikulam
During next two days we enjoy the famous palm beaches of
Mararikulam by refreshing our memories of our Kerala Tour as we have
here an opportunity to enjoy two sunny days at the famous beaches of
the ocean of Mararikulam.
Day 13.
Mararikulam - Cochin
(about 55 km) - Mumbai (by air)
Today we drive to Cochin. This drive gives us again an impression
of the beautiful landscaping of this region. In the afternoon we
take a flight from Cochin to Mumbai. After our arrival in Bombay we
will get refresh and have dinner before we depart for the airport.
Day 14.
Flight to Home
Around midnight flight back to home destination.
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About Hotels:
We
provide you the accommodation as per your budget mentioned above in
the table of hotels category for any of the booked tour. Hotels
provided by us are from budget to luxury class hotels.
Luxury hotels
are all five stars or of above standard. Deluxe would be a
combination of 3 and 4 star Hotels and standard would be a
combination of 2 and 3 star or similar hotels. The
criteria for selecting hotels by us remains the best value of your
money. We also provide you wherever possible accommodation in
heritage hotels. Heritage Hotels are old Palaces, Forts and Grand
mansions of Maharajas which have been later renovated and converted
into Hotels. Rooms are decorated all individually. Rooms are
comfortable, romantic and present the flair of olden Maharaja days.
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Our
Services Include :
Accommodation in double rooms on twin sharing basis with bath and WC
in the
chosen category.
Rooms
on the departure day.
American/continental Breakfast.
Services of qualified local guides (English speaking
or languages of your choice)
at every place of sightseeing.
All
Transfers and departures on arrival and departure by Indo
Vacations
representative.
All Transfers and Sightseeing throughout the tour by an
air-conditioned Car with
driver. For groups an individual air-conditioned bus (Except
Standard Hotels) will be
provided.
Exclusions:
Any
Kind of Personal Expenses such as Tips, Laundry, Telephone Bills
and Alcoholic
beverages.
Camera Fees (Still
or Movie).
Any Flight Charges.
Monument Entrances.
Unspecified Meals etc.
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