Kerala Mountain Trails Tour
Day 01 : Arrive Mumbai
On arrival, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.
Day 02 : Mumbai
Breakfast at hotel. Morning enjoy a half day tour of the city visiting Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarat style. Elephanta Caves – 9kms by sea. These 7th century rock – cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Overnight hotel.
Day 03 : Mumbai – Trivandrum – Kovalam
After breakfast transfer to domestic airport to board flight for Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum drive to Kovolam transfer to hotel. Enjoy the day in sand. At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning message. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day 04 : Kovalam – Cape Camorin – Kovalam
Breakfast at hotel. Morning proceed for a same day return trip to Cape camorin. Visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace Archaeological museum – drive back to Kovalam. Night stay in Kovalam.
Day 05 : Kovalam – Varkala
Breakfast at hotlel. Morning after breakfast proceed towards Varkala. The most unspoilt beach resorts of India. One also have an option to go for body therapy over there. Night stay in Varkala.
Day 06 : Varkala – Kumarakom
Breakfast at hotel. Today ride into Kumarakom – the backwater country – by speed boat or a luxury cruiser from Varkala and then make yourself at home in its small-town hush. Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day 07 : Kumarakom
Breakfast at hotel. Full day relax at the resort. Enjoy a sunset cruise on the vembnad lake. Night stay in Kumarakom.
Day 08 : Kumarakom – Thekkady
Breakfast at hotel. Getting to Periyar is as sublime as the destination itself. 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 transfer to hotel. Night stay in Thekkady.
Day 09 : Thekkady
Breakfast at hotel. Morning proceed to visit Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees flowers that are come across here. One 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. Night stay in Thekkady.
Day 10 : Thekkady – Munnar
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, head towards a place which is called as ” nature lover’s paradise” Sprawling tea plantations. Picture book’s town. Winding lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800m above the sea level. After arriving there, check into hotel. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 11 : Munnar
Breakfast at hotel. Munnar has the highest peak in South India – Anamudi – which towers over 2695m. An assortment of wild life such as the Nilgiri Thar, Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, 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 Thar, the mountain goat of South India. Night stay in Munnar.
Day 12 : Munnar – Cochin
Breakfast at hotel. Morning drive to Cochin, On arrival in “Queen Of The Arabian Sea” transfer to hotel. Later proceed for city tour covering: 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 streetsAfternoon 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. Night stay in Cochin.
Day 13 : Cochin – Bombay
After breakfast transfer to airport to en board flight to Bombay . On arrival transfer to hotel. Later transfer to International Airport for flight back home.