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Day 01 - Arrive Mumbai
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel, where we will be holding rooms on a ready occupancy basis. After a traditional welcome ceremony, check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Mumbai
Morning, enjoy a half day tour of the city. Gateway of India - The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style. Elephanta Caves - 9kms by sea. These 7th century rock-cut temples are dedicated to Lord Shiva and situated on an island. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 - Mumbai - Trivandrum - Kovalam
Today morning you will be transferred to hotel to connect flight to Trivandrum. On arrival in Trivandrum transfer to the 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 massage. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Kovalam - Cape Comorin - Kovalam
Set out on a day's excursion to Cape Comorin. Visit, Padmanabhapuram Palace and the Archaeological museum - drive back to Kovalam. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 - Kovalam - Varkala
Morning, after breakfast we will proceed towards Varkala - the most unspoilt beach resort of India. You also have the option of trying some traditional body therapy here. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Varkala - Kumarakom
Today ride into Kumarakom - the backwater country - by speedboat or a luxury cruiser from Varkala and feel at peace in its small-town hush. Feel at home!
Day 07 - Kumarakom
Enjoy a boat ride into the countryside and your visit to the Bird Sanctuary. If you are adventurous, you can indulge in water sports such as Wind Sailing and Water Skiing. You can even take a canoe out into the quiet lakes. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 - Kumarakom - Thekkady
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 hide way here. On arrival check into the hotel, refresh yourself and be relaxed. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 09 - Thekkady
Today you might have an opportunity to meet a tiger as, you go to Periyar Tiger Reserve. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees and flowers that you come across here. You can even set upon a walk through the plantations filled with the heady fragrance of fresh spices. 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. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Thekkady - Munnar
In the morning, head towards a place which is called " nature lover's paradise" Sprawling tea plantations, a picture book town. Winding lanes filled with the heady fragrance of fresh tea, all 1800m above the sea level. After arriving there, check into the hotel. Overnight to be spent at hotel.
Day 11 - 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. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Munnar - Cochin
Today morning drive to Cochin. On arrival in the "Queen Of The Arabian Sea" check into the hotel. Afternoon, free to relax. In the evening enjoy a Kathakali dance performance. Kathakali is renowned through out the world for its harmonious blending of poetry, music, costumes and gestures in a narration of stories from the Indian Epics. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 - Cochin 
Morning 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 streets, you will love it. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Cochin - Mumbai
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Mumbai. On arrival we will transfer to the hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash and change. After wash and change and dinner, transfer to the International Airport for your flight back home.
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