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The Land of Backwaters

Duration:

14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination:

Mumbai – Cochin – Munnar – Periyar – Kumarakom – Alleppey – Kovalam – Trivandrum – Mumbai

Introduction

‘The Land of Backwaters’ is one of the best itineraries to enjoy the backwaters, beautiful hill stations along with that you will also get an opportunity to understand the wildlife as well of the region. You will also visit Mumbai, which is one of the 6th largest and populated Megacity of the world which is known as the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. The city is renowned for its vibrant lifestyle, which conceded as the city that never sleeps. The duration of the package is 14 nights and 15 days. Covering the destinations such as Mumbai, Cochin, Munnar, Periyar, Kumarakom, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum.

Tour Highlights
  • Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Mumbai- Juhu Beach, Chowpatti Beach, Gateway of India, Jehangir Art  Gallery, Fashion Street, Essel World, Elephanta Caves
  • Enjoy the Sightseeing Tour of Cochin- St. Francis Church, Jewish Synagogue, Dutch Palace, Chinese Fishing Nets and the spice market
  • Safari tour of the Eravikulam National Park
  • Boating on the Kumarakom Lake
  • Explore the Periyar national park.
  • Enjoy the sightseeing of Munnar such as Mattupetty Dam and Anamudi peak.
  • Take and an Ayurveda massage.
  • Enjoy the sightseeing tour of Trivandrum which include Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places.
  • Explore the beaches of  Kovalam
     
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Itinerary

Day 1

Mumbai

Arrival at Mumbai and transfer to your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Enjoy the nightlife of the colourful city, explore the Chowpatty beach and taste the mouth-watering street foods.

Day 2

Mumbai

Today after breakfast, go to visit the major tourist attractions of Mumbai such as Prince of Wales Museum, Hanging Gardens, Juhu Beach, Gateway of India and Marine Drive. After this you can go to visit the Elephanta Caves, which takes you back to 6th and 7th century. Return back to the hotel in Mumbai after the sighseeing.

Day 3

Mumbai – Cochin

Today after breakfast transfer to Mumbai airport to board a flight to Cochin. Arrival at the Cochin airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. In the evening, enjoy the Kathakali dance performanceOvernight stay at Cochin.

Day 4

Cochin

Today after breakfast, up go for a sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.Today after breakfast, up go for a sightseeing covering the places such as Bolgatty Palace, Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue and Chinese fishing nets and spice market.

Day 5

Cochin – Munnar

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Munnar, Check in at the hotel on arrival at Munnar. Rest day is free at leisure, you may take leisure walk around the breath-taking surroundings of the town.

Day 6

Munnar

Today after breakfast visit Christ Church which was established in 1910 by the British, visit Eravikulam National Park which is the home of Nilgiri Tahr apart from this is also vast flora and fauna. Then explore Mattupetty Dam. It is located at the distance of 13 kilometres away from Munnar.

Day 7

Munnar – Periyar

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Periyar to go to Periyar National Park which is famous for tiger and elephant reserve which is located at Idukki districts and Pathanamthitta in Kerala. The sanctuary is surrounded with dense forest and grass lands. Check into the pre booked jungle lodge. Rest of the day is free at leisure.

Day 8

Periyar

Today after breakfast visit the Periyar National park by boat. Enjoy bird watching while boat riding on the Periyar Lake where you can spot both resident and migratory birds. It is home of Indian tigers, elephants, lion tailed macaques, gaurs, deer, sambars apart from this 45 species of reptiles , 30 species of snakes, 13 lizard species. The afternoon is free to relax.

Day 9

Periyar – Kumarakom

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Kumarakom. It is famous for backwater, located on the Vembanad Lake, which is the largest lake of fresh water. En route enjoy the breath taking lush green surroundings. Check in at the pre booked hotel and spend rest of the day in leisure.

Day 10

Kumarakom – Alleppey

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. where you are likely to spot heron, darters, water duck, waterfowl, owl, cuckoo and Siberian cranes. It is one of the most popular tourist attraction of the town. In the afternoon, head straight to Kottayam to board the houseboat. Enjoy a relaxing backwater cruise. Stay overnight on board the houseboat. Overnight at Alleppey Houseboat.

Day 11

Alleppey – Kovalam

Today after breakfast check out from the houseboat and transfer to Kovalam. Check in at the pre booked resort. Later, you can explore the beautiful beaches the town such as Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach, apart from this you may also enjoy the water sports activity such as kayaking, skiing swimming, you may also take relaxing Ayurvedic massage as well.

Day 12

Kovalam

Today after breakfast go for an excursion tour of Kanyakumari, known as Cape Comorin during the British period, it is one of the holiest place for Hindus, You will also get the chance to explore the beaches here. Apart from this visit Padmanabhapuram Palace which is the magnificent architecture gem constructed during the 16th century.

Day 13

Kovalam

Today after breakfast, one can enjoy the Ayurvedic massage and relax yourself with yoga and meditation as well. Rest day is free at leisure.

Day 14

Kovalam – Trivandrum

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum. Check in to the pre booked hotel on arrival at Trivandrum. Later on ecan visit the Padmanabha Swami Temple and other historical places. In the evening, explore the beaches of Kovalam.

Day 15

Trivandrum – Mumbai

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Trivandrum Airport to board flight back to Mumbai. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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