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Beach Tours India - Coast to Mountain
Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Places Covered: Mumbai -Trivandrum- Kovalam-Kanyakumari-Kovalam-Varkala-
Kumarakom- Periyar/Thekkady- Munnar- Cochin- Mumbai .
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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