Day
01 : Abroad Bombay
Arrive Mumbai International airport. On arrival, the guest will be
met by our representative and transferred to hotel. Upon arrival
at hotel the guests will b
e
provided with the traditional Indian welcome. Indian welcome
consists of Aarti-Tikka and garlands. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Mumbai
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'. Drive upto the Malabar Hill to the lovely
'Hanging Gardens' and the Kamla Nehru Park from where you will get
a wonderful view of Mumbai and the Arabian Sea, spread out before
you. Also visit Mani Bhawan, a small museum dedicated to the life
and works of Mahatma Gandhi, and the bustling Crawford Market.
Overnight at hotel
Day 03 : Mumbai - Cochin - Periyar
Morning transfer to the airport to connect flight to Cochin(0840
hrs / 1025 hrs) Upon arrival, meet & transfer to the hotel for
lunch. Thereafter drive to Periyar (190 kms) Upon arrival at
Periyar - check into hotel Periyar - 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. Spice Village Resort is situated just
outside the famous Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary. This unique and
deluxe village resort is set in a spice garden - with 37 cottages
of thatched roofs which blend well with the surrounding greenery.
Overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Periyar - Kumarakom
Early morning boatcruise on the Lake of the famous Periyar
wildlife sanctuary to see wild life. Periyar - an artificial lake
or reservoir created by a dam on Periyar River is the heart of the
Wildlife Sanctuary wild elephants, Asiatic Deer, Black Buck and
even Tigers come to shores of the lake for a drink. Return to
hotel for breakfast After breakfast a guided walk around the Spice
Village to see the various spices grown in the r
esort
garden. Thereafter drive through the winding "Ghats"
lined with prosperous tea plantations & then arrive the
fascinating countryside of low-lying palms and paddy fields to
Kumarakom (190 kms) enroute visit the tea estates. Kumarakom - is
a beautiful backwater village on the shores of the enchanting
Vembanad Lake, criss crossed with meandering waterways and ancient
cottages. A holiday in Coconut Lagoon promises to be different
from any other. Every "tarawad" or cottage you stay in
is at least a century old, reconstructed piece by piece in
accordance with ancient rites of carpentry. Relax at the
waterfront, with the occasional native row boat gliding silently
by, and the air so calm, you can reach out and touch the sky with
your finger tips. Overnight at hotel





