Kerala Backwater Holidays (IGT-13)

Code: IGT-13 Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days Places Covered : Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Backwater - Alleppey - Cochin - Calicut - Tree house - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore – Mumbai Group Size: 6 - 18 Theme: Backwater Holiday Season: eason: April to August Price Range: From USD 2326 Special Activities: Water cruise, Body therapy, Sightseeing of Cape Comorin etc. Meals Included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner Tour Highlights: Calicut - Tree house, Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Elephanta Caves etc. Culture Shock Rating : (on a scale of 5) Visitor Feedback Rating :(on a scale of 5) Click to Zoom the map

Duration : 19 Nights / 20 Days
Places Covered : Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Varkala - Kumarakom - Periyar - Kottayam - Backwater - Alleppey - Cochin - Calicut - Tree house - Ooty - Mysore - Bangalore - Mumbai


Day 1 » Arrive Mumbai :
On arrival in Mumbai transfer to hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2 » Mumbai :
Today you will come with us to explore the Mumbai, you will visit the Juhu beach, Gateway of India, Elephanta caves. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3 » Arrive Trivandrum - Kovalam :
Transfer to Airport for flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum transfer to hotel in Kovalam. Later enjoy the day in the sand. At your choice from any of the centers nearby, you can pamper yourself with a herbal, body- toning massage. Overnight to be spent at hotel.

Day 4 » Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Kovalam :
After refreshing yourself at the beaches, next morning you will go to Cape Comorin. Visit: Padmanabhapuram Palace & Archaeological museum - In the evening drive back to Kovalam & spend your night with your high - reaching memories at the hotel.

Day 5 » Kovalam - Varkala :
This morning after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala: one of the unspoilt beach resorts of India. You also have an option to go for body therapy over here. Overnight to be spent at hotel.

Day 6 » Varkala - Kumarakom :
Today ride into Kumarakom - the backwater country - by speedboat or a luxury cruiser from Varkala and then make yourself at home in its small-town hush. Feel at home!

Day 7 » Kumarakom :
Get Set for the moments that will approach you today with a boat ride into the countryside, you will visit 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 at hotel.

Day 8 » Kumarakom - Periyar :
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 and delightful trekking trails form the access to your hideaway here. On arrival check into hotel, refresh yourself & be relaxed. Overnight to be spent at hotel.

Day 9 » Periyar :
Tiger ! Isn't the word exciting & horrifying too! Yes, it is. 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 at hotel.

Day 10 » Periyar - Kottayam - Backwater :
In the morning, drive to Kottayam, from where you will enboard the traditionally decorated houseboats, you will start a 02 nights back water cruise which will end on day 12th Morning at Alleppey.

Day 11 » Alleppey - Cochin :
Pick up from the Alleppey and transfer to hotel in Cochin. Afternoon city tour covering Jewish Synagogue, St. Francis Church, Dutch Palace. In the evening enjoy Kathakali dance show. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 » Cochin - Calicut :
Morning drive to Calicut. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon half day city tour covering - Pazhassiraja Museum, The Art Gallery and Krishna Art Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 » Calicut - Tree house :
Ensconced in Vythiri - 3750ft above sea level, in the Western Ghats among the Wyanad Hills in North Kerala at a distance of 65 kms from Calicut enroute Ooty - Mysore is the biggest kept secret of Kerala. The access to the Tree house 86 ft from ground is by an indigenous cane elevator. Spend your time at the beautiful accommodation in Tree house.

Day 14 » Tree house :
Day free to explore the area. Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 » Tree house - Ooty :
Morning drive to Ooty. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 16 » Ooty :
Day free to explore the surroundings. Overnight at hotel.

Day 17 » Ooty - Mysore :
Morning drive to Mysore. On arrival check in into hotel. Afternoon city tour. Overnight at hotel.

Day 18 » Mysore - Bangalore :
Morning city tour then drive to Bangalore. On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19 » Bangalore - Mumbai - Departure :
Morning city tour of Bangalore, followed by departure transfer to catch flight to Mumbai. On arrival you will be taken to hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash and change. Have dinner and be transferred to Airport to catch International flight.