Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Kanyakumari
- Kovalam - Varkala- Kumarakom - Periyar/Thekkady - Munnar - Cochin - Mumbai
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Day 01: Mumbai
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Mumbai
Welcome to Vardhman's "Beach Tour India-Coast to Mountain"!
On arrival in Mumbai you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative
to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02: Mumbai
This morning after breakfast proceed on a city tour of Mumbai.
Visit the Juhu beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves. In the evening make
your way through the various sets of a typical film studio. From a place to
the village square. See men with cameras mounted on cranes shooting sequences,
inviting your tour of Film city's electrifying ambience while dining on delicacies
that are no less interesting than the 'masala' (spice ) of Indian movies.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 03: Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam
This morning after breakfast transfer to the Mumbai airport to catch flight
for Trivandrum. Arrive and dive to Kovalam check into your hotel. After check
in formalities enjoy your day in the sand. At your choice from any of the centres
nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning message.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04: Kovalam - Cape Camorin - Kovalam
After breakfast drive to Cape Camorin. Visit Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological
museum. Later drive back to Kovalam.
Overnight: Hotel.
Day 05: Kovalam - Varkala
Morning after breakfast we will proceed for Varkala, the most unspoilt beach
resorts of India you also have an option to go for body therapy over there.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06: Varkala - Kumarakom
This morning after breakfast drive to Kumarakom. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check
into your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07: Kumarakom
After breakfast visit to the Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous
enough, you can indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing & Water Skiing.
You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08: Kumarakom - Thekkady
This morning after breakfast drive to Thekkady. A scenic journey past mist capped
mountains, spice plantations and open grasslands lined with spectacular water
falls & delightful trekking trails form the access to your hide way here.
On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 09: Thekkady
After breakfast proceed on a city tour of Thekkady
Tiger! Isn't the word exciting & horrifying too! Today you might have an
opportunity to meet the beast. Come! Let's pierce into the Den & go to Periyar
Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds,
trees & flowers that are come across here. You can even set upon a walk
through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spice. A boat
safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime's chance to spot exotic wildlife
in its natural habitat. Like the eccentric bathing habits of the wild elephants
that come down to the lake.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 10: Thekkady - Munnar
This morning drive to Munnar. Enroute visit tea plantations.
On arrival in Munnar, check in at hotel.
Afternoon, Boat ride in the lake.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 11: Munnar
After breakfast Proceed on a city tour of Munnar.
Munnar has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers over 2695m.
An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Tahr, Nilgiri Langur, Sambar,
Gaur and the lion tailed Macaque are found in the rich tropical forests around.
Devikulam - This serene hill township is a nature lover's retreat. Trout fishing
on the Devikulam lake is a major attraction. Eravikulam National park - It is
the best place to see Nilgiri tahr, the mountain goat of South India.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 12: Munnar - Cochin
Today morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in "Queen Of The Arabian Sea"
check into hotel.
Afternoon free to relax.
In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Kerala renowned through out the world
for its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes and gestures to narrate
stories from Indian Epics.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 13: Cochin
This morning proceed on a city tour of Cochin.
Visit Jewish Synagogue - Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue in the commonwealth
stands, adorned by hundreds of exquisite hand - painted Chinese tiles in blue
& white. St. Francis church Originally, built out of wood in 1503 and thus
earning fame as the oldest European church in India. Vasco de gama was buried
there. Dutch Palace - As you climb its stone steps, you enter a different world
of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled
streets, you will love it..
Overnight: Hotel
Day 14: Cochin - Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to the Cochin airport to catch flight for Mumbai. On
arrival transfer to International Airport to board the flight for your onward
destination with sweet and unforgettable memories of "Beach Tour India-Coast
to Mountain" escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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