Day 01 / Arrival Bombay
Arrive Bombay, Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Bombay.
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.
Night stay in Bombay.
Day 03 / Bombay - Trivendrum - Poovar
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Trivandrum-gateway
to one of the most beautiful states in India-Kerela. Arrive
Trivendrum & transfer to Poovar .
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 04 / Poovar
Day at leisure. Night stay in Poovar.
Day 05 / Poovar - Varkala
After breakfast drive to 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.Later 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 Varkala.
Day 06 / Varkala - Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom-is a beautiful backwater
village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss
crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Arrive
Kumarakom & transfer to hotel.Day at leisure. Night stay in
Kumarakom.
Day 07 / Kumarakom - Houseboat
After breakfast 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 08 / Houseboat - Munnar
Morning checkouit from Houseboat & drive to 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.
Arrive Munnar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 09 / Munnar
Full day at leisure. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 10 / Munnar - Thekkedy
After breakfast drive to Thekkedy-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. Arrive Thekkedy & transfer to hotel.
Night stay in Thekkedy.
Day 11 / Thekkedy - Marari
After breakfast drive to Marari-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. Arrive Marari & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Marari.
Day 12 / Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities
of the Resort. Night stay in Marari.
Day 13 / Marari - Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin & transfer to hotel. Later 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.
Day 14 / Cochin - Bombay
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for
Bombay, Arrive Bombay & transfer to hotel. Day at leisure or
shoppping activities. Night stay in Bombay.
Day 15 / Departure
Transfer to airport for onward flight
