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Home - Spice Tour
:: Spices of Kerala ::
Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar - Varkala - Poovar - Munar - Kumarakom - Marari - Cochin - Mumbai. (14 Nights / 15 Days)

Day 01/ Arrival Mumbai
Arrive Mumbai , Meet assist at the airport & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 02/ Mumbai
Morning, one hour boat ride across Mumbai Harbour brings you to the lush green Elephanta Island. Here, visit some of the huge and intricately carved Elephanta Caves that date back to the 8th century. For rows of massive columns cut into solid rock from three magnificent avenues, lead to the outstanding three-headed sculpture representing Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Dedicated to Shiva, the beauty and power of these phenomenal sculptures depicting the various manifestations of Shiva is overpowering.
Afternoon, City tour of Mumbai - the great port city with its Victorian Gothic buildings from the British Raj Era mingling with the modern. The tour includes ?Gateway of India? overlooking the Harbour, the ?Towers of Silence?, ?Marine Drive?, the ?Colaba Causeway? - the commercial heart of Mumbai and the Dhobi Ghat, the unique and colourful outdoor 'laundry'. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 03/ Mumbai-Trivendrum-Poovar
Morning transfer to airport to board the flight for Trivandrum-gateway to one of the most beautiful states in India-Kerela. Arrive Trivendrum & transfer to Poovar. Poovar Island is an unspoilt resort enveloped by the most serene backwaters, and opening out to the sea and a dream golden sand beach. Poovar is truly a window into paradise. The tranquility is punctuated by the sound of waves and the birds. The acreage is abundant in well preserved local flora, with hundreds of species of spices, exotic flowers, complete with banana and coconut groves. Night stay in Poovar.

Day 04/ Poovar
Day at leisure. Night stay in Poovar.

Day 05/ Poovar-Varkala
After breakfast drive to Varkala, is a small seaside town in Kerala, has been a Hindu pilgrimage site since the 12th Century. To this day, the eight-hundred year old Janardhana Temple remains a popular pilgrimage spot. Varkala is also blessed with an unspoilt, golden beach, lapped by the waters of the Indian Ocean.Later visit the Portugese church of Anjengo dated to the time of occupation, which maybe the Elanchoros of the geography of Ptomempee (2nd century A.D.). Also visit the English Fort constructed in 1695 A.D. by the English 'East India Company', which play an important role in the war of Mysore in 18th century. Night stay in Varkala.

Day 06/ Varkala-Kumarakom
After breakfast drive to Kumarakom-is a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient cottages. Arrive Kumarakom & transfer to hotel.Day at leisure. Night stay in Kumarakom.

Day 07/ Kumarakom-Houseboat
After breakfast board the traditional rice boats - ?Ketuvallam? and begin your journey through the picturesque backwaters and small lakes relaxing in the tranquillity of Kerala's beautiful scenery. Experience the way of life and activity of the local people, the one bedroom house with a lounge is exclusively for you, meals will be served with freshly bought produce from the local markets and cooked on board. Overnight on board.

Day 08/ Houseboat-Munnar
Morning checkouit from Houseboat & drive to Munnar ,was the world?s highest tea-growing estates. Beyond these estates are rich tropical forests that houses an assortment of wildlife such as Nilgiri Langur, Sambhar, Gaur, Elephant and Lion-tailed Macaques.
Arrive Munnar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Munnar.

Day 09/ Munnar
Full day at leisure. Night stay in Munnar.

Day 10/ Munnar - Thekkedy
After breakfast drive to Thekkedy-Sprawling across 777 sq. kms. of the Cardamom Hills of the Western Ghats, Thekkady is the home to one of the largest wildlife reserves in India. Alive with exotic flora and vibrant wildlife, it is the perfect getaway tucked away among hills. Arrive Thekkedy & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Thekkedy.

Day 11/ Thekkedy-Marari
After breakfast drive to Marari-is one of the picturesque fishing villages that dot the lovely coast line of Kerala. This private, shallow beach is fringed with unending lines of coconut palms. Arrive Marari & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Marari.

Day 12/ Marari
Full day at leisure for own activities and enjoy the facilities of the Resort. Night stay in Marari.

Day 13/ Marari-Cochin
Morning drive to Cochin & transfer to hotel. Later tour of Cochin or "Kochi" the palm green, commercial captial of Kerala is known as the "Queen of the Arabian Sea". From time immemorial, Arabs, Chinese, Dutch, British & Portuguese seafarers followed the sea route to Kochi & left their impression on the town. Modern Kochi is thus a splendid mosaic of these myriad influences. Visit the Dutch Palace, the Jewish Synagogue, the Church of St. Francis, the Bolghatty Palace & the famous Chinese fishing nets.
Evening witness the Kathakali dance performance + make up demonstration - Kathkali is a unique dance which has a 2000 year old history with more than 100 different ?mudras? or gesture depicting deities, demons, heroes, heroines and kings - each based on episodes from the Mahabharata and Ramayana, the two epic Indian myths. Night stay in Cochin.

Day 14/ Cochin-Mumbai
After breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Mumbai , Arrive Mumbai & transfer to hotel. Day at leisure or shoppping activities. Night stay in Mumbai.

Day 15/ Departure
Transfer to airport for onward flight.
 
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