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Holiday Packages in  South India

Mumbai -> Trivandrum -> Kovalam-> Varkala-> Kumarakam -> Thekkady -> Munar-> Cochin-> Mumbai->  Day = 15

Day 01 - Arrive Mumbai
Met Upon arrival, and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 – Mumbai
Morning visit for  half day tour along with an English speaking guide to -  Gateway of India – The yellow basalt arch of triumph derived from the Muslim style of 16th century Gujarat is located on the shore of Mumbai. Elephanta Caves – by . These 7^th century rock – cut temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Victoria Terminus - The city's most exuberant gothic building look more like a lavishly decorated palace designed by Fredrick Steven in 1887 . Overnight at hotel.

Day 03 – Mumbai – Trivandrum – Kovalam:
Morning transfer to airport  to connect flight to Trivandrum. Met upon  arrival &  transfer to Kovalam, later move around to have the feel of the beach and beauty of the finest beach of the world. O/n in the hotel.

Day 04 – Kovalam – Kanyakumari – Kovalam
Today you will go for a same day return trip to Kanyakumari also called as Cape Camorin- This place is the "Lands End" of the Indian subcontinent - here the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea . Visit, Viveknanda Memorial - This memorial is on two rocks islands about 400 metres off shore - visit by boat and then to Gandhi memorial and Kumari Amman Temple later  – drive back to Kovalam. Dinner and Overnight at hotel.

Day 05 – Kovalam – Varkala
 Morning after breakfast l proceed to  Varkala: The most unspoiled  beach resorts of India you also have an option to go for body therapy over there. An excellent place to relax or visit to Janardhana Temple - the first and the foremost temple town (non Hindus not permitted inside the temple) Later return back for  Dinner & Overnight at hotel.

Day 06 – Varkala – Kumarakom
Today ride into Kumarakom – the backwater country – luxury cruiser from Varkala and then make yourself at home in its small-town hush. Dinner and o/n in the hotel.

Day 07 – Kumarakom
Today day trip of Kumarkom by small boat or by house boat to have the feel of the village life along with the costal areas - which is interesting and you can see palm -fringed lakes studded with cantilevered Chinese fishing nets and travel along narrow shady canals where coir (coconut fiber) Copra (dried coconut meat) and cashews are loaded on to boats. Along the way are small settlements where people live on narrow spits of reclaimed land only a few metres wide. Although practically surrounded by water they still manage to keep cows, pigs, chickens and ducks and cultivate the small vegetable garden. return back to the hotel for o/n stay.  

Day 08 – Kumarakom – Thekkady
Proceed after b/f  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. Upon arr. check into the hotel and rest of the day free for independent activities. Dinner and o/n stay in the hotel.

Day 09 – Thekkady
Periyar -also called as Thekkady popular for wild life - its home to Bison, Sambar, wild bore , antelopes , monkeys , langoors, and a big variety of birds , some 750 elephants and an estimated 35  TIGERS. Accompanying  with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here. A boat safari on the Periyar Lake extends a lifetime’s chance to spot exotic wildlife in its natural habitat. Dinner &  Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 – Thekkady – Munnar
Lv. after b/f for Munnar - The combination of the craggy peaks manicured tea estates and crisp mountain air makes Munnar and ideal retreat. Upon arr. check into the hotel. rest of the day to watch the beauty and feel the fragrance of this place. Dinner and O/n in the hotel. 

Day 11 - Munnar
Munnar is set amid dramatic mountain scenery in what was once known as the high range of Travancore , the hill town of Munnar (1524 metres) is the commercial centre of some of the world highest tea growing estates.  Visit to The stone Christ Church built in 1910 has fine stained glass inside brass plaques honours the memory of the tea planters. Eravikulam National park - Here you can see mountain Tahr (rare mountain goat) and walk around the rajmala Hills - which is just 10 kms from Munnar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 – Munnar – Cochin
Lv. after b/f for  Cochin, On arrival in "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Dinner &  Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 – Cochin
Lv. after b/f along with a guide for full day city tour  covering: Jewish Synagogue – Built in 1568 the oldest synagogue and was destroyed by Portuguese in 1662 and was rebuilt two years later when the Dutch took over Kochi. It features hand painted willow pattern floor tiles brought from Canton in China and were made in the 18th century.   St. Francis church in Fort Cochin - India's oldest European built church was constructed in 1503 by Portguese Franciscan Friars who accompanied the expedition led by Petro Alvarez Zebral . Vasco de gama was buried here for about 14 years before his remains were taken to Lisbon. Rope Operated PUNKHAS (fans) are one of this church's unusual feature.  Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace - built by Portuguese in 1555 - the two storey quadrangular building surrounds courtyard  containing a Hindu temple. Dinner &  Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 – Cochin – Mumbai
Lv. hotel in time to board the flight for Mumbai Met upon arr. &  transfer to hotel . Relax for few hours and later catch the international connection to go back home